Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Julep
1919 Washington Avewww.zagat.com/r/julep-houston
Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance Sthttp://www.lastconcert.com/index.html
Darkhorse Tavern is a comfortable neighborhood bar with games, food,
a full bar and a great jukebox. Housed in a 1920s building, Darkhorse has kept the historical feeling with the original pressed tin ceilings, mica lamps and an oak bar. Stop by and say hello and we will be happy to serve you your favorite beverage.
7 locals recommend
Darkhorse Tavern
2207 Washington AveDarkhorse Tavern is a comfortable neighborhood bar with games, food,
a full bar and a great jukebox. Housed in a 1920s building, Darkhorse has kept the historical feeling with the original pressed tin ceilings, mica lamps and an oak bar. Stop by and say hello and we will be happy to serve you your favorite beverage.
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington AveIt's 2 blocks away!
Arts & Culture
The oldest haunt in Houston, La Carafe wine bar is less a ghost than a piece of living history, a timeless challenge to the contemporary nightclub scene.
The cozy candle-lit tavern hasn't changed much in more than 125 years. The bar is similar to those in New York City from the same era: intimate and low lit, exuding a warmth and character that comes with the passage of time.
La Carafe serves only wine and beer and can only ring you up on its now antique cash-only register. The diverse jukebox complements the atmosphere with immortal tunes from Edith Piaf, Django Reinhart, and Hank Williams.
59 locals recommend
La Carafe
813 Congress StThe oldest haunt in Houston, La Carafe wine bar is less a ghost than a piece of living history, a timeless challenge to the contemporary nightclub scene.
The cozy candle-lit tavern hasn't changed much in more than 125 years. The bar is similar to those in New York City from the same era: intimate and low lit, exuding a warmth and character that comes with the passage of time.
La Carafe serves only wine and beer and can only ring you up on its now antique cash-only register. The diverse jukebox complements the atmosphere with immortal tunes from Edith Piaf, Django Reinhart, and Hank Williams.
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdParks & Nature
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126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine Sthttps://www.houstoniamag.com/features/ultimate-guide-to-buffalo-bayou-park-houston
Buffalo Bayou Walk
Buffalo Bayou WalkGood running, walking, biking trail; Golf Course, Zoo nearby, across from Rice University and Texas Medical Center
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StGood running, walking, biking trail; Golf Course, Zoo nearby, across from Rice University and Texas Medical Center
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish TrailFood Scene
Corner Bakery Cafe
2615 Yale StWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StAuthentic Mexican cuisine, 3rd generation family operation. Terrific sopa de pollo, margaritas, and mariachi music.
123 locals recommend
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveAuthentic Mexican cuisine, 3rd generation family operation. Terrific sopa de pollo, margaritas, and mariachi music.
Kim Son
2001 Jefferson StExcellent Vietnamese cuisine - open later than most other restaurants.
Original Beaver's
Barbeque
It only takes a few seconds inside Stanton's City Bites, just north of Houston's downtown district, to get excited about the place. You’ll find everyone from energy traders to blue-collar workers mulling around the store as they wait on their orders. It’s the kind of diversity that forces you to grin because you realize something good must be happening at this convenience market-turned-burger stop to bring such a diverse crowd together.
30 locals recommend
Stanton's City Bites
1420 Edwards StIt only takes a few seconds inside Stanton's City Bites, just north of Houston's downtown district, to get excited about the place. You’ll find everyone from energy traders to blue-collar workers mulling around the store as they wait on their orders. It’s the kind of diversity that forces you to grin because you realize something good must be happening at this convenience market-turned-burger stop to bring such a diverse crowd together.
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveIt's one of the best in the city and 4 blocks away.
Tacodeli
1902 Washington AveIt's 2 blocks away and just opened.
3 blocks from me, open very late - all guests who have gone there recommend highly - visitors from England, China, France & USA give thumbs up!
8 locals recommend
Henderson Heights
908 Henderson St3 blocks from me, open very late - all guests who have gone there recommend highly - visitors from England, China, France & USA give thumbs up!
Sightseeing
The Houston Museum District is an association of 19 museums, galleries, cultural centers and community organizations located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to promoting art, science, history and culture. Link to FREE DAYS, TIMES AT MUSEUMS - https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/free-activities/days-and-times-for-free-admission-to-houstons-museums
549 locals recommend
Houston Museum District
The Houston Museum District is an association of 19 museums, galleries, cultural centers and community organizations located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to promoting art, science, history and culture. Link to FREE DAYS, TIMES AT MUSEUMS - https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/free-activities/days-and-times-for-free-admission-to-houstons-museums
Entertainment & Activities
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StGo Astros . . . !
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StGo Rockets . . . . !
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtoWant to try bocce ball or challenge your best friend to a game of horseshoes? Maybe recapture your title as king of croquet? Discovery Green is your field of play. It starts with a rentable four-wheel golf cart embellished by the talents of two local Art Car artists. The art cart is stocked with just the right equipment for an hour or two of friendly competition. Children will be amazed at the towering Mist Tree and delight in the one-of-a-kind play area designed to reflect the path of migrating birds. Discovery Green is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtoWant to try bocce ball or challenge your best friend to a game of horseshoes? Maybe recapture your title as king of croquet? Discovery Green is your field of play. It starts with a rentable four-wheel golf cart embellished by the talents of two local Art Car artists. The art cart is stocked with just the right equipment for an hour or two of friendly competition. Children will be amazed at the towering Mist Tree and delight in the one-of-a-kind play area designed to reflect the path of migrating birds. Discovery Green is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds.