Montrose housed an estimated gay bars by the late s, and even today stays true to its spirited roots. For those seeking a Houstonian adventure with a little more sparkle than most, Montrose provides plenty of exceptional options.
Built in as the palatial private residence for Walter W. With its own art gallery and a renowned restaurant to boot, La Colombe is a posh spot and beloved historic landmark that Montrose holds dear. This Montrose-adjacent luxury hotel has pool villas, concept suites, a high-end day spa, and the Monarch Bistro with its award-winning fare and a gorgeous view of Mecom Fountain and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Notable for their frozen mojitos with freshly-muddled mint, creative pizzas, and to-die-for Vietnamese Fries covered in Hoisin sauce, Sriracha, garlic mayo, cilantro, and crushed peanuts , Boheme also hosts a colorful Sunday drag brunch on their massive wrap-around back patio.
For some of the best authentic Tex-Mex around, head over to El Tiempo Cantina at the intersection of Taft and Westheimer, where the permanently-installed rainbow crosswalks lead you to life-changing margaritas, queso, and fajitas. Down the street, you'll find authentic regional Mexican cuisine in a stunningly earthy, Latin-inspired setting at Hugo's. Farther down Taft just past Dallas St. Expect intimate tasting experiences on The Pass side, while Provisions offers a more casual dining affair.
If a multi-course adventure at The Pass is more your speed, look into the unforgettable steak tartare. At Provisions, their hen-of-the-woods pasta is a definite must. Check out more Montrose-centric restaurants here. When day turns to night, Montrose is so much more than meets the eye. Fridays and Saturdays at Etro have some of the best new wave, synth pop, and 80s music the city has to offer.
