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A cocktail bar tucked above a Local Foods in Rice Village, Lee's has a retro speakeasy feel and a menu serious enough to back up the vibe. The drinks lean bitter, briny, and bracingly complex, and a separate mini-cocktail list exists for when you just want a taste. A James Beard semifinalist for Best New Bar and on Bon Appétit's best new bars list, it draws the kind of crowd that actually reads the menu before ordering.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Bars
- Houstonia The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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