Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileHouston Watch Company
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Watch Company leans hard into whiskey and barrel-aged cocktails, with a menu that balances classics like the Sazerac with contemporary touches. The Barrel Aged Manhattan and Vieux Carre are the anchors, while the beer list spotlights Texas breweries. Wine is serviceable, and the whiskey pours in flexible sizes make it a destination for spirit enthusiasts.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barrel Aged Manhattan or Barrel Aged Vieux Carre. The Sazerac is a solid classic. Whiskey drinkers should explore the dedicated whiskey menu with 1oz or 2oz pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts and cocktail purists will appreciate the barrel-aged program and classic focus. Beer drinkers will like the local Texas draft selection. The venue suits those seeking a knowledgeable bar with a strong spirits lineup.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are prime for the full cocktail and whiskey experience. Happy hour specials are noted as good value, making early visits worthwhile.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $10 to $12. Wine by the glass is $9 to $14, bottles $36 to $56. Draft beers are $7, cans and bottles $3 to $10. Whiskey pour prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The barrel-aged cocktail program, featuring a Barrel Aged Manhattan and Vieux Carre, sets it apart. A dedicated whiskey menu with flexible pour sizes and a beer list focused on local Texas breweries rounds out a distinctive beverage program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Classic and contemporary cocktails with a whiskey and gin focus. Barrel-aged offerings like the Manhattan and Vieux Carre are standouts. Menu notes that bartenders can make additional classics on request.
Menu strengths
- — Broad classic and contemporary cocktail list with whiskey and gin emphasis.
Standout selections
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Blend, Vermouth di Torino, Mixed Bitters.
- — Barrel Aged Vieux Carre: Rittenhouse rye, cognac, Cocchi di Torino, Benedictine, bitters.
- — Sazerac: Rye, Peychaud's bitters, turbinado, Lucid absinthe.
Pricing: $10-$12 per cocktail
Wine
Diverse selection including red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sherry. Sherry is offered in 3 oz pours. Prices are moderate, with a limited number of options per category.
Menu strengths
- — Includes sparkling and sherry, adding variety.; Reasonable pricing for by-the-glass and bottle options.
Standout selections
- — Saint Cosme Cotes Du Rhone Rouge: $12 glass / $48 bottle.
- — Lustau PX San Emilio: Sherry, 3 oz pour, $12.
- — Poema Cava Brut: Sparkling, $9 glass / $36 bottle.
Pricing: $9-$14 per glass, $36-$56 per bottle
Beer
Draft and packaged beers with a focus on local Texas breweries. Includes cider options. Drafts are uniformly priced at $7, with cans and bottles ranging widely.
Menu strengths
- — Emphasis on local Texas breweries.; Affordable draft pricing at $7.
Standout selections
- — Yellow Rose IPA by Lone Pint: $7 draft.
- — 713 Pilsner by Eureka Heights: $7 draft.
- — Kentucky Breakfast Stout by Founders: $10 bottle.
Pricing: $7 drafts, $3-$10 cans/bottles
Spirits
Whiskey is a focus, with a dedicated whiskey menu and pours available in 1oz and 2oz sizes. Other spirits are served at 1.5 oz pours. The cocktail menu incorporates a variety of spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey selection with flexible pour sizes.; Dedicated whiskey menu indicates depth and expertise.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey pours available in 1oz and 2oz sizes.
- — Spirit selection includes whiskey, gin, tequila, vodka, rum, and fernet.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the cocktail and whiskey focus pairs naturally with bar snacks or hearty fare. The barrel-aged cocktails' rich, oaky notes would complement grilled meats or aged cheese.
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