The Railway Market in Houston — What should you expect? [2024]

All over the world, no matter where you go, there are public markets. Some public markets are indoors, whereas others are outdoors.

You can find various treasures at the public market. There’s delicious food from nearby taco trucks and sometimes, even miniature barber shops.

Houston has its own public market: Railway Heights Market. Let’s explore it today!

What is the Railway Heights Market?

Website	Railway Heights Market
Address	8200 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007
Contact Info	[email protected]
Hours of Operation	• Closed on Mondays • Tuesday – Thursdays: 11 AM to 9PM • Friday – Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Railway Heights Market is a diverse and unique public market where local businesses gather to bring their ideas to the community and to life in Houston.

The Railway Heights Market is more than an average public market because of everything the shops here have to offer.

It is a bustling area that features global cuisine, unique jewelry and clothing shops, and vendors and shows off local talent through events and artwork.

What can I expect at the Railway Heights Market?

At almost every stall, you can expect to see artists, fishermen, farmers, and bakers doing their best to sell their produce or crafted goods for the day. Of course, there’s much to explore at Railway Heights Market.

Restaurants

On the upper level of Railway Heights, you will find a variety of dining options. Whatever you crave, you’re bound to leave satisfied.

Whether you fancy gumbo, pho, artisanal pizzas, or hamburgers and fries; there’s something for everyone.

Notable Restaurants

• Heads & Tails
• Sandos
• Samosa Haus
• Peaky Grinders
• Drunken Pho
• Churrazon
• Mykuna
• Pierogi Queen
• Mac and Twist
• Greedy Chicken

Groceries

While this is not your average grocery store, you can purchase your produce on the first floor. Besides buying fresh fish, vegetables, and fruits you can buy salads freshly made on the spot.

If you want to be more luxurious, the grocer’s bar sells a wide selection of wines—perfect for pairing with a charcuterie board at the spa.

Or if you prefer to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while reading a book picked up from the local bookstore you can do that too.

Even on days when you’re sweating bullets because of the Houston heat, on the first floor, you can grab a savory ice cream cone to refresh you.

Retail

Railway Heights has a variety of local-owned businesses and ethnic brands you can show your support for.

If you’re looking for some new clothes to add to your custom closet, you can find chic and sustainable clothing items here. It beats having to wait for delivery from online clothing boutiques.

Moreover, plenty of vendors sell jewelry and organic homemade makeup, which may interest makeup artists.

They even have cute plant stores scattered throughout the marketplace. You can stock up on potted plants or create your own terrariums.

Anyone who adores handmade items that can’t be found anywhere else will never want to leave the retail shops at Railway Heights Market.

Bars

Railway Heights has three different bars to meet your happy hour needs. Enjoy a soothing pint of beer on tap or splurge with an entire bottle of the finest red wine.

The three bars at Railway Heights all offer a different experience.

The market’s beet garden is for lovers of beer, the SitBar is a bar where you can bring your dog to keep you company, and The Puncheon is for avid wine drinkers.