Where to Party in the Lone Star State
Because everything’s bigger (with endless possibilities).
You’ve finally put your vacation days to good use. Whether you’re sipping mai tais on a tropical island or you’ve found yourself day-drinking on a hotel rooftop, your end goal is usually the same — find the hottest spot, and rage your face off. Because we understand the struggle of knowing where exactly to post up, we’ve curated a list for those spending their time off in good ‘ol Texas, where you can eat, drink, and dance your way to an extremely satisfying night of debauchery.
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THE BLOCK (San Antonio): Definitely the most “out-of-the-box” spot on our list… the Block is a “food-truck-foodie” paradise. The expansive park area features a large full bar, huge patio space with seating, games and great live music – all surrounded by San Antonio’s best gourmet food trucks. Since we’re talking about MOBILE food trucks here, the mouth-watering options change daily, and with over 50 food trucks having served at The Block since it first opened, the menu never gets old.
PERFECT FOR:
Solving the “so what do you want to eat?” 45-minute unproductive conversation – Head down to the Block, grab a drink and whatever delicious mobile-eats your heart desires and enjoy!
DEFINITELY TRY:
Something from every food truck in attendance . . . Adjustable waistband recommended. Here’s a few of The Block’s “regulars”
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CLAYTON’S BEACH BAR (South Padre Island): If you’re near South Padre Island in the summer, Clayton’s Beach Bar should definitely be on your to-do list. Known as “the biggest beach bar in Texas” Clayton’s is hard to miss, especially on the weekends when they light up the sky with fireworks.
PERFECT FOR:
A weekend getaway with your buds, hang on the beach sipping cocktails by day and rock out to some live music at night.
DEFINITELY TRY:
One of the signature Turbo Pina Coladas, seafood ceviche & shrimp tacos.
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GASLAMP (Houston): In the heart of midtown Houston, GasLamp is the new the kid on the block – but quickly becoming that hot girl at the club you can’t stop staring at. The three-story industrial-meets-contemporary lounge, complete with an outdoor patio and rooftop terrace gives GasLamp a cool vibe that makes you want to stay and hang a while. The sweet view of the downtown Houston skyline doesn’t hurt either.
PERFECT FOR:
A fun happy hour that turns into a night on the town. Challenge your buds to a game of magnet-pong or ring toss, then party on the dance-floor all night long with funky tunes and one of GasLamp’s signature cocktails or (over 40) draft beers.
DEFINITELY TRY:
The Chicken Kabob, Steak Fajita Tacos & Homemade Mochi Ice Cream.
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SODA BAR AT THE NYLO DALLAS SOUTH SIDE HOTEL (Dallas): If you’re looking for a place to relax on a hot summer day in Dallas, head over to The NYLO Dallas South Side Hotel’s SODA bar. With its ultra-moden and arty atmosphere, the NYLO is definitely a cool and unique spot to spend the day or night. The SODA bar itself is situated in a cozy nook on the hotels’ rooftop next to the pool that overlooks the city.
PERFECT FOR:
Cooling off on a hot summer day with light bites and drinks. The rooftop is also a great vantage point to watch the sun set over the city (bottom line? Yes, you should bring your next date here).
DEFINITELY TRY:
Gotta try one of the signature NYLOrita’s and any one of of their “Two-Hand Sammiches.”
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SLATE (Austin): Slate in Austin is a diverse space recently renovated with modern industrial vibe that compliments Austin’s cool culture. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant/lounge offers a variety of creative food and drink pairings and a killer happy hour menu.
PERFECT FOR:
Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner . . . Like a culinary chameleon, Slate is fully equipped to keep you satisfied anytime of day.
DEFINITELY TRY:
The pork belly mac n’ cheese… We know, we know…and trust us, it’s as good as it sounds!