My partner and I were in search of a pool table in Galveston on Super Bowl Sunday and found…read moreourselves at Island Pier Club. It is a small dive bar where everyone seems to be familiar with eachother and welcoming to everyone. Bret, the bartender was very friendly as were the patrons. We were so lucky to come on the very day where pool was free and food was being served for the game. I'm looking forward to returning!

Love this bar ! Welcoming, delicious drinks & great bartenders ! I highly recommend to anyone not…read morelooking for a tourist trap

Fully underrated, fantastic bartender with good vibes. Come here, and listen to the fantastical…read morehistorial stories Brad and I let ourselves drink more than usual and the sweet bartender sent us home with pedialyte and water buckets

Cool dive bar with good service. They had a jukebox and cold beer, bathrooms were clean.read more

I was walking around with my significant other and we wanted a drink. We discovered this spot in…read moreour path. We walked inside. I went to the bar to order. I sat at a seat at the bar. I ordered a shot of JACK DANIEL'S® OLD N°7 BRAND. It was $8.00. The shot was decent. I expected it to be better. The service was bad. The vibe was poor. Overall, I had a pretty bad experience. I expected more for such a simple stop. Date of visit: 05-Jan-2026

Whiskey Wednesday was a hit!! Old fashioned and whiskey sour were had. Josh the bartender was…read moregreat! His whiskey sour was the best ever! Loved the welcoming and cozy feel we got! Highly recommend! Thanks Josh!

Nice little spot to escape the heat and have a drink. I had the non-alcoholic Tito's Mango Tango…read moreand the Italian sandwich and my partner had the Watermelon Wave and the chicken salad sandwich. Terrific! I'm glad we spent a portion of our 3rd anniversary here.

Came across the coolest gay bar in Galveston Tx, I would've gotten more footage but these drinks…read morehad me lit af THE STAFF 10/10 THE ATMOSPHERE 10/10 THE DRINKS 10/10 THE PRICES 10/10 definitely will be returning my gf doesn't ever have a great time at bars and she absolutely loved it here Service: 10 Location: 10 Highlights: the drinks, fair prices, staff and environment Ambience: we went on a Thursday they were doing karaoke night and it was pretty cool but they played songs that I requested Waiting time: not long at all Hygiene: very clean bar and restroom Parking: you can pay for parking I think and also parking on Seawall or around the place but plenty of it

I came with a friend for a girls' weekend from Friday to Sunday. I had stayed here before, but…read moredidn't get to spend much time enjoying the hotel itself so this trip was a completely different experience. This property is a remodeled motel that has been transformed into a really charming boutique hotel. They did an incredible job with the design and atmosphere. It feels trendy, relaxed, and unlike anywhere else in Galveston in my opinion. We arrived Friday night and had an amazing dinner at The Fancy. On Saturday, we spent the entire day at the pool enjoying drinks and appetizers, and on Sunday morning we grabbed breakfast tacos at the bar before heading back to Houston. From the moment we arrived, we received such a warm welcome from the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Any questions we had or small issues that came up were answered and resolved right away which made the whole experience feel effortless! The service throughout our stay was great and the food and drinks were just as good. One thing we couldn't stop talking about was how comfortable the pillows were. We slept amazinggggg! We were in bed pretty early each night but we were woken up both nights by noise from neighboring rooms. It sounded like people coming in late and moving around. You can definitely hear doors opening and closing, cabinets shutting, and general hallway noise, etc. It wasn't a huge deal for me since I can usually fall back asleep easily but it's something worth mentioning for lighter sleepers. We stayed in a double queen balcony room which was spotless and had plenty of space for both of us. The balcony itself was a little awkward because it overlooks the pool area and since its a small hotel it felt like you were practically hanging out with everyone at the pool when you stepped outside. Next time I probably wouldn't pay extra for the balcony. The pool was clean, the atmosphere was great, and they played fun music all day. The only downside was drink service. Most of the time we had to go inside to order drinks ourselves. Someone did come take our order poolside once but it wasn't consistent. There was live music on the rooftop both Friday and Saturday night which was such a nice touch, especially around sunset. Parking was a little tricky because the hotel was busy when we arrived for the live music but we got lucky with a spot close by. The guy who checked us in let me know he would go out there and help me find a spot if I was not able to find one so although we didnt end up needing him, it was cool of him to offer. Overall, this hotel is so hip, cute, and unique. It honestly feels like you're not even in Texas. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and stylish place to stay in Galveston.

There were parts of the experience of staying here that were so absurdly bad that I'm tempted to…read moregive one star, but they are fixable so I will give three in the hopes that the owners go about resolving the issues. Positives first: 1. Great location, right across from the beach 2. Aesthetic lobby, gorgeous decor 3. Charming pool, well maintained 4. Helpful staff, very kind 5. Complimentary beach club chairs and umbrellas - really a dynamic differentiator! 6. AMAZING rooftop bar with ocean view and incredible live music - truly the savior of stars for this review.... Now onto the negatives: 1. The entire lobby smells very strongly of dog pee. To the point where I walked in and went "woof! is there a dog in here?". Sure enough, there is an adorable old man doggy (that perhaps belongs to the owner?) that resides in the lobby. Really a fun idea IF he is let out to urinate!! Unfortunately there was yellow dog pee stains under the stairs, and the scent was unmistakable. Immediately turned me off on first impression. 2. A number of the provided bath towels were threadbare and stained. Again, an easy to solve issue, so baffling that towels that are thin and fraying at the edges and streaked are still in the laundry rotation. 3. SMOKE ALARM BATTERY WENT OFF AT 4AM. Luckily front desk staff was extremely responsive and resolved the issue in ten minutes. I asked why the hotel didn't change batteries a month before expiration date like most hotels do to avoid the battery dying in the middle of a guests stay, and was informed it must not be something the new owners were aware of. 4. The A.C. units can not keep up with the Texas heat / coastal humidity. The room temp, per the unit, did not go below 80*F all weekend despite being set to 70. To be fair, it felt more like 76*F, but that's still fairly warm to sleep in my opinion! Asked staff about it, and was told "yeah, we always have AC issues, the new units can't keep up..." so something they're aware of. 5. Parking lot is not enforced. That means anyone can use the Lucine parking lot for beach access, and actual hotel guests are simply out of luck for parking. It may say "towing enforced" but excited beachgoers and front desk alike informed us they don't actually check it. It was a bit obnoxious circling forever to find parking when the hotel allegedly provides it. But not the end of the world! Again, the above items would warrant a one star review if the pool, rooftop bar, complimentary beach club chairs and umbrella, and kind staff weren't in consideration. I think these issues are FIXABLE!! And encourage owners to hop to it. But at present, the overall experience gives the vibe of a new owner with restaurant/bar experience who has taken on a vanity project with no idea how to actually run a hotel re: guest experience.

I came for my bachelorette and they treated us so good! They made me and my girls feel…read moreacknowledged, they gave us a free bottle of champagne, put up a bachelorette sign on their screens, and made announcements for us! 10/10 recommend this place! Great atmosphere. Service was SPECTACULAR! Fun place to dance for two step and line dance! Check this place out!

This is my third time going to buckshot and I will be coming back again!! This place has a nice…read morevibe and it feels very safe and the atmosphere was fun! I love the bull & I'm glad they made it where you don't have to pay cash for it anymore. The drinks were good and didn't taste like they were poorly made in a rush! Bartenders were nice and so was the bouncer. Love this place.

You all know that it's here - crawfish season! We ushered…read moreit in with a trip to Beerfoot Beach Bar. Crowded? Heck yeah! But that's a very good sign and even though we dispaired finding seating for three hungry people, the back room was opened up for the overflow crowd that I'm not sure they expected. While waiting, we had some excellent draft beer. If you find that you're craving something more exciting than the usual suspects, this is one of the great Galveston places to be. Sure there's Bud and Bud Light to be had, but DON'T. Give your taste BUDS a thrill and get a brew from their generous list of suds. It was a wait for the crawfish, but patience is a virtue that definitely paid off for us. This was Vudoo Viet-Cajun rather than traditional, and I think it was the perfect first choice for the season - with just enough spice, just enough citrus, and decently sized mud bugs, our three pounds practically put us in a swoon. Beerfoot serves crawfish at 2:00 on Sundays throughout the season, excluding Mother's day, and my advice is to get there around 1:00, find your table, get a beer, and prepare for some very good eats!

Great spot! Friendly staff almost always. Ice cold beer with view of the ocean! Love itread more

We had a surprisingly good time at Envy while on our girls trip to Galveston! Keep in mind, this…read moreisn't going to be at the level of a major city's club scene. We walked by it on a Friday evening around 10. When we went inside, there weren't many people yet, but within the next hour, it filled up quickly! I think the DJ realized that the dance floor was mainly millennial women and started playing music catering to them, which was awesome. We danced the night away and drinks were only $5 with free cover until 11pm for ladies. My bar tab for the night was only $25. That's the price of one drink at a nightclub in Austin! Cant beat that!

PAUL IS AN AMAZING HUMAN! Paul was welcoming, inviting and respectful! Took care of my friend and I…read moreand exceded expectations! Love you Paul! Thank you so much man! . . . Aside from Paul, it seemed like the club was okay, music was a little too loud but other than that not a bad place, I love how you can go to get your wristband around 9/930 and then come back when it's packed and skip the long line! Shout out Paul one more time!