Bars This Week in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of bars in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

See these on a map

Browse Houston neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

Open the map

Top picks

This Is Lorelei

This Is Lorelei

Sat, Oct 3 · 7:00 PM

Central Business District

Lo-fi indie pop live

One time only
Live Music Night - EATS BEATS & JAZZ (FREE PARKING)

Live Music Night - EATS BEATS & JAZZ (FREE PARKING)

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM

Rice Military • $$$

Smooth jazz & upscale vibes

JAZZ JAM WITH THE HOUSTON ENSEMBLE!

JAZZ JAM WITH THE HOUSTON ENSEMBLE!

Mon, Oct 5 · 9:30 PM

Montrose

Late-night jazz jam

Not everyone knows about these

Lauren Sanderson Concert

Lauren Sanderson Concert

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:00 PM

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park • $

Pop/rock at a lesbian club

One time only
Loathe

Loathe

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM

Central Business District

Dreamy & crushing metal

One time only
DJ Night — What So Not

DJ Night — What So Not

Fri, Oct 2 · 10:00 PM

Downtown Houston

Bass music in an art gallery

One time only
They, Who Sound

They, Who Sound

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM

University Place

Experimental music, weekly

Rolling Quartz

Rolling Quartz

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM

Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

K-rock in a vintage bank

One time only

Explore more in Houston

Bar in other cities

Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

Explore on the map