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Bandista, Houston, TX

Bandista

4.8
4.8
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Experience @BandistaHouston on Instagram

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 650-1300
  • Website
    https://www.bandistahouston.com/
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Catering
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Experiences

  • 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.
    Famed Tokyo Cocktail Bar VIRTU Pops-up at Bandista photo

Menu

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What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Best Service

  • Houston

    Innovative

  • Houston

    Best Service

  • Houston

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandista offers an "incredible" speakeasy experience with "amazing" and "unusual" cocktails, perfect for festive occasions and special celebrations. The ambiance is "upscale and sophisticated," and the service, led by "phenomenal" staff like Zach, Sam, and Josh, is consistently "top notch." Enjoy strong drinks in a "beautiful" setting.

234 Reviews

  1. Theresa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great true speakeasy bar with hidden entrance. Drinks on the pricier side but all very unique and fun experiences. Staff is very attentive and super knowledgeable about all things alcohol. Definitely will be back!

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  2. ALISON

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes and Good drinks. We went for a birthday celebration and it was a nice experience

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  3. Emanuel

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service provided by Zac, first time going and the cocktails are amazing! presentation and taste 10/10. Will def come back

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  4. Rugirl3132

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  5. Mason

    VIP

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Drinks so much fun ! The Set up for Christmas was perfect …

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  6. Cheri

    Houston

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  7. Karen

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and superior service. Very festive for the holiday season. Fun place. No food just drinks.

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  8. Dyana

    VIP

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, great drinks. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Victoria

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only drinks but Delicious! Great Christmas atmosphere

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  10. Larry

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zack and Sam were great! The drinks were unusual and delicious. We will be back.

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Bandista is rated 4.8 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bandista

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010-3017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lamar Street and Caroline Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://www.bandistahouston.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 650-1300
  • Catering
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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