The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bandista
Houston, USA
Bandista operates as a speakeasy inside a Houston hotel, reached through a bookshelf door into a cozy room built for signature cocktails. It ranked number 47 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026. The bar is a regular on both continental and Spirited Awards lists.
1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010, USA
Awards & Rankings
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #47
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #59
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2025
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