Monkey's Tail recorded $146,749 in receipts for the most recent month, slightly below its 12‑month average of $151,970, a range common among Houston bars. Its August 2026 filing and sales level place it near the median of comparable Texas peer venues in the city.
Based on trailing-12-month gross of $1,818,536, applying contribution margins of -5–32% and EBITDA multiples of 2.25–3.75×. Confidence: low. Not a formal appraisal — anchor for diligence conversations.
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MONKEY'S TAIL is a Mixed Beverage located in HOUSTON, Texas. In August 2026, it reported $146,749 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $151,545. Its highest-grossing month in that period was December 2025 with $252,268 in sales. Sales have increased by 20% compared to earlier in the period. Its sales mix is approximately 85% liquor, 15% beer, and 0% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.
5802 FULTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009
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“Visited Monkey’s Tail on a Wednesday evening and loved the vibrant atmosphere, plenty of festive holiday decor made it feel extra cozy and fun. The mixed drink menu is extensive and impressive, with creative cocktails that stand out, though the beer taps are solid if not standout. The birria tacos were the special and absolutely hit the spot: greasy, juicy, and delicious, exactly what you’d hope for. One minor...”
“Can't go wrong with any of their drinks. Stake night is sooo good. Arrived early it will get pretty busy the first few hours of any event. Order 2 drink at a time if you can. Lines do get long. Recommend to try a Pepino Sour 😍”
“We came to Monkey's Tail for my birthday (12/4) during the holiday season with two of my friends. It was holiday themed at the time and the spot was beautifully decorated. The drinks were also 10/10 - absolutely amazing, we had gotten a few rounds of the egg nogs. At this particular time, I guess previous customers were taking the holiday themed glasses to our understanding. Because customers were stealing the...”
“We absolutely love this place, and honestly, Mel is the reason we keep coming back! Her service is truly unmatched. She’s always welcoming, attentive, and makes every visit feel special. She remembers our drinks, keeps the vibe fun, and makes sure everyone is taken care of. You can tell she genuinely cares about her customers, and that makes all the difference. If Mel is working, you already know you’re going...”
“Such a great time at Noche Buena. Would love a few more food options thoughtl maybe the dogs and burgers to come with fries or chips or something like that. Mariachi and DJ on point”
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