Ultimate Singles Guide

Updated: March 12, 2009

From a trendy restaurant or bar to a hot dance club or rocking music venue, find the best singles spots in Houston.

On this page:For Sporty Types, For Rockin' Types, For Trendy Types, For 30-Something Types.

For Sporty Types

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nick's Place Italian Sports Bar & Pizzeria
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    2713 Rockyridge Dr, Houston, TX 77063 (map)

    During the day, the crowd is predominantly male but there's a more mixed, vivacious crowd on Friday and Saturday nights.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kelvin Arms
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    2424 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Houston's traditional Scottish pub packs in university students and Scottish expatriates.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Roll N Saloon
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    4200 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Not a place for a meeting with the boss or brandy after the opera. It's a dive -- a damn good one.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Live Sports Cafe
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    407 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Expect a mixed crowd of college-aged singles and regulars looking for cheap beer with the game.

For Rockin' Types

  1. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Continental Club
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    3700 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sambuca
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    909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub
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    5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    This university-area favorite boasts a good-looking crowd, tasty pub grub and a killer happy hour.

  4. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
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    2425 Norfolk St, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Perfect for the after-work set, catch weekday happy hour on the patio, 5pm-7pm, and stay for the music.

For Trendy Types

  1. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Benjy's Restaurant
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    2424 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Upscale casual favorite in the Rice Village for innovative new American cuisine, a stylish lounge and weekend brunch scene.

  2. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Zula Restaurant
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    705 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Sexy digs and a prime downtown location.

  3. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Mezzanine Lounge
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    2200 Southwest Fwy Ste 150, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Two-level club provides the perfect compromise for Houston's martini set and hard-core sports fans alike.

  4. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended 17 American Food
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    1117 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Mingle with other upwardly mobile types over New American fare, then amble over to the Sam Bar for drinks.

For 30-Something Types

  1. 13 1 Star Rating: Poor Speakeasy Lounge
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    110 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Downtown gin joint with swank surroundings and a relaxed, lounge atmosphere.

  2. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Davenport
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    2115 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Shepherd Plaza lounge for relaxed mingling, friendly clientele and notoriously stiff drinks.

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sullivan's Steakhouse-Steaks, Martini's & Jazz
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    4608 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Try one of Houston's top spots for steaks, but be sure to check out the scene next door at Ringside.

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