5 Must Do Things in Woodland Heights

In our series of Must Do Things Around Greater Houston, we take a look at Houston’s vast array of neighborhoods to bring you five fun, tasty, and enticing reasons you should give each a visit. 

The neighborhood of Woodlands Heights is small but mighty, rocking bars, restaurants, parks and more. Here are the neighborhood’s must hits.

Note: For the purposes of this list, Woodland Heights is bound by North Main to the east, Studewood to the west, I-10 to the south and 11th to the north.

5 Must Do Things in Woodland Heights

Catch live music at White Oak Music Hall

This awesome music hall boasts three gorgeous performance spaces, the 1,000+ capacity Music Hall, the 200+ capacity Stage at White Oak Music Hall, and the 2,000+ capacity open-air Lawn at White Oak Music Hall.

This space hosts over 500 music events throughout the year, from indie rock and country to hip-hop and R&B. After (or before) the show, head over to the Raven Tower, an outdoor patio bar with 24 taps and a cool indoor/outdoor space.

Take a stroll on the White Oak Bayou Trail

The White Oak Bayou Greenway twists and turns its way along the White Oak Bayou, providing over 17 miles of public greenspace and hike-and-bike trails and connecting neighborhoods in the city, including Woodland Heights.

You can pick it up in Stude Park or Woodland Park and continue along to explore outside the neighborhood.

Load up on great eats

Woodland Heights is home to a number of excellent restaurants, including one French spot with an Ecuadorian spin, Maison Pucha Bistro, where you can indulge in octopus ceviche, steak frites, duck with fig port demi-glace, and Ecuadorian chocolate soufflé.

Nearby, Mastrantos offers global tastes, with handmade pastas, small plates from croquetas to crudo and lechon, and a killer brunch.

Locals know to get their hot dog fix at Good Dog Houston, which rocks a location on Studewood; and those looking to slurp some noods can do so at Pho Binh. Down near White Oak, there’s also Korean bbq spot Mapojeong and local staple BB’s Tex-Orleans.

Hit the court at Sideout Volleybar

Part bar, part outdoor volleyball spot, Sideout Volleybar offers the opportunity to catch some rays, grab some drinks, and hit the sand for beach volleyball.

The local hangout is moving from its former location to a new spot off Keene, and when it opens, you can expect awesome beach volleyball courts complete with lights, a full-service bar and food vendors, plus a host of fun from tournaments and leagues to open play and private events.

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Unwind with a drink

Relax with a glass of pinot or sauvignon blanc at the classy Mutiny Wine Room, or really relax with an entire wine flight. At the Ready Room on White Oak, guests can travel back in time with craft cocktails and jazz.

To grab craft beers and the game, hit the patio at Little Woodrow’s Heights, also on White Oak. The popular sports bar offers specials from Big Ass Beers & Trivia Night (Wednesday) to Steak & Bingo Night (Thursday).

If you want to continue the fun, you’ll also find fan favorites like Christian’s Tailgate, Bobcat Teddy’s, and Onion Creek set along White Oak just outside the ‘hood.