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My Galveston at Night
MY GALVESTON @ NIGHT
BY HANNA LOWERY
GALVESTON AT NIGHT… OH HOW SHE COMES ALIVE. To the newcomers, this may take some time to see, but behind the elegant, antique facade lies a night life beyond comparison.
So subtle, one may even miss it just passing through, here’s a guide to let Galveston charm you.
GALVESTON AT NIGHT, SOCIALITE EDITION.
Do you live for the adventure of meeting new people? Getting to know their story? Learning what makes them unique? Maybe you sit in front of a computer all day everyday, and crave the social hour - or hours that make us human. If so, this is the guide specific to you. Nestled in the downtown area of Galveston lies an abundance of electrifying restaurants and bars, the perfect place to meet up with friends, or make new ones.
Every great night starts with a great meal.
One of the best places to start your night out in Galveston is located on the corner of 21st and Postoffice Street. Slip into Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza, have a seat at the bar and spark up conversation with a local - you’re sure to find one here. Besides, you can’t go wrong with hand tossed pizza and $3 wine.
MAMA TERESAS FLYING PIZZA - 416 21ST ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550
Afterwards, bring your new friends next door for a live performance at the new and improved Old Galveston Club, featuring live music of different genres including 1970s rock, country, and original singer-songwriters that are sure to get the party started.
OLD GALVESTON CLUB - 418 21ST ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550
You’re all loosened up and ready to keep this train rolling. Where to next?
How about Market Station, which features a shiny new painting of a train station atop a townhome style building. Here, you can find fun billiard games to play while enjoying a drink. Pro tip, this is the island’s only spot for full-sized pool tables.
MARKET STATION - 2310 MARKET ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550
AN ALTERNATIVE, THE PERFECT WEEKDAY NIGHT OUT
Just enough to catch a buzz, but more inclined to wake up on time in the morning.
Ah yes, you guessed it; a Galveston Weekday - or in other words, drinkday. Galveston, like many beach towns, embraces the It’s-5 o’clock-somewhere state of mind. With this mindset comes boundaries, or at least suggests the establishment of such. Like, some of us can start at 3PM, slam a handful of vodka sodas before dinner, and rage the remainder of the night until the last call. And for those of you superhumans who exist - hats off to you. HOWEVER, the mortal of us who stand witness to this itinerary, need a more realistic plan– especially for the average weekday.
Luckily, a city like Galveston makes this manageable, a night filled with just enough fun, but still, with the help of a trusty charged alarm, will still wake up on time for those obnoxiously-assured weekday commitments- ugh.
Anyhow, let’s get into it.. Starting with
Tuesday: In the most Galveston-fashion possible. Tuesdays are great and under budget- who doesn’t love that? One of the most affordable and fun spots is one of the least likely. Ah yes, The VFW.
Yes, you heard that right: the Veterans of Foreign Wars post. God, it hurts so bad to say, but this shit is actually fun AF. Allow me to deliver this sales pitch.
The VFW on Tuesday evenings… a pretty bitch paradise.
“Huh?” I meant exactly that. Whenever you’re a pretty bitch, you have expectations; for yourself.
NOT HERE. Everyone and their mother who enters the VFW is, on average 65-years-old and older. They have absolutely no interest in you, there are no standards honey. Come as you fucking are. Regardless, they have BINGO every Tuesday night, in which game winners receive a token for a free drink. Additionally, Tuesdays consist of Burger Night- and not just any burger night, but $4.00 burgers. Sorry, but cheap food tastes better.
I do not mean to portray this burger incorrectly, SCOUTS HONOR. This burger is actually pretty badass, it competes with the works of establishments like Whataburger- no joke. And if you give it a try and disagree, I’ll buy you a beer. At the VFW, for $2.75. This isn’t even during happy hour- which exists from 11am-6pm weekdays. I mean, come on. You can’t compete with that.
VFW - 1014 24TH STREET REAR, GALVESTON, TX 77550 PHONE: (409) 763-2257
DANCE REVOLUTION
Some times, you just need to DANCE! Despite what it may look like, we have a few dance options.
Want to get down and dirty with your best friend while driving the tourists and local college kids crazy? Hit the floor and shake your groove thang at Club Envy (formally Bliss). This is a Friday and Saturday joint only but boasts all the must-haves like a decent DJ, full bar, extra loud speakers, pompous door guy, and sexy lighting. Ladies typically get in free making Envy a great place to get started.
ENVY DANCE CLUB - 2413 THE STRAND, GALVESTON, TX 77550
Need a partner, partner? Check out Galveston’s only “kicker” club, Buckshot Saloon. Here you can ride the bull and do-si-do your partner. Complete with cowboys, this club is great for testing out your social skills. If you come alone, you are sure to find a friend in one of the many two-step fanatics looking for fun.
