Nightlife

About the time the sun goes down, Houston comes alive with potent potables and a diverse LGBT-crowd, eager to kick start the city's lively nightlife scene.

From leather bars and neighborhood pubs to video lounges and dance clubs, the real fun begins after dark. Get the scoop on the city's prime places for post-work play. Where will you be tonight?

611, The

Although the crowd can be a bit territorial, the spot itself—which is actually a renovated house—offers a fun spot for pool games, buffet dinners on the weekends and a busy happy hour. Continue Reading

Bartini

Urban crowds get down to the latest R&B, making Bartini the place to kick it every Thursday. Continue Reading

Blur Bar

This two-story contemporary dance club is popular for its stellar mix of high-energy hip-hop, Top 40 and Latin music. Continue Reading

Boheme

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. Continue Reading

Brazos River Bottom

Even city boys need a little two-steppin’ excitement every once in awhile. Continue Reading

Bronx Bar

It gets a little more colorful on Sunday afternoons with "Fuse," the weekly Sunday party zone. Continue Reading

Chances Bar

The much-loved hotspot, which first opened in 1994, has continued to expand over the years into what now claims to be “the largest women’s bar in the world.” Continue Reading

Club 2020

Located downtown, inside a historic art deco movie theater, Club 2020 has catered to Houston’s gay club scene since first opening in late 2006. Continue Reading