Greenway / Upper Kirby

Located on the West side of Central Houston, just inside the 610 Loop, you will find the trendy area of Greenway/Upper Kirby. Main streets here include 59-The Southwest Freeway, Richmond Ave, and Westheimer Rd.

Upper Kirby restaurants include Ruggle’s, Lupe Tortillas, Houston’s, and Goode Company Barbeque. Those enjoying the night life will be pleased to find an array of entertainment such as comedy clubs and movie theatres. If you are looking for a party your are sure to find one here; Upper Kirby is home to night clubs such as the Vintage Lounge, Velvet Melvin Pub, and Little Woodrow’s.

While the Upper Kirby/Greenway area doesn’t include many subdivisions for families with children, you will find modern apartments, condos, and hotels. For those looking for religious connections, you are sure to find community involvement no matter which age group or marital class you belong to, as Upper Kirby is home to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church.

If you are looking for outdoor activity, more is popping up every day around this location. Currently you can hike/bike/run/or walk your dog at Levy Park, River Oaks Park, and Hermann Park.

Greenway/ Upper Kirby is a brilliant little area. Centrally located and close to many major Houston streets and highways, this portion of town gives anyone living or visiting here great opportunities for food, shopping and entertainment/lifestyle pursuits. The majority of W Alabama runs through Greenway/ Upper Kirby and is considered one of Houston's most beautiful streets. Trees line each side of the street and little, independent stores can be found here as well, including many retro, antique and "quirky" stores. The northern border is Westheimer, one of Houston's largest, busiest streets. But, it is worth it to be so close to all that Westheimer has to offer. Edloe is a great option for those looking to cut across the neighborhood without all the traffic that comes with Kirby or Shepherd, the latter at the far east end of the neighborhood. And, as the majority of the people living in this area are middle-aged, white, young professionals, nightlife is close at hand. The houses are also a little more expensive than the average Houston home, but you pay for location and history; though, with so many roads and the highway in the neighborhood, it can be a little loud at times. Rice Village is just south of the neighborhood and Westheimer, Alabama and Richmond provide plenty of excitement as well. And if that isn't enough, 59 cuts the neighborhood in half and can take you to Downtown Houston, Midtown or 610.

Although Greenway and Upper Kirby are old portions of the city, they have maintained a terrific trendiest. This area is fast becoming one of the go-to areas to visit. There are wonderful offerings for shopping and dining. Greenway and Upper Kirby are situated off State Highway 59. You will find easy access to other roadways in this area. Interstate Highway 10, Interstate Highway 45, and the 610 Loop are popular means of traveling throughout Houston. Minutes from the downtown area Greenway and Upper Kirby provide tourists with wonderful locations to explore. There are several hotels in this portion of Houston. Those looking for new residences will find a number of new upscale apartments and condos here. There are extravagant subdivisions near Greenway and Upper Kirby. Many of these offerings are expensive communities to live in. Entertainment offerings are very inviting in this area. You will find a movie theater and shopping mall in this location. It is near Westheimer and the Galleria area, which offers one of the country’s top-rated malls. Residents of this area have a variety of schools to choose from. There are both public and private schools with close proximity to this neighborhood. You will find a number of churches here as well.