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Julep, Houston, TX
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Julep

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$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance.

We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2022

From the OpenTable editors: Owner Alba Huerta has racked up accolades—including a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program—for her top-notch cocktails incorporating unusual ingredients like marigold leaves. Sip them in an airy, floral-strewn parlor that also serves up an elegant menu of seasonal small plates like Gulf Coast oysters and tomato “caviar” with watermelon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kentucky Derby Party - PRESALE (through 4/14 only)

    $15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 3, 2025 only
    1:00 PM
    Get down and derby with us for our 10th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party on Saturday, May 3rd! We’re pulling out all the stops for a full day of Southern charm, bold cocktails, and the best lawn party in town. Whether you're here for the big hats or the big bets, our celebration is all about style, tradition, and good times. The party kicks off at 1pm and we’re serving up ice-cold Mint Juleps, chilled bottles of Champagne, expertly crafted cocktails, and delicious bites all day long. Dance to a live DJ set from DJ Freddy B, enjoy live music from Clutch City Band, and catch every moment of the “most exciting two minutes in sports” with a live stream of the Kentucky Derby race. We’re thrilled to welcome back 1502 & Sterne Fine Cigar Company, who will be onsite offering premium cigars to complete your Derby experience. Our goal every year? To throw the most epic lawn party Houston has ever seen—and this year, we're going bigger than ever. We’re transforming our space into a floral wonderland with over 5,000 fresh-cut flowers and full tenting, so the celebration goes on rain or shine. We’ll have two full-service bars, a hydration station, so there’s something for everyone—whatever your mood or preference. Don your boldest hat, your sharpest suit, and get ready for a day of timeless tradition, great company, and unforgettable fun. We can’t wait to celebrate a decade of Derby with you! Tickets are for entrance only. Must be 21+. Please Drink Responsibly.
    Kentucky Derby Party - PRESALE (through 4/14 only) Photo
  • Dollar Gulf Oysters

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for drinks and dollar oysters every Monday! Our kitchen is open til 10pm!
    Dollar Gulf Oysters Photo

What 96 people are saying

Julep reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Julep delights with its "wonderful experience," featuring "incredible cocktails" and "friendly staff." The "quaint cocktail bar" offers a "vintage feel" and "speakeasy vibes" with "delicious drinks and bar food." While service occasionally falters, the "amazing aesthetics" and "festive holiday decor" make it a "must-go" spot, especially at Christmas.
96 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the friendly valet to the incredible cocktails, it was a wonderful experience.

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  2. Ryan

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience we were service quickly and the cocktails were amazing.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for a one drink but ended up having more and some small bites. Loved the ambiance and the service! It was the end of happy hour and very chill. They make one of the best Vieux Carrés in the city!

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  4. Phil

    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place in general. On the weekends they get kind of busy and flustered sometimes come off as rude but mostly a great spot.

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  5. Cade

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I hade a great experience last night. the team was welcoming and had great recommendations for cocktails.

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  6. RAVNEET

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The manager came to our table 3 times to tell us that we will need to vacate our table by 9 . I had made reservations on open table for 7:15pm, he started approaching our table at 8:40pm saying open table reservations are for 2 hrs only while there were 3 empty tables in our close vicinity. Very disappointed with his behavior, will not recommend

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  7. Kaneisha VIP

    Central Texas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Julep is a quaint cocktail bar with a vintage feel. The staff was kind and the playlist was a vibe.

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  8. Carrie

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 8 who decided to have pre-dinner drinks and light snacks at Julep for Valentine’s Day. This was my first time going and I was not disappointed. The ambiance was really nice in the room they sat us. Almost felt like a speakeasy to me. The cheddar popcorn and French onion dip with caviar were delicious. Drinks were great and the staff were nice and attentive. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and I would go back to try more of the menu items.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Julep. Our server Carlos was very attentive, and the Manager Nelson was too. The drinks and food were delicious.

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  10. AlexisM

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were delicious and so was the flatbread! 10/10 would recommend and plan on coming again!

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FAQs

Julep is rated 4.4 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Heights / Washington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Julep

1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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