Montrose Mining Company, Houston

#55 among attractions in Houston

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Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community. ()

Coordinates: 29°44'48"N, 95°23'25"W

Address

805 Pacific StreetInner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston United States

Contact

+1 713-529-7488

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Montrose Mining Company – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Eagle Houston, Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum.

0.7 miSW
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose neighborhood, the Menil Collection stands as a tranquil oasis of art and culture. This remarkable museum, which opened to the public in 1987, houses the impressive private art collection of philanthropists John...
0.7 miSW
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Houston, the Rothko Chapel stands as a beacon of tranquility and introspection amidst the urban hustle. This non-denominational chapel, dedicated to modern art, was established in 1971 and has since become a landmark of spiritual...
~550 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
3 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
20 min walk • The Byzantine Fresco Chapel is a part of the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, near the University of St. Thomas. From February 1997 to February 2012, it displayed the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the entire western hemisphere.
~1430 ftN
Music venue
Anderson Fair, Houston
7 min walk • Anderson Fair is one of the oldest folk and acoustic music venues in continuous operation in the United States. Located in the Montrose area of Houston, TX, it has been called an "incubator" of musical talent for the folk scene, especially during the folk music heyday of the 1960s-1980s.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
24 min walk • The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.
1 miN
Tomb
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston
26 min walk • The Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch is one of three branches of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The branch is located on Allen Parkway in the Fourth Ward of Houston, Texas. The 297,000-square-foot building, which includes the second largest currency vault in the country, was designed by architect Michael Graves.
0.8 miNE
Library
African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston
20 min walk • African American Library at the Gregory School is a branch of the Houston Public Library in the Fourth Ward, Houston. The library preserves historical information about the African-American community in Houston. It is the city's first library to focus on African-American history and culture.
0.6 miS
Church, Education
Chapel of St. Basil, Houston
16 min walk • The Chapel of St. Basil is a chapel on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, designed by Philip Johnson in 1997.
0.4 miS
Church
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston
11 min walk • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the spiritual home of the largest Eastern Orthodox parish in Houston, Texas. It is located in Montrose and Neartown. The cathedral was built from 1950 to 1952 by the Greek community of Houston.
1 miNE
Cemetery
Founders Memorial Cemetery, Houston
26 min walk • Founders Memorial Cemetery, also known as Founders Memorial Park, is the oldest cemetery in Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 1836, it was originally known as "City Cemetery", and opened in conjunction with the founding of the City of Houston in what is now Fourth Ward near the edge of Downtown Houston.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montrose Mining Company?

Nearby attractions include Anderson Fair, Houston (7 min walk), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston (11 min walk), Courtlandt Place, Houston (12 min walk), Neartown Houston, Houston (13 min walk).

How to get to Montrose Mining Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montrose Mining Company:

Light rail

Ensemble/HCC • Lines: Red (22 min walk)
McGowen • Lines: Red (25 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (26 min walk)
Wheeler Station Transit Center (27 min walk)