Candlelit Wine in Houston's Oldest Commercial Building
Sip wine at La Carafe, where an 1847 Houston building holds candlelight, antiques and local ghost lore.
🕯️ A Room From 1847
La Carafe keeps a different kind of Houston evening on Congress Street. Candlelight, antique details and a jukebox give this wine bar its lived in character. The building dates to 1847, and the setting is the oldest commercial building in Houston. That is a substantial slice of city history to pair with a glass.
Outside, the brick facade and green balcony sit between taller downtown buildings. An antique coin operated cigarette machine adds another relic to the interior. The patio offers an outdoor option for a group, while the room holds onto its old time atmosphere. Local ghost lore adds another layer to the conversation.
Find La Carafe at 813 Congress St. Daily hours run from 2 pm to 2 am, leaving room for an afternoon drink or a later evening. Settle into the candlelit interior or take the evening outside onto the patio.
