Reserve 101 — Restaurant in Houston

"Reserve 101 is recognized as one of the top whiskey bars in the country. First opening our doors in 2008, Reserve 101 is housed in an early 1900s building that’s seen plenty––including Prohibition––come and go. We’re the premiere downtown destination Houston Bar that makes the whiskey world not just more accessible, but bigger, too.

Our educated team behind the bar strives to deliver a first-class experience not just for whiskey connoisseurs, but for newcomers as well. If you have questions, we want to hear them, whether we’re discussing it all over an incredibly rare or vintage pours, one of our exclusive private barrel picks, or our favorite daily off-the-shelf. We believe that attitude is a big part of why we’ve earned nods like the Whisky Magazine Gold Award, as well as placement in Eater’s elite list of the 14 best whiskey bars in the country, that and our whiskey selection, which spans more than 1000 bottles from 14 countries.

Since becoming one of the most recognized Houston Cocktail bars, We take our cocktails seriously: An extensive menu of craft cocktails, including our signature stunners the Reserve 101 Old Fashioned and the Reserve 101 Clarified Sour, beckon alongside seasonal offerings, carefully curated wine, and beer lists, and an inspired zero-proof selection. Frequent tastings led by experts also offer opportunities to enjoy, experience, and learn, while private parties are another specialty. Everyone is welcome here. And we are so lucky...

Update: Wow! If you want to see what a great business owner does please read the responce below! I appericate Sean owning their mistake and then taking the time to explain it. You can see by his responce alone that they are passionate and really care about providing the best experience possible. I'd love to come have a drink with you sometime soon as you are a business owner I'd love to learn more about. Thanks again for reading and responding to my review. I am updating my 2 star to a 5 star!

I went after a concert and was excited b/c I love trying new bourbons. It was busy but I didn’t have to wait long for my pour. I handed the bartender a $20 knowing the pour of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof was $14 from their online menu. After a minute of waiting he asks another bartender walking by the price and he said “$19 all day” to which I responded that “it’s $14.” The one helping me just shrugged it off and went to help the next customer while keeping my $20.

While the selection was very good and speed of service was fine, over-charging and ignoring the customer was a disappointment. I walked off leaving the $20 because I understand they were busy and didn’t feeling like arguing an already busy bartender. I enjoyed my drink and left. Maybe I’ll give them another try in the future but that wasn’t a great first impression.

On a side note the Elijah Craig barrel proof was quite good, just wish they would have honored the price posted and listed to...

One of my favorite bars in Houston Texas that I go to two or three times a year discriminated me at the door. I do not blame the door man it is his job to inform people of managements decision making of who comes in and who doesn’t. I was told that I was a “worker” the last time I was at the bar. I came in with a female friend and a male friend. Because my cleavage was too low and because people were saying I was saying things out of the ordinary. I hardly remember that night I was super drunk. Had the bar taken the time to notice I was a REGULAR for years they would know I’ve never been a “WORKER” a day in my life. I would have rather the person at the door say hey you were a little too drunk that night we can’t let you in here. That’s a more suitable statement. But to assume I’m a “WORKER” is just plain discrimination. Especially when I WORK FOR UBER!!! Ladies if you go to this bar please stay COVERED UP and don’t get drunk. You will automatically be assumed...