Top rated Bars in Galveston

Experience the best that Galveston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 100 places from Bar category.

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Southbound Bar
Bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Someone told me about this place for two months now. And finally came to check it out. I must say, we were very impressed. The atmosphere, the decor and just the ambiance overall is fantastic. The owners really paid attention to details. The bathrooms are nice, the furniture is comfortable. They hav...
5.00 (120 reviews)
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Gonzaloโ€™s American Bistro
Restaurant
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Our 1st time visit... burger, fries and wine were great. Owners and staff very friendly. Forgot to take pictures before we halved the burger. Second visit on 7/13 and again, great food. Had to get another burger and the chicken salad sandwich. Very happy to see a new wine list.
$$ $$
5.00 (83 reviews)
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OLD OLEANDER
Wine bar
๐Ÿ‘ Decided to try this place our for Mother's Day for their specials. They have only been open for 2 weeks, so it is still a work in progress. That said, we were greeted kindly & with a smile. We sat on the patio & got great info on their wine list. They support Texas wines, which we LOVE! I enjoyed a...
$ $$$
4.90 (71 reviews)
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Galveston Island Brewing
Brewery
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ if your in galveston and your going to the beach definitely spend your time coming here itโ€™s a nice friendly bar, not just adults can come here your kids can have a fun time here and enjoy their time as well ,very nice view from the beach so mesmerizing and calming . many places to sit . Good margar...
4.80 (609 reviews)
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Vargas Cut and Catch
Steak house
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Amazing dining experience from beginning to end! This restaurant was recommended on several searches for Romantic restaurants in Galveston. Parking: had to park about a block or two away (Probably because this is our First time visiting downtown Galveston). Reservations: easy link on website to Open...
4.80 (361 reviews)
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Galveston Island Cigar Lounge, LLC
Cigar shop
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Hudson the Doberman is definitely rated 5/5 stars. He let me shake his paw and scratch behind his ears without complaint. The lounge was nice, too. Large variety of merch as well as the staff being super coolโ€ฆ but Hudson was the highlight for me. 100% the goodest of boys :D
4.80 (236 reviews)
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Island Time Beach Bar & Grill
Karaoke bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ A place for all is such a great tag line for this amazing bar. I had such a fantastic time at this beautiful place. There is so much eye candy at every turn and every minute. From the lights dancing mysteriously on the bar counter, to the beautiful, attentive, friendly bar staff. Fabulous screens to...
4.80 (131 reviews)
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Pelican and the Shark
Bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ So neat! A great fishing place! The shop here has a white board that keeps tabs on how many fishes in total has been caught throughout the day! They sell all kinds of trinkets, including shark teeth. The big ones are $200 dollars each, the semi big/small are $50 each, and the smaller ones are $10 do...
4.80 (109 reviews)
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Bar 43
Bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Cool bar very clean on the inside. Bartender was super nice and chatted with us a bit. Was busy around 430on a Saturday so was good to see.
4.80 (94 reviews)
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Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Live music venue
Down-home music venue & bar featuring live blues, jazz & acoustic bands, with big-name & local acts.
$ $$$
4.80 (87 reviews)
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MarMo Cafe & Lounge
Cocktail bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ We enjoyed this new spot last weekend , so we returned daily! The best espresso martini I've had on the island! Love the patio outside & the vibe. Inside is small but cute. Staff is friendly. Their lattes are one of the best we've had on the island! They make their syrups in-house so they are not ov...
4.80 (58 reviews)
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Galveston Seawall
Historical landmark
Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views.
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
Latin American restaurant
Restaurant with a dress code plus a Central & South American-influenced menu of steaks & seafood.
$$$ $
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Daiquiri Time Out
Bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Best cocktails on Galveston! We happened to try this place by chance and what a gem! Classic & craft cocktails that will not disappoint you! Best Painkiller, Three Dots & a Dash, plus so much many more. Our group had a blast and came back again on our last night. If you have not tried it, you must s...
$$ $$
4.70 (510 reviews)
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Beach Access Point #16
Park
๐Ÿ‘ Nice place to spend your evening time. Note that there is no restrooms in these beach access points and no coast guards. If you want all facilities head over to island state park of Galveston.
4.70 (438 reviews)
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Carlos Cabeza Cigar Shop
Cigar shop
Elevated tobacconist featuring a walk-in humidor & a clubby lounge with leather seats & HD TV.
4.70 (322 reviews)
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Sugar & Rye
American restaurant
๐Ÿ‘ A house that's converted into a restaurant located at corner of a busy intersection. Friendly staff and excellent service. Food was delicious so as the drinks. Would recommend to book online for a table. They have live piano music between 5 to 7 pm. I would recommend the owner(s) to extend the piano...
$$ $$
4.70 (303 reviews)
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Axecade
Restaurant
๐Ÿ‘ Entrace is upstairs, above photo place. They need a more permanent distinct entrance sign. They gave a bar downstairs with multiple lanes of axe throwing. You can eat and drink while axe throwing. Looks like they have a couple of tables and a dance floor also. Upstairs is another bar with free vinta...
$$ $$
4.70 (278 reviews)
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Rosenberg Library
Public library
๐Ÿ˜  Won't be coming back. Great place if you want to raise a "woke" kid. My 2 year old grabbed a book off the baby book shelf for me to read to him. They have baby board books encouraging children to question their gender and choose their own pronouns. ๐Ÿคข
4.70 (253 reviews)
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Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar
Seafood restaurant
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Perfect dinner experience at Shucks Tavern and Oyster Bar. I had a few friends recommend this place to me. The food was fabulous. The place offers different kinds of oysters. We got a dozen East Coast oysters, they were amazing and fresh. Plus the Oysters Rockefeller were delicious. The Aguachile a...
4.70 (183 reviews)
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