Welcome to My Gay Houston
As the fourth-largest city in the nation, Houston's GLBT scene remains as diverse and vibrant as its more than 5 million residents. Its blend of world-class culture and an anything-goes attitude make this city on the bayou a great getaway for the discerning gay traveler.
From the pedestrian-friendly Montrose neighborhood to downtown and the historic Heights, Houston has something for everyone, all seven days of the week. Read on for our picks on where to be and what to see, now.
Week at a Glance
The scoop on the best places to go to find your Houston every night of the week.
Monday
Café Adobe (River Oaks Location)
Drop in for the Monday margarita specials and stay for casual Tex-Mex. For decades, Café Adobe has been the place for the GLBT see-and-be-scene Monday crowd. Pre-cocktail at the Acapulco Bar roof patio and take in amazing downtown views.
Guava Lamp
Sometimes frequented after "Adobe."
EJ's
Stop by for the vodka drink specials and catch a drag show or two at this multi-level, indoor-outdoor venue.
The Flat
Gay, it's not. But friendly, it is. Enjoy frozen mojitos, a live d.j. and an alternative crowd in a laid-back '50's mod setting.
Tuesday
J.R.'s
"$2 Tuesdays" makes J.R.'s the Tuesday hotspot with cheap drink specials that will have you chasing rainbows.
Zimm's
Turn up the volume for "Amped" Tuesdays from 6-10 p.m. at this classic Montrose locale. Enjoy half-price selected martinis and other great happy hour specials while taking in the sunset on the famous patio.
The Usual
This no frills bar is popular with the ladies, but wholly unpretentious and welcoming to all. Every Tuesday is steak night! Enjoy a 8-oz ribeye, baked potato and a Lone Star beer for $10.
Wednesday
Mo Mong
"To Dream" Wednesdays begin at Mo Mong for Pan-Asian cuisine, $3 martinis, frozen cosmos and hip beats in this modern luxe setting.
Guava Lamp
"Guava" holds court every Wednesday as king of the weeknight party scene. It's packed by 10:30 and offers complimentary valet.
Blur Bar
Take your problems to the dance floor and shake it all night with no cover every Wednesday.
Thursday
Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar
Located in a former lighting company on Fairview, this quaint wine bar lights up the scene with great specials and live music. With neighbor, "Dean's," the pair offer a great Thursday scene – not "gay," but frequented by the crowd.
Chances
Take a chance every Thursday at Chances, the place where ladies rule the dance floors. Four venues under one roof, offering a taste for everyone.
Bartini
Urban crowds get down to the latest R&B, making Bartini the place to kick it every Thursday.
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Club 2020
"Shake them haters off" Thursdays at Club 2020 – where your 20/20 clarity may offer you a "Vision of Love."
Friday
1308 Cantina
Start the weekend with a frosty margarita and some of the city's top-rated Tex-Mex. Happy hour 3-7 and this patio gets packed.
Meteor
After "1308," head to Meteor, where, between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m., the boys are HOT and the showers are cool. You'll see what we mean.
J.R.'s
Hop a free limobus shuttle between Meteor and the strip 'til 2 a.m.
South Beach
The strip's flagship, SoBe keeps the music throbbing all night long. Don't miss the ultra-cool nitro mist on the dance floor – just keep your hands to yourself.
Saturday
Brazos River Bottom Club
Urban cowboys retreat to the "BRB" every Saturday. But you don't have to be a cowboy for two-steppin' fun. City boys can wear Wranglers, too.
South Beach
Shirts optional, SoBe rocks the strip every Saturday night until dawn.
Sunday
Sunday brunch is a Houston tradition. Mimosas or Bloody Marys, mix it any way you want. This culinary capital has a brunch to fit your own personal style.
Farrago
Cool and hip, but still relaxed – bottomless mimosas.
Baba Yega
Charming with a huge spread and outdoor gardens.
Benjy's
Ultra-cool, great ambience, dress cute.
GiGi's Asian Bistro and Dumpling Bar
$15 all-you-can-eat dim sum 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Buddha Bar meets H-Town.
Shade
In The Heights, this contemporary, laid-back brunchspot oozes old-school charm and has excellent service.
Ninfa's on Navigation
Late brunch or early dinner, this Houston Tex-Mex tradition is also a "family" tradition every Sunday.
Bronx Bar
It gets a little more colorful on Sunday afternoons with "Fuse," the weekly Sunday party zone.
House of Blues
Gather your friends and head to the Foundation Room for DecaDance, a weekly dance party featuring DJ Jessica Lozano. Party starts at 3pm. Drink specials all afternoon. No Cover!
BerryHill Baja Grill and Cantina
Patio Party every Sunday with a DJ spinning party favorites. Frozen 'ritas and bellinis recommended.
The Strip
Follow the crowd to "the strip" where crowds pack Montrose Mining Co., JR's and South Beach.
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