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    Where to drink right now: 10 hot, happy hour deals for December

    Marcy de Luna
    Dec 21, 2012 | 11:58 am
    • The bar at L'Olivier
      Photo by © Jill Hunter
    • Triniti Bar Bites include fried chicken meatballs and waffles.
      Photo courtesy of Triniti Restaurant + Bar

    Inside and outside of the 610 Loop you'll go. December’s happy hours deals span the city and offer specials sure to light up your holidays.

    La Griglia
    The deals plus the lively atmosphere at La Griglia in the River Oaks Shopping Center make for a happy hour hot spot. Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m., on the patio or at the bar, choose from specials like lobster empanadas and butternut squash pacchettini for $5 each, and specialty pizzas for $7.

    The $5 drinks list features the likes of a lemon drop cocktail, peach Bellini, blood orange martini and select glasses of wine. Beer is a dollar less at $4.

    Triniti Restaurant and Bar
    During Triniti's happy hour, Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 7p.m., and all-night Sundays till close, enjoy sharable bites like the cavatelli bolognese, duck fat poached oysters, and fried chicken meatballs and waffle with chipotle syrup for $4 each, or 3 for $10. On the lighter side, try the beef tartare teriyaki or hot salmon sashimi.

    The drink deals include half off cocktails, $3 select beers and $5 wines by the glass. Complimentary valet.

    Nosh Bistro
    Between the contemporary, sexy decor and the mix of South and East Asian cuisine, happy hour at Nosh Bistro is anything but your average affair. Nosh offers a champagne board special daily from 5 to 7 p.m. It comes complete with cheeses such as Norwegian Gjetost and Epoisses Berthaut, house-made rabbit sausage and freshly baked sourdough Lavosh.

    Don't forget the bubbly — the champagne board comes with two glasses. All for $22.

    PF Changs
    Happy hour at PF Changs is from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 10 p.m. until midnight on Fridays. Locations in and around town include Highland Village, Westchase, Willowbrook, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

    Order a large sake for $4 or select beers for $3.25 and under. Wines by the glass and cocktails like the Rum Colada and Asian Pear Mojito are $6. For $6 or less, try Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps, steamed dumplings or crab wontons.

    RDG + Bar Annie
    RDGoffers happy hour prices Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. Specialty cocktails for $6: The Paloma and the Infinite Summer made with vodka cointreau grapefruit, cranberry, lime, and soda. Select wines by the glass and eats such as the fried chicken mignonettes, deep fried rainbow trout skewers and smoked chile meatballs are also $6. Select beers are $3.

    Max's Wine Dive
    Regular happy hour at Max's Wine Diveon Washington Avenue runs Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. Reverse happy hour goes Mondays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. to midnight and Fridays from midnight to 2 a.m.

    Six bucks will get you a fried egg sandwich, twice cooked Texas BBQ foldover or bacon PB&J triangle. Lone Star Beer is $2 and wines by the glass are $2 off.

    Haven
    You don't get one, but two happy hour menus at Haven. Choices on Haven’s regular happy hour menu include the pulled pork slider trio, shrimp corn dog trio, crispy chicken lollipops and smoked shrimp tostadas. CoveCold Bar, a mini-restaurant within the restaurant, has a happy hour, too.

    Cove offers mostly seafood, but also some land food options, none of it cooked. Example items are ceviche spoons, ice shrimp (six per order), ice crab claws by the dozen and snow crab slaw. Across the board, happy hour is weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

    All items are $6, including libations such as the Moscow Mule, Pimms Cup, margarita and basil smash cocktail made with basil, bourbon and fresh lemon juice.

    Underbelly
    At the bar area and on the patio,Underbelly features deals on drinks twice daily except on Sundays. Get 20 percent off beer and wine from 3 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. The reverse happy hour is from 10 p.m. until midnight Mondays through Wednesdays, and 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

    Again, it's 20 percent off beer and wine. There's a deal on the food, like the spicy garlic gulf shrimp and satay of the day, both $12. Bargain fare is available Thursdays through Saturdays all day until 1 a.m.

    L’Olivier Restaurant
    Happy hour at L’Olivier in Montrose runs Tuesdays through Fridays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Discounted gourmet appetizers include smoked salmon risotto, boeuf bourguignon, pate, and truffle mac and cheese, all priced at $5 and under. Try the pork rillete, a large enough portion for you and three friends to share, for $15.

    Select beers and wines by the glass start at $2. Well drinks are $5. Complimentary valet.

    Sambuca
    Sambuca downtown has happy hour specials weekdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The drink deals: $3 off liquor and wine, $2 off all beers. The $4 appetizers: Chicken, calamari fritte, fried crab cake, goat cheese studded artichoke and more.

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    Drop it like it's hot

    Houston farmers market adds new indoor pickleball court with food and cocktails

    Brianna Griff
    Jun 18, 2025 | 1:00 pm
    Drop Shots HTX indoor pickleball courts
    Photo by Abante Photography
    Drop Shots HTX celebrates its grand opening this Saturday, June 21.

    Pickleball isn’t going anywhere — the racquet sport continues to score with Houstonians. The newest player on the city’s crowded court, Drop Shots HTX, stands out for one big reason: it’s entirely indoors.

    Drop Shots HTX indoor pickleball courts
      

    Photo by Abante Photography

    Drop Shots HTX celebrates its grand opening this Saturday, June 21.

    Opening June 21, Drop Shots HTX is the brainchild of hospitality veterans Roveen Abante (Conservatory Galleria, Duchess), Chase Lovullo (Conservatory Galleria), and Shawn Outlaw.

    “We didn’t just want to open a bar,” co-founder Roveen Abante said in a statement. “We built a space where people connect, whether they’re playing or not. There’s something for everyone here.”

    Drop Shots HTX is marking its grand opening on June 21 from 12-11 pm, offering all-day open play for $5 along with $5 food and drink specials. Live DJs and giveaways will add to the experience.

    Patrons can soak up the A/C while slapping balls across one of the six professional-grade indoor courts. Off the court, guests can engage in friendly competitions of skee-ball, ping pong, arcade basketball, and cornhole in the second-floor lounge. Nine screens make up one wall in the mezzanine, ideal for catching the latest game, or can be expanded into one 195-inch television.

    Clutch City Kitchen will keep the players' appetite at bay with pizzas, sandwiches, and acai bowls. For hydration, an indoor/outdoor full bar will have 10 signature pickleball-themed cocktails, mocktails, and fresh juices crafted from local fruits and veggies.

    “Some venues lean into serious competition, we lean into fun,” added co-founder Shawn Outlaw. “We’re the only indoor pickleball facility inside the Loop with a full bar, kitchen, lounge, and patio. But more than that, we’re the only one that feels like your new favorite neighborhood hangout, even if you never touch a paddle.”

    Events like Glow-in-the-Dark Fridays, Tacos and Tequila Saturdays, and Pancakes and Pickball mornings add a twist to the typical pickleball match. Bring the kids—the venue is family-friendly until 10pm.

    “We created Drop Shots HTX because we fell in love with a game that brings generations together,” Outlaw said. “From our 10-year-olds to our 65-year-old parents, pickleball is for everyone. And so is this space.”

    Drop Shots HTX is located at 2520 Airline Drive, Building A, Suite 100. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 12-11pm, Friday from 12 pm-12 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-11 pm.

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