Credit: Dylan McEwan
Houston is a city of the world, and during Pride Month, the diverse culinary community is showing up to support and celebrate in style! Throughout June, local businesses are showing up by offering specialty drinks, bites, events, and more. Check out our list of local bars and restaurants below that are perfect for drinking, dining, and giving back during Pride Month!
The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
The Original Ninfa’s is celebrating Pride Month with a refreshing and colorful cocktail. Available at both Uptown and Navigation locations throughout the month of June, guests can enjoy the El Chilito Sunrise (Chihuahuan Desert Sotol, charred orange and guajillo pepper cordial, lime juice, piloncillo syrup, and hibiscus agua fresca foam) for $15. Ninfa’s on Navigation is located at 2704 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77003. Ninfa’s Uptown is located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd., #1-190, Houston, TX 77056.
Picos, an H-Town favorite for Mexican food on Kirby Drive, is celebrating Pride Month by giving back to the community. All month long, customers are invited to enjoy the Heatwave Paloma (Hornitos Cucumber Habanero, Squirt, Mint, Lime, Agave) and Berry Bold Margarita (1800 Blanco, Blueberry, Lavender, Lime). For every cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to Grace Place, a nonprofit that provides life-saving services to youth and young adults of all genders and sexualities who are experiencing homelessness.
On Saturday, June 21 from 1 pm to 3 pm the restaurant will host “Petals & Pride,” a margarita pop-up and flower market. The ticketed event ($30/person) will feature custom margaritas, Pride florals by Mas Flora, and a complimentary queso and salsa station with Pride swag. Each ticket includes 2 margarita stubs and $5 from each ticket will be donated to Grace Place. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
Photo by Dylan McEwan, courtesy of Dessert Gallery
The team at Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe doesn’t just make desserts, they offer a space where everyone feels welcome, seen, and celebrated! All month long, customers celebrating Pride Month can stop by the Houston hot spot for sweet treats to order the Pride Cake (9” or by the slice), Pride Cupcakes, Pride Petit Fours, assorted Pride Butter Cookies, and more. It doesn’t get much sweeter than that, so place your order for delivery or pickup, or stop by the bakery at Kirby Drive or in The Woodlands today!
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse is giving back with an eye-catching cocktail in celebration of Pride Month. The bar-restaurant with locations at Washington Ave. and Montrose Blvd. is serving up the Yass Queen! Composed of vodka, fresh strawberries, lemon, simple syrup, edible glitter, and sparkling wine. The cocktail can be made individually for $11 or in a large format that serves 4-6 people for $45. For each drink served throughout June, $1 will be donated to Grace Place, and for each large format order, $5 will be donated. Stop in for a delicious cocktail and do your part to support the LGBTQ+ community!
Aye Candy is dosing up their Pride Potion cocktail all month long at the speakeasy. The vibrant drink starts with an electric pop of blue raspberry, delivering fruity, sweet tart flavors, followed by a hint of zesty fresh lemon juice, and St. Germain elderflower liquor that adds a subtle note of floral elegance. It’s garnished with a rainbow of gummy bears for festive flair. Enjoy the cocktail on the side of a charcuterie or candy board at the Spring Branch luxe hideaway.
For Pride month, Jethro’s will be partnering with Ilegal Mezcal on their mission of celebratingYOU. The goal of the fundraiser is to honor the joy and spirit within the queer community, while helping raise funds and awareness for wayOUT. Jethro’s will have a celebratingYOU cocktail available throughout June, with $1 for every Ilegal Joven sold and $2 of Ilegal Reposado sold to be donated to wayOUT. Cheers to Pride at this hip cocktail lounge that gives back and supports the community!
Axelrad
Axelrad is giving back in a big way for Pride Month! The midtown favorite is celebrating throughout the entire month of June with the “Teacher’s Pet” (Frozen cocktail with Rum, Apple, Apricot, Cranberry, Lime) for $12. All proceeds from cocktail sales will be donated to Out for Education. Axelrad is located at 1517 Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77004 in Midtown.
Frost Town Brewing
Frost Town Brewing, located downtown near Daikin Park, is partnering with Lady Justice Brewing in Colorado for a prideful collaboration. The Honeybush Light is a Belgian table beer that’s brewed with a healthy amount of honeybush tea! The beer is bright, flavorful, and sessionable. For every pint sold, $2 will be donated to Grace Place. Head to Frost Town throughout June for a truly unique brew, good times, and give back all at the same time!
Puttshack Houston
In honor of Pride Month, Puttshack Houston, located on McKinney St., is stepping up to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout June, the mini golf venue at The Highlight is donating 20% of every 9-hole game booked through puttshack.com/pride to It Gets Better, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ youth. It’s all part of Puttshack’s commitment to creating inclusive spaces and giving back to the communities it serves. Plus, catch them at the 47th Official Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 28, where they’ll be serving as a food vendor at the Pride Houston® 365 Festival & Parade.
Chapman & Kirby
Chapman & Kirby in East Downtown has two ways to show your Pride this month! On June 21 at 12pm, the bar-restaurant invites guests to come hungry, come fabulous, and come as you are for the Pride Month Queen Brunch. Enjoy brunch with the queens, all-you-can-eat bites, featured drinks, and fabulous performances. Tickets are available HERE.
Keeping the party going, Chapman & Kirby will host the Pride Parade Pre-Party on June 28 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The event will feature a free glitter bar, tattoos onsite, hair tinsel, themed drinks, local vendors, and more! Tickets are available HERE.
Photo by Angelique Cook-Cavazos, courtesy of Botonica
Botonica is going all out for Pride with its one-night-only transformation into the Caipirainbow Room on June 22. The celebration kicks off with a spirited round of Pride Lotería and special performances hosted by drag queen Euphoria (5-7 pm), followed by high-energy sets from DJs Raqq City, Rosez, and Sandra Rubi through midnight. Expect bold beats, colorful vibes, and all-night drink specials from Skyy Vodka and Grand Marnier. The Latinx Pride celebration is free to attend.
Októ is bringing the Pride celebrations to the Montrose Collective this year! The Mediterranean hot-spot will feature a specialty Pride cocktail for the month of June, the Fruit Forward. The Fruit Forward is made with Hendrick's Midsummer, Pineapple Liqueur, Creme de Peche, Orgeat, lime, and garnished with a Sour Candy Ribbon for $10. Cheers!
Home Slice Pizza in Midtown is celebrating Pride with merch, pints, and philanthropy! Available for purchase online all month, Home Slice Homies can rock a special Pride t-shirt, socks, and pint glass for $60. All proceeds from this online-only deal will be donated to a local Houston charity. Those not ready to commit to the bundle can still celebrate loud and proud with Home Slice’s limited-edition Pride t-shirt for $30. A portion of every shirt will also be donated to a local charity. Finally, Home Slice’s Profit Share Night will take place on June 30. Home Slice’s Houston location will donate 10% of all sales to the Montrose Center, an LGBTQ+ community center that empowers the Houston community—primarily lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals and their families—to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Grab your pizza-loving pals and get ready to give back while enjoying a slice (or two)!
North Shepherd Brewing is celebrating Pride Month with their fan-favorite Houston Proud Pilsner! The brewery’s offering, described as a crisp summer lager bursting with orange and lemon flavor, is available as a pint or 4-pack and a portion of the sales will be donated to Grace Place. Beer lovers unite for delicious brews that give back to the community throughout June!
Dandelion Cafe is celebrating Pride with two limited-time favorites that are as joyful as they are delicious. A Bourbon Caramel Latte made with oat milk and topped with rainbow sprinkles and optional whipped cream will fuel your day. Add a side of the bright and zesty rainbow Strawberry Lemon Swiss Roll for $6.75. Both are available at all locations through the end of June.
Be sure to check out our guide to Pride in Houston to celebrate all month long. See our comprehensive snapshot of Pride in H-Town HERE.
