Where to Drink
Crazy Days & Sparkling Nights
From The Tremont House’s Rooftop Bar to Stuttgarten’s Biergarten, from neighborhood dives to The Cove at The San Luis, Galveston is just as eclectic at night as it is during the day. Whether you’re after a twinkling city skyline or a sweeping vista of the Gulf, Galveston Island offers a host of watering holes with plenty of scenery to sip by.
See Sharks Overhead
Experience Life
Drinks With a View
Downtown Bars
Tucked inside the charming Victoria-era building of downtown are some of the islands best bars and clubs.
Seawall Bars
From beach huts to cocktail lounges and live music, you will find a place to quench your thirst on the Seawall.
Outdoor Patios & Decks
Beach hair, don’t care! Drinks taste better accompanied by a refreshing sea breeze.
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On the Rocks or Frozen?
The 5 Best Margaritas
People in Galveston take their margaritas very seriously, so there are numerous locations serving up some of the finest margaritas this side of Jalisco.
Bloody Marys With Style
Lot’s of spice, something crunchy, something salty, and ice cold. It’s difficult to imagine going out to brunch without one.
In Search of Galveston’s Best Cocktails
Galveston restaurants and bars offer some of the most delicious and creatively-concocted adult beverages anywhere. Here are some of the prime watering holes that consistently serve the best cocktails.
Party Time
The Island’s Best Happy Hours
True Happy Hour magic? That’s the province of establishments that understand what the term really means. There are seemingly countless Galveston bars and restaurants promising a great happy hour experience, and here are a few of our favorites.
Brunch, Galveston-Style
What’s not to like about brunch? By pairing the syrupy, bacon-laden, egg flavored greatness of breakfast at its best with the sensible, meat and potatoes practicality of lunch—plus, thanks to mimosas and Bloody Marys, it gives you permission to start drinking before noon!—it forms the culinary equivalent of an all-star team.
Live Music
Take a seat or sing and dance along. From piano bars to jazz quartets, to electronic DJs and karaoke, the island is humming with year-round live music venues.
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