Dust off your white linen, and prepare for another epic White Linen Night in the Heights on Saturday, August 2. The beloved summer tradition that falls on the first Saturday of August each year in Houston is back, with local restaurants and bars joining in the fun.
The ticketed event, curated by the Feel Good Group, gives attendees access to live music, street performances, food and drink from Houston chefs, and interactive experiences from 6 to 10 p.m. While the meat of the festival is held on West 19th Street, between Yale and Ashland Streets, the day itself is commemorated by loads of businesses in the Heights, and beyond.
Whether you’re headed straight into the heart of action on West 19th Street, or looking for festivities that lie off the beaten path, consider these restaurants and bars giving Houstonians reason to don their finest white linens for a grand celebration of the historic neighborhood.
Pizaro’s
Pizaro’s Pizza is posting up at the 200-300 block of West 19th Street between Ashland and Yale from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday night to give White Linen Night attendees a chance to score hot slices and wine. Pizzas will be cooked fresh in an Ooni Koda pizza oven, with two varieties being offered: the New York-style cheese for $5; and the D.U.M.B.O. with tomato sauce, red onions, crimini mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, Italian sausage, cupping pepperoni, and basil for $6. pizarospizza.com
Heights Bier Garten
From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, Heights Bier Garten is hosting a White Linen Night celebration with live music, a photobooth, and a Best Dressed contest. Guests can roam the open-air space and sip on cocktails from featured sponsors, Herradura Tequila and Gin Mare. While festivities start in the evening, Heights Bier Garten will be open from 11 a.m., and reservations are available on Resy. 1433 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, heightsbiergarten.com
Fielding’s River Oaks
To coincide with its grand opening celebration, Fieldings River Oaks is hosting a White Linen patio party on Friday, August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests are invited to dress in white for a chance to win prizes like $100, $250, and $500 gift cards to Fielding’s. and enjoy a live DJ and cocktails from the Patio Pounder bar menu, which includes a frozen watermelon margarita and a golden hour spritz. 3750 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Fielding’s River Oaks
EZ’s Liquor Lounge
With its prime location on White Oak Drive in the Heights, EZ’s Liquor Lounge will be bustling with activity on Saturday evening. The bar will feature food from the Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, and showcase live entertainment from Western Jelly Band from 7 to 10 p.m., and DJ EV from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 3302 White Oak Dr., Houston, EZ’s Liquor Lounge
The Kid
Set apart from the hustle and bustle of the White Linen Night festivities, the Kid gives festival-goers a fun place to eat, drink, and celebrate, sans all the crowds. From 1 p.m. to close on Saturday, the bar will be serving up themed drinks like the White Linen Spritz, White Claws, and White Tea shots. 1815 N Durham Dr, Houston, thehoustonkid.com
