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Bandista, Houston, TX

Bandista

4.8
4.8
228 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Discreetly located within Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Bandista is an intimate, modern-day speakeasy, reminiscent of a 1920s lounge that dazzles with a decadent Latin vibe. Guests of the 20-seat bar and lounge enjoy inventive and artistic interpretations of classic and contemporary cocktails, as well as rare spirits from around the world. Bandista's eight bar seats provide a center-stage show of the cocktail laboratory, where guests connect with the city's most talented bartenders and other discreet guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (713) 650-1300
  • Website
    https://www.bandistahouston.com/
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Catering
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Experiences

  • Pop-up with famed Four Seasons Tokyo's Virtù Bar

    Feb 4, 2025 - Feb 5, 2025
    Two days only on February 4th and 5th. Bandista will be hosting Virtù Bar.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Good for special occasions

  • Houston

    Lively

  • Houston

    Good for special occasions

  • Houston

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandista is a hidden gem in the Four Seasons Hotel, offering an exceptional speakeasy experience with "phenomenal" cocktails and "warm, attentive service." The ambiance is sophisticated, perfect for special occasions. Bartenders like Sam, Zach, and Josh are praised for their creativity and expertise, making each visit memorable and "amazing."

228 Reviews

  1. Cheri

    Houston

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really cool experience, especially at Christmas time. It was fairly noisy because of all the people in such a small room. They don’t have any kind of starters or boards to go with your cocktails so definitely make sure you eat before or right after cocktails are very strong nothing watered down here. Had a great time. Enjoyed the experience.

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  2. Karen

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and superior service. Very festive for the holiday season. Fun place. No food just drinks.

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  3. Victoria

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only drinks but Delicious! Great Christmas atmosphere

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  4. Larry

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zack and Sam were great! The drinks were unusual and delicious. We will be back.

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  5. Natalee

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an experience at Bandista. Liking the collaborations with other bartenders.

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  6. marta

    VIP

    Houston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great evening at Bandista, the drinks were out of this world! It was an all-around great experience with wonderful drinks and great Christmas pop-up!

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  7. Bobbi Jo

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cocktails & service! New holiday drink menu is great. Cranberry cocktails delicious! Love the holiday decor & ambience. Perfect start to the season!

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  8. Niraj

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bandista was a very fun speakeasy experience. We went for a family members birthday. The cocktails were very clever and really nice to enjoy. Would highly recommend for a special night out and hope to be back soon

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bubble time is the best time. Sarah was awesome. Drinks were great.

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  10. Dana

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great interesting variety of drinks. Didn't experience any good. But service and ambiance was great!

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FAQs

Bandista is rated 4.8 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bandista

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010-3017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lamar Street and Caroline Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://www.bandistahouston.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 650-1300
  • Catering
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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