Houston’s 17 Essential LGBTQ Bars

"Recently named Business of the Year by Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, this queer-owned beer hall is versatile in its offerings. Aside from its killer smashburgers slathered in its Stellar sauce, Star Sailor serves a menu stacked with comfort eats like breakfast tacos, build-your-own pizzas and Cuban sandwiches. Its drink menu runs the gamut, with plenty of Texas brews, wines, mimomas, which are $5 on Sundays, and coffee. Themed events include Tarot Tuesdays with readings by Amber Ambrose, Vinyl Night Thursdays, pop-up markets, and more. Love what you experienced? Consider its $175 VIP Members-Only club, which comes with smash burgers and beers for an entire year, first access to special merch releases, and a birthday party hosted at the bar complete with cake and champagne." - Lane Gillespie, Eater Staff