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

Food Scene

Cheap, healthy delicious food and very generous portions. Walking distance from my place!
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Aladdin
912 Westheimer Rd
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Road
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mercantile
5411 Morningside Dr
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama St
86 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rd
160 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer Rd
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd Dr
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark St
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama St
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel St
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really great Vietnamese food, low prices
One of the most popular Mexican spots in Houston, just down the road
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El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose Boulevard
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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.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe
2109 Dunlavy St
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer Rd
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Uchi
904 Westheimer Rd
219 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd Dr
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Indika
516 Westheimer Rd
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer Rd
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose Blvd
97 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
450 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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
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Walgreens
3317 Montrose Blvd
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ang Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St
491 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
164 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A Houston must-see as far as the arts go
Very close by! A fun activity for a rainy day, or any day
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd
144 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
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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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
549 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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!