There are tons of great places and bars to meet cougars in Houston if you know where to go. Our city is huge and very spread out so it can also be easy to waste a lot of time looking around. If you want to find the best cougar bars as well as other places to meet them you have come to the right place.
We have put in the time to find the spots where meeting Houston cougars is actually pretty easy for both younger and older guys. A lot of places might have a lot of women 35+ but they are all married. Others might be full of single women but they are not really that attractive. We tracked down the spots where you can meet cougars who are both attractive and single.
This is where you should be spending your time.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Houston
Let's talk about Houston and how much fun you can get at night. With more than 2.5 million living there, the nightlife at this Texan city is always on fire, even for older women. The cougars here are classy, flamboyant, and take care of themselves quite well.
You can spot fillers, Botox, and boob jobs almost everywhere you go. This makes sense since Texas is second when it comes to the number of plastic surgeons per capita (averaging 7 surgeons per 100,000 residents).
So yes, you will have fun in Houston if you play your cards right. One of which is choosing where to meet those Houston cougars that you like. There are several great options to choose from but you need to consider this one first.
@HowlHouston
No list of Houston cougar bars would be complete without Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon is another one of the best bars to try when you’re trying to find that special lady (young or old). It’s such a fun place that gives everyone a reason to want to go and dance the night away. Bust out your dancing shoes as this is the best place in the city to dance to some dueling pianos and meet cougars in Houston. It also has some of the best live shows!
Dress nicely and make sure you bring your A-game. Youth matters a lot to women, but so do looks. So not only you want to look physically fit, but your clothes should also speak charm. Howl at the Moon is easily one of the best places to meet mature women in town. So why waste a good place on nothing?
Dating apps are also really good for meeting cougars in Houston (at least a couple of them)
Online dating isn't just for younger singles anymore. Everyone with average internet and a smartphone can have a Tinder/Bumble account, and cougars aren't the exception.
Mature women also enjoy meeting men online since it's so much easier than going out every night! There are so many apps out there, but don't let that confuse you. We sniffed around Houston and found that these two apps are the most common among Houston cougars. Unlike Tinder, which is loaded with tons of women of different ages, these two apps are made for cougars, and cougars only. Here they are:
If you just want some sexy fun, AFF is THE BEST Houston cougar dating site (try it free)
If you want to find a quick fling with a cougar there is really only one good option. eHarmony is great but tends to have more of an emphasis on longer-term relationships. Tinder is popular in Houston but good luck finding any attractive women 35+ on there, especially those interested in a younger guy.
It’s hard NOT to recommend that guys at least check out AFF (you can try them for free with the links above after all). We have seen a lot of guys find success using it and most of those guys have been pretty average in the looks department. With that kind of success and how little time it takes to use there really isn’t a downside.
This is our most reliable way to meet cougars to take home around the city!
In our experience, the best place to meet Houston cougars looking to get down to business fast is AFF. This site is completely focused on connecting people looking to jump into bed fast and they don't mess around. With over 50,000,000 members and the largest number of women 35+ of any app like this you can't go wrong.
You can try them for free and see what we mean. It is going to be most guys best bet. We have ranked and reviewed all the best hookup apps so we know what we are talking about.
eHarmony is a great way for most guys to meet cougars in Houston for relationships (try it now)
There are several great options to meet cougars in Houston when you're going out but you only have so much time and money you can spend. If you REALLY want to meet a lot of single cougars you need to be smart and efficient with your time. That means checking out eHarmony's trial.
A lot of cougars have stopped spending time in bars and clubs and ONLY meeting single guys online. They're busy too and being able to connect with men, especially when they want to date younger guys, makes their life (and your life) a LOT easier.
If you haven't tried out online dating yet to meet cougars you're missing out on a TON of opportunities!
There are a few reasons why we've found eHarmony to be the best option for most guys and why it's at the top of our rankings for the best cougar dating apps and sites:
You won't find more Houston cougars on any other site or app
There are other options out there that have more people using them but actually finding single cougars can be very time-consuming. Even if you find attractive women over 35 using them you never really know if they're interested in dating younger guys.
With eHarmony, every woman using it is VERY open to dating both younger and older guys and they aren't afraid to show it! No other option out there has more REAL COUGARS that you can actually meet up with.
Younger guys won't do better anywhere else
eHarmony is great for older guys who want to date cougars but younger guys will be especially pleased with it. There is still a big stigma with women about dating younger guys in a lot of places and eHarmony does a great job of making women feel comfortable with their desires.
No other option comes anywhere close to being as effective for guys who want to date older women!
Instead of worrying that the women you're messaging MIGHT be interested in a younger guy you know she is. Don't be surprised if you actually get older women messaging you first for once either!
These women actually want to meet up and there's a great variety
It doesn't matter how many people are using an app or site if all the women are just there for attention. Most of the bigger free apps out there are filled with time-wasting women who just want to collect compliments.
In our experience, the women on eHarmony are MUCH more engaged and actually want to meet guys in person. Why else would they use such a specific site? There is also a great mix of women who want short-term fun and those who want an actual relationship. You can pick and choose.
If you haven't tried out eHarmony's trial you absolutely should. It's a great experience for most guys and a combination of time spend in our favorite places on this list and eHarmony is a recipe for success!
@reserve101houston
Reserve 101 has a lot of cougars
Reserve 101 is located in the heart of the city and is one of the hottest spots to meet your next mature girlfriend. For men who like sophisticated and interesting older ladies, Reserve 101 is here to serve you well.
This bar has one of the best and has the most whiskey selections in all of Houston. Why not walk up to the woman that’s caught your eye and ask her what her favorite type of whiskey is? She can maybe suggest one for you to try as well.
Then you can ask her to buy you a drink - yes, the audacity will surprise her - and from there bond over your shared love of whiskey. Never fret if at first, you don’t succeed because there are plenty of cougars looking for a guy like you.
@Tropicanahouston
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
Top Houston Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
Bars are by far some of the best places to meet women, especially older women. And as I said, Houston is loaded with them. For instance, the Central Business District may look like it's full of offices, but it's also home to plenty of bars where you can easily meet a cougar looking to enjoy happy hour!
Houston Heights and Rice Village are also good for bar hopping and work well with guys who're just looking for a fling. In fact, it's better to spend the night at one, or a few, nearby bars rather than drive 45 minutes to an upscale club so you don't face many objections while bringing the girl/woman back home.
Here are some of our favorites spread across the city.
- The Davenport Lounge - 2115 Richmond Ave
- Proof - 2600 Travis St
- Bar Victor - 4321 Montrose Blvd
- Truck Yard - 2118 Lamar St
- Etro Night Club - 114 Main St
- Leon's Lounge - 1006 McGowen St
- Club Tropicana - 3222 Fondren Rd
- Upstairs - 2356 Rice Boulevard fl 2
- Brenner's on the Bayou - 1 Birdsall St
- Marfreless - 2006 Peden St
- Lei Low - 6412 N Main St Ste.C
- Better Luck Tomorrow - 544 Yale St
- Space - 2401 San Jacinto St
- Numbers - 300 Westheimer Rd
- Lumen Lounge - 5020 Kirby Dr
Also, make sure to bring your best moves to the dance floor. Skill demonstration is very attractive to women, especially something as passionate as dancing. It's a very fast way to build intimacy with a woman without even recognizing it.
That's why you see many pro dancers end up together, or at least share some bedroom moments. It's usually the prolonged gazes and the way they hold each other that inspires romance. So, why not try some of that with a hot Houston cougar?
boomtowncoffee.com
Meet Cougars in Houston During the Day
I personally prefer approaching women in broad daylight (aka, daygame). They're often off-guard and not surrounded by a pack of hungry men offering to buy her drinks. It's socially normal to approach women in bars during the night which makes daygame even more effective.
Why? Because it's a courage show where you win by just participating. Yes, it's that easy because the number of men who are so scared to talk to a woman on the street is off the roof. This is brave and also gives the woman a story to tell her friends.
My girlfriend told me last week about a guy who approached her while on her way to meet me. She said, "I told him I have a boyfriend, but I respect his bravery." That what really matters. Some men think they don't have enough skills to talk to a hot woman during the day. However, what you think is lame is actually brave to her.
And if it works, she will introduce you to her girlfriends as the guy who swept her off her feet in broad daylight. It's like making her live her perfect romantic move where you just "clicked" out of nowhere. Women love these things.
- Willowbrook Mall - 2000 Willowbrook Mal
- The Galleria - 5085 Westheimer Rd
- Memorial City Mall - 303 Memorial City Way
- H-E-B - 4955 Hwy 6 N
- Boomtown Coffee - 242 W 19th St
- Siphon Coffee - 701 W Alabama St
- Blacksmith Coffee - 1018 Westheimer Rd
- Washington Gym - 1925 Washington Ave
@kayladalati
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Houston
Should I take her to a club or a bar? But she seems kinda conservative, why not a fancy restaurant? Wait a second, why not a comedy club? Maybe she likes me more if she laughs with me?
So many questions, and different answers. Dating can be difficult sometimes, I know.
The truth is, dating venues differ depending on your goal. Some men are really good with women and will try to sleep with every woman on their first date. Other men are a bit shy or fear that if they come off too eager they drive a good woman away.
Women are also different. Many women will like to sleep with a man on the first date, but only with the right man who won't judge them. They will delay sleeping with you if they're not sure if you're that man, and may opt for a safer venue like a restaurant or a morning beer garden.
So where to take a Houston cougar on a date will depend on your current skills and your understanding of her blueprint. The braver option is to bounce together between bars/lounges till you go home, and the safer ones are restaurants, museums, comedy clubs, and even parks.
If you just want to keep it casual take her to a lounge
Find a cool lounge, bar nearby and ask her to meet you there. If you want something to happen that night, then the plan is to build comfort and attraction in the course of 3-4 hours.
Sit next to her (not face to face), be assertive, lead in even the most trivial matters (like choosing where to sit), look her in the eye, share some good stories that make you look good, and open multiple conversation threads.
Ask open-ended questions and rephrase what she says about herself to make her feel understood. Tease her, throw some push-pulls in a fun way (ex: you look cute, despite that shy look you're giving me now), evoke her emotions till she's in a good mood then go for the kiss.
Escalate, evoke her emotions again, and push her away by accusing her of coming onto you or disqualify her (ex: you're not getting into my pants tonight), that will make her want you even more. Move her between places until your place.
Don't tell her "let's go upstairs and jump in bed together." That's silly. Even though she knows where things are going, she still doesn't want to feel cheap. So put a narrative to your story, maybe say something like "let's go upstairs and watch something together." If she objects, tell her nothing will happen, we're just two people enjoying time together, and if she doesn't like it you can walk/drive her home or call her an Uber.
Once she's up, play it nicely, evoke her emotions a little, go for the kiss, and then good luck from here. My job is done my friend 😀
Wait a second, we were talking about bars and lounges 😀
These are the best places to spend a night with Houston cougars. Find the ones you like and start from there. You already know the drill.
- Z on23 - 1121 Walker St
- Rosemont - 2750 Grant St
- 77 Degrees - 2416 Brazos St STE 200
- Lawless - 909 Texas Ave #2a
- Heights Bier Garten - 1433 N Shepherd Dr #1
- Rise - 2600 Travis St Suite R
- Anvil - 1424 Westheimer R
@realtorhershey
If you're more serious about dating her try a comedy club, piano bar, or fun activity
I don't like anything that takes away her focus from you, so comedy clubs and museums aren't my things. However, people have different tastes and some of these places may help you build a connection with her.
- IPIC Theaters - 4444 Westheimer Rd
- Cezanne - 500 Louisiana St
- Martini Blu - 3101 Fountain View Dr
- Houston Improv Comedy Club - 7620 Katy Fwy #455
- CSz Houston - 2201 Preston St
- Arthur Storey Park - 7400 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
- Menil Park - 1423 Branard St
If she's very old school you can always do a dinner date (but that isn't recommended)
Yes, some old women are into fine dining. It gives her something to brag about with her girlfriends and also tells her how well you're doing in life. Especially if she's considering you as a long-term option.
Below are our picks for the best upscales restaurants in Houston:
- Mastro's Steakhouse - 1650 W Loop S
- Fleming’s Prime - 2405 W Alabama St
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room - 5061 Westheimer Rd
- Masraff's - 9655 Katy Fwy
- Steak 48 - 4444 Westheimer Rd
- Potente - 1515 Texas Ave
- Vic & Anthony's - 1510 Texas Ave
A map of all the best cougar dating spots in Houston
To make your life easier, we made this handy map of all Houston's cougar-friendly spots. Find the ones that resonate with you and go nuts. Don't forget to email us about your results. Good luck!
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