Mary's, Houston

#159 among attractions in Houston

Dancing, Nightlife

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Mary's, originally called Mary's, Naturally and sometimes referred to as Mary's Lounge, was an iconic gay bar located in the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, Texas, in the United States. The bar opened in 1968, and by the time of its permanent closing in November 2009, it was the oldest gay bar in Houston and one of the oldest in Texas. In addition to being one of the most popular and well-known gay bars in Montrose, Mary's was a hub for gay political activism. In 2011, OutSmart said that the bar "anchored" Houston's gay community in Montrose during its nearly forty-year history. ()

Coordinates: 29°44'41"N, 95°23'33"W

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Inner Loop (Neartown - Montrose)Houston United States

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Mary's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Oaks Shopping Center, Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Eagle Houston.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
River Oaks Shopping Center, Houston
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of one of Houston's most prestigious neighborhoods, the River Oaks Shopping Center stands as a beacon of upscale retail and dining. With its art deco architecture harking back to its establishment in 1937, this historic shopping center seamlessly...
0.5 miSW
Vast assembly of private art and artifacts
Menil Collection, Houston
14 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...
0.5 miSW
Church, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
Rothko Chapel, Houston
14 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...
~1480 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
8 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...
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, Houston
16 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.
~940 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
5 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
Music venue
Anderson Fair, Houston
10 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.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
River Oaks Theatre, Houston
30 min walk • The River Oaks Theatre is a historic movie theater located in the River Oaks Shopping Center in the Neartown community in Houston, Texas, United States, east of the River Oaks community. The theater has three projection screens; one large screen, downstairs, and two smaller screens, upstairs.
1.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
28 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.
1.1 miNE
Tomb
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, Houston
30 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.
1 miNE
Library
African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston
25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mary's?

Nearby attractions include Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston (7 min walk), Anderson Fair, Houston (10 min walk), Neartown Houston, Houston (12 min walk), Chapel of St. Basil, Houston (12 min walk).

How to get to Mary's by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mary's:

Light rail

Ensemble/HCC • Lines: Red (23 min walk)
Wheeler • Lines: Red (26 min walk)

Bus

Wheeler Station Transit Center (26 min walk)
FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (30 min walk)