Neartown

EJ's
2517 Ralph St

2517 ralph st., ☎ 713-527-9071, (http://www.ejsbar.com/). ej's has long been a part of houston's gay scene. it is located at the ne corner of westheimer and dunlavy behind buffalo exchange. the crowd tends to be local and blue-collar. a few women are seen, but it is primarily a spot for gay men. the main attractions are the cheap drinks especially on the patio and the gorgeous, huge outdoor area, which includes a beautiful wood balcony.

JR's

808 pacific st., ☎ 713-521-2519, jr's is one of houston's most established and popular gay bars. located next to southbeach, many patrons begin their night here before heading to southbeach. the bar continues to be a favorite of houston's gay community.

Meteor
2306 Genesee St.

2306 genesee st., ☎ 713-521-0123. meteor is a gay video bar located in montrose near midtown. the crowd tends to be well dressed, a mixture of young and formerly young, and fun.

Rudyard's
2010 Waugh Drive

2010 waugh dr., ☎ 713-521-0521, (http://rudyards.s425.sure...). live music on most nights, this british pub in the heart of montrose attracts a diverse and fun crowd embodying the nighborhood in which it is located.

Scott Gertner's Sky Bar
3400 Montrose Blvd

3400 montrose blvd., ☎ 713-520-9688, (http://www.scottgertner.c...). this penthouse club is a hot spot in houston's club scene, located at the top of a mid-rise in montrose.

South Beach
810 Pacific St

810 pacific st., ☎ 713-529-7623, (http://www.southbeachthen...). southbeach is houston's premier gay dance club. world reknowned dj's and special events pack the crowds into the late night hours, dancing to the hottest tracks in the gay club scene.

West Alabama Icehouse
1919 West Alabama

Open since 1928, the Icehouse is a bar that provides outdoor seating and free hot dogs. Because of the outdoor seating, people are allowed to bring their dogs, play horseshoes, and basketball. There is usually live country music on Friday nights.