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Julep

Name: Julep
Address: 1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, United States, 77007
Telephone: (832) 831-2068
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance.

We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.

Why they're an Icon

James Beard Award2022

From the OpenTable editors: Owner Alba Huerta has racked up accolades—including a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program—for her top-notch cocktails incorporating unusual ingredients like marigold leaves. Sip them in an airy, floral-strewn parlor that also serves up an elegant menu of seasonal small plates like Gulf Coast oysters and tomato “caviar” with watermelon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 831-2068
Website
http://www.julephouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dollar Gulf Oysters
Multiple dates available
Join us for drinks and dollar oysters every Monday! Our kitchen is open til 10pm!

What 109 people are saying

Julep reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Innovative
Houston
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Julep is a trendy cocktail bar known for its "great drinks" and "chill vibe." Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and the "festive ambiance," particularly during themed events like the Kentucky Derby party. Some reviews highlight the delicious "lobster dip, truffle sliders," and "cocktails" as standouts. While a few visitors experienced service inconsistencies and pricing transparency issues, many still enjoy Julep for its "southern charm" and "intimate setting."

109 Reviews

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Stephen
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time at Julep as a pre-show drink and meal. Sending array of craft cocktails to choose from. I loved that they can make a penicillin, which requires fresh ginger. Also tried one of the Julep drinks, pretzel, and flatbread pizza. All great.
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Daniel VIP
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good drinks, but charcuterie board was really pathetic and highly overpriced!
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Gabriel
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an great experience..fldrinks were great and food was good
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Zehra
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, excellent service and definitely a chill vibe.
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Victoria
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a great last spot for my friends birthday. Drinks were good. Everyone had a little bit of everything and the prices were not bad. Good spot to do girls night
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Rebecca
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious cocktails and snacks. Perfect night out ambiance.
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Xavi
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Staff was pleasant, manager came by and checked up. Always a good sign. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great service!
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Bre VIP
Houston15 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I discovered Julep on InKind and decided to give them a try after browsing the menu online .The host and bar staff were kind and seating at the bar was easy. However, I had a frustrating experience with the lack of drink menu clarity and bartender communication. As someone who knows her old fashioneds, I always ask about the bourbon. The menu does not list specific spirits (only vague terms like “bourbon or rye whiskey”), which already felt a bit sketchy. The bartender let me know their house old fashioned uses Old Forester—not my favorite—so I asked for Bulleit instead. He was nice, but clearly not a mixologist, and there was no mention of any upcharge. The drink was fine (a 5/10 at best), but when my check arrived, I was surprised to see the price jump from the listed $16 to $22. I assumed gratuity had been added, but was told it hadn’t. Only then did I see they charged me $6 extra just for choosing a different bourbon. The money isn’t the issue—it’s the lack of transparency. If you’re going to charge for substitutions, your staff should say that up front or list it clearly on the menu. The experience left me feeling like the priority here was maximizing the bill, not customer clarity or experience. Because of that, I’m honestly unsure if I’d return or recommend.
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Chanel
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have been in for after dinner drinks a couple of times but the Derby Party was awesome! We will be back soon!
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Heather
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I and some friends went for the Kentucky Derby party and we all had a fantastic time!! The place was decorated beautifully and the band was amazing!! The only thing that would of made it more perfect was some healthy choices of finger foods to go along with our delicious drinks
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FAQs

Julep is rated 4.7 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2022
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.julephouston.com/
Phone number
(832) 831-2068

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Experiences

Dollar Gulf Oysters

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What 109 people are saying

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