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Midtown Houston offers Cajun, soul food, and Vietnamese restaurants, with The Breakfast Klub, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, and Brennan's of Houston as notable spots.

Midtown Houston offers Cajun, soul food, and Vietnamese restaurants, with The Breakfast Klub, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, and Brennan's of Houston as notable spots.

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Top things to do in Midtown

  • Sig's Lagoon Record Shop in Midtown, Houston

    Sig's Lagoon Record Shop

    4.7 · 741
    Record Store

    Record store that sells & buys vinyl, CDs & collectibles, plus tickets to local concerts.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • My Flaming Heart in Midtown, Houston

    My Flaming Heart

    4.7 · 183
    Flea Market

    Quirky shop featuring unique jewelry, pinup girl-type dresses & vintage cowboy boots, plus folk art.

Where to eat & drink in Midtown

  • Axelrad Beer Garden in Midtown, Houston

    Axelrad Beer Garden

    4.7 · 6.8k
    Beer Garden· $20–30

    Craft beers galore offered in a laid-back outdoor setup with hammocks, food trucks & regular events.

    Mon–Thu
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Social Beer Garden HTX in Midtown, Houston

    Social Beer Garden HTX

    4.7 · 2.5k
    Sports Bar· $10–20

    Spacious indoor-outdoor beer garden with food trucks & an energetic, kid- & pet-friendly atmosphere.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown in Midtown, Houston

    Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown

    4.8 · 11.4k
    Ramen· $20-30

    Modern casual chain known for its tonkotsu ramen noodle soup & other Japanese dishes.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
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    Privacy Houston

    4.5 · 4.1k
    Cocktail Bar· $40-50
    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    9 PM – 2 AM
  • The Breakfast Klub in Midtown, Houston

    The Breakfast Klub

    4.7 · 10.2k
    Soul Food· $20–30

    Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • Dave's Hot Chicken in Midtown, Houston

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.8 · 4.9k
    Chicken· $10–20
    Mon–Thu
    10:30 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    10:30 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Wine Bar illustration for 13 celsius

    13 celsius

    4.7 · 835
    Wine Bar

    Chill lounge serving wine & small plates at a long white marble bar & in an open courtyard.

    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 12 AM
  • The Continental Club in Midtown, Houston

    The Continental Club

    4.6 · 788
    Bar· $10–20

    Featuring an expansive patio, this kitschy watering hole with drink deals hosts DJs & local bands.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Alley Kat in Midtown, Houston

    Alley Kat

    4.5 · 1.2k
    Bar· $20–30

    Hip bar & lounge offering frequent live music & DJs, plus activities such as karaoke nights.

    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen in Midtown, Houston

    Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen

    4.6 · 5.5k
    Tex-Mex· $20–30

    Vibrant destination offering potent margaritas, as well as familiar Tex-Mex dishes.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Thu
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Brennan's of Houston in Midtown, Houston

    Brennan's of Houston

    4.6 · 3.4k
    Cajun· $50–100

    New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Cali Sandwich & Pho in Midtown, Houston

    Cali Sandwich & Pho

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Vietnamese· $10–20

    Snug, no-frills eatery featuring Vietnamese sandwiches, noodle soups & other traditional dishes.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Pub Fiction in Midtown, Houston

    Pub Fiction

    4.4 · 2.2k
    Live Music· $20–30

    No-frills English-inspired pub serving pints & whiskies alongside classic pub grub & Indian dishes.

    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 11 PM
  • Coco Crepes & Coffee in Midtown, Houston

    Coco Crepes & Coffee

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Café & Bakery

    European-style cafe serving sweet & savory crepes, coffee & tea with optional outdoor seating.

    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Midtown with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Axelrad Beer Garden
  2. 2Social Beer Garden HTX
  3. 3Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown
  4. 4Privacy Houston
  5. 5Sig's Lagoon Record Shop
  6. 6The Breakfast Klub
  7. 7Dave's Hot Chicken
  8. 813 celsius
  9. 9The Continental Club
  10. 10Alley Kat

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