Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint Dane's Bar & Grille
Walking distance from place
Low key bar; walking distance from place and close to rail.
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Alley Kat
3718 Main StLow key bar; walking distance from place and close to rail.
Artisans
5745 Louisiana StLiterally across the street
Another nearby bar. Best place in Houston to watch a hockey game.
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The Maple Leaf Pub
514 Elgin StAnother nearby bar. Best place in Houston to watch a hockey game.
Boheme
307 Fairview StLikely my favorite bar in Houston.
Cool vibe and specialty cocktails. One of the trendiest bars nearest me.
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Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam StCool vibe and specialty cocktails. One of the trendiest bars nearest me.
The Community Bar
2703 Smith StVery chill lounge bar
Arts & Culture
The Continental Club
3714 Main StGreat music venue, walking distance.
AvantGarden
411 Westheimer RdCool live music venue and bar.
Food Scene
Awesome Vietnamese restaurant. Walking distance- 1 block away.
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Mai's Restaurant
3403 Milam StAwesome Vietnamese restaurant. Walking distance- 1 block away.
Piola
3201 Louisiana StInternational Pizza! So great, literally across the street
Damian's Cucina Italiana
3011 Smith StItalian Restaurant; walking distance
Jus' Mac Montrose
106 Westheimer RdMac & Cheese restaurant! Walking distance
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StExcellent tacos morning or night
One of my favorite restaurants, owned by Monica Pope.
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Sparrow Bar and Cookshop
3701 Travis StreetOne of my favorite restaurants, owned by Monica Pope.
Brooklyn Athletic Club
601 Richmond AvenuePretty great place with outdoor games
Cool hipster coffee bar. They serve some alcohol too. Walking distance and next to rail.
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Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
3622 Main StCool hipster coffee bar. They serve some alcohol too. Walking distance and next to rail.
Restaurant by Latin salsa dancing by night- Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights
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Gloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StRestaurant by Latin salsa dancing by night- Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StAwesome cajun style brunch with jazz.
Chicken and waffles style brunch. Get there early on weekends, cause they get busy.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StChicken and waffles style brunch. Get there early on weekends, cause they get busy.
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGood hangover brunch
Holley's
3201 Louisiana StOysters!
Harry's Restaurant
318 Tuam StGreat breakfast spot
Dolce Delights
3201 Louisiana StNearest coffee bar and pastries
Sightseeing
Highly recommend taking my bike from my place to Discovery Green park.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StHighly recommend taking my bike from my place to Discovery Green park.
Everything Else
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
3201 Louisiana Stnearest gym
Nearest medical facility, in case of a medical emergency.
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St. Joseph Medical Center
1401 St Joseph PkwyNearest medical facility, in case of a medical emergency.
Nearby Houston bicycles stand for rent by the hour or day: https://houston.bcycle.com/
Houston BCycle
614 Elgin StNearby Houston bicycles stand for rent by the hour or day: https://houston.bcycle.com/
Closest Metro Rail station from my place. Literally 3 blocks away. Take note of whether you are going northbound or southbound, so you can wait at the appropriate stop (which are next to each other).
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Ensemble/HCC Stn SB station
Closest Metro Rail station from my place. Literally 3 blocks away. Take note of whether you are going northbound or southbound, so you can wait at the appropriate stop (which are next to each other).
Shopping
Sig's Lagoon Record Shop
3622 Main StCool record shop