Best Bars in Bellaire, TX: Patios, Margaritas, Wine and BBQ Taps

The best bars in Bellaire, Texas are mostly restaurant bars: The ‘401 Table & Tap for a patio and draft beer, Candente for margaritas, Paul’s Wine Pix for wine by the glass, and Blood Bros. BBQ for an evening happy hour with 10 beers on tap. All seven picks below sit inside the City of Bellaire, ZIP 77401, and each was confirmed open on its own official website in November 2026.

Here’s the quotable version: in Bellaire, the bar comes with dinner attached. You won’t find a strip of dive bars or a late-night club row inside the city limits. What you will find is a short, very good list of places where the drinks are as considered as the food, most of them a few blocks apart on Bellaire Boulevard.

What counts as Bellaire in this guide?

This guide covers only the City of Bellaire, the separate incorporated city with its own city government, and only venues whose official websites print a Bellaire, TX 77401 address. That rules out two things people often mean by “Bellaire.”

• The Bellaire Boulevard corridor in Chinatown. Bellaire Boulevard keeps going west for miles into Houston’s Chinatown, which has its own bar scene. See our guide to bars in Houston’s Chinatown.
• Bellaire-named spots east of the city line. Several bars carry the Bellaire name but sit in Houston. We mention the best-known one at the end, but we don’t count it.

For more on the city itself, start with our Bellaire area page and our guide to things to do in Bellaire.

The quick list

• Best patio: The ‘401 Table & Tap, with a patio that has heating and A/C.
• Best margaritas: Candente at Bellaire Town Center.
• Best wine bar: Paul’s Wine Pix on Bissonnet Street.
• Best beer with barbecue: Blood Bros. BBQ’s evening happy hour.
• Best date-night glass of wine: Bistro Mistral, a French bistro on Bellaire Boulevard.
• Best drink in a park: Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park.
• Best brunch cocktails: The Toasted Yolk Cafe’s Bloody Mary bar.

How we chose

We looked for places in Bellaire where the drinks are a real reason to go: a happy hour worth planning around, a serious wine list, a patio you’d choose on purpose. Every pick had to show a Bellaire, TX 77401 address and current hours on its own official website when we checked in November 2026. We left out places we couldn’t confirm that way, including spots that have closed and venues whose official sites we couldn’t reach.

Hours and happy hour prices change. Treat everything below as “typically” and check the official site before you go.

The ‘401 Table & Tap: is it the best patio bar in Bellaire?

6700 Ferris St, Suite 150, Bellaire · typically Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Yes, in our opinion: The ‘401 Table & Tap in Bellaire has a climate-controlled patio with heating and A/C, according to the restaurant, so you can sit outside nearly year-round. The name is the “I didn’t know that” moment: the ‘401 is short for 77401, Bellaire’s ZIP code, a nod the restaurant itself calls a tribute to “this small town within a larger city.”

There's a daily selection of draft beers, so ask your server what's pouring. The cocktail list leans playful, with drinks like the Smoked Sage Margarita, the Oaxaca Old Fashioned and the Rowdy Ranchwater, and weekend brunch brings The Bellaire Bloody Mary and a “Mom-osa” you can order as a flight or a carafe. Weekday happy hour typically runs 3 to 6 p.m. with house wine, frozens, well drinks and selected cocktails discounted, plus bar snacks like wings and pizzas.

Insider tip: leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the front patio, and there’s a supervised kids’ room with a TV and iPads inside, so the whole household can come along.

What to order: a happy hour Ranchwater on a weekday, the Smoked Sage Margarita any time, or The Bellaire Bloody Mary at brunch.

Candente: where are the best margaritas in Bellaire?

5101 Bellaire Blvd #165, Bellaire Town Center · typically open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candente in Bellaire Town Center is the margarita stop, and the second location of the Montrose Tex-Mex restaurant. The bar menu goes well beyond the house margarita: three kinds of Ranch Water (classic, cucumber mint and elderflower blood orange), a frozen Mangonada, a Mexican Martini, two kinds of sangria and tequila flights.

At the top of the list is an Ultra Premium Margarita made with Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, agave and lime, the splurge on the list and not part of happy hour. Weekday happy hour typically runs 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; check the official site for the current specials.

What to order: a house margarita at happy hour and the queso topped with chopped brisket. More picks citywide in our best margaritas in Houston guide.

Paul’s Wine Pix: is there a wine bar in Bellaire?

5424 Bissonnet St, Bellaire · typically Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 to 9 p.m.; Monday hours not listed

Yes: Paul’s Wine Pix on Bissonnet Street is Bellaire’s wine bar, and it doubles as a retail wine shop. The by-the-glass list is split into Old World and New World selections, and there are wine flights if you want to compare. There’s a food menu too, and the website posts a happy hour menu, so check it before you go.

Insider tip: because it’s also a shop, you can find a glass you like at the bar and take a bottle of it home.

What to order: a flight, one Old World and one New World pour side by side. Compare it with the city’s other options in our best wine bars in Houston guide.

Blood Bros. BBQ: can you get a drink at Blood Bros. in Bellaire?

5425 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire · lunch typically Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. until sold out; evening happy hour typically Wednesday to Saturday 5 to 9 p.m.; closed Monday

Yes, and it’s easy to miss if you only come for lunch: Blood Bros. BBQ in Bellaire has a full bar with 10 beers on tap, plus bottled and canned beer, and it runs an evening table-service menu it calls the Happy “Nhau”-er. The name is a pun on nhậu, the Vietnamese word for drinking and snacking with friends, which fits a barbecue joint founded by three childhood friends from Alief.

The credentials are serious. The restaurant lists a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for 2024, 2025 and 2026, and a James Beard Best Chef: Texas finalist nod in 2022. The evening menu is separate from lunch and changes with a weekly feature, and the restaurant recommends reservations through Resy.

What to order: a draft beer flight with whatever the evening feature is. Want more smoke? See our best BBQ in Houston guide.

Bistro Mistral: where to go for a glass of wine on a date in Bellaire

5313 Bellaire Blvd, Suite A, Bellaire · typically lunch Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 to 9:30 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Bistro Mistral is a classic French bistro on Bellaire Boulevard led by Chef David Denis, a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France since 2014. It isn’t a bar in the sports-and-pints sense. It’s where you go when the drink is the point of the evening: a French-leaning wine list with glasses of Vouvray, Chablis and Côtes-du-Rhône, a Kir or a Kir Royale before dinner, and a Kronenbourg 1664 if you just want a cold beer with your moules frites.

Insider tip: the same list that pours a modest glass of Côtes-du-Rhône also carries grand cru Burgundy by the bottle, so it works for a Tuesday glass and an anniversary splurge alike. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

What to order: a Kir Royale and the French onion soup.

Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park: can you drink in a Bellaire park?

4400 Bellaire Blvd, inside Evelyn’s Park · typically Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yes: Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park is an all-day café inside the park’s yellow house that has what it calls “a vast wine and beer program.” Weekday happy hour typically runs 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. It’s from Adair Concepts, the group behind Adair Kitchen and Los Tios, and it’s named for Betsy Adair, the owners’ mother.

Insider tip: this is our pick for the most relaxed drink in Bellaire: a glass of wine at a park café while the kids run around the park. For the playground, free concerts and the park’s calendar, see our Evelyn’s Park guide.

What to order: a glass of wine or a beer and a shared plate at happy hour.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe: where to get brunch cocktails in Bellaire

5103 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire Town Center · typically open daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe in Bellaire Town Center is the daytime pick: a breakfast and brunch restaurant with a full bar and a patio, according to its location page. The draws are the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and the mimosa flight, plus morning cocktails like a spiked cold brew.

What to order: a mimosa flight and the hashbrown casserole. It’s next door to Candente, so a long brunch can roll straight into an afternoon margarita.

Where can you watch the game in Bellaire?

We didn’t find a dedicated sports bar inside Bellaire’s city limits. The closest is Little Woodrow’s Bellaire, which sits just over the line at 4235 Bellaire Blvd in Houston (ZIP 77025), so it isn’t counted in this guide. Its official page calls it “the original Little Woodrow’s” and lists more than 13 HD TVs, a patio bar and yard games. It’s strictly 21 and up, and weekday happy hour typically runs noon to 7 p.m. For more options, see our best sports bars in Houston guide or our best bars in Rice Village guide, a short drive northeast.

Save this: Bellaire bars by day of the week

Screenshot this before you head out, because Bellaire’s schedules are the trickiest part of a night out here.

• Open Monday: The ‘401, Candente, Betsy’s and The Toasted Yolk. Blood Bros. and Bistro Mistral are closed, and Paul’s Wine Pix doesn’t list Monday hours.
• Weekday happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m.: The ‘401, Candente and Betsy’s.
• Evening happy hour with barbecue: Blood Bros., typically Wednesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.
• Sunday afternoon: Paul’s Wine Pix opens at 4 p.m. on Sundays; Candente and The ‘401 serve weekend brunch.
• Before 10 a.m.: The Toasted Yolk (from 7 a.m.) and Betsy’s (from 8 a.m. on weekdays).
• Bringing the dog: The ‘401’s front patio welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs.
• Bringing the kids: The ‘401 (kids’ room) and Betsy’s (it’s in a park).
• Getting home: Never drink and drive. Use a rideshare or a designated driver.

More in and around Bellaire

Making a night of it? Our best restaurants in Bellaire guide covers dinner, including more on Blood Bros. BBQ and The ‘401.

Last verified: November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Bellaire, TX?

Inside the City of Bellaire, our picks are The ‘401 Table & Tap, Candente, Paul’s Wine Pix, Blood Bros. BBQ, Bistro Mistral, Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park and The Toasted Yolk Cafe. Most are restaurant bars on or near Bellaire Boulevard.

Is there a sports bar in Bellaire, TX?

We didn’t find a dedicated sports bar inside Bellaire’s city limits. Little Woodrow’s Bellaire, at 4235 Bellaire Blvd just over the line in Houston, lists more than 13 HD TVs and a patio bar.

What does the ‘401 in The ‘401 Table & Tap mean?

It refers to 77401, the ZIP code of the City of Bellaire. The restaurant calls the name a nod to Bellaire as a small town within a larger city.

Does Blood Bros. BBQ in Bellaire serve alcohol?

Yes. Blood Bros. BBQ lists a full bar with 10 beers on tap, and its evening happy hour typically runs Wednesday to Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Check its website for current hours.

Which Bellaire bars are dog-friendly?

The ‘401 Table & Tap welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs on its front patio, according to its FAQ. The other bars in this guide don’t publish a dog policy on their websites, so call ahead.

Is there a wine bar in Bellaire, TX?

Yes. Paul’s Wine Pix at 5424 Bissonnet St in Bellaire is a wine bar and retail shop with Old World and New World wines by the glass and wine flights.