Things to Do in East Downtown, Houston East Downtown has local stops such as Kim Son, a family-friendly Vietnamese restaurant, Little Woodrows pub with a wide selection of beer and patio, and Lucky's Pub, a large sports bar popular for watching Houston games.
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Texas Art Asylum ★ 4.7 · 268 Art Supply
Art supply shop featuring creative funky options from shells to doll parts plus classes & events.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 1 PM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in East Downtown
Truck Yard ★ 4.6 · 3.7k Bar· $10–20
Sprawling, rustic hub for beer, bar food & live music with indoor-outdoor seating (dog-friendly).
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Pitch 25 ★ 4.5 · 2.5k Sports Bar· $20–30
Pub grub & nearly 100 draft beers in a cool, cavernous warehouse with games & lots of outdoor seats.
Mon 3 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Huynh Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 2.8k Vietnamese· $20–30
Homestyle Vietnamese fare such as spring rolls & rice plates with BYOB available for a fee.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun Closed
Nancy's Hustle ★ 4.7 · 2.3k American· $50–100
Intimate bistro serving a mix of New American & European cuisine plus all-natural wines & cocktails.
Every day 5 PM – 11 PM
Brass Tacks ★ 4.5 · 1.5k Café & Bakery· $10–20
Airy cafe with a patio & a trendy vibe offering hot & cold coffee, plus sweet & savory bites.
Mon–Thu 6 AM – 10 PM
Fri 6 AM – 12 AM
Sat 6 AM – 12 AM
Sun 6 AM – 10 PM
The Secret Group ★ 4.4 · 1.2k Bar
Dark, quirky nightspot offering a bar area, rooftop patio & back showroom for music & comedy nights.
Every day 5 PM – 2 AM
Around the Corner ★ 4.5 · 665 Bar· $20–30
Warm, stylish coffee shop & cocktail lounge with a spacious patio & refined small bites.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 9 AM – 12 AM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM Planning time in East Downtown?
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1 Truck Yard 2 Pitch 25 3 Huynh Restaurant 4 Nancy's Hustle 5 Texas Art Asylum 6 Brass Tacks 7 The Secret Group 8 Around the Corner Ready to plan East Downtown? Turn these East Downtown picks into a day-by-day Houston plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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