Pondicheri Happy Hour — Rice Village / West University, Houston

The happy hour

Every day	4–7 PM

Drinks

Craft cocktails — $9 each
Draft beer — $5
Wine by the glass — wine at 25% savings during happy hour

Food

Lentil dumplings
Chicken chutney in a cup
Baked oysters

Bar renovated late 2024. Happy hour launched December 2024. Chef Jaisinghani is a James Beard Award-nominated chef. Located in West Ave complex at Kirby and Westheimer.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The vibe

Chef Anita Jaisinghani's celebrated all-day cafe at the West Ave complex, named one of Houston's most creative dining institutions. After a full bar renovation in late 2024, Pondicheri launched a proper daily happy hour. The cocktail program is inventive and the bar bites lean on bold Indian spice.

Getting there

2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B132, Houston, TX 77098 · (713) 522-2022

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