Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
It's walking distance and the steaks are insanely good, as with the appetizers and sides! Also has an incredible "chop shop" on the first floor where I love to walk over and grab charcuterie and cheeses to bring back home for wine nights! They also make sandwiches that will change your life. Truffle chicken salad on an onion roll (add bacon) is a personal fave.
73 locals recommend
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveIt's walking distance and the steaks are insanely good, as with the appetizers and sides! Also has an incredible "chop shop" on the first floor where I love to walk over and grab charcuterie and cheeses to bring back home for wine nights! They also make sandwiches that will change your life. Truffle chicken salad on an onion roll (add bacon) is a personal fave.
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveBest coffee in town... also delicious pastries & baked goods
Wine, Coffee, Food, Music.... this place has it all. The staff is friendly & inviting and the hours are convenient. 7a-10pm weekdays, 7a-12a fri-sat
33 locals recommend
Cafeza
Wine, Coffee, Food, Music.... this place has it all. The staff is friendly & inviting and the hours are convenient. 7a-10pm weekdays, 7a-12a fri-sat
Another great coffee shop in the neighborhood. Wide and open and such a cool space, with large tables and wi-fi.
13 locals recommend
Paper Co. Cafe
1100 Elder StAnother great coffee shop in the neighborhood. Wide and open and such a cool space, with large tables and wi-fi.
Healthy option nearby - incredible juices and smoothies and some lighter food options as well. Can access via Hike & Bike trail (1.5 miles), or drive North on Houston Ave to White Oak and arrive in no more than 5 minutes.
24 locals recommend
JuiceLand
3206 White Oak DrHealthy option nearby - incredible juices and smoothies and some lighter food options as well. Can access via Hike & Bike trail (1.5 miles), or drive North on Houston Ave to White Oak and arrive in no more than 5 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft cocktails, great atmosphere, oysters & apps, walking distance, covered outdoor (with fire pit) and indoor seating
57 locals recommend
Julep
1919 Washington AveCraft cocktails, great atmosphere, oysters & apps, walking distance, covered outdoor (with fire pit) and indoor seating
Australian / Texas fusion beer and food! The owners are incredibly kind and fun, and this place is a neighborhood gem
33 locals recommend
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington AveAustralian / Texas fusion beer and food! The owners are incredibly kind and fun, and this place is a neighborhood gem
Another neighborhood brewery that just opened up - the atmosphere is too cool, the view is fantastic, the beer is incredible... can't go wrong
16 locals recommend
Holler Brewing Co
2206 Edwards StAnother neighborhood brewery that just opened up - the atmosphere is too cool, the view is fantastic, the beer is incredible... can't go wrong
Perfect spot for a casual beer or a GREAT cocktail, always a food truck outside, often have live music, dog friendly! Covered patio, indoors, and uncovered patio seating options. Friendly staff and vibe.
19 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2101 Washington AvePerfect spot for a casual beer or a GREAT cocktail, always a food truck outside, often have live music, dog friendly! Covered patio, indoors, and uncovered patio seating options. Friendly staff and vibe.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park overlooking the heart of downtown (from my favorite angle), you can also tour the historic cisterns right here if you make a reservation (often have light & music shows inside). Plenty of walking and biking trails all around here. We also have bikes you can borrow (including a tandem for 2!) If you're in the mood for brunch, the Dunlavy is located at Dunlavy and Allen Parkway in the park and is delicious!
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StBeautiful park overlooking the heart of downtown (from my favorite angle), you can also tour the historic cisterns right here if you make a reservation (often have light & music shows inside). Plenty of walking and biking trails all around here. We also have bikes you can borrow (including a tandem for 2!) If you're in the mood for brunch, the Dunlavy is located at Dunlavy and Allen Parkway in the park and is delicious!
Between the Bayou park and the Heights Hike & Bike trail (that conveniently runs just 6 blocks North of the house), the outdoor activity options in this neighborhood can't be beat! The hike & bike will take you all the way east of downtown, and all the way to the northwest corner of the heights, with countless restaurants and bars and coffee shops along the way.
59 locals recommend
Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Heights Hike and Bike TrailBetween the Bayou park and the Heights Hike & Bike trail (that conveniently runs just 6 blocks North of the house), the outdoor activity options in this neighborhood can't be beat! The hike & bike will take you all the way east of downtown, and all the way to the northwest corner of the heights, with countless restaurants and bars and coffee shops along the way.
Arts & Culture
The majority of the warehouses in our neighborhood have been converted into artist studios, making the first ward the Arts District. They are often open to the public, and you can see a wide variety of artistic expressions and media from a collaborative graffiti wall, to glass blowing, to oils on canvas, to statues, and more.
18 locals recommend
The Silos at Sawyer Yards
1502 Sawyer StThe majority of the warehouses in our neighborhood have been converted into artist studios, making the first ward the Arts District. They are often open to the public, and you can see a wide variety of artistic expressions and media from a collaborative graffiti wall, to glass blowing, to oils on canvas, to statues, and more.