Discreetly located within Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Bandista is an intimate, modern-day speakeasy, reminiscent of a 1920s lounge that dazzles with a decadent Latin vibe. Guests of the 20-seat bar and lounge enjoy inventive and artistic interpretations of classic and contemporary cocktails, as well as rare spirits from around the world. Bandista's eight bar seats provide a center-stage show of the cocktail laboratory, where guests connect with the city's most talented bartenders and other discreet guests.
Famed Tokyo Cocktail Bar VIRTU Pops-up at Bandista
3 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2025
Bandista welcomes VIRTÙ, as its first international pop-up by way of Tokyo, Japan. Recently named #11 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, VIRTÙ also received the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award, and was named to the World’s 50 Best Bars. Perched on the 39th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, VIRTÙ masterfully combines the essence of modern Japanese ingredients and techniques with the elegance of classic French flavors and traditions. Head Bartender Keith Motsi, winner of the 2023 Alto Bartenders’ Bartender Award, and Senior Bartender Graham Kimura will take the stage at Bandista for this special two-night pop-up engagement, presenting five VIRTÙ house cocktails.
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
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Bandista, nestled in the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, offers a "great experience" with its exceptional, "unusual and delicious" cocktails. The bartenders, notably Sam, Zach, and Joshua, are "knowledgeable" and "phenomenal," enhancing the sophisticated and festive ambiance. Ideal for special occasions, Bandista promises a memorable, upscale night out.
230 Reviews
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Rugirl3132
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely love the experience here at Bautista! The service is incredible. The bartenders are knowledgeable in the drinks are delicious! We dined in other areas of the bar/hotel but Bandista does not offer food however experience was great!
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Mason
VIP
Chicago
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great Drinks so much fun ! The Set up for Christmas was perfect …
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Cheri
Houston
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
Overall 4
Food 1
Service 5
Ambience 4
Really cool experience, especially at Christmas time. It was fairly noisy because of all the people in such a small room. They don’t have any kind of starters or boards to go with your cocktails so definitely make sure you eat before or right after cocktails are very strong nothing watered down here. Had a great time. Enjoyed the experience.
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Karen
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great ambiance and superior service. Very festive for the holiday season. Fun place. No food just drinks.
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Victoria
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
Overall 4
Food 1
Service 5
Ambience 5
Only drinks but Delicious! Great Christmas atmosphere
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Larry
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Zack and Sam were great! The drinks were unusual and delicious. We will be back.
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Natalee
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Always an experience at Bandista. Liking the collaborations with other bartenders.
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marta
VIP
Houston
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
great evening at Bandista, the drinks were out of this world! It was an all-around great experience with wonderful drinks and great Christmas pop-up!
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Bobbi Jo
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails & service! New holiday drink menu is great. Cranberry cocktails delicious! Love the holiday decor & ambience. Perfect start to the season!
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Niraj
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Bandista was a very fun speakeasy experience. We went for a family members birthday. The cocktails were very clever and really nice to enjoy. Would highly recommend for a special night out and hope to be back soon
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FAQs
Bandista is rated 4.8 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.