Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileBetter Luck Tomorrow
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Better Luck Tomorrow's cocktail program is the draw: named bartenders craft original drinks like the Salty Cat and Cold-Fashioned, all $14. A weekday happy hour halves those prices, and brunch adds mimosas and free-spirited options. Wine and beer lists fill out the menu, including a non-alcoholic IPA. The patio and retro-funky interior make it a neighborhood staple.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Salty Cat, a gin-grapefruit-salted plum mix that guests praise. The Cold-Fashioned offers a bourbon-rum-brandy twist. For happy hour, any $14 cocktail becomes a steal. Try the Even Tides 0% ABV if you're abstaining.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking original, well-priced drinks; happy hour hunters; brunch crowds wanting mimosas or free-spirited options; dog owners who can enjoy the patio.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $14 each, wines by the glass $13-$16, beers $6.50-$8, and non-alcoholic cocktails $9-$10. Happy hour halves these prices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail menu that credits its bartenders by name, a happy hour that cuts drink prices in half, and to-go bottled cocktails like the Cold-Fashioned and Hurricane. The retro-funky patio adds to its local charm.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original creations by named bartenders, featuring diverse spirits and flavors. Guests praise the Salty Cat, old fashioneds, and frozen margaritas. Brunch adds mimosas and specialty drinks. Non-alcoholic options available.
Menu strengths
- — Creative menu with named bartenders and unique ingredients like yuzu, shiso, and salted plum.
- — Strong happy hour value with half-off all drinks.
Standout selections
- — The Salty Cat: gin, grapefruit, salted plum
- — Cold-Fashioned: bourbon, rum, brandy de jerez
- — Stone Remedy: gin, quinquina, amaro rosato, stone fruit
- — Hurricane: dark & overproof rums, lemon, passionfruit
Wine
A concise list spanning Champagne, Loire Chenin Blanc, Oregon Riesling, and Provence rosé. Offers by-the-glass and bottle options, with half-off during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across regions and styles.; Both by-the-glass and bottle formats.
Standout selections
- — Monmousseau Brut 'Etoile', Loire Chenin Blanc
Pricing: By the glass $13-$16; bottles $55-$109.
Beer
Small but local-leaning list with Texas breweries like Eureka Heights and Saint Arnold, plus a non-alcoholic IPA. Covers pilsner, amber ale, stout, IPA, and cider.
Standout selections
- — Karbach Free & Easy IPA (non-alcoholic)
Pricing: $6.50-$8; half-off during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic options: Even Tides with pomegranate and ginger beer, free-spirited brunch drinks, and a non-alcoholic Irish coffee. Also a non-alcoholic IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic cocktails and beer.; Priced reasonably below cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Even Tides 0% ABV: pomegranate molasses, allspice, ginger beer
Pricing: $9-$10 for non-alcoholic cocktails; beer $6.50.
Spirits
No dedicated spirits list, but cocktails showcase a wide range: bourbon, rum, tequila, mezcal, Irish whiskey, and rye. Spirit-forward options like the Cold-Fashioned and Early Riser Highball highlight complexity.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of spirits in creative cocktails.; Spirit-forward recipes with layered ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Cold-Fashioned: bourbon, rum, brandy de jerez
- — Early Riser Highball: chai-infused rye, brandy, sweet vermouth
Pricing: Spirit-based cocktails $14.
How it sits with the food
The bar menu includes elevated items like the Party Melt and cheeseburger, which guests pair with the inventive cocktails. The stone fruit and orgeat in Stone Remedy could complement rich, savory bar food.
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