Houston is known for its delicious food, hot summers, beautiful skyline, winning sports teams, and especially its music. With so many musicians coming from Texas, the live music scene is next to none and with so many live music bars in Houston, the next time you go out, there is a huge possibility you find a new favorite band or artist.

Check out the best bars with live music in Houston perfect for anyone looking to get a drink and listen to some new tunes. For more of the best bars in Houston, 713Area is your go-to guide for all local nightlife and events nearby.

House of Blues Houston
Bar
1204 Caroline St, Houston TX, 77002
Come visit the House of Blues Houston for live music, incredible cuisine and special events. Let music and food feed your soul! ...
Axelrad Beer Garden
Bar $
1517 Alabama St, Houston TX, 77004
Axelrad is about celebrating Houston, being outside, and relaxing. Conceived as a gathering place for the community offering beer, wine, drinks, Luigi’s...
The Continental Club
Bar $
3700 Main St, Houston TX, 77002
The granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast to coast reputation as a premiere club for live music in Houston since...
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
Bar & Restaurant
2010 Waugh Drive, Houston TX, 77006
Right in the heart of the Montrose lies Rudyard's Pub - beloved neighborhood bar, celebrated live-music landmark, and home of the Rudz Burger. ""Where...
Bar & Restaurant $$
2425 Norfolk, Houston TX, 77098
Boasting maybe the town's best combination of live music and tap beers, McGonigel's has long been considered one of Houston's top watering holes. Irish...
Last Concert Cafe
Bar $$
1403 Nance St, Houston TX, 77002-1125
Eclectic Tex Mex Cafe/Live Music Venue located in the Downtown Warehouse District of Houston Texas. Specializing in healthy Tex Mex/Southern fusion food....
The Concert Pub North
Bar $
2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston TX, 77068
The Ultimate LIVE MUSIC Bar & Grill in HOUSTON! Great atmosphere, rock decor, plenty of seating, games, private room, huge outdoor deck connects to The...
Sambuca
5.0  5 Rating (1)
909 Texas Ave Rice Hotel, Houston TX, 77002
A shining venue for top jazz performers (and those who master other genres). An accomplished menu is at hand, perfect for enjoying in conjunction with...
Howl at the Moon Houston
Bar
612 Hadley Street, Houston TX, 77002
The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club
Bar
5731 Kirby Dr, Houston TX, 77005
The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club is a public service dedicated to the presentation of both kinds of music: Rhythm and Blues.
Avant Garden Houston
Bar
411 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX, 77006
Mondays: The Free Radicals/ They, Who Sound Tuesdays: Acoustic Open Mic Wednesdays: Write About Now Poetry/Urban Night Thursdays: Customer Appreciation...
The Nightingale Room
Bar $$
308 Main St, Houston TX, 77002
A nightclub and live music venue in the heart of Downtown Houston's bar scene with excellent cocktails and tunes.
Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge
Bar $
3714 Main St, Houston TX, 77002
"No Phone - No Pool - No Pets"
The Dirt Bar
Bar $
1209 Caroline St, Houston TX, 77002
The Dirt is the bar for people interested in something askew from the homogeneous bar scene. If you want to hear music that you won't hear on the radio...
Bar $$
314 Main St ,, Houston TX, 77002
*Bar/Art/Music/Poetry/Chess venue* Come for unique crafty drinks or a shot and a brew. What's happening tonight? Something always different.
Under the Volcano
Bar $
2349 Bissonnet St, Houston TX, 77005
Neighborhood Bar
Dan Electros
Bar $$
1031 East 24th Street, Houston TX, 77009
Since 1988, Dan Electro's is one of Houston's oldest and best local venues for live music located in the historic Heights. Dan Electro's is a neighborhood...