Third Ward
Third Ward dates with its history showing. The Emancipation Avenue corridor, Project Row Houses, Texas Southern, and the University of Houston anchor a neighborhood that has spent a century being a cultural engine and the last two decades being slowly, visibly gentrified. The upside for dating: Houston's most legible Black cultural geography, jazz at venues that mean something, soul food with provenance, and a student population that keeps the median age young. The tradeoff is real. Property tax pressure, displacement, and uneven walkability mean the Third Ward you meet on Tuesday may not be the Third Ward you meet five years from now.
Third Ward by the numbers
Median individual income in Third Ward is about $46.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Third Ward pays about $1,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
22 spots across Third Ward
- Third WardActivity
Children's Museum Houston
Children's museum★ 4.6 · 6,742Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 6,742 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Children's Museum Houston.
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- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 8 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat9 AM to 5 PM
- Sun9 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
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Traveler's Table
Eclectic restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,857Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 2,857 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Traveler's Table.
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- Hours
- Mon5 to 9:30 PM
- Tue5 to 9:30 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
- Sat10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
- Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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The Health Museum
Museum★ 4.3 · 2,568LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 2,568 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun12 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Holocaust Museum Houston
Museum★ 4.7 · 2,159LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 2,159 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun12 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Oporto Fooding House & Wine
Portuguese restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,881Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 125 W Gray St #500, Houston, TX 77019
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,881 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oporto Fooding House & Wine.
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 11 PM
- Sat11 AM to 11 PM
- Sun3 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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The Savoy
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,818Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 4402 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,818 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Savoy.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 AM
- Tue4 PM to 2 AM
- Wed4 PM to 2 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Neil's Bahr
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,434Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3409 McKinney St Ste C, Houston, TX 77003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,434 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Neil's Bahr.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 PM to 2 AM
- Tue3 PM to 2 AM
- Wed3 PM to 2 AM
- Thu3 PM to 2 AM
- Fri3 PM to 2 AM
- Sat2 PM to 2 AM
- Sun2 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- Third WardDining
Bludorn
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,409Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,409 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bludorn.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
13 celsius
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 830Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 3000 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 830 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 13 celsius.
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- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat4 PM to 2 AM
- Sun1 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Sunset Rooftop Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 817Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2119 Dallas St 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 817 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sunset Rooftop Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 2 AM
- Tue4 PM to 2 AM
- Wed4 PM to 2 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat2 PM to 2 AM
- Sun2 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDining
Doves
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.5 · 704Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 3101 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 704 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Doves.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 599Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3622 Main St Ste D, Houston, TX 77002
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 599 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3 PM to 12 AM
- Wed3 PM to 12 AM
- Thu3 PM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 1 AM
- Sat11 AM to 1 AM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- Maps
- Third WardDining
Mimo
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 314Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 736 1/2 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mimo.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 9:30 PM
- Wed5 to 9:30 PM
- Thu5 to 9:30 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Roots
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 305Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3107 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 305 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roots.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 11 PM
- Thu4 to 11 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat2 PM to 12 AM
- Sun2 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
UnWine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 220Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 4420 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at UnWine.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat4 PM to 12 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallMaps
- Third WardActivity
Kolor My Kanvas
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 208Wheelchair access- Find it
- 2207 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kolor My Kanvas.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 10 PM
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu12 to 10 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Padre's
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 185Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3522 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Padre's.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Original Speak Easy
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 131Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 5826 Conley St, Houston, TX 77021
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 131 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Original Speak Easy.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 PM to 1 AM
- Wed4 PM to 2 AM
- Thu4 PM to 2 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat4:30 PM to 2 AM
- Sun5:30 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Bandista
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 114LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 114 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bandista.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat5 PM to 12 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Chateau Bellecru (Houston Heights)
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 95Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1515 Studemont St, Houston, TX 77007
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chateau Bellecru (Houston Heights).
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardDrinks
Stella's Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 88Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stella's Wine Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat4 PM to 12 AM
- Sun4 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Third WardActivity
Club 3710
Jazz club★ 4.4 · 67Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3710 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 67 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Club 3710.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu6 PM to 2 AM
- Fri6 PM to 2 AM
- Sat6 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps