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AN

IMPOSSIBLE

PLACE

TO LEAVE

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Black silhouette of a palm tree
Silhouette of a person holding a large leaf or umbrella
Silhouette of a person holding a large leaf or umbrella
  • Handcrafted Cocktails

  • Live Music

  • Local Art

  • Real Human Connection

  • Handcrafted Cocktails

  • Live Music

  • Local Art

  • Real Human Connection

MORE THAN A BAR

Why By The Wayside?

You’ve probably heard the expression "by the wayside" to describe something that's been forgotten or left behind. We believe something different. We believe the creativity, passion, inspiration, curiosity, and joy that life has slowly pulled away from us aren't gone at all, they're simply waiting to be rediscovered. By The Wayside is that place. It's where music, art, craft, conversation, and community come together to help people reconnect with themselves and with one another. We believe a great night out should leave you feeling more inspired than when you arrived. We aim to fill your cup in more ways than one.

You’ve probably heard the expression "by the wayside" to describe something that's been forgotten or left behind. We believe something different. We believe the creativity, passion, inspiration, curiosity, and joy that life has slowly pulled away from us aren't gone at all, they're simply waiting to be rediscovered. By The Wayside is that place. It's where music, art, craft, conversation, and community come together to help people reconnect with themselves and with one another. We believe a great night out should leave you feeling more inspired than when you arrived. We aim to fill your cup in more ways than one.

Cozy interior seating and ambient lighting at By The Wayside cocktail bar and date night spot in East End Houston
HOST an eVent
HOST an eVent

Take over the place

Take over the place

Walk-ins are always welcome. If you'd rather plan ahead: reserve a table, or tell us what you're dreaming up for your next celebration, gathering, or private event.

Walk-ins are always welcome. If you'd rather plan ahead: reserve a table, or tell us what you're dreaming up for your next celebration, gathering, or private event.

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Blank off-white textured wall

Are you a
Waysider yet?

The Waysiders are the community behind By The Wayside: for the people who want to be a little closer to what we're building here. A monthly cocktail, Waysiders-only guided gatherings and experiences, first dibs on ticketed events, a little love on your tab, and the occasional surprise just because

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Black sun with a human face in the center and sun rays radiating outward
Food & Drink

Damn good drinks.
Damn good bar food.

Cocktails built to order with fresh fruit and thoughtful ingredients, plus damn good food for when one drink turns into dinner.

Three handcrafted signature cocktails served in coupe glasses at By The Wayside cocktail bar in East End Houston
What’s Happening

There's always something happening
at By The Wayside

Live music. Vinyl DJs. Steak nights. Industry nights. Markets, watch parties, artist showcases, and the occasional thing that's a little harder to explain. See what's happening this week, and what we're getting into next.