Pour Decisions: The Tournament at La Griglia
Friday, 6 p.m.
2817 West Dallas
La Griglia turns cocktail night into a bracket-style competition where bartenders face off, building drinks inspired by global destinations while guests taste and vote their way through the lineup. Each round comes with small bites like salt cod fritters, spiced tuna empanadas, prawn salad, and stroopwafel. Tickets are $75 and include cocktails, food, and participation in the voting.
Summer Solstice Brunch at Sixty Vines
Saturday, all day
Sixty Vines is stretching brunch into an all-day summer solstice celebration with Reyka Vodka on-site pouring specialty tastings, frozen espresso martinis served in souvenir tumblers, and a DJ keeping things moving from early afternoon onward. Guests can also expect a Belle Glos x Sixty Vines bottle-dipping activation for $45, branded charcuterie boards built for sharing and local pop-ups throughout the space.
Le Brunch de Funk at Brasserie 19
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1962 West Gray
The River Oaks people-watching spot hosts its monthly Le Brunch de Funk, featuring brunch specials, Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails and a soundtrack by DJ Demo. Reservations are recommended.
Booze Can Sunday at Chardon
Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m.
1711 Allen Parkway
Hit this Canadian birthday-themed revival of the Riel’s beloved Sunday series, Booze Can Sunday, with chefs EJ Miller and Ryan Lachaine. Expect a Riel-inspired menu and Canadian dishes including truffle and caviar pierogies, steak au poivre poutine with cheese curds, deli dogs, Montreal smoked meat sliders and maple whiskey soft serve with foie caramel, plus drinks like Canadian Jell-O shots and Molson X. Reserve a spot via Eventbrite.
World Cup Watch Parties and Specials
All weekend long
Houston’s restaurants, bars and breweries are going all in on the World Cup celebrations this summer. Check out our guide to the best World Cup watch parties across Houston and our roundup of World Cup food and drink specials, featuring everything from match-day viewing events and giant screens to limited-time cocktails, international menus and fan-friendly promotions running throughout the World Cup.
