Bandista

4.8

228 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

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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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 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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

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Cheri
VIP
Houston
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined today
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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Karen
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
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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Victoria
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Only drinks but Delicious! Great Christmas atmosphere
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Larry
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 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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Natalee
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 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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marta
VIP
Houston
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 4 December 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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Bobbi Jo
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 30 November 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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Niraj
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 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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Dana
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 October 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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Bandista is rated 4.8 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 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 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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