Longboard Pool Bar — Restaurant in Galveston

The Longboard pool bar is run by the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel. That is the pool that abuts it. I was at the hotel for a reunion. There was drinking involved and this is the place we chose to do a fair amount of it. I didn't order any food, per se. Although beer is good food. So just rating the drinks, I am giving it 4 stars just because the first drink I ordered was a mojito and it wasn't particularly well made. Of course I told the bartender that it was, but I lied. I usually don't order frou-frou drinks, and I learned my lesson from the mojito, so from then on it was mostly whiskey. My friends had beer and they seem to have a very good selection. One other slight issue is that eventually I ordered a gin and soda and was served a gin and tonic. I then ordered another gin and soda and got another gin and tonic. I guess that's a reflex. Just trying to avoid quinine induced retinal toxicity. Probably not that big a deal since I wasn't drinking anti-malarial quantities of tonic water. Anyway, nice bar, with a nice view of the ocean and very nice staff. It has a bar you can swim up to, if...

Would leave 0 stars if possible. Husband and I were waiting for our room at the Doubletree to be prepared. Went here to waste time, get something to drink. Sat at the bar. You would have thought we were invisible. Initially we gave them the benefit of the doubt as they were busy preparing drink orders. Even though one idle waitress at the end of the bar clearly saw us and still didn't offer service. Didn't really put a racial aspect to it because as I said, some waitresses were busying about. Until a Caucasian gentleman sat right next to my husband at the bar and the waitress told that man that she would be with him shortly. We are African American. Then it was undeniable. I have read some reviews that stated service was horrible. Don't know what race these people are. Maybe these workers are just plain rude. But in our case, it was clearly racially motivated. The Doubletree attendants said they hear this all the time. I would say steer clear of this place unless you are Caucasion or don't mind...

Racist alert....racist alert...racist alert

Caution is advised for those seeking an enjoyable stay at this establishment. Regrettably, my experience here has been marred by unsettling encounters with a manager who has displayed concerning behavior. The presence of a racially biased manager, seemingly intent on wielding authority, casts a shadow over the atmosphere. It is important to exercise vigilance, especially in interactions with the bar manager, who exhibits a propensity for unwarranted judgment. To my bewilderment, despite being accompanied by my family, including my wife and two children, we were subjected to an abrupt ejection from the bar. A vague accusation of intoxication was levied, without any specific actions on my part being cited. Despite my inquiries, no explanation for this action was provided, leaving us feeling unfairly treated and disillusioned. This regrettable incident runs counter to the standards one would anticipate from a DoubleTree...