"One of only two lesbian bars in Texas, Pearl Bar has made a name for itself as the only spot in Houston geared toward queer women. Aside from its incredibly special performances, including drag king shows and guest DJs, Pearl has a full events calendar with steak and bingo nights, Queen karaoke, and regular crawfish boil events in its expansive outdoor space. If you’re more of a WNBA girly, check out Pearl’s sister spot Side Peace, a newly opened women’s sports bar next door." - Lane Gillespie