Robert's Lafitte — Restaurant in Galveston

Let me preface this by saying when you walk in there it feels like a party you're not invited to, and there are a few guys in there that are well past drunk. I had the worst experience I've ever had, not even at a bar! Literally anywhere! This is a lot and I'll never go back bc of this bartender, everything else was very fun but if Matt it's working there DO NOT GO! He's white, has blondish hair, maybe blue eyes, and a very "I hate you" face when he talks to you. When Matt took my first drink order he was off handedly catty and went out of his way to make me feel more uncomfortable than I already was. Then my alarm went off for my medication so of course I take my medication (which I am able to drink while taking). I go up and Matt is completely ignoring me bc he's talking to his friend in the corner so I'm like hey! He finally comes over and I apologize and say I'm sorry I'm not very good in social situations then Matt says "I can tell" and I assume he's joking with me but then tells me I'm drunk..... I told Matt I've had 3 fireball shots and I'm not drunk (3 fireball shots within or over an hour and a half) then Matt tells me I saw you taking pills.... I did take a.... A pill out of a prescription bottle so I say that's my medication. Matt tells me that I can't drink on medicine anyway.... and I was almost at the point of pulling out my prescription bottle and showing him (which is horrible that an employee where I was being served made me feel like I had to prove myself) and I tell him that was my anti depressant (the fact that I had to disclose what prescription medicine I was taking to this employee is embarrassing) then he continues with his whole "I'm not allowed" "I can't" while there is literally a wasted guy hugging me and telling me he loves my hair. THEN he tells me there is a bar outside if I want to drink more... Like I said it's a lot I go outside (did not get another drink) and call my sister to pick me up bc I honestly felt so attacked and targeted by him. So while I'm telling my sister what he said to me I start crying.... Matt comes out while I'm on the phone with my sister to listen to what I say!!!!! After that I was thinking how can someone be so rude and such a bully to one person so I went in and asked the other bartender what his name was. Well I suppose that other bartender told him I asked for his name bc him and his friend both come outside and talk about the type of customers that they can't stand.... I have never felt so attacked and bullied in my life!!!! When my sister picks me up they're still outside talking about 'the worst kind of people' and I tell her that's the guy that has been rude to me and she tried to take his picture bc she's pissed that he made me cry. Matt runs inside after she takes the picture and his friend yells at her and says he's gonna call the cops on her. This was literally the worst experience I've ever had at a bar and I've been to Houston bars where men will grab your butt just bc they're walking by, not only that but the worst day I've had since I was in Jr high. Normal people don't treat other people like that,...

This venerable gay bar is a delightful peek into gay history. If you have ever read or watched a documentary about San Francisco (the Castro) in the 1970s and wished you could have been there, or if you were there and miss it, you are in luck. This bar has a very authentic classic gay neighborhood bar inside, with dim lighting, facinating decorations on the walls, and wonderful, friendly staff and clientele. After you grab a drink at the bar, make your way out the back door into a tropical wonderland. There is lots of comfortable seating among the rainforest of tropical plants. Bring swim wear, because as long as you order two drinks, the very clean swimming pool will cool you off. There's another bat by the pool. It's kind of an outdoor Tiki lounge vibe. On my visits, the mostly-male crowd was a wonderful mix of guys from all walks of life. This is the kind of place where you might find a professor from the medical chatting at a table with a welder, a trust fund kid, and a hippy. If you are LGBTQ or an ally, this is a place you really don't...

Robert Lafitte’s was the highlight of Pride Galveston over Labor Day weekend! The drag shows were absolutely incredible, diverse, high-energy, and so much fun. What makes them stand out is how personal the performances are. The entertainers don’t just stay on stage, they roll across the floor, drop into splits, walk through the crowd, and even flirt with the audience. It’s interactive, lively, and feels like you’re part of the show.

The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to celebrate and feel connected. If you need a break from the action, there’s a back patio that’s perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends in a quieter space. And for an added bonus, the bar has a pool area out back with its own bar service, such a unique feature that gives the whole place a resort-style vibe.

Overall, Robert Lafitte’s delivers an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re there for the entertainment, the sense of community, or just to enjoy a drink by the pool, it’s one of the best spots in Galveston to celebrate Pride,...