Barhopping in Houston offers atmospheres catering to every personality type. Low-key types frequent icehouses, laid-back watering holes reminiscent of an open-air garage with cold beers, complimentary Koozies, and a nearby taco truck.

For a night on the town, cocktail lounges with speakeasy entrances appeal to those seeking a luxe look with their libations. While certain areas such as Montrose and Downtown have been the cornerstone for destination drinking, other Houston neighborhoods are providing stiff drink competition.

Here are seven neighborhoods in Houston where pints and Pink Squirrels are plentiful.

Rice Military

With the Beer Can House as the neighborhood’s most notable landmark, it’s no wonder Rice Military has an active nightlife scene catering to the collegiate and young professional crowd. A cluster of bars on Washington Avenue between Detering Street and Durham Drive keep this area well-stocked with happy hours and bottle service.

Clutch Bar is known for an abundance of television screens and beers on tap. Retro arcade fans hang out at Austin import, Kung Fu Saloon, which also hosts a weekly running club.

Concrete Cowboy, contrary to its name, offers an EDM dance club vibe, while Handlebar features a “Magnum, P.I”.-themed room with a cocktail menu to match. When last call comes at 2 a.m., hungry barhoppers head to Velvet Taco and El Rey for a chips and queso fix.

The Heights

James Beard followers are the likely barflies you’ll find at Better Luck Tomorrow, helmed by hospitality industry pros, including Justin Yu, who won the Southwest title for Best Chef in 2016. The concise menu of bar bites featuring lamb belly and wagyu beef complements their seasonal cocktails and drink specials that include half-off Hurricanes when it’s raining.

Drinking and dining also attract bar-goers at 8 Row Flint where the owners purchase entire barrels of bourbon from the best distilleries in the United States. Styled like an icehouse, the bar has its own taco truck serving up tacos with non-traditional ingredients like Brussel sprouts.

First Ward

The industrial warehouses of Sawyer Yards, a 55-acre complex of art studios and outdoor murals, is a fitting backdrop for the two craft breweries who have made the creative campus their home. Holler Brewing opened in 2016 with a rotating tap list and trivia nights.

More recently, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company, aka Buff Brew, built a 28,000-square-foot, three-story compound with downtown views to pair with their 1836, a copper ale named in honor of Texas Independence Day.

Complete your brewery tour at nearby Platypus Brewing, founded by a mix of Texans and Australian transplants, where the flavor profiles of their beer and food reflect the owners’ dual nationalities.

Montrose

It’s easy to go from day to night barhopping on the stretch of lower Westheimer known for its reservations-recommended restaurants and happening nightlife scene. Within a single block you can swirl and sip fine wine at Montrose Cheese & Wine, grab a Lone Star before two-stepping at the honky tonk Goodnight Charlie’s, or wind down at dive-y Poison Girl with its extensive bourbon list, pinball machines, and patio featuring an oversized Kool-Aid Man in the corner.

For more cocktails and beers along Westheimer, Hay Merchant has an impressive local and national beer selection, including rotating cask ales alongside a menu of heavy-duty eats, ranging from chicken fried steak to roasted pig head tacos. The sound of nonstop cocktail shakers greets patrons at Anvil Bar & Refuge while young urbanites love the neon decor and peppy ambience at Present Company.

Midtown

Midtown bars vary from trendy to casual with many restaurants also offering generous happy hours to kick off your spirited excursion. The highly walkable area is perfecting for barhopping until you find your favorite watering hole for the night.

Music fans can raise a glass at Continental Club and adjacent sister bar, Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge, named for its circus-themed interior and dim red lighting. Catch your favorite sports team on the numerous big screens at Christian’s Tailgate, Pub Fiction, and Dogwood. Beer connoisseurs will find it hard to choose from Mongoose Versus Cobra’s curated board of beers poured from a specially-made tap system.

Downtown  

Whether it’s a round of drinks for the after-work crowd or a Saturday night out, Downtown’s concentration of bars makes this area a top choice for imbibing. Head to Market Square Park for drinks with historic backdrops and the best jukeboxes in town at Warren’s Inn and La Carafe, a cash-only joint serving wine and beer. Drink for a cause at OKRA Charity Saloon, where each beverage earns you a vote for a local nonprofit who wins the bar’s monthly profits.

Go door-to-door down the 300 block of Main Street starting with a classic cocktail at Little Dipper, a mezcal margarita at Pastry War, followed by a boozy concoction and outdoor balcony view at Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar & Lounge. End your night with a cheap drink and a poetry slam at eccentric-filled dive bar, Notsuoh (Houston spelled backward).

East Downtown (EaDo)

In Downtown’s shadow, St. Emanuel Street is a hotspot for restaurants, bars, and breweries. Aptly anchoring the corner of Dallas Street are two Dallas imports in an adult amusement park setting. Rodeo Goat is known for high-octane cocktails and elaborate hamburger toppings while Truck Yard features food trucks and a Ferris wheel. Across the street, Miss Carousel’s sophisticated interior provides cozy nooks to enjoy conversation with your craft cocktail or wine.

Beer is also well-represented in EaDo. True Anomaly Brewing serves “out-of-this-world” brews created by former NASA scientists. 8th Wonder Brewery, whose beer names are all Houston inspired, often plays host to pre- and post-game celebrations for many of Houston’s professional sports fans because of its proximity to BBVA Compass Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and Toyota Center.