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ABOUT US

Reserve 101 is recognized as one of the top whiskey bars in the country. First opening our doors in 2008, Reserve 101 is housed in an early 1900s building that’s seen plenty––including Prohibition––come and go. We’re the premiere downtown destination Houston Bar that makes the whiskey world not just more accessible, but bigger, too.

Our educated team behind the bar strives to deliver a first-class experience not just for whiskey connoisseurs, but for newcomers as well. If you have questions, we want to hear them, whether we’re discussing it all over an incredibly rare or vintage pours, one of our exclusive private barrel picks, or our favorite daily off-the-shelf. We believe that attitude is a big part of why we’ve earned nods like the Whisky Magazine Gold Award, as well as placement in Eater’s elite list of the 14 best whiskey bars in the country, that and our whiskey selection, which spans more than 1000 bottles from 14 countries.

Since becoming one of the most recognized Houston Cocktail bars, We take our cocktails seriously: An extensive menu of craft cocktails, including our signature stunners the Reserve 101 Old Fashioned and the Reserve 101 Clarified Sour, beckon alongside seasonal offerings, carefully curated wine, and beer lists, and an inspired zero-proof selection. Frequent tastings led by experts also offer opportunities to enjoy, experience, and learn, while private parties are another specialty. Everyone is welcome here. And we are so lucky to have you. 

The Reserve 101 Team


Sean Fitzmaurice, Owner

KENTUCKY COLONEL, EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD, WSET II

Jace VanHoozer, Owner

EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD, EDINBURGH WHISKY ACADEMY

Jacki Schromm, General Manager

Bourbon Steward

Alan Cowan

EXECUTIVE BOURBON STEWARD

Marc Estil

Bartender

Izzy F.

Bartender

David Fowler

Production Manager | Bourbon Steward

GinJu I. 

Bartender

Dee P. 

Bourbon Steward

Tomas Lux

The Reserve 101 Team