In this year's Best Of Houston® 2024, Houston Press selected Warren's Inn as the best downtown bar. Credit: Photo by Dylan Roosevelt

Bar: Downtown – Warren’s Inn

In the busy beat of Houston’s downtown district stands one of the city’s longest standing bars – Warren’s Inn.

The small-but-mighty bar is home to the late lunch crowd, people leaving work at 5 p.m. and the late-night crowd looking for a crisp nightcap. It’s an Old Faithful for the downtown crew that has stood the testament of time.

While demure in size, Warren’s Inn is packed to the gills with character and flavor. The bartenders are quick to serve and pleasant in nature – and always with a comforting smile and approachable demeanor. It’s Houston’s answer to Cheers, where everyone knows your name. The people watching is also one of the best attractions. The guests range from birthday parties to corporate figureheads to bohemian visitors just looking to wet their whistle – and all with their own story to tell. Warren’s Inn punches above its weight, and so do the beverages, so belly up to the bar and experience one of Houston’s longest-standing treasures.

Warren’s Inn, 307 Travis
713-247-9207

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