Bandista

4.9

242 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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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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.

Location
1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010-3017
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Lamar Street and Caroline Street
Parking details
Valet

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Best Ambience

Review summary

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Bandista dazzles with an "exclusive moment" feel and "phenomenal" cocktails. Guests rave about the "super friendly" staff and "intimate" setting, perfect for date nights or special occasions. While drinks are "pricey," the unique speakeasy experience and "amazing" mixology make it "absolutely worth it."

242 Reviews

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Bianca
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very much an immersive experience. A true cocktail connoisseur wonderful!
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Dustin
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in a truly exclusive and hidden speakeasy, sampling the most unique and fascinating drinks, then Bandista is the place to go (if you can get in 😉). The expert staff know exactly how to provide a tailored experience and we left with fantastic memories and a yearning to return. Look forward to going again (if I can remember the code..).
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails, fun service, and awesome vibes for a date night.
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Lynadria
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience, you must try! Did the Virtu Cocktail popup with a special cocktail menu, looking forward to returning
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Barbara
Houston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was the second bar pop-up I've attended at Bandista. VIRTU did a good job, but it was not great, especially for $30. per cocktail. I do NOT like this new trend of serving cocktails out of what looks like a small candle votive. All in all, it was good, just not the transcendent experience I expected.
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Yesenia
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff goes above and beyond, really gives the bar a special edge. Would love to go back soon!
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kelly VIP
Houston82 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ‘secret’ bar inside Four Seasons. Bartenders were fun to chat with. Would go again.
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Chandi
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time! They made my birthday really special!
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Theresa
Los Angeles23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great true speakeasy bar with hidden entrance. Drinks on the pricier side but all very unique and fun experiences. Staff is very attentive and super knowledgeable about all things alcohol. Definitely will be back!
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ALISON
Richmond14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes and Good drinks. We went for a birthday celebration and it was a nice experience
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Bandista is rated 4.9 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010-3017

Additional information

Cross Street
Lamar Street and Caroline Street
Area
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

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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What 242 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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