A scenic barrier Island that’s weathered fierce storms and occasional economic swings, Galveston wears its battle scars with pride and resilience. It did have a great fenced-in side patio where you could stand and watch the boys go from bar to bar," he recalls. Just an hour from Houston, Galveston Island delights couples with its alluring mix of old and new, refined and relaxed. "I always wished it had a dance floor, but it didn't. The Oak Lawn District has been rated as one of the best gayborhoods in the country and is comprised of some of the best gay bars, lesbian bars, clubs. Again, THANK YOU Houston for an amazing 36 years!ĬultureMap editor-in-chief Clifford Pugh notes that MMC was once known for its lively Sunday night gatherings and booming disco soundtrack, which the DJ sold as cassettes. None of this would have been possible without The Mining Company’s staff and each of your support. This makes it all the more important to close The Montrose Mining Company to allow time to work with architects and designers to bring Houston’s gay (GLBTQ) community a new concept at 805 Pacific Street that we’re really excited about in the upcoming 18 months.ĭuring the 1970s throughout the 1980s, and 1990s the Montrose Mining Company was visited by guests from around the world. However, with the changing times we recognize the concept is gone times have changed.
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The Montrose Mining Company was the first Houston Levi/Leather gay (GLBTQ) cruise bar on Pacific Street with an amazing sound system, cheap drinks and an oversized covered patio. We sincerely appreciate Houston’s support of The Montrose Mining Company for the past 36 years. Galveston's hottest bar & grill is a dance, food, drink & drag hotspot offering daily drink/food. The bar published the following statement to Facebook: Porn shops become barbecue joints or upscale French restaurants.įresh off the news earlier this week that the Texas Junk Company will close at the end of September comes news that legendary gay bar Montrose Mining Company has closed.
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Lesbian bar Chance's became Underbelly, and iconic gay bar Mary's turned into Blacksmith. As Montrose continues to evolve, once beloved neighborhood institutions close and become something new.