Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood style bar! Alphonso used to work here but still one of his favorite bars to visit.
34 locals recommend
Johnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale StGreat neighborhood style bar! Alphonso used to work here but still one of his favorite bars to visit.
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdGreat little dive bar with a top notch whiskey list!
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StGreat brewery with awesome beers.
This bar set Houston on the map for the cocktail scene. You should really go and check it out, even if it is for just a drink.
214 locals recommend
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdThis bar set Houston on the map for the cocktail scene. You should really go and check it out, even if it is for just a drink.
THE VIEW!!! Seriously, you won't be disappointed with the view this bar offers. Just ask us and we will show you. Also, It is just around the corner from our home so it's really easy to get to!
21 locals recommend
The Raven Tower
310 North StTHE VIEW!!! Seriously, you won't be disappointed with the view this bar offers. Just ask us and we will show you. Also, It is just around the corner from our home so it's really easy to get to!
BEST PATIO @ DOWNTOWN! Very spirit heavy bar. If you want to try something new, this is the place for you. Also, Alphonso works here and would be more then happy to make you a delicious cocktail (or crack open a cold beer, if thats what you prefer).
52 locals recommend
Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
308 Main StreetBEST PATIO @ DOWNTOWN! Very spirit heavy bar. If you want to try something new, this is the place for you. Also, Alphonso works here and would be more then happy to make you a delicious cocktail (or crack open a cold beer, if thats what you prefer).
Essentials
Canino PRODUCE closed jan.26th 2019
2520 Airline DrGreat Mexican farmers market.
El Bolillo
2517 Airline DrSome of the best Mexican pastries! Really fresh and SO CHEAP!
This is the closet store to our house. If you HAD to walk its not that far and right off the Heights bike trail.
178 locals recommend
Target
2580 Shearn StThis is the closet store to our house. If you HAD to walk its not that far and right off the Heights bike trail.
If you need groceries and have a way of getting around this is probably your best bet. They have everything you may need!
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk StIf you need groceries and have a way of getting around this is probably your best bet. They have everything you may need!
Food Scene
One of our favorite new restaurants that recently opened up in the Heights.
16 locals recommend
Southern Goods
632 W 19th StOne of our favorite new restaurants that recently opened up in the Heights.
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StOur favorite coffee shop.
Really great little spot. Super cute. Really good desserts. The key lime pie tart is the best $2 I will ever spend. Ever.
167 locals recommend
Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StReally great little spot. Super cute. Really good desserts. The key lime pie tart is the best $2 I will ever spend. Ever.
Stanton's City Bites
1420 Edwards StGreat burgers!!! Also, walking distance!
Great Greek place! Everything is good from their gyros to soup to the philly cheesesteak. The daily special never disappoints either! (The restaurant was also on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives if you are into that sort of thing.)
116 locals recommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdGreat Greek place! Everything is good from their gyros to soup to the philly cheesesteak. The daily special never disappoints either! (The restaurant was also on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives if you are into that sort of thing.)
If you are looking for something to eat late night downtown, GRAB A SLICE!!! It's cheap and it hits the spot every time!
79 locals recommend
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StIf you are looking for something to eat late night downtown, GRAB A SLICE!!! It's cheap and it hits the spot every time!
This has quickly turned into one of our favorite breakfast spots. Their donuts are amazing and their coffee is probably the best i've had. Their other dishes like the kolaches and the honey butter chicken biscuit are MUST haves!
18 locals recommend
Morningstar
4721 N Main StThis has quickly turned into one of our favorite breakfast spots. Their donuts are amazing and their coffee is probably the best i've had. Their other dishes like the kolaches and the honey butter chicken biscuit are MUST haves!
This is the original location for the very large donut chain. This location is 24 hours and offers fresh donuts throughout the day. If you want kolaches you have to show up really early in the morning because they go fast. (9 o'clock is sometimes too late on a weekend)
57 locals recommend
Shipley Do-Nuts
3932 N Main StThis is the original location for the very large donut chain. This location is 24 hours and offers fresh donuts throughout the day. If you want kolaches you have to show up really early in the morning because they go fast. (9 o'clock is sometimes too late on a weekend)
Everything Else
Really great museum. Has a lot to offer.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StReally great museum. Has a lot to offer.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdAMAZING art exhibitions!
Parks & Nature
Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike TrailSuper close and can take you straight into downtown.
Right across the street from us and offers great view of downtown and can take you all through the Heights neighborhood and into downtown as well.
12 locals recommend
White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail
White Oak Bayou Greenway TrailRight across the street from us and offers great view of downtown and can take you all through the Heights neighborhood and into downtown as well.