houston nightlife
houston nightlife is legendary. Why? Known as the Live Music Capitol of the World, every block seems to have the best live music and the best place to hear it. And every kind of music can be enjoyed, including country. From cutting edge to blues, jazz to rock, rock-a-billy to hip-hop, it's performed live in houston. But if live music isn't your thing, you have plenty of other great options for great nightlife here as well. This city has numerous dance clubs with DJ's blasting out the best bump and grind around. Or, get to any of the city's great corner bars, where the crowds are lively and the drinks keep coming. For you culture lovers houston is home to world-class opera, dance, live theater, and classical music. Every passion, stamina, and price range can be accommodated on a nightly basis. Check out our list of the best of the best, and then get ready for unforgettable nights with houston nightlife.
Prive
910 Westheimer Rd
Houston
Lounge atmosphere, martini specials, cigars and art mix without pretense at this laid-back Montrose bar.
Sambuca
909 Texas St
Houston
Inside Houstons Rice Hotel, Sambuca is great place to unwind after a great dinner!
Scott Gertner's SkyBar
3400 Montrose Blvd
Houston
Upscale professionals flock to this snazzy club for rarefied air and great music.
The Harp
1625 Richmond Ave
Houston
Authentic, laid-back Irish pub to most locals and visitors alike.
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk St
Houston
While enjoying your folk-music faves you can order from the full menu of great food!
Twelve Spot
218 Travis St
Houston
This monster-sized bar boasts an excellent sound system and second floor loft-bar with soft leather love seats, comfy chairs, and artistic crumpled copper coffee tables
The Mercury Room
1008 Prairie St
Houston
You can dance to live jazz, blues and swing music or sit on one of the pillowed couches lining the wall downstairs.
Gatsby Social Club
2540 University Blvd
Houston
Urban crowds dances to hip-hop and house music at this upscale dance club!
houston Music Hall
208 Nueces
houston
www.houstonmusichall.com
One of the all time favorite live music venues in this city, it holds up to 3,000. But the great layout, bars, and VIP Lounge make it way cool and comfy for a great night. Numerous stars frequent this stage.
