Houston doesn’t lack for nightlife—but every so often, a concept arrives that aims to reset the standard rather than simply join the lineup. Enter 1111, opening officially on Monday, May 4 in Montrose, a design-forward bar and dining destination from Army Sadeghi and Brandon Duliakas that leans as heavily on atmosphere and intention as it does on what’s in the glass.
Located at 1111 Westheimer Road within Radom Capital’s high-profile redevelopment—also home to Doc’s Jazz Club’s—the project was announced last fall and marks the latest evolution for two operators who are no strangers to defining how Houston goes out.
Sadeghi first made his mark with the polished, intimate Clarkwood before partnering with Duliakas on Melrose. Duliakas brought his own track record of high-energy concepts like Sugar Room and Sporting Club into the fold. With 1111, the duo pushes further into experiential territory, creating a space where cocktails, cuisine, and design operate as a single, seamless narrative.
“A lot of our inspiration came from time Brandon and I spent in Mexico City and our desire for Houston to have a place where food, cocktails and design feel flawlessly integrated rather than as separated components,” said Sadeghi, in a press release. “1111 sits in a lane that is more experiential and hospitality driven–polished without feeling rigid and elevated while still approachable. It is designed to work as a full night out rather than just one moment.”
That philosophy is immediately apparent. The 4,500-square-foot space is anchored by a striking, custom-built oval bar developed in Europe—equal parts sculptural centerpiece and high-performance workstation. Around it, warm neutrals, blond woods, and layered lighting create a room that feels kinetic, designed to shift effortlessly from early evening drinks into a full night out.
1111 is a bar-first concept—but one with serious culinary backing. The cocktail program, developed in collaboration with mixologists connected to Handshake Speakeasy (named the World’s Best Bar in 2024), takes a precision-driven approach to classics. Techniques like clarification, fat washing, and advanced infusions aren’t there for show—they’re deployed to refine taste, balance, texture, and consistency, elevating familiar cocktails into something more exacting.
Behind the kitchen, chef Emmanuel Chavez of Michelin-starred Tatemo brings a menu that leans into modern Mexican influences, offering a flexible format that moves from elevated small plates like empanadas, tuna tostadas, and a whimsical presentation of herb guacamole, to more composed dishes like wagyu carne asada and a whole grilled seabass finished with verde and rojo sauces and served alongside house-ground tortillas. Chavez previously collaborated with the duo on the menu at Melrose, making 1111 a natural continuation of that creative partnership.
For Sadeghi and Duliakas, the opening marks a clear evolution. Where Sadheghi’s Clarkwood established an intimate, boutique energy and Melrose leaned into a theatrical atmosphere, 1111 lands somewhere more refined—a maturation of their approach to hospitality.
At the start of next week, 1111 will be open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., setting the stage for a fresh chapter in nightlife in one of Houston’s hottest neighborhoods.
1111, 1111 Westheimer Rd., Houston, 1111htx.com
