Nightlife in Houston
There are lively bars in Downtown Houston and up-and-coming Midtown. Dress up for clubbing at the Venue or sing along to country and western at McGonigel's Mucky Duck. Jazz is a perennial favourite across the city. Most bars open from the afternoon until late evening or the early hours, but not all open at lunchtime.
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1. Pub Fiction - Bars
Show moreMidtown's Pub Fiction is the perfect choice for quiet drinks while enjoying sport on the large TV screen or listening to live music. The main bar has an urban loft feel and there is a large outdoor patio area.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2303, Smith Street, Houston 77006
Telephone
+1 713 400 8400
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2. Front Porch Pub - Bars
Show moreThe Front Porch Pub in Midtown Houston serves dozens of draught and bottled beers. There are also two pool tables, darts and a juke box that's a favourite with locals. On the huge deck outside, visitors can relax in the swing.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
217, Gray, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 571 9571
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3. The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Bars
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Lovers of beer are spoilt for choice with the dozens of American and international beers served at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in Downtown Houston. Regular beer tastings and happy hours draw in a fun crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
705, Main Street at Capitol, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 228 9472
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4. Dave and Buster's - Bars
Show moreDave and Buster's is the large version of a sports bar, with several screens and lots of pool tables. It can handle a large crowd that enjoys a game of pool with a background of several sporting events - unless there's a particularly big game on, when the crowd becomes focused and drop their pool cues.
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5. 13 Celsius - Bars
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13 Celsius is the optimal temperature to store wine and, indeed, a wine bar in Midtown Houston that does just that. Reminiscent of European bars, 13 Celsius has an open-air courtyard, luxurious seating and nearly 13 metres of white marble bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3000, Caroline Street, Houston 77004
Telephone
+1 713 529 8466
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6. Kenneally's Irish Pub - Bars
Show moreKenneally's Irish Bar in Central Houston is a long-established friendly neighbourhood pub where regulars make visitors welcome. Cold draught beer and thin-crust pizza are served here, and there's also a dart board for friendly games.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2111, South Shepherd (between Westheimer and San Felipe), Houston 77019
Telephone
+1 713 630 0486
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7. Blanco's - Clubs
Show moreBlanco's, a house-turned-cowboy bar in River Oaks, attracts oil barons and ranchers - real cowboys - and has lengthy "Happy Hours". Two step to live country tunes, and don't dare ask for a glass when ordering bottled beer…Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3406, W Alabama St, Houston 77027
Telephone
+1 713 439 0072
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8. Wild West Houston - Clubs
Show moreWild West Houston in Uptown is a true Texan venue with DJs playing loud country-and-western music and clubbers wearing Stetsons and cowboy boots. For the full Texan experience, visitors can shoot pool, play blackjack and get their boots shined.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6101, Richmond Avenue, Houston 77057
Telephone
+1 713 266 3455
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9. Venue - Clubs
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Venue has eleven thousand square feet of clubbing in downtown Houston's entertainment district, with VIP lounges, a dance team and a welcoming vibe. A DJ and live music mean there's never a gap in dancing or people-watching.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
719, Main Street, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 236 8150
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10. Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club - Clubs
Show moreThe Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, near Rice Village, presents live blues every night but only has a cover charge at weekends. Everyone from bikers to yuppies makes good use of the large dance floor to show their appreciation.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5731, Kirby Drive, Houston 77005
Telephone
+1 713 523 9999
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11. McGonigel's Mucky Duck - Entertainment
Show moreMusic lovers make their way to McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Central Houston for the nightly folk, country and Irish acoustic bands, with occasional big names performing. Open mike sessions take place on Mondays and Irish jam sessions on Wednesdays.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2425, Norfolk, Houston 77098
Telephone
+1 713 528 5999
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12. Comedy Sportz - Entertainment
Show moreComedy Sportz in West Houston pits two teams of improvisers against each other in a battle for laughs and points. The performances are suitable for all ages; the audience make suggestions and the performers make up scenes and songs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
901, Town & Country Boulevard, Houston 77024
Telephone
+1 713 868 1444
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13. Theatre Under The Stars - Entertainment
Show moreThe Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Houston, presents regular musical theatre productions. It also takes them out to other venues, including regular free, summer performances at the Miller Outdoor Theatre.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
800, Bagby St, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 558 8887
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14. Houston Symphony - Entertainment
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The Houston Symphony, based in its Downtown home of the Jones Hall, is renowned worldwide. The orchestra performs throughout the year and during the summer puts on free concerts at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
615, Louisiana Street, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 224 7575
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15. Warehouse Live - Entertainment
Show moreIn the warehouse district bordering Downtown, Warehouse Live regularly presents live shows from nationally renowned bands. The converted 1920s building has a flexible layout with two separate spaces - Ballroom and Studio - each with their own stages, sound and lighting systems.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
813, St Emanuel St, Houston 77003
Telephone
+1 713 225 5483
