Michael's Outpost

Piano bar · Houston Montrose

Houston’s only gay piano bar, founded in 1989 by Michael Gaitz and still family-owned. Live piano, show tunes, drag and karaoke.

• Live piano
• Drag shows

Address

1419 Richmond Ave
77006 Houston

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 3 pm–2 am
Sat–Sun 2 pm–2 am

Crowd

Mixed, mostly men, on the older side, lots of regulars

Shows

Pianists several nights a week, „Sheet Music Sundays“ on Sundays, drag shows, karaoke, trivia

Location

Richmond Ave, Montrose

What makes Michael’s Outpost special

Michael’s Outpost is a small cabaret room built around the piano: people sing along, but don’t dance. Several times a week pianists such as Bill Bartlett or Jerry Atwood take the keys, with drag, karaoke and trivia in between. It’s quieter during the week.

Shows

On Sundays Bill Bartlett hosts „Sheet Music Sundays“ from 8 pm, and Jerry Atwood plays on other nights. Drag shows and karaoke alternate during the week, and there’s trivia on Sunday afternoon.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (calendar 18–24 Oct 2026), Out x Out (Houston guide updated Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.