Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in town is right at the corner of Yale and 11th called 8 Row Flint. They have great drinks (I recommend the frozen Gin and Tonic) and some fantastic queso and tacos.
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Eight Row Flint
1039 Yale StMy favorite bar in town is right at the corner of Yale and 11th called 8 Row Flint. They have great drinks (I recommend the frozen Gin and Tonic) and some fantastic queso and tacos.
This place is relatively new to the area. They have all sorts of beer on tap on one side of the venue and on the opposite side is a full service mixology bar. Separating the two buildings is a great courtyard with lots of tables for your group to sit. There are usually one or two food trucks parked right outside
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Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrThis place is relatively new to the area. They have all sorts of beer on tap on one side of the venue and on the opposite side is a full service mixology bar. Separating the two buildings is a great courtyard with lots of tables for your group to sit. There are usually one or two food trucks parked right outside
Located at 20th and Bevis. This is an Irish-themed sports bar that is a lot of fun. They have games out front and a big deck for mingling. This place gets pretty packed and is one of the top spots to go out in the heights. There are almost always food trucks parked in the McIntyre’s parking lot.
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McIntyre's
1230 W 20th StLocated at 20th and Bevis. This is an Irish-themed sports bar that is a lot of fun. They have games out front and a big deck for mingling. This place gets pretty packed and is one of the top spots to go out in the heights. There are almost always food trucks parked in the McIntyre’s parking lot.
Located at Aurora (~26th) and Yale. This is a great bar that attracts an eclectic crowd. It has a nice vibe that can be good if you aren’t too interested in what’s on TV and would enjoy chatting with a friend or meeting someone new. They often have someone cooking dumplings out front.
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Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale StLocated at Aurora (~26th) and Yale. This is a great bar that attracts an eclectic crowd. It has a nice vibe that can be good if you aren’t too interested in what’s on TV and would enjoy chatting with a friend or meeting someone new. They often have someone cooking dumplings out front.
Located at Studewood and White Oak Dr. This is a great place to watch sports or play trivia if you are staying on a Wednesday. They usually have a food truck parked nearby. If you are looking to root hard for your team definitely consider LW’s or Christian’s Tailgate just down the street.
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Little Woodrow's Heights
2631 White Oak DrLocated at Studewood and White Oak Dr. This is a great place to watch sports or play trivia if you are staying on a Wednesday. They usually have a food truck parked nearby. If you are looking to root hard for your team definitely consider LW’s or Christian’s Tailgate just down the street.
Located at Oxford and White Oak Dr. This place could also be listed under restaurants because the food is so good, but is primarily a bar. It has a low key vibe if the idea of a loud, busy bar isn’t what you are looking for.
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Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak DrLocated at Oxford and White Oak Dr. This place could also be listed under restaurants because the food is so good, but is primarily a bar. It has a low key vibe if the idea of a loud, busy bar isn’t what you are looking for.
Food Scene
This is a nice little diner-esque restaurant that serves great sandwiches, breakfast and their dinner entrees are pretty tasty as well. I enjoy it for lunch or a non-boozy weekend brunch.
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Lola
1102 Yale StThis is a nice little diner-esque restaurant that serves great sandwiches, breakfast and their dinner entrees are pretty tasty as well. I enjoy it for lunch or a non-boozy weekend brunch.
This is our newest restaurant addition in the area and so far is getting rave reviews. I have only been able to go once, but really enjoyed the dinner. They also have a full bar with great drinks. The restaurant has wonderful service and a nice back patio if you find yourself there on a pleasant evening.
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Presidio
This is our newest restaurant addition in the area and so far is getting rave reviews. I have only been able to go once, but really enjoyed the dinner. They also have a full bar with great drinks. The restaurant has wonderful service and a nice back patio if you find yourself there on a pleasant evening.
This is possibly a little bit longer of a walk than you may be interested in, but is a great restaurant with a great bar.
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Down House
1801 Yale StThis is possibly a little bit longer of a walk than you may be interested in, but is a great restaurant with a great bar.
Located on White Oak and Arlington. This restaurant is probably the highest rated restaurant in the Heights and well deserved. Their food is amazing - it was here that I finally figured what all the foodie fuss was about. It is pretty reasonably priced, they have a great bar and grow a lot of the food they cook right on site!
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Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrLocated on White Oak and Arlington. This restaurant is probably the highest rated restaurant in the Heights and well deserved. Their food is amazing - it was here that I finally figured what all the foodie fuss was about. It is pretty reasonably priced, they have a great bar and grow a lot of the food they cook right on site!
Located at Studewood and White Oak Dr. with several other listed bars and restaurants. Ritual prides themselves on their meats. They have very creative dishes that tend toward Southern style. They also have a great bar and I would absolutely recommend it for brunch.
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Ritual
602 Studewood StLocated at Studewood and White Oak Dr. with several other listed bars and restaurants. Ritual prides themselves on their meats. They have very creative dishes that tend toward Southern style. They also have a great bar and I would absolutely recommend it for brunch.
Located across from the bar section of White Oak Dr at Studewood. BB’s serves all the classic Cajun inspired dishes as well as some great new concoctions only found at BB’s. This place is decadent so you will need to avoid if you are on a diet. If you go, do not miss out on the Tex-Cajun Virgin fries. It is open until 4am on many nights.
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BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak DrLocated across from the bar section of White Oak Dr at Studewood. BB’s serves all the classic Cajun inspired dishes as well as some great new concoctions only found at BB’s. This place is decadent so you will need to avoid if you are on a diet. If you go, do not miss out on the Tex-Cajun Virgin fries. It is open until 4am on many nights.
Located on Shepherd at 19th. Cane Rosso serves authentic Neopolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. They are only located in Houston, Austin and Dallas. If you are coming in from out of state you might want to give it a try while you have the opportunity.
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Cane Rosso
1835 N Shepherd DrLocated on Shepherd at 19th. Cane Rosso serves authentic Neopolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. They are only located in Houston, Austin and Dallas. If you are coming in from out of state you might want to give it a try while you have the opportunity.
Located at 21st and Yale. This place is a true classic diner. If you have been hankering pancakes, waffles, fried eggs, chicken fried steak or an omelet this is the place to go. It shares a space with a Heights antique shop so the atmosphere inside is truly one of a kind.
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Yale Street Grill
2100 Yale StLocated at 21st and Yale. This place is a true classic diner. If you have been hankering pancakes, waffles, fried eggs, chicken fried steak or an omelet this is the place to go. It shares a space with a Heights antique shop so the atmosphere inside is truly one of a kind.
Shopping
Boutique shops including lululemon, Warby Parker, Chubbies, Marine Layer and others
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Heights Mercantile
714 Yale StBoutique shops including lululemon, Warby Parker, Chubbies, Marine Layer and others
Essentials
Kroger
4000 Polk StParks & Nature
One of the largest urban park areas in the world includes place for golf, tennis, swimming, running, mountain biking, picnics, a botanical garden and miles of trails for hiking. Memorial park is divided by Memorial Drive. The northern portion contains one of the top public golf courses in town as well as the swimming, tennis and borders the Houston Polo Club. The southern section of the park has been left nearly wild and loaded with hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
One of the largest urban park areas in the world includes place for golf, tennis, swimming, running, mountain biking, picnics, a botanical garden and miles of trails for hiking. Memorial park is divided by Memorial Drive. The northern portion contains one of the top public golf courses in town as well as the swimming, tennis and borders the Houston Polo Club. The southern section of the park has been left nearly wild and loaded with hiking and mountain biking trails.
This park is located near the medical center and includes lots of running trails, a golf course, outdoor concert venue and the Houston Zoo. If you are lucky to be here on International Kite Day, you are in for a real treat!
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Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrThis park is located near the medical center and includes lots of running trails, a golf course, outdoor concert venue and the Houston Zoo. If you are lucky to be here on International Kite Day, you are in for a real treat!
Entertainment & Activities
Located in Hermann Park and home to over 6,000 animals and is the second most-visited zoo in the US. The zoo is centrally located to many other Houston attractions and great to include on a visitor’s tour of the city.
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สวนสัตว์ฮิวสตัน
6200 Hermann Park DrLocated in Hermann Park and home to over 6,000 animals and is the second most-visited zoo in the US. The zoo is centrally located to many other Houston attractions and great to include on a visitor’s tour of the city.
Extremely authentic Renaissance Festival held in Magnolia, TX which is driving distance. The TRF runs from September 30th through November 26th. It is enjoyable for all age groups. There are places around town that have discounts on tickets (Costco and others) that will save you quite a bit if you decide to attend.
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Texas Renaissance Festival
21778 FM 1774Extremely authentic Renaissance Festival held in Magnolia, TX which is driving distance. The TRF runs from September 30th through November 26th. It is enjoyable for all age groups. There are places around town that have discounts on tickets (Costco and others) that will save you quite a bit if you decide to attend.
Sightseeing
If you are having an extended stay this is a must-see. It is a bit isolated down in the Clear Lake/Friendswood area, but if you have the time this is one of Houston’s top attractions. Houston has long been a critical area for America’s space program and the exhibits that you have the opportunity to tour at Space Center Houston are awe inspiring.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyIf you are having an extended stay this is a must-see. It is a bit isolated down in the Clear Lake/Friendswood area, but if you have the time this is one of Houston’s top attractions. Houston has long been a critical area for America’s space program and the exhibits that you have the opportunity to tour at Space Center Houston are awe inspiring.