#176Global
Julep
Houston, USA · Classic cocktail bar · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Houston, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Julep is a classic cocktail bar rooted in Houston's global flavours, serving originals and classics alongside oysters and small plates. Reservations are encouraged on weekends.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USAWashington Avenue
- Style
- Classic cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Thursday 4pm–12am; Friday–Saturday 3pm–2am; Sunday 3pm–10pm.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends; book online.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- House cocktails US$15–16; classic cocktails mostly US$15–17; non-alcoholic cocktail US$14.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
44.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 66.6
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 61.4
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 62.8
- Serious press
- 24.0
- Social Vibes
- 60.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
87/ 100
The original score, confidence, mentions and score-read date are retained; this source check does not recalculate them.
Score context
Chelsea Thomas’ February 2024 review and Time Out’s April 2025 guide describe Julep as refined and atmospheric, with creative variations on classic drinks. These are editorial assessments, rather than multiple customer reports.
Guest sources checked:
Source-role review of the existing record; publication dates are not visit dates.
Guest score details
Source observations
- Critics: refined atmosphere and cocktails
Source excerpt
“If a fresh southern lily bouquet were a cocktail bar, she would probably be Julep. Oozing class and refinement...”
Edited opening of Chelsea Thomas’ 21 February 2024 critic review; the ellipsis shortens the next sentence.
Source: theinfatuation.com (linked below)
This read cites editorial or award context. Those links are distinct from guest accounts; only the reviewed links in Reviews & press count toward Press.
Editorial citations in this read
- theinfatuation.comChelsea Thomas — Editorial source · 21 February 2024
Firsthand editorial characterisation; source publication and modification timestamps not visit dates.
- timeout.comEditorial source · 22 April 2025
Unbylined TimeOut guide appraisal; no ordinary customer voices.
Crowd signal
Google 4.4★ across 893 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.