Whiskey is for everyone.
We have a $13 pour and a $145 pour and they're both on the same menu without judgment. Your comfort level with whiskey doesn't determine your welcome here. We'll meet you wherever you are.
Our Story
We live here.
We built this for us.
Grain & Copper started with a simple frustration: the kind of bar we wanted to spend our evenings in didn't exist in our neighborhood. So we decided to build it.
The Founders
Travis & Stephanie Starkey
Husband and wife, co‑owners, and the team behind Grain & Copper. Together, we’re building an upscale, whiskey‑focused neighborhood bar designed to offer a refined yet comfortable place for adults to unwind, connect, and feel valued. Grain & Copper is more than a business to us; it’s a vision shaped by our love for craftsmanship, hospitality, and community. We want to create a space that feels familiar but elevated, where every guest feels welcome and appreciated. We’re currently in the early stages of bringing this concept to life, and we’re excited to share the journey as we build something special.
We're not restaurateurs. We're not industry veterans. We're people who love whiskey, love hospitality, and believe you deserves something genuinely excellent. Follow along as we turn this vision into reality. One step, one pour, and one conversation at a time.
Travis Starkey
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Stephanie Starkey
Co-Founder & Director of Finance
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The best bars aren't destinations. They're neighborhoods. They're the place you go because it's yours.
What We Believe
Three things that guide every decision.
Texas goes first.
We have 37 Texas whiskeys at opening. Houston is home to the state's first legal whiskey distillery. We think that deserves to be celebrated. You'll find us at Garrison Brothers and Balcones before we go anywhere else for a barrel pick.
Slow is the point.
We're not optimizing for table turns. The room is designed to make you stay. The lighting, the seating, the music level, the pace of service — all of it is calibrated so that an hour feels like you intended to spend it, not like it disappeared.
Where We Are
The build, in progress.
We're sharing the journey publicly. Every milestone, every decision, every setback. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook as we bring Grain & Copper to life.
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Grain & Copper LLC Formed
The business is official. Operating agreement executed. Travis and Stephanie as managing members.
2026
167-Bottle Whiskey Program Curated
The full opening list is locked — 16 regions, four price tiers, five barrel pick priorities identified.
2026–2027
SBA Loan Application & Site Lease
Targeting SBA 7(a) approval and Bridgeland Central lease execution. Preferred lender conversations underway.
2027
Build-Out Begins
2,700 sq ft warm shell space at Bridgeland Central. Bar construction, private tasting room, prep kitchen.
2027
Grand Opening
Friends & family soft open, community preview, then grand opening for Bridgeland and beyond.
Be Part of It
Founding members open before we do.
Join the Copper Locker waitlist and get first access to founding memberships, barrel pick events, and opening night.
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