However, with the changing times we recognize the concept is gone times have changed. 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.
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. 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.