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1424 Westheimer Houston, TX 77006

713-523-1622 

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Anvil Bar & Refuge is like the Jay-Z of Houston bars. It can do no wrong, from the food to the drinks to the skill of the bartenders. Since opening in mid-2009, it has become the standard by which most other local bars define themselves. They either want to be better than Anvil, or not as supposedly "snooty" or "posh" as they think it is. Either one is a sign of the impact the Westheimer drinkery has had. You can't drive three blocks inside the Loop without finding a new gastropub either tweaking Anvil's concept or stealing it outright. Anvil makes drinks the way they should be made, with homemade ingredients, craft liquors, loving care, and no soda nozzles or Red Bull.







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  • 2011 | Best Bartender

    Alex Gregg is the epitome of the classic bartender archetype: rolled-up sleeves, a broad and genuine smile and a can-do attitude. Gregg will mix up absolutely any drink you can fathom, and a few more of his own creation. The ultra-creative cocktail menu at Anvil is peppered with his inventions, but that doesn't mean the man can't also put together a soulful and straightforward Manhattan. There's no pretense here, either; Gregg is as friendly and open as they come. So put yourself in his... More »

  • 2010 | Best Bartender

    If you are a regular at Anvil in Montrose, you no doubt know Mindy Kucan's bright, smiling face well. The brassy brunette has been slinging drinks at the Westheimer haunt for close to a year now, and she has a devoted following. An eight-year vet of the bartending scene, Kucan got into the more crafty side of things four years ago for a competition. She won the grand prize and fell in love with a more intricate art of drink-making. Now you can give her any set of ingredients and make magic... More »

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    chefjohnsheely | Houston, TX | 10 Reviews

    | Tue, September 15, 2009

    get there early

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    Allisen Picos | Houston, TX | 112 Reviews

    | Mon, July 19, 2010

    I love the super creative cocktails! You can't find cocktails like this anywhere else!

  • Julie657
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    Julie657 | Houston, TX | 122 Reviews

    | Mon, June 28, 2010

    Expensive and worth it. Every cocktail imaginable. They have like six kinds of ice. These bartenders are intense and know everything. Dress nice.

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