Charbar

Cool vibes, great bar tenders, and consist fun with friends. We love going to charbar and creating our own kind of fun!! Definitely recommend.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Came here with my husband and my in laws last night (we're visiting from CA) and we had such a wonderful time, largely thanks to our amazing bartender Jeremy. Greatly enjoyed hearing about his family's business and drinking his fantastic cocktails! Thank you for such a lovely evening. We will be back if ever in town!

What a great, quiet, local bar right by Market Square. Came in on a Tuesday night and there was only a handful of people there so drinks came quick and were strong! They have an awesome patio on the 2nd floor, outside, overlooking the city. It was a great spot to sit around and catch up with friends. Worth a stop in if you are looking for somewhere quiet to chat.

Charbar is certainly a place where you fellas can escape away from the misses. Grab a cocktail, get your shoes shined and get fitted for a brand new suit at this two-in-one downtown staple. (Yes, I can count. Just hear me out.)Duke the Hollywood Tailor has been in bizz since the 30s, and it wasn't until seven years ago when they incorporated the bar, Charbar. The two story venue features tables, a bar, a shoe shining area and walls of glass cabinets filled with fabric, along with old photos of members of the family-owned business. Upstairs you'll find another bar, dimly lit and welcoming to those who like to feel like they're in an actual bar. I won't go any further to describe it, just check it out for yourself. The clientele ranges from the after-work crowd, old skool cats in bright suits, young sweet thangs ('cause they know this is where the gentlemen go) and regulars who plan private parties (like baby showers, yes baby showers) in the upstairs bar. If you do plan a private party here, management does allow you to bring in outside food. Now for the good stuff: cocktails. They're *strong* and filled to the rim, so you just might have to sip your glass while it's still sitting on the bar until it's safe to pick it up. Last time, it took me a good hour to get through my first extra dirty martini; it was that strong. But no complaints here. And the staff is as friendly as they come. You'll find the owner with his raspy voice and a measuring strip around his neck chatting up clientele, along with his son Jeremy and daughter (oooh, I'll write in her name as soon as it comes to me) serving up some more famous bevs. The beer and wine selection aren't that big, but like i said, they're known for their stiff cocktails, so do it right and order one next time you swing by.

Mike (the owner) is incredible. We talked tailoring and design, drank a great selection of whiskey, and enjoyed our night here. Parking at night on weekdays on the street is free and it's in a great part of town. The store is clean, but with a nostalgic smell of cigarettes, patterns and tailoring supplies and tools are along the walls along with a shoe shine Booth. Drinks aren't too pricey-fairly priced and nice dark liquor selection makes this place a nice drop in spot. An amazing place to drop by for a chill drink and low key time when visiting houston. We'll be back for sure. Upstairs balcony for a bit of overview of downtown and just good times. Visit for sure!

I will never go to downtown Houston and not stopp in at Char Bar. Every time I have gone, the owner's son and daughter are bartending and do a phenomenal job. I have never had a bad drink here.The atmosphere is always laid back and just old school classic. They are not trying too hard to be something specific, they just make a quality drink with quality service and it makes for an outstanding experience.This may very well be my favorite bar in the country.

This is the spot! Fine cocktails and tailored suits! Family owned since the beginning my wife and I could not have been more pleased with a proper cocktail bar than this! Take the time to stop in and listen to history!

I've been coming here for YEARS. I love visiting with Mike & Jeremy. Always a great time!It's a tailor shop and a bar!Cozy atmosphere and I always meet the nicest folks here.There's an upstairs balcony with a beautiful view

Charbar is hands down the best place in Houston. Jeremy makes a bomb old fashioned, you can play anything you want on the jukebox, and if you get there before the tailor leaves you can be fitted for a new suit while enjoying your cocktail.

Best dive bar in Houston. The Shapiro Family treats every customer like family. Great atmosphere. Great history. Great place to grab a drink with friends after work. It's worth the trip!