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
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Nick's Place Italian Sports Bar & Pizzeria
Read Reviews2713 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.
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Kelvin Arms
Read Reviews2424 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005 (map)
Houston's traditional Scottish pub packs in university students and Scottish expatriates.
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Roll N Saloon
Read Reviews4200 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.
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Live Sports Cafe
Read Reviews407 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
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Continental Club
Read Reviews3700 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)
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Sambuca
Read Reviews909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)
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Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub
Read Reviews5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005 (map)
This university-area favorite boasts a good-looking crowd, tasty pub grub and a killer happy hour.
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Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
Read Reviews2425 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
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Benjy's Restaurant
Read Reviews2424 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.
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Zula Restaurant
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The Mezzanine Lounge
Read Reviews2200 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.
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17 American Food
Read Reviews1117 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
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Speakeasy Lounge
Read Reviews110 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)
Downtown gin joint with swank surroundings and a relaxed, lounge atmosphere.
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Davenport
Read Reviews2115 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Shepherd Plaza lounge for relaxed mingling, friendly clientele and notoriously stiff drinks.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse-Steaks, Martini's & Jazz
Read Reviews4608 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.














