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, from March through October. 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. Hot night spot and cool day spot. Happy hour daily, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Live music, DJ, dancing, games,Texas Hold ’Em and big TVs. H, All major credit cards. (See ad Page 49.)

Coast Club, 1023 State Hwy. 361, next to Ace Hardware, 749-JOES (5637). This bar features a patio and flat screens. Weekday happy hours. H, NS (smoking on patio.) Credit Cards.

Gaff, 323 E. Beach St., 749- 5970. The last stop before you get to the beach, this islandstyle 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

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. (See ad Page 13.)

La Barataria Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3200 Island Moorings Parkway, 749-2212. Open Monday-Friday, 3-10 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, noon-midnight. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. on weekends. Full mixed bar. Occasional live entertainment. Moderate to expensive, H, NS, smoking allowed outside only. V, MC, AE, D. (See ad Page 60.)

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, MC, V.

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.

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 St., 749-4912. Enjoy a mix of country-western, blues and 50’s rock-n-roll with beer, wine and liquor. This nightspot 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. 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 setups. Frequent live music. Come experience the old feel of Port Aransas at this beer garden in old town. Open daily noon to 2 a.m. H,S, MC, V.

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.

The Sand Bar at Mariner Inn and Suites, 2607 State Hwy. 361, 749-8200. Island style bar with wine, cold beer, sodas and flavored water served inside or pool side. Game area with pool, ping-pong, pinball and darts. TVs showing sporting events or movies. Open to the public. H, NS inside. All 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 “howto” fishing videos. H, All major credit cards. (See ad Page 62.)

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 catches 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