Gay Houston Directory
Gay bars in Houston →Montrose is the iconic heart of Houston's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with legendary gay bars, dance clubs, and restaurants — plus queer-friendly venues across Washington Avenue and the Heights. Explore gay bars, clubs, and venues in Houston.
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RIPCORD
Houston's gay leather bar in Montrose, holding court since 1982.
Montrose · $$
Barcode
A Montrose dive bar with drag and karaoke, in the former TC's space.
Montrose · $$
Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon
An LGBTQ+ country-western dancehall with two-stepping and line dancing.
Spring Branch · $$
Pearl Bar
Houston's lesbian bar, a Washington Ave staple since 2013.
Washington Avenue · $$
JR's Bar & Grill
A Montrose gayborhood staple with drag, a patio, and no cover.
Montrose · $$
Crystal NightClub
Houston's long-running Latin gay dance club on the Southwest Freeway.
Sharpstown · $$
George Country Sports Bar
A gay country-western sports bar in the heart of Montrose.
Montrose · $
Michael's Outpost
A cozy Montrose piano bar and cabaret with live singing and drag.
Montrose · $$
South Beach Houston
A massive Montrose dance club under a rotating crystal chandelier.
Montrose · $$
Tony's Corner Pocket
A no-frills gay dive bar with drag shows and pool tables.
Fourth Ward · $
Grizzly Pines Resort
Clothing-optional men's resort and campground with cabins, treehouses and a pool, an hour from Houston
Grimes County · $$
Varsity Bar
Two-level gay sports bar in the old Eagle Houston space
Montrose · $
The Room Bar and Lounge
North Houston gay bar and video lounge on FM 2920 with drag
Spring · $
Club 2.0
A neighborhood gay bar and social lounge on Montrose's Crocker Street.
Montrose · $$
Crocker
A laid-back Montrose gay bar with a big patio and weekend DJs.
Montrose · $
Rich's Houston
The 1983 Houston gay club name, now an events and concert venue on San Jacinto.
Midtown · $$
Club Houston
Houston's 24-hour gay bathhouse near Midtown, with a heated pool.
Midtown · $$
Hollywood Super Center
A Montrose adult boutique for designer underwear and Pride gear.
Montrose · $$
Out of the Closet - Houston
An AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift store on Montrose's Westheimer.
Montrose · $
the Montrose Center
Houston's LGBTQ+ community and health center, serving since 1978.
Montrose
Punch Line Houston
Downtown comedy club with a monthly Saturday drag brunch
Downtown · $$
Theatre Under The Stars
Houston's flagship Broadway-quality musical theater company at the Hobby Center.
Downtown Houston (Theater District) · $$$
Barnaby's Cafe
Dog-themed Montrose institution serving all-day comfort food since 1992.
Montrose · $
D-Ranch Retreat
Private men's retreat on 130 piney-woods acres north of Houston with a lodge, cabins and camping; weekends only
San Jacinto County · $
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