Other island attractions include the Victorian Seawall Promenade, 242-acre Moody Gardens, and, if you?re feeling butch, the hands-on Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum. Events such as Kamikaze Karaoke on Friday up the tempo from laid-back lounge to crammed cruise spot. Galveston?s main gay action happens at the lively Pink Dolphin, the island?s answer to Key West?s Bourbon St. Tucked away from the tourist tread in the East End Historic District, the Mosquito Café offers tacos, pastas, and eclectic salads (such as rare ahi tuna with angel hair pasta, pickled ginger, and field greens) in a restored 1870 building. Functioning as the Texas State Governor?s summer mansion until 1876, it?s a stately spot with an onsite spa and pool, popular with both gay and straight couples. The Mermaid & the Dolphin Resort ( from $129) - the Texas State Governor?s summer mansion until 1876 - remains the finest island address. Although the barrier island is 32 miles long, the best bits are contained within an easily strollable square mile downtown. Known as the "Wall Street of the South" in the 1850s, the town contained wealth of bankers? homes, from Federal to Folk Victorian and Greek Revival to Gothic, particularly in the antique store? and art gallery?dotted Post Office district and the restaurant-packed Strand. Although is has fewer rainbow flags than the Conch Republic, the two cruise ports share the same charmingly laidback, liberal demeanor - and brightly colored Victorian architecture. Finally, check out The Eagle Houston, when they host one of their regular theme nights and be sure to check out the homage to Houston's LGBT history upstairs.? With an appealing scatter of low-key gay bars, stylish accommodations and visible queer quotient that local lore and gossip says tops 50%, Galveston is for those ready to graduate from Key West?s party scene and gravitate to this more grown-up stretch of the Gulf, 60 miles southwest of Houston, Texas. TOUGH GUYįor those looking for a little edge, The Ripcord, a Montrose staple just a few blocks away offers a fun leather scene. The patio and upstairs deck are fantastic hangout spots in good weather. Meanwhile, just a couple blocks away, you can find the Eagle, where leather meets the neighborhood watering hole. Here you’ll find folks from all over gathered around the numerous bar tops and on the patio from happy hour into the wee hours. JR’s has been a staple in Houston’s gay scene for decades, helping form the bedrock of Montrose nightlife. Sometimes you just want a relaxed night out with your friends. There are live shows, dance lessons and much more each week. Dance the night away on the enormous dance floor, relax in the side lounge or belly up to more than a half-dozen different bar stations.
Neon Boots is Texas' largest gay country bar - more than 10,000 square feet of fun under one roof. If your idea of a good time is two-steppin' and shooting pool, we have the perfect spot. Multiple bars, darts and much more await at the Pearl.
offers tons of big screen TVs to catch games as well as a large outdoor patio complete with fun games and plenty of seating. This expansive club smack dab in the middle of Washington Ave. The top spot for ladies is Pearl Houston. Or head downstairs to enjoy the beat of DJ JD Arnold. You'll also find a cute crowd at Rich's, particularly when the beat picks up on Friday and Saturday nights. Over at the Eagle in Montrose, you'll find cute guys on the patio and in the history-laden upstairs bar. JR's on the Pacific Street strip also does karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays. This hidden away video bar off Allen Parkway serves up strong drinks and a fabulous song selection. Like to belt out Beyonce like nobody’s business? Head to Guava Lamp on Wednesday and Sunday nights for a karaoke scene like no other.
Another popular club over in the Montrose area is South Beach which not only offers a huge dance floor but also an expansive rear patio. And small wonder with the huge dance floor and fantastic in-house DJ talent. DANCE FREAKįeeling the need to shake it to the latest dance mixes? The longstanding and recently revitalized nightspot Rich'sis regularly ranked among the top dance clubs in the city. From stand-and-model to boot scootin' honky tonk, here's your personalized hit list for a good time. One good thing about H-town is that there's a scene for just about whatever you're into. Visiting Houston and not sure which bars to hit up? Don't worry, we've got this. Guide to Gay Bars in Houston Whatever your scene, you're covered in H-Town