Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Great example of laid back Houston culture. Large patio, dog friendly, best cheap, authentic tacos at the white taco truck out front
64 recommandé par les habitants
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StGreat example of laid back Houston culture. Large patio, dog friendly, best cheap, authentic tacos at the white taco truck out front
Tons of local and craft beers, interesting bar food, fun atmosphere
104 recommandé par les habitants
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdTons of local and craft beers, interesting bar food, fun atmosphere
Famous for their whiskey selection, Poison Girl is a dive bar gem in Montrose. Cheap mixed drinks, fun outdoor patio, pinball machines, weird artwork, artsy clientele.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdFamous for their whiskey selection, Poison Girl is a dive bar gem in Montrose. Cheap mixed drinks, fun outdoor patio, pinball machines, weird artwork, artsy clientele.
Lovely little wine bar, perfect for date-night. Light appetizers and a constantly changing wine list. The owner really knows his stuff and will gladly help you find something you like.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Camerata at Paulie's
1830 Westheimer RdLovely little wine bar, perfect for date-night. Light appetizers and a constantly changing wine list. The owner really knows his stuff and will gladly help you find something you like.
laid back place with classic pub food and drinks. indoor/outdoor, pool tables, darts, etc.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh Drlaid back place with classic pub food and drinks. indoor/outdoor, pool tables, darts, etc.
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdHandcrafted cocktails, very cool vibe.
Food Scene
Cheap, healthy delicious food and very generous portions. Walking distance from my place!
55 recommandé par les habitants
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdCheap, healthy delicious food and very generous portions. Walking distance from my place!
One of the best restaurants in Houston. Might need a reservation in the evenings, especially on weekends. Right next door to Hay Merchant if you want drinks before/after
61 recommandé par les habitants
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadOne of the best restaurants in Houston. Might need a reservation in the evenings, especially on weekends. Right next door to Hay Merchant if you want drinks before/after
Located a couple blocks from me, this place has great coffee, pastries, beer/wine for sale, little snacks, and a donut truck out front on weekends. Very cool airy atmosphere.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrLocated a couple blocks from me, this place has great coffee, pastries, beer/wine for sale, little snacks, and a donut truck out front on weekends. Very cool airy atmosphere.
Another one of Houston's best coffee shops, literally across the street! Great coffee, excellent food choices for breakfast or lunch, homemade baked goods.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StAnother one of Houston's best coffee shops, literally across the street! Great coffee, excellent food choices for breakfast or lunch, homemade baked goods.
Delicious Mexican food, a little on the higher end but still very affordable. Beautiful space, just down Westheimer road. Great for lunch, dinner, or brunch on weekends.
160 recommandé par les habitants
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdDelicious Mexican food, a little on the higher end but still very affordable. Beautiful space, just down Westheimer road. Great for lunch, dinner, or brunch on weekends.
Delicious, fresh Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio for when the weather is nice.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer RdDelicious, fresh Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio for when the weather is nice.
Some of the best tacos in Houston. Some really original flavor combinations, casual and fun atmosphere, very well priced.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd DrSome of the best tacos in Houston. Some really original flavor combinations, casual and fun atmosphere, very well priced.
one of my favorite spots. good breakfast/lunch food selection in addition to great coffee
63 recommandé par les habitants
Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark Stone of my favorite spots. good breakfast/lunch food selection in addition to great coffee
Famous for brunch, so much so that there will probably be a long line on weekends. But if you can get in, it's worth it. Also great for regular breakfast/lunch. Lovely outdoor garden area.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StFamous for brunch, so much so that there will probably be a long line on weekends. But if you can get in, it's worth it. Also great for regular breakfast/lunch. Lovely outdoor garden area.
Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel Streally great Vietnamese food, low prices
One of the most popular Mexican spots in Houston, just down the road
47 recommandé par les habitants
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardOne of the most popular Mexican spots in Houston, just down the road
Excellent pastries, coffee, brunch, and lunch. Gorgeous, airy space, but be prepared for a line on weekends unless you get there early.
194 recommandé par les habitants
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdExcellent pastries, coffee, brunch, and lunch. Gorgeous, airy space, but be prepared for a line on weekends unless you get there early.
Charming Mexican bakery and cafe, a little off the beaten path
32 recommandé par les habitants
La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe
2109 Dunlavy StCharming Mexican bakery and cafe, a little off the beaten path
Darling little coffee shop with a great beer and wine list as well
20 recommandé par les habitants
Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer RdDarling little coffee shop with a great beer and wine list as well
Arguably the most popular restaurant in Houston. A little on the pricy end, but well worth it. Sushi/fusion
219 recommandé par les habitants
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdArguably the most popular restaurant in Houston. A little on the pricy end, but well worth it. Sushi/fusion
Charming little spot for lunch. Get the roasted pear salad, it's amazing!
62 recommandé par les habitants
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrCharming little spot for lunch. Get the roasted pear salad, it's amazing!
A modern, fresh spin on classic Indian food. Very convenient location.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Indika
516 Westheimer RdA modern, fresh spin on classic Indian food. Very convenient location.
Essentials
Just down Alabama, Trader Joe's is one of my favorite groceries
148 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdJust down Alabama, Trader Joe's is one of my favorite groceries
Texan's love their HEB! This one is close by and has everything you need.
342 recommandé par les habitants
H-E-B
6055 South FwyTexan's love their HEB! This one is close by and has everything you need.
Walking distance, very convenient especially if you don't have a car.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdWalking distance, very convenient especially if you don't have a car.
awesome salad/hot bar if you want something healthy but don't want to cook
450 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin Stawesome salad/hot bar if you want something healthy but don't want to cook
Shopping
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdWalking distance for all your pharmacy/drug store needs
Arts & Culture
World class collection of paintings and sculpture, just a few blocks away. Free on Thursdays! With a cocktail hour from 6-9pm
979 recommandé par les habitants
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StWorld class collection of paintings and sculpture, just a few blocks away. Free on Thursdays! With a cocktail hour from 6-9pm
A small but excellently curated collection. Free everyday! There's a lovely park right next to it as well, perfect for picnics.
491 recommandé par les habitants
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StA small but excellently curated collection. Free everyday! There's a lovely park right next to it as well, perfect for picnics.
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA Houston must-see as far as the arts go
Very close by! A fun activity for a rainy day, or any day
144 recommandé par les habitants
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdVery close by! A fun activity for a rainy day, or any day
Sightseeing
Great spot for a run/walk or just relaxing outdoors. Check what free events might be happening at the outdoor theater! There's also a zoo here.
586 recommandé par les habitants
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGreat spot for a run/walk or just relaxing outdoors. Check what free events might be happening at the outdoor theater! There's also a zoo here.
Great spot for a run/walk/bike ride along the bayou, a rare green space in the heart of the city. You get a nice view of the skyline as well!
549 recommandé par les habitants
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGreat spot for a run/walk/bike ride along the bayou, a rare green space in the heart of the city. You get a nice view of the skyline as well!