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Food scene
The Gypsy Poet
2404 Austin StDelicious pizza and great ambience.
Chapman And Kirby
2118 Lamar StRelaxed bar environment and good drinks.
Hearsay on the Green
1515 Dallas StMust try their Hearsay Cheeseburger.
Depending on the time and day...
Weekday - Enjoy drinks and food
Weekend Night - Bar and pretty good pizza after the kitchen is closed.
Sunday mid day - Sunday fun day
40 locals recommend
Pour Behavior
2211 Travis StDepending on the time and day...
Weekday - Enjoy drinks and food
Weekend Night - Bar and pretty good pizza after the kitchen is closed.
Sunday mid day - Sunday fun day
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveDelicious Steak House.
Good food and drinks, ambience is chill. Check their schedule, they might have a band playing during your stay.
89 locals recommend
The Rustic
1836 Polk StGood food and drinks, ambience is chill. Check their schedule, they might have a band playing during your stay.
Xochi
1777 Walker StUpscale gourmet Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended.
On The Kirb
5004 Kirby DriveGet a bite before hitting Midtown bars or stop by for Sunday brunch.
Certainly, a place to visit if you are craving a burger. Great options available.
65 locals recommend
Rodeo Goat
2105 Dallas StCertainly, a place to visit if you are craving a burger. Great options available.
Your classic american steak house. Delicious and great service.
77 locals recommend
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveYour classic american steak house. Delicious and great service.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveGood food and beer. Great skyline view.
Japanese casual restaurant on Gray street with good lunch options and great ambience for drinks and fun in the evening. It is located 5 minutes away from The Retreat.
30 locals recommend
Izakaya
318 Gray StJapanese casual restaurant on Gray street with good lunch options and great ambience for drinks and fun in the evening. It is located 5 minutes away from The Retreat.
Sightseeing
Beautiful rooftop view. Check posthtx.com for food, events and vendors.
117 locals recommend
POST Houston
401 Franklin StBeautiful rooftop view. Check posthtx.com for food, events and vendors.
Bars all around to hop around.
Little Woodrows, Wonder Bar, Dasy Dukes, 77 Rooftop, etc.
121 locals recommend
Little Woodrow’s Midtown
2306 Brazos StBars all around to hop around.
Little Woodrows, Wonder Bar, Dasy Dukes, 77 Rooftop, etc.
Bring comfortable shoes and clothes.
You can also walk along the Houston bayou within downtown. There are several entrances. See map: https://buffalobayou.org/bbpwordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Trail-Map-July-2021-nobleed-2.pdf
An option is to have Uber drop you off by the Aquarium and take it from there.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrBring comfortable shoes and clothes.
You can also walk along the Houston bayou within downtown. There are several entrances. See map: https://buffalobayou.org/bbpwordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Trail-Map-July-2021-nobleed-2.pdf
An option is to have Uber drop you off by the Aquarium and take it from there.
City/town information
Houston
Welcome to Houston!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber rather than drive to a specific venue.
City amenities are close by, it's easier to Uber rather than drive. It will save you time and money.