Cruisy Solo Houston: 3 Days in Montrose and Midtown
This three-day solo route centres on Montrose, Houston's long-standing gay neighbourhood, with a late detour into Midtown. It covers the site of the city's oldest gay bar, a neighbourhood bar, the LGBTQ+ community centre, an adult store and the big dance clubs.
Day 1
Houston · Day 1
Day one is Montrose history and a local drink, starting at the former site of Mary's on Westheimer and ending at a neighbourhood bar on Crocker Street.
Site of Mary's (Naturally) — Site of Mary's (Naturally), Houston's oldest gay bar, on Westheimer in Montrose from the late 1960s until 2009.
Free afternoon.
Barnaby's Cafe on Fairview St in Montrose, Houston: big-portion American comfort food, brunch and casual dinner.
Day 2
Houston · Day 2 — Memorial Park
Day two, based around Memorial Park, pairs the Montrose Center on Branard Street with a stop at an adult store on Grant Street.
Montrose Center — Houston's LGBTQ+ community centre on Branard Street in Montrose, offering counselling, HIV services, youth and senior programmes.
Hollywood Super Center — Adult store on Grant Street in Houston's Montrose, near the gay bars, selling toys, gear and videos.
JR.'s Bar & Grill — Long-running gay bar on Pacific Street in Montrose, Houston, with several bar areas and a patio; open daily to 02:00.
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Day 3
Houston · Day 3 — Montrose
Day three starts slow in Montrose and builds to a late night at the dance clubs, from Pacific Street to Midtown.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
South Beach Houston — Big gay dance club on Pacific Street in Montrose, next to JR.'s, with DJs, drag and late weekend nights. · Rich's Houston — Long-running Midtown gay dance club on San Jacinto Street: large dance floor, DJ nights and circuit-style parties on weekends.
Dinner then an easy evening.
Practical Tips
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- 2 Restaurants marked "book" fill up — reserve a day ahead.
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