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We've compiled the best of the best in The Pearl District - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
One of the most elegant spaces at the Pearl—no surprise since it's inside Hotel Emma—the bar is named for the Sternewirth Privilege, the 19th-century tradition of giving brewery employees free beer during the workday. The cool, dark, swanky space has a 25-foot vaulted ceiling over a collection elegant furnishings, a fireplace, and a beautiful bar serving signature cocktails, beer, and wine, along with satisfying bar bites.
A very cool bar with a friendly vibe and bright decor, Blue Box serves a good selection of house cocktails, house shots of spicy pineapple tequila and strawberry vodka, and some very good seasonal craft brews. The name comes from the blue box cooler that overnight "third shift" workers at the original Pearl Brewery would keep their beers in (brewery workers could drink on the job back then). All Day Happy Hour on Sunday and Monday.
Book your table and seating times online for this favorite cool hot spot for live jazz and fine dining. Jazz, TX is located in the basement of the Food Hall at Bottling Department, accessible by outside stairs or indoor elevator. With seven shows a week (two each on Friday and Saturday nights), they have quite the variety of live music performances: jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, and Latin jazz. The atmosphere is very old-school supper club, with craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Depending on the artist, tickets can range from $50 to $100 per person.
