Best Sports Bars

Catch your favorite team's games at these Galveston favorites.

Game day meets Island time at these top Galveston sports bars, perfect for cheering, snacking, and soaking up the atmosphere.

Pictured: Number 13 Terrace

Galveston’s sports bars offer the perfect mix of game-day energy, cold drinks, and coastal views. From beachfront patios along the Seawall to lively neighborhood pubs, fans can enjoy big screens, fresh seafood, and laid-back island vibes while cheering on their favorite teams.

Best Sports Bars

Seawall

Enjoy the Gulf view while catching games on the big screen with a craft beer. Beachfront bars have big screen TVs to let you enjoy both views simultaneously.

Located at 28th and Seawall, Beerfoot features 33 rotating taps, 100+ bottles and cans, seven TVs, and unbeatable Gulf views. Whether you’re trying new brews or catching the sunset with friends, it’s the perfect spot for drinks and laid-back island vibes.

The Poop Deck is a longtime Galveston favorite where visitors can catch the game on multiple TVs while enjoying waterfront views. With cold drinks, casual bites, and plenty of seating, it’s a great spot to unwind and cheer on your favorite team.

A popular sports-centric seawall tavern, Brick House has over thirty TVs with tons of sports memorabilia adorning the walls. With an American menu and a multitude of craft, local, and import beers on tap, you would be hard pressed to find a better seat.

Another popular Seawall destination, enjoy burgers and cocktails as you sit beachside, getting game views from the sidelines.

Enjoy a pint in this Irish-Texas fusion sports bar. There are a large array of flat screens to enjoy the game while you sip on a cold Guinness.

Relaxed poolside bar with Gulf views, frozen cocktails, casual coastal fare and multiple TVs for catching the big game. Features a swim-up bar atmosphere perfect for beach days, sunset drinks, and laid-back gatherings along the Seawall.

Best Sports Bars

Downtown

Enjoy downtown's nightlife and ice-cold beer with bar bites as you cheer on your favorite team.

Drunken Monkeyz features a full bar with specialty cocktails and beers, including local favorites from Galveston Island Brewing. Guests can enjoy darts or keep the party going with the Internet jukebox.

The Press Box is an island classic amongst locals. Wings, nachos, burgers, sandwiches, and ice-cold beer are served in a laid-back atmosphere while you catch the game live.

Market Station is a top downtown destination for sports fans, featuring more than 60 screens, three regulation-size billiards tables, and a 22-foot Champion shuffleboard table. Whether you’re watching the big game or challenging friends over a cold drink, it’s one of the best spots in Galveston to play and unwind.

Best Sports Bars

Midtown

Looking to discover bars off the beaten path that locals love? Midtown bars offer laid-back atmospheres as you watch the game.

This laid-back tavern offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere with excellent service, cold drinks, and plenty of seating to relax or catch the game on TV. With regular live music, local entertainment, and nearby food trucks often parked on-site, it’s a lively spot to unwind with friends any night of the week.

Locally owned, Bar 43 is known for specialty cocktails, beer, wine, liquors and local brews. Whether you’re meeting friends for drinks or catching the game, it’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a night out in Galveston.

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Scott Moon

Local Galveston Beat Writer

Having lived and worked in Galveston for nearly 20 years, I’m very passionate about the island and its dynamic local business community. Islanders are resilient, close-knit, and always rise to meet challenges. I admire local entrepreneurs for their grit and courage in running businesses on a barrier island, despite seasonal shifts and natural risks—something I deeply respect but wouldn’t personally take on.