Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profilePoison Girl
Houston, TX · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Poison Girl's bar program leans hard into Texas beer, with rotating draughts and a deep can and bottle list from Southern Star, Real Ale, Buffalo Bayou, and others. The spirits shelf spans rum, cognac, absinthe, tequila, and mezcal at accessible prices. Non-drinkers get Topo Chico and Blackhole Coffee. A straightforward, well-stocked stop for local beer and a varied pour.
- What should I order?
- Start with a rotating Texas draught or a can of Southern Star's Bombshell blonde ale at $4. For spirits, Del Maguey Vida mezcal at $7 offers a smoky pour without a premium. Hennessey cognac at $9 is a reasonable step up.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers will appreciate the all-Texas draught lineup and the chance to work through cans from Live Oak, St. Arnold, and Austin East Cider. Spirit drinkers get a broad shelf, but those seeking rare or allocated bottles may find the list more familiar.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer pours run $4 to $5 for named selections, and spirit pours range from $3 to $30, with most well-known labels between $5 and $9. Nonalcoholic options are $2 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draught list is exclusively Texas, with a heavy presence and regular rotation, and the bottled and canned beer selection spans a wide range of Texas breweries. The spirits list adds absinthe and mezcal to the usual backbar.
Beverage categories
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Beer
The draught list is all Texas, mostly and rotates regularly. Bottles and cans cover Southern Star, Real Ale, Buffalo Bayou, St Arnold, Lone Pint, Back Pew, 3 Nations, Live Oak, and Austin East Cider, with a few non-Texas options like Guinness and Stone Delicious IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Every draught beer is from Texas, with a -heavy rotation that keeps the list local and current.
- — The can and bottle selection spans at least nine Texas breweries, offering variety beyond the taps.
- — Prices for named pours sit at $4 to $5, making local beer easy to try.
Standout selections
- — Bombshell blonde ale from Southern Star Brewing Co., $4.
- — Buried Hatchet stout from Southern Star Brewing Co., $5.
- — Hans pils from Real Ale Brewing Co., $4.
Pricing: $4-$5 for named pours; cans and bottles vary.
Nonalcoholic
Two nonalcoholic options are available: Topo Chico sparkling mineral water and Blackhole Coffee, both priced at $2. Simple, functional, and inexpensive.
Menu strengths
- — Both nonalcoholic options are priced affordably at $2.
- — Topo Chico offers a familiar sparkling water choice.
Standout selections
- — Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, $2.; Blackhole Coffee, $2.
Pricing: $2 each.
Spirits
The backbar covers rum, cognac, brandy, gin, vodka, absinthe, tequila, mezcal, and cordials/liqueurs. Named pours are mostly familiar labels at moderate prices, with a few like Del Maguey Vida mezcal adding character.
Menu strengths
- — A broad range of spirit categories, from rum and cognac to absinthe and mezcal, supports varied drinking styles.
- — Pour prices start at $3 and stay accessible for most named selections, with Hennessey at $9.
- — Del Maguey Vida mezcal provides a well-regarded agave option at $7.
Standout selections
- — Del Maguey Vida mezcal, $7.; Hennessey cognac, $9.
Pricing: $3-$30 per pour; named selections $3-$9.
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