Out on the Town

Back Porch Bar, 132 W. Cotter, on the harbor, next to Woody’s Sports Center, 749-2800. Open-air hang-out where you can watch anglers return with the day’s catch while sipping a margarita or ice-cold longnecks. Live music on weekends.www.pabackporchbar. com. H, V, MC, AE, D.

Beach Lodge, 2016 On The Beach, 749-5713. Among the last authentic beach bars in the United States. Lounge on a shaded deck 200 feet from the Gulf of Mexico as the surf rolls and sip your favorite cold beer, glass of wine or soft drink. Select from a full food menu, or just snack on appetizers. Open daily. H, NS, MC, V, D, AE.

Bernie’s Beach House, 730 Trout St., 749-4440. Live bands, dance floor, DJ, bar, Texas Hold ’Em tournaments, pool tables and games. Mardi Gras Kitchen inside serves New Orleans style food. H, All major credit cards.

Coast Club, 1023 State Hwy. 361, next to Ace Hardware, 749-JOES (5637). One of the newest bars on the island includes a patio and flat screens. Weekday happy hours. H. Credit Cards.

Gaff, 323 E. Beach St., 749-5970. The last stop before you get to the beach, this island-style bar serves up cold beer in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Wine, setups. Dance to the jukebox, enjoy a game of darts or pool or munch on freshly made pizza right up to midnight. H, Major credit cards

Isla Tiki Bar, 314 E. Ave. G., (361) 232-5836. A full-service outdoor bar serving appetizers and burritos. Join the beach party at an outdoor, laidback, island style bar featuring a full sand beach volleyball court, beer pong tables, live music and shaded palapas. Open daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. H,S,All major credit cards, checks.

Kody’s Bar, open from 11 a.m to 2 a.m. 2034 State Hwy 361. Full bar, pool, putt putt golf, big screen TVs. H, All major credit cards.

Lovett’s Bar, 315 S. Alister St., in Alister Square Center across from the Family Center IGA, 749-4466. This island watering hole is open noon to 2 a.m. daily. Happy hours and drink specials. Live music, karaoke, pool tables, shuffleboard, video games. H, All major credit cards.

Neptune’s Retreat, 905 State Hwy. 361, 749-2600. Enjoy Neptune’s Garden outdoor patio. Live music. Happy hour 4-8 p.m. Drink specials on weekdays. Open mike and karaoke nights. Open daily at 4 p.m. H, V, MC, AE.

Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon, 749-0580. A cocktail and appetizer bar overlooking the city marina. Enjoy cocktails and gourmet appetizers inside or on the shaded deck. Live music on weekends. H, NS, V, MC, D.

Pelican’s Landing La Playa, 337 Alister, 749-6405. Part of Pelican’s Landing Restaurant, La Playa features live music, fun and games, a beach volleyball court and shopping at adjacent shops. Major credit cards.

Sandollar Sity Saloon, 3038 On the Beach, 749-5000. Just a few feet from the water between Markers 15 and 16. Sip with your toes in the sand. Beer, wine and set-ups. Open daily. H, NS, Major credit cards.

Salty Dog Saloon, 230 N. Alister, 749-4912. Enjoy a mix of countrywestern, blues and 50’s rock-n-roll with beer, wine and liquor. This night spot features live entertainment, karaoke and a full bar. H, MC, V, D.

Sharkey’s, 2600 State Hwy. 361, 749-4254. Classic rock to country in a casual, nautical atmosphere. Music, dancing, pool and games. V, MC, AE, DC/CB.

Shorty’s, 821 Tarpon St. behind the Coast Guard Station, 749-8077. The “island’s oldest and friendliest” watering hole attracts lots of locals. Occasional local, live entertainment, sometimes spur-of-the-moment events. Darts and regulation size pool tables. H.

Tarpon Ice House, 321-A N. Alister St. Beer, wine and set-ups. Frequent live music. Come experience the old feel of Port Aransas at the newest beer garden in old town. Open daily noon to 2 a.m. H,S, no credit cards.

The Flats Lounge, 801 Tarpon St., 749-1990. Cold beer. Live music on weekends. Pool and video games. Open daily 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy Hour 2-7 p.m. Must be 21. Major credit cards.

Trout Street Bar & Grill, 104 W. Cotter St., 749-7800. Enjoy the view overlooking the harbor while sipping a specialty frozen drink. Big screen TV for sporting events or “how-to” fishing videos. H, All major credit cards.

VFW Post 8967, 311 N. Alister St., 749-6534. You don’t have to be a veteran to enjoy this bar that is open to the public. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. H.

Virginia’s on the Bay, 815 Trout St., 749-4088. Watch the boats come in with their catch and ships from foreign ports come and go.Open daily for lunch and dinner daily from 5 p.m. Live music on Friday and Saturday. H, V, MC, D, AE.

Wild Horse Saloon & Grill, 212 Beach St., 749-0105. Enjoy a full bar, outdoor patio, pool table, darts, wii bowling, several big screen televisions, live music on weekends. Inexpensive. S, H, All major credit cards.

Check ads in the weekly editions of the South Jetty for current entertainment listings, or call the individual establishments.

H: Handicap access; NS: Nonsmoking