The Vilanova Ritual is served for two and brewed tableside at Diversion Montrose. It blends jasmine green tea, gin, herbs and honey and is served in Emma Jane teapots. (Courtesy Manoah Rodriguez)
Diversion Montrose will officially reopen its doors on June 19 after Hurricane Beryl shortly shuttered the bar in 2024.
Formerly located in the Spring Branch Long Point neighborhood of Houston, the new location will open off of West Clay Street in Montrose, operating out of the Emma Jane restaurant at night, according to a June 19 news release on the reopening.
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Diversión representatives said the return of the bar includes a "refreshed perspective," maintaining the spirit of its original concept while creating a more intimate and playful setting designed for connection, conversation and drinks.
The new cocktail program will include signature beverages such as:
Operation White Flame: made with vodka, dry vermouth, Earl Grey and caviar
Sand Dollar Beach: A coastal-inspired martini made with Blue Whale Gin
Ottoman Fashion: A twist on an old-fashioned made with Scotch and fig
Culture Exchange: Reposado tequila, pineapple and miso agave
The Texas Artisan Cheese Board showcases locally sourced cheeses and honeys. (Courtesy Manoah Rodriguez)
A food menu will also accompany the cocktail portion, with small bites such as wagyu and Hawaiian sweet shrimp, wild mushrooms and Korean fried chicken. Caviar will also be available to order along with Texas curated cheese boards and rhubarb sorbet, which is topped with marshmallow and preserved strawberry.
The bar will be open Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
