Guidebook for Houston

Melanie
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 locals raden deze aan
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama St
64 locals raden deze aan
Great 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 locals raden deze aan
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer Rd
104 locals raden deze aan
Tons 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 locals raden deze aan
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer Rd
87 locals raden deze aan
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.
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 locals raden deze aan
Camerata at Paulie's
1830 Westheimer Rd
18 locals raden deze aan
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.
laid back place with classic pub food and drinks. indoor/outdoor, pool tables, darts, etc.
39 locals raden deze aan
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh Dr
39 locals raden deze aan
laid back place with classic pub food and drinks. indoor/outdoor, pool tables, darts, etc.
Handcrafted cocktails, very cool vibe.
214 locals raden deze aan
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd
214 locals raden deze aan
Handcrafted cocktails, very cool vibe.

Food Scene

Cheap, healthy delicious food and very generous portions. Walking distance from my place!
55 locals raden deze aan
Aladdin
912 Westheimer Rd
55 locals raden deze aan
Cheap, 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 locals raden deze aan
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Road
61 locals raden deze aan
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
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 locals raden deze aan
Mercantile
5411 Morningside Dr
28 locals raden deze aan
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.
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 locals raden deze aan
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama St
86 locals raden deze aan
Another 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 locals raden deze aan
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
160 locals raden deze aan
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.
Delicious, fresh Italian cuisine. Outdoor patio for when the weather is nice.
16 locals raden deze aan
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer Rd
16 locals raden deze aan
Delicious, 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 locals raden deze aan
Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd Dr
74 locals raden deze aan
Some 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 locals raden deze aan
Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark St
63 locals raden deze aan
one 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 locals raden deze aan
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama St
59 locals raden deze aan
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.
really great Vietnamese food, low prices
76 locals raden deze aan
Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel St
76 locals raden deze aan
really great Vietnamese food, low prices
One of the most popular Mexican spots in Houston, just down the road
47 locals raden deze aan
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose Boulevard
47 locals raden deze aan
One 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 locals raden deze aan
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
194 locals raden deze aan
Excellent 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 locals raden deze aan
La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe
2109 Dunlavy St
32 locals raden deze aan
Charming Mexican bakery and cafe, a little off the beaten path
Darling little coffee shop with a great beer and wine list as well
20 locals raden deze aan
Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer Rd
20 locals raden deze aan
Darling 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 locals raden deze aan
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 locals raden deze aan
Arguably 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 locals raden deze aan
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd Dr
62 locals raden deze aan
Charming little spot for lunch. Get the roasted pear salad, it's amazing!
A modern, fresh spin on classic Indian food. Very convenient location.
19 locals raden deze aan
Indika
516 Westheimer Rd
19 locals raden deze aan
A modern, fresh spin on classic Indian food. Very convenient location.

Essentials

Just down Alabama, Trader Joe's is one of my favorite groceries
148 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer Rd
148 locals raden deze aan
Just 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 locals raden deze aan
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 locals raden deze aan
Texan'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 locals raden deze aan
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose Blvd
97 locals raden deze aan
Walking 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 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
450 locals raden deze aan
awesome salad/hot bar if you want something healthy but don't want to cook

Shopping

Walking distance for all your pharmacy/drug store needs
120 locals raden deze aan
Walgreens
3317 Montrose Blvd
120 locals raden deze aan
Walking 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 locals raden deze aan
Het Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 locals raden deze aan
World 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 locals raden deze aan
Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 locals raden deze aan
A small but excellently curated collection. Free everyday! There's a lovely park right next to it as well, perfect for picnics.
A Houston must-see as far as the arts go
164 locals raden deze aan
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
164 locals raden deze aan
A Houston must-see as far as the arts go
Very close by! A fun activity for a rainy day, or any day
144 locals raden deze aan
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
144 locals raden deze aan
Very 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 locals raden deze aan
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
586 locals raden deze aan
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.
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 locals raden deze aan
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 locals raden deze aan
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!