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2549 Kirby Houston, TX 77019

713-523-2291

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Best Cigar Bar
Award Winner 2009

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2am, Sat 5pm-2am
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining

Description

Taking its name from the British Prime Minister's traditional London address, Downing Street specializes in two of ex-PM Sir Winston Churchill's favorite accessories: Scotch and cigars. Boasting nearly 100 single-malt Scotches and more than 200 whiskeys from around the world, plus a walk-in humidor the size of your first efficiency apartment, it's a true man's — and woman's — refuge. Breathe easy: Its state-of-the-art filtration system creates a pleasurable experience for cigar smokers and nonsmokers alike to enjoy the lounge's overstuffed leather couches and rich cherrywood decor. You will more than likely leave here smelling like smoke, but wear that odor like a badge of honor and be a man. Your ancestors would be proud.

2009 | Best Cigar Bar

Downing Street was a little slice of paradise for both cigar aficionados and part-time stogie-smokers even before the fascists on City Council banned smoking in bars; but after that anti-Texan, anti-American chokehold went into effect, Downing Street became even more important. It's great to have a place like Downing Street, where a grown-up can unwind at the end of a long day with a single-malt and a Davidoff. Or if that's not your style, just check out the exquisite selection in the pub's... More »
2008 | Best Cigar Bar

This one's a natural. It has the dark wood, the leather sofas and chairs, the black-clad waitresses -- all the class, none of the snobbishness. Here's what you do: Walk in and head to the 400-square-foot humidor. If you don't have a favorite, or if the last cigar you had was ten years ago, the gentleman behind the counter will help you choose among the Fuentes, the Montecristos, the Punches and the Davidoffs -- not to mention many more. He'll cut and light it for you.... More »
2007 | Best Cigar Bar

Come September 1, the city's new smoking ordinance goes into effect, banning smoke in just about every building imaginable. One of the few exemptions will be cigar bars, thanks pretty much to Downing Street Pub. What saved Downing Street Was it the 400-square-foot humidor in the center of the dark bar, stuffed with high-end cigars and Dunhill cigarettes The single-malt Scotch, the comfy couches and clubby atmosphere Or maybe the Whitehall pub sandwiches and the free wi-fi Nah, it likely... More »

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 64, Miso Ramen at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, July 21, 2011

This year leading up to our annual Best of Houston issue, we're counting down our 100 favorite dishes in Houston. This list comprises our favorite dishes from the last year, dishes that are essential ... More »
Umami at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, October 6, 2010

Umai Japanese Restaurant (8400 Bellaire) may be located along Bellaire Boulevard, but the restaurant is mostly removed from the hurly-burly tumble and flow of Chinatown, being closer to Sharpstown ins... More »
Ramen and Veggie Gyoza at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, August 5, 2010

It turns out that the authentic shiso hasami age that our own Paul Galvani raved about back in February isn't the only delicious trick that Umai (8400 Bellaire Boulevard) has up its sleeve. I headed ... More »
Downing Street Pub's Downing Street Draft

By Glenn Livet | Thu, April 08, 2010

If you're on a scavenger hunt and anti-Obama bathroom graffiti pops up on your list, try Downing Street Pub (2549 Kirby, 713-523-2291). The place is how you might imagine The Wall Street Journal as a bar — lousy with white collars, cigars and masc... More »
Rusty Nail

By Jason Kerr | Thu, March 09, 2006

Needing a place to unwind, I meet a friend at Downing Street Pub and Cigar Bar (2549 Kirby, 713-523-2291) for a nightcap. We make our way around the bar's giant humidor and take a seat at the bar, amid several curious stares. We're surrounded by g... More »

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Downing Street

2549 Kirby Houston, TX 77019

713-523-2291

Description

2009 | Best Cigar Bar

2008 | Best Cigar Bar

2007 | Best Cigar Bar

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 64, Miso Ramen at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, July 21, 2011

Umami at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, October 6, 2010

Ramen and Veggie Gyoza at Umai

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, August 5, 2010

Downing Street Pub's Downing Street Draft

By Glenn Livet | Thu, April 08, 2010

Rusty Nail

By Jason Kerr | Thu, March 09, 2006