Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StQuintessential Texas ice house with food trucks
Great bourbon and whiskey bar; hipster and total dive
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdGreat bourbon and whiskey bar; hipster and total dive
Camerata at Paulie's
1830 Westheimer RdWine bar
The Phoenix on Westheimer
1915 Westheimer RoadSports bar
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdCraft cocktails
The Patio At The Pit Room
1205 Richmond AveNeighborhood bar
Revelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond AvenueBar with full menu
La Grange
2517 Ralph StBest patio
Etro Nightclub
114 Main St80s dance club
Stone's Throw
1417 Westheimer Rdcraft cocktails
Royal Oak Bar and Grill
1318 Westheimer RdWhiskey and full food menu
Doc's Motorworks Bar & Grill
1303 Westheimer RdSports bar and grill
Essentials
Best grocery store – and you can walk there! They offer Food Truck Fridays (8+ food trucks the first Friday of each month)
342 abantu bendawo batusa
H-E-B
6055 South FwyBest grocery store – and you can walk there! They offer Food Truck Fridays (8+ food trucks the first Friday of each month)
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StOrganic grocery
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdCheap wine and frozen meals
Food Scene
Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama StBest tacos in Houston – and only $1.50 each!
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StCoffee, cafe, patio – great pizza!
Agora
1712 Westheimer RdFree wifi, coffee, belly dancing, wine
Bacchus
2502B Dunlavy StreetCoffee, wine, tea, Greek bites
Bollo Woodfired Pizza
2202 W Alabama StPizza
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdGreat brunch!
Paulie's
1834 Westheimer RdFresh pasta!
Pappas Seafood House
3001 S Shepherd DrCajun seafood with small patio
Aka Sushi House
2390 W Alabama StGreat sushi happy hour and reverse happy hour
Roost
1972 Fairview StNew American bistro
Auntie Chang's Dumpling House
2621 S Shepherd DrThey deliver!
Jenni's Noodle House
602 E 20th StAsian food
Thai Pepper Restaurant
2049 W Alabama StDine in or carry out
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdCoffee, restaurant, breakfast, bakery
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StFree wifi and great breakfast
Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark StYoung/hip coffee house
Pistolero's
1517 Westheimer RdBest queso! Margaritas
The Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd DrBagels and coffee
BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StUpscale spanish
Gusto Gourmet
3306 Shepherd DrEmpanadas
Divino Italian Restaurant
1830 W Alabama StItalian
Arts & Culture
I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StFree art museum
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA must-see attraction
Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray StHistoric movie theatre – landmark!
Shopping
American Apparel
1665 Westheimer RdClothing
Everything Else
713 Pilates
705 W Alabama StPilates
Revolution Studio
2800 Kirby DrCycling and Yoga
Entertainment & Activities
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StChocolate wasted!