Guidebook for Houston

Angela
Guidebook for Houston

Drinks & Nightlife

The flying saucer always has a crowd, always has some kind of special, and it's not possible to go there and not find a beer you can enjoy, whatever your pallet may be!
61 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main St
61 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The flying saucer always has a crowd, always has some kind of special, and it's not possible to go there and not find a beer you can enjoy, whatever your pallet may be!
This is all about the environment which can make or break your night, regardless of whether you've found a good glass of wine or beer to accompany it!
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
La Carafe
813 Congress St
59 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is all about the environment which can make or break your night, regardless of whether you've found a good glass of wine or beer to accompany it!
This is a real "local bar" slash dive, but without being trashy. The crowd is older, the bartenders are always nice, and they make a pretty dam good margarita!
15 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Warren's Inn
307 Travis St
15 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a real "local bar" slash dive, but without being trashy. The crowd is older, the bartenders are always nice, and they make a pretty dam good margarita!
They call it Pac Man Fever Friday's! Doesn't that say enough? But if you're not here on that lucky Friday night, this is a bar I recommend for a night cap. There's good company and a decent selection.
Eighteen Twenty Lounge
1820 Franklin St
They call it Pac Man Fever Friday's! Doesn't that say enough? But if you're not here on that lucky Friday night, this is a bar I recommend for a night cap. There's good company and a decent selection.
This is a dive bar, FOR SURE, but quite fun! They often feature live bands so make sure to check the schedule!
48 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Continental Club
3714 Main St
48 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a dive bar, FOR SURE, but quite fun! They often feature live bands so make sure to check the schedule!
State bar usually has a more laid back atmosphere which is good for conversation. Although they do occasionally get large corporate groups which change the scene, but still an excellent drink!
State Bar & Lounge
909 Texas Ave
State bar usually has a more laid back atmosphere which is good for conversation. Although they do occasionally get large corporate groups which change the scene, but still an excellent drink!

Food Scene

Lunch time... There is really nothing like a sandwich that is surprisingly good and can redefine the term "brown bag"! I highly recommend this place and encourage you to go hungry!
Brown Bag Deli
919 Milam St
Lunch time... There is really nothing like a sandwich that is surprisingly good and can redefine the term "brown bag"! I highly recommend this place and encourage you to go hungry!
I'm becoming somewhat of a regular here because the plates are small (for Texas) and between 3 and 7 they have a happy hour where the wine is $5 and the chicken pintos is only $4! That's my dinner!
20 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe
301 Milam St
20 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
I'm becoming somewhat of a regular here because the plates are small (for Texas) and between 3 and 7 they have a happy hour where the wine is $5 and the chicken pintos is only $4! That's my dinner!
If you enjoy independent films, this is the place to go in Houston. Get tickets in advance though for raved about premiers since they don't have too many screens.
500 Texas Ave
500 Texas Avenue
If you enjoy independent films, this is the place to go in Houston. Get tickets in advance though for raved about premiers since they don't have too many screens.
I think the name says it all, no? If not, let me tell you. If you enjoy Italian, this is the best spot downtown without having to pawn something to pay the bill!
10 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Spaghetti Warehouse
901 Commerce St
10 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
I think the name says it all, no? If not, let me tell you. If you enjoy Italian, this is the best spot downtown without having to pawn something to pay the bill!
You have to get some Tex-Mex while in town and Irma's, being only 2 blocks away, is a great place to try it at! If you could have a "dive" tex-mex restaurant, this would be it, but it's well worth it!
14 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Irma's Original
22 N Chenevert St
14 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
You have to get some Tex-Mex while in town and Irma's, being only 2 blocks away, is a great place to try it at! If you could have a "dive" tex-mex restaurant, this would be it, but it's well worth it!
If you're into Breakfast this place is a tie with Baby Barnaby's but easier to get to via the MetroRail! Worth the short trip for sure!!
494 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St
494 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
If you're into Breakfast this place is a tie with Baby Barnaby's but easier to get to via the MetroRail! Worth the short trip for sure!!
Like Pizza? Like Indian? Then you will LOVE Bombay Pizza Co! Family owned, close by, and delicious!
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Bombay Pizza Co.
914 Main St
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Like Pizza? Like Indian? Then you will LOVE Bombay Pizza Co! Family owned, close by, and delicious!
This is truly a local spot and a good way to get to know what Houston is really like! Great food! Great drinks! Worth the short walk or bike ride!
28 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance St
28 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is truly a local spot and a good way to get to know what Houston is really like! Great food! Great drinks! Worth the short walk or bike ride!
Pizza is one of my favorite things and Frank's delivers every time! Houston and Pizza-by-the-slice are a rare couple! Grab a slice and eat across the street at the park or take it with you on the go!
79 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis St
79 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Pizza is one of my favorite things and Frank's delivers every time! Houston and Pizza-by-the-slice are a rare couple! Grab a slice and eat across the street at the park or take it with you on the go!
This is a high-end tourist spot with pretty great food for the buck! The spinning is slow, the 360 degree views are spectacular, but if you're super sensitive to movement, sit this one out. Lovely!
22 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Spindletop
1200 Louisiana St
22 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a high-end tourist spot with pretty great food for the buck! The spinning is slow, the 360 degree views are spectacular, but if you're super sensitive to movement, sit this one out. Lovely!
So this is a bit out of the walking distance range, but you can ride the bike there for sure! Or we can go together! Simply put, EXCELLENT food! Modern American cuisine done superbly.
6 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lucio's BYOB
905 Taft St
6 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
So this is a bit out of the walking distance range, but you can ride the bike there for sure! Or we can go together! Simply put, EXCELLENT food! Modern American cuisine done superbly.
Excellent mixed drinks and a very unique menu!
69 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Hearsay Market Square
218 Travis St
69 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Excellent mixed drinks and a very unique menu!

Shopping

Thing to note is that on the first and last Friday of every month you can go to the bar next door, buy a $15 wrist band and a beer, and play all the games you want in this otherwise pristine showroom!
16 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs
1820 Franklin St
16 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Thing to note is that on the first and last Friday of every month you can go to the bar next door, buy a $15 wrist band and a beer, and play all the games you want in this otherwise pristine showroom!
This is a wonderful neighborhood specialty grocery store with a little cafe downstairs that has live bands and an rather excellent wine list. If you're here for a week or so and want to stock up....
33 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
MKT Bar
1001 Austin St
33 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a wonderful neighborhood specialty grocery store with a little cafe downstairs that has live bands and an rather excellent wine list. If you're here for a week or so and want to stock up....

Sightseeing

Simply put, an ABSOLUTE must see! Old Houston houses, when downtown wasn't as expansive, still in their original condition, and well maintained over the last hundred years or so.
18 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
더헤리티지소사이어티
1100 Bagby St
18 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Simply put, an ABSOLUTE must see! Old Houston houses, when downtown wasn't as expansive, still in their original condition, and well maintained over the last hundred years or so.

Entertainment & Activities

There's always something to do from lounging on the grass checking your Facebook (you know that's what you'll be doing), ice skating, seeing a rock concert, playing miniature golf, and much more!
933 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
디스커버리 그린
1500 McKinney St
933 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
There's always something to do from lounging on the grass checking your Facebook (you know that's what you'll be doing), ice skating, seeing a rock concert, playing miniature golf, and much more!
This place is a bit pricey but loads of fun! See all kinds of under water life while enjoying a well prepared meal! Great for kids!
699 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
다운타운아쿠아리움
410 Bagby St
699 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This place is a bit pricey but loads of fun! See all kinds of under water life while enjoying a well prepared meal! Great for kids!

Arts & Culture

Go see baseball game while you're in town! Why not? It's very American! :-) Seriously though, this is only a block away and they have games, concerts, and events most of the year around.
638 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
미닛메이드파크
501 Crawford St
638 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Go see baseball game while you're in town! Why not? It's very American! :-) Seriously though, this is only a block away and they have games, concerts, and events most of the year around.
Into Futbol (Soocer)? If so, you must see the wonderful BBVA Stadium. Locally we call it the Dynamo's Stadium since it's home to Houston's very own Soccer team!
293 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
BBVA컴퍼스스타디움
2200 Texas Ave
293 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Into Futbol (Soocer)? If so, you must see the wonderful BBVA Stadium. Locally we call it the Dynamo's Stadium since it's home to Houston's very own Soccer team!
The best part of bowling at Lucky Strike is to go on their Disco nights! Not to mention they feature a pretty swank bar!
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Lucky Strike Entertainment
1201 San Jacinto Street
39 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The best part of bowling at Lucky Strike is to go on their Disco nights! Not to mention they feature a pretty swank bar!
Actually they've moved into downtown proper by the old Sears, but the maps haven't updated yet. A gallery you should definitely go to while in town! Or, check out any performances they put on!
6 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
DiverseWorks
3400 Main St
6 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Actually they've moved into downtown proper by the old Sears, but the maps haven't updated yet. A gallery you should definitely go to while in town! Or, check out any performances they put on!
This is a short ride away on the MetroRail and they just opened a new paleontology hall that's exquisite! Definitely check this out while in town!
863 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
휴스턴자연과학박물관
5555 Hermann Park Dr
863 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a short ride away on the MetroRail and they just opened a new paleontology hall that's exquisite! Definitely check this out while in town!
See a play while in town! Why not? Houston's Theatre district has an impressive line up with things to do all year round!
78 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby St
78 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
See a play while in town! Why not? Houston's Theatre district has an impressive line up with things to do all year round!
Alley has a regular line up of wonderful shows to see, but I suggest getting tickets in advance!
94 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
앨리 극장
615 Texas Ave
94 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Alley has a regular line up of wonderful shows to see, but I suggest getting tickets in advance!
The only opera's I don't love are ones in English, but that's just me! Please, support the local arts and see an opera while in town! And how often is art enjoyed aurally?
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
휴스턴그랜드오페라
501 Texas Ave
25 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The only opera's I don't love are ones in English, but that's just me! Please, support the local arts and see an opera while in town! And how often is art enjoyed aurally?
The orchestra, a ballet, and much more lies in wait at the Wortham Theatre Center and it's surrounding counterparts! The space itself is simply lovely to see!
74 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave
74 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
The orchestra, a ballet, and much more lies in wait at the Wortham Theatre Center and it's surrounding counterparts! The space itself is simply lovely to see!
I saw Ray Charles here many many moons ago. The space does the artists justice! Go see STOMP, The Blue Man Group, and much more! Get tickets ahead of time though, cause the good ones always sell out!
68 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana St
68 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
I saw Ray Charles here many many moons ago. The space does the artists justice! Go see STOMP, The Blue Man Group, and much more! Get tickets ahead of time though, cause the good ones always sell out!
This is a cab ride or drive away, but worth it! The Menil family is famous in the art world and true to their principals and have a lovely collection including big names and no-names!
491 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
메닐미술관
1533 Sul Ross St
491 명의 현지인이 추천하는 곳
This is a cab ride or drive away, but worth it! The Menil family is famous in the art world and true to their principals and have a lovely collection including big names and no-names!

Everything Else

Are you into working out? No really? I'm not talking treadmill hour, I'm talking about getting your behind seriously kicked! If so, just downstairs, you've got to go down for a session!
CrossFit Roughnecks
1600 Commerce St
Are you into working out? No really? I'm not talking treadmill hour, I'm talking about getting your behind seriously kicked! If so, just downstairs, you've got to go down for a session!
There is no spot in Houston that is more "essential Houston". Funky, real, and the exact opposite of contrived, you must make a pop in one night to these spots.
402 Main Street Ltd Partnership
402 Main St
There is no spot in Houston that is more "essential Houston". Funky, real, and the exact opposite of contrived, you must make a pop in one night to these spots.