The Historic Houston Craft Cocktail Tour will feature a variety of cocktails from some of the city’s most talented mixologists in addition to a few delicious bites and a dose of history.
Each tour will be different, offering an element of surprise to all participants. We’ve partnered with numerous downtown hotspots including OKRA Charity Saloon, Frank’s Pizza and El Big Bad to name a few. Consider this tour a refined happy hour that transports you back to the beginnings of Houston.
Participants can expect a variety of flavor profiles throughout the tour. Some may enjoy a Blueberry, Jalapeño & Cilantro Margarita paired with a hearty Steak Carne Asada Taco or a warm, flakey Plantain Empanada (vegetarian-friendly) from El Big Bad. Others may enjoy a refreshing Peach Moonshine paired with a mouthwatering Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese from The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar. Some may even enjoy both! All tours will end with a spiked coffee drink for a little pick-me-up.
Posted By : T8514OHjillb
This was such a fun team building event! Star was so knowledgeable and all the food was amazing! Thanks for sharing your passion with us Star!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 22:10:09 
Posted By : Haley E
What a fabulously fun tour with Star! This was a surprise birthday weekend for my husband with the food tour & a night at the Marquis, which was perfectly located to the start & end of the tour. She was so enthusiastic about our great city of Houston and super knowledgeable about the architecture, culture & cuisine it has to offer. We were also paired with such an amazing family group, so it made our tour even that much better! The food & cocktails were delicious! Our favorites were definitely the Rustic tamales & margaritas and the Brasserie Du Parc's crepe & surprise, signature lychee cocktail for dessert. We loved it so much, we went to the Rustic's amazing brunch the next morning (peek at their website for details). We had reservations at Brasserie, but we changed our minds to the Rustic only based on our cuisine mood at the moment but will definitely be back for Brasserie in the near future!
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Posted On : 2022-04-10 23:17:20
Posted By : sppettit
Had an absolutely great time on this tour! I learned a lot about the Historic Market Square area of Houston and local businesses (one of my favorite spots already)! We had our fill of yummy cocktails and food. I would love to do it again and want to try any tour led by Star / Best Bites Houston. Whether you want to be a tourist in your own city for a day and learn something new or are visiting from out of town, I definitely recommend to anyone.
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Posted On : 2020-03-17 19:02:48
Posted By : armandon5506
Had the pleasure of going on this tour with Star. She provided so much knowledge about downtown and delivered it in a way that keeps you captivated and intrigued. I left the tour nice and full and feeling good from the cocktails. Overall, 100% recommend. Don't miss out on this one.
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Posted On : 2020-03-04 16:31:22
Posted By : Foodie_Crossing
I highly recommend this tour for both out-of-towners and locals.We live in the Montrose area and learned of this tour through Houston Insiders organization. Star greeted us at Market Square and immediately connected with all of us. She is an interesting person even without sharing the history of Houston and plying us all with excellent craft cocktails and light bites at each stop! Dress for the weather and come hungry!
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Posted On : 2020-02-24 12:55:19
Posted By : cgywilson
Had a great time! The tour was a lot of fun and the cocktails and food were great! Definitely will do it again when I have friends come to visit.
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Posted On : 2020-01-26 20:54:39
Posted By : Jen C
This tour was incredible. Just enough bites, just enough booze, and you get to learn something along the way! Star, our guide, was fantastic. You can feel the passion she has for the city and its history, and she goes out of her way to make sure everyone is having a great time. Not enough can be said about the amazing food and drinks! Really a one of a kind tour!
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Posted On : 2020-01-26 20:48:21
Posted By : 611sejalg
I had such an amazing time during this tour. It was actually my first bites/cocktail tour. I got to see parts of Houston I haven’t visited before. I also got to try some amazing bites and cocktails! I think it’s definitely something to experience!
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Posted On : 2019-12-19 16:11:20
Posted By : Zbby7
I recently went on the historic district craft cocktail tour and I had SOO much fun!! The tour guide does her absolute best to make sure you are fed, drinking and informed(just the right amount!!) about the diversity of our city, the culture, the people and of course the FOOD! I can definitely say I felt like a tourist in my own city. Whether you are going on this tour with your significant other, having a girls night out or just a night out with friends this is the perfect way to just SHOW up and have some fun!! The tour guide is full of passion and her lively energy travels through the group. Going on this tour made me realize there are so many cool restaurants and coffee shops in Houston with different stories of their own. I can’t wait to go back to some of my favorite stops. Thank you STAR!
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Posted On : 2019-12-19 14:06:13
Posted By : jovichamp
I always say that food is my love language and tell others how it's the best way to learn about a city and its culture. What I love about Best Bites Houston is that it's a walking food tour that explores the city's "diverse food & culture one bite at a time!" Yes, we can all follow guidebooks, but in so many big cities it can be overwhelming having to look through a long list of restaurants while trying to find that hidden gem. And that's exactly what this food tour does. They do all the work for you. You can literally just show up and enjoy the tour. However, if you have specific food requests, then Best Bites Houston can tailor your private group's tour to include food, drink, and culinary experiences towards your preferences.
What also makes this food tour most enjoyable and uniquely different, is the lead tour guide, Star. During my food tour, Star was passionate about every location we visited. She provided us with so much insight, whether about the restaurants and their history, the culture and architecture of downtown Houston, or an insider's scoop of the local chefs.
Whether you're visiting Houston or a Houston native, you should book a tour for your family, friends, coworkers, or whoever with Best Bites Houston. It's a fun way to eat delicious food and have a drink (or two) while hanging out in some of Houston's most notable restaurants. Experience the beauty of Downtown Houston on this 3-hour foodie adventure and you'll even leave with secrets that even Houstonians don't know about!
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Posted On : 2019-12-19 01:17:55
