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Houston Cocktail Bars to Try This Month

Posted on May 16, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025

City Cast Houston Staff

Are you looking for a new cocktail bar to try this weekend? Also, which popular Montrose pizza restaurant abruptly closed earlier this week? Keep reading for more food news 😋

🍸 Cocktail Bars to Try in May

It’s getting hotter out, so where should you go for a refreshing cocktail? Check out Kanpai Club, this speakeasy-style bar in Spring Branch with a karaoke room on the way soon. Also, add the brand new Roswell’s Saloon, which is serving up cosmic cocktails and has later happy hours between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. [Eater Houston]

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Montrose Pizza Shop Closes

After dealing with an electrical fire, rising costs, and more competition in the pizza industry, Love Buzz is closing down. Owner Sam English said that he would be open to finding a business partner or investor to open the restaurant in another location. [CultureMap Houston]

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Memorial Area Attracts Houston Restaurants

As the Memorial area’s population grows and diversifies, more restaurants are setting up shop. Bar Bludorn, Pit Room, and Via 313 all recently opened in the area. Meanwhile, newcomers Credence and Haywire are on deck to open soon. [Houston Chronicle 🔒]

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