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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554, United States
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Galveston Island Brewing
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Review №1

We enjoyed our time here and loved the laid back feeling of the place. They have a good range of beers and even keep nonseasonal offerings on tap for folks who like those beers. We tried the yummy food truck outside and were not disappointed. The prices are great and cheap ($14 for a beer and 6 pack). Our biggest issue was how we were treated by staff. No one wanted to greet us as soon as we got to the counter and had to ask for a bartender to help us (we were the only ones in line). One bartender (dark brown hair) refused to even look at us and walked past us a few times without looking at us and refused to take our order. The same person was friendly to other patrons so that was a bit weird to us. That was the only damper to our trip here.

Ji
Review №2

We were really impressed with this brewery. Their porters were great and the Barleywine was easily the best weve ever had! The female bartender was very friendly. The environment was very nice as well, the taproom was kind of small but they had a really nice covered patio and a large playground for kids. They are currently working to expand their brew house so the parking lot is full of construction material but we were able to park next door and there are signs to guide you to the door of the taproom. We will definitely plan a trip back to Galveston Island brewery!

Za
Review №3

Great time. Good beer offerings. Chopped it up with the locals. Only down side was the ongoing construction and walk to get to it but everything else made up for it.

Bo
Review №4

Amazing happy bartenders, and fresh brewed beer. 6 packs a tad expensive. Their hazy IPA is amazing. Good atmosphere fir kids with games and slides, etc.

Br
Review №5

This was my favorite discovery while I was in Galveston. I live in Beer City USA, so Ive had my share of craft beer. This is my new favorite brewery and Tiki Wheat is my new favorite beer. I also sampled several other beers on tap and they all had awesome flavor. Their outdoor area is awesome. Friendly bartenders. I hope this place continues to grow because they deserve it. Cant wait to come back next time Im in town.

As
Review №6

Dog friendly brewery & cheap!! ! Loved the tiki wheat. Would recommend this spot if in the area!!

Ke
Review №7

Great place to chill out and have some cold beers. My wife likes strawberry lemonade seltzer, Citra Mellow is my go to. I went with Flip Flop lager today and it was a definite win too! You can also get your beer to go cans, growlers, or bottles. Cant wait for the new taproom!

Ja
Review №8

Nice to see them growing and expanding. Good wheat beers.

So
Review №9

They have a lot of construction going on, Im excited to see how its all going to look! Great beer and the deck is nice. Staff is courteous.

An
Review №10

GREAT local brewery! They have music and special events so check online so thay you can plan accordingly. Theres a lot of outdoor seating (covered and uncovered) so make sure you bring your sunscreen. They are pet friendly and have a playground for kids. The beer selection is phenomenal!! We LOVE the Red Ale, our friends loved the Kolsch and Peanut Butter Porter. Honestly though they will have anything for your taste.

Al
Review №11

It was very cool. Good service and advice from personal 👍. They had several beers to choose from.

Fi
Review №12

Pretty chill place. Tried the coconut beer and was pretty good surprisingly. They have a playground for those with kids. Its mainly and outdoor setting.

Sh
Review №13

Super fun and chill spot!! My husband and I were in town for the beach this weekend and our air bnb had a magnet from this place on their fridge so we decided last minute to check it out. The beer was great and sandwiches were pretty good too! Very family-friendly and plenty of seating and space. Would definitely come back!

Pa
Review №14

Beer was good. Had the double ipa. Nose was terrible but flavor was on point. Theyre expanding so will be back to see that

Je
Review №15

Great place good beer nice people good atmosphere!! Thank you for the excellent service and drink recommendations

CJ
Review №16

This place is great! Beer is yummy 🤤. Lorin, the bartender was so friendly and engaging. Because of the construction, it’s a little hard to find, but it was so worth it! Enjoyable experience.

Mo
Review №17

Me and my familys new favorite spot! Great brews and I loved their strawberry lemonade seltzer. Family friendly complete with on-site playground, dollar juice boxes, snacks, and a family restroom with changing table. The restrooms are really clean and the womens offers complimentary menstrual products. Cant wait to come back and listen to more live music!

x
Review №18

If you like breweries you cannot miss this one! Excellent choices on tap and cool area to hang out with families and fur babies. Just go!

Ju
Review №19

Very cool place with awesome staff! Will have to come back once the renovations are complete. The Pit Pat was TERRIFIC!! Best porter Ive had in a long time.

Al
Review №20

We came during construction and it was a DISASTER! Mud everywhere and it was deep enough in the required walking area to get into the brewery that it went over the tops of our sandals up our feet. There wasnt a lot of seating options except picnic tables, and even less covered options. The selection of beer was good and the gal working was really nice and fun. The beers were all very different and could reach a wide range of beer drinkers. Low prices on their beers as well. I would say this will be a fun place once construction is done.

Bo
Review №21

Tried 3 different brews and liked them all. Nice outside sitting area.

Ch
Review №22

Great spot for local brews. Has great food options and half pints in case youd like to sample before you commit. Everyone that works here is siper friendly and can help you pick something youll like. Ill definitely be back

J
Review №23

A good craft place tucked away from the tourist spots. Good interesting brews and a playground for kods

Ni
Review №24

The place is good and I like the selection of beverages they offer.

Ma
Review №25

Great quality service. Tasty beer and a great place to relax.

fe
Review №26

Nice place, nice staff, nice beer and reasonable prices.

Pa
Review №27

Love it here! In-laws live on the west end, and always stop in to see whats new on tap. Cant wait to see the new place once the construction is done!

Na
Review №28

Great beer! Wish they had more food.

Wa
Review №29

Great beer. Great staff. Great locals to talk to at the bar. We had great time, cant wait to see the improvements they are planning. Highly recommend. Will go out of my way to re-visit.

Em
Review №30

Construction is currently going on around the brewery, but oh well. Fun patio with picnic tables, adirondack chairs, and a playground for the kiddos. Beers are great. Well be back!

Pa
Review №31

Better than anticipated. Plenty of taps for a newer brewery (most start with 3-4 offerings). Seating area outside with playground (and stadium seating?) was very nice with plenty of drink holders scattered around. Looks like a great venue for an event. Beer selection was varied and interesting. Plenty of hybrid styles and experimental flavors. Definitely a place to stop at in Galveston.

W
Review №32

Great local craft brewery. Always take the recommendations of the pourers. They have some combos that are awesome

Jo
Review №33

Great selection of really good beers, friendly staff, shaded outdoor seating. We had a great time!

Jo
Review №34

Super friendly staff. Super tasty beers. And a super cool place to drink super tasty beers. Need I say more? Like them on Facebook. If you do, the ticker goes up.

ch
Review №35

Fun little place and you can being your dog! Thank God my ♥️ is protected by VASCEPA!

Ki
Review №36

Beers were good. I enjoyed what I had. Staff....was a bit cold and seemed overworked. The brewery itself didnt have the best vibe to it. It felt hastly put together.But, they make a good product.

Ai
Review №37

Tried the oktoberfest today but love the Tiki wheat. Kids had a great time playing at the renovated patio and we enjoyed the beautiful day, friends, beers and pretzels. This is a hidden gem. Love this place

Ch
Review №38

Under the restrictions of the time, it was great to be outside and enjoy a Sampson!

Ci
Review №39

Great place to go. Family and pet friendly.

gr
Review №40

Decent beers, actually good enough to make me go back 2 days in a row on my 3 day tour of Galveston so you should probably get a beer here, however sample a couple first as I did not like the first 2 I tasted. I can tell this brewery has potential, but still has alot to learn. Overall better than some other breweries in the area.

ky
Review №41

Lots of fun great beer great atmosphere

Je
Review №42

Loved our time at GIB. The outdoor area is very nice. Great lineup of beers on the tap wall and to go!

Sh
Review №43

Wow. What great beers here. Excellent staff. Amazing patio to enjoy local drafts on. (With patio heaters for cold chilly days like today😊)

Bo
Review №44

Beer is great & nice patio area

Ti
Review №45

Friendly staff, good brews. Mostly outdoor seating--very relaxing. Very decent selection of beers and a seltzer or two.

Co
Review №46

Legit brewery and tap room. Not fancy but friendly and getting good beer made. Apparel on the expensive side, but it supports good beer. The Citra Mellow is damn fine. Plus, the keginal...

Si
Review №47

Our local brewery keeps growing and growing! So many improvements in the last few months, and the beer is always refreshing and well priced!

Sa
Review №48

Best brewery in Galveston, and one of the best in southeast Texas. Small, but also unlikely to be too crowded. Plenty of range on beers, but their signature is the Tiki Wheat. Swing set outside for the kiddos or kids-at-heart.

Ke
Review №49

Good place for some locally crafted beers. Right now you can order but have to drink outside. That worked out great today because it was beautiful outside. Nice selection of beers, but no flights however, you can get a taste before you commit.Staff was great and helpful in picking a beer right for your taste. Would recommend a stop if in the area.

Ja
Review №50

We like it & enjoy seeing how successful this Brewery has grown in the few years it has been open. Nice people & great beer!

P
Review №51

Great beer, great service, great location. Dog friendly outside with bows and a spigot. Our beers were tasty, interesting and well balanced. We especially liked the peach brut since it was interesting and fun.

Dr
Review №52

Really good beer. All the IPAs are delicious. Bartender Jessica is really friendly. Outdoor seating area is Awesome! Visiting the island for a week and Ive spent 3 of them at the Brewery.

Li
Review №53

Love this place

An
Review №54

Cool island brewery. With really good beer! Galveston Island brewing does not disappoint.

Ni
Review №55

Tasty beer, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere. Its everything I want in a brewery!

Bi
Review №56

Good beer. Itll be great when the construction is finished.

Ka
Review №57

Love this place. Great beer and atmosphere. Will be going back.

Jo
Review №58

We love this place so much. Very relaxed atmosphere, super friendly staff, great selection of beers.

Pa
Review №59

Good beer selection, my favorite was just the tip friendly staff and good pretzels.

Sc
Review №60

Great lawn to relax on while enjoying some excellent brew. Playground for the kids, shade for the adults.

Ja
Review №61

Staff was hospitable and knowledgeable, and the space with the playground was top notch. A+ to spend time hanging out tasting great beer!

Ai
Review №62

I am just gonna say this, good beer and has a playground outdoors... 😉 😉win win

Ni
Review №63

Delicious beer, friendly staff. Good food, but wish you had more choices.

Ma
Review №64

Great vibe, better beer, always our favorite place to get away from Houston and enjoy the coastal cool

Be
Review №65

Great place to hang out. Damn good beers!!!

Ra
Review №66

Excellent pale ale and pretzels. I would like to see the food part expand and maybe some way to bring the outside in to the bar. Other than that... PERFECTION!

He
Review №67

Tiki tues.$3 Pints of tiki wheat.Awesome as always

La
Review №68

Get the Pit Pat. Try them all. You wont be disappointed by offerings or the service 🙌

Ab
Review №69

The outdoor patio area is awesome.... the indoor bar is almost too small... they are a pretty busy little place! If you like odd DIY ideas... take a look at the bathroom! That sink barrel thing is so cool. Good beer. Good atmosphere. Recommended.

Br
Review №70

A very friendly place absolutely fantastic beer if your in the area a must visit.

Br
Review №71

Great place. Not to big. The piter patter beer was good. Been here 3 years ago and still has that local feel.

Ti
Review №72

Loved it so good

jo
Review №73

Great beer, love the outside kid and pet friendly environment

Ja
Review №74

Great service, great beer. 2 thumbs up.

Mi
Review №75

What a great find. In town from Colorado (where we really value our many microbreweries) and found this gem. Great beer, great service.... makes our idea to move here all the more solid.

Ch
Review №76

Great beers with outdoor seating and pet friendly!

Gr
Review №77

No inside seating but that is ok. The beer is just as good outside!

Pa
Review №78

Go here for the beer. Food is just o.k. Lots of construction and mud currently.

Ch
Review №79

Great beer! 🍺

Ad
Review №80

Great beer, live music and cool atmosphere

Sa
Review №81

Great place, chill, good beer

Da
Review №82

In a word, delightful! Plenty of safe, socially distant places to sit outside, and everyone masked inside!

Jo
Review №83

Full disclosure, I’m a fan of the products.Favorite is Tiki Wheat, followed closely by Helen-A.While you can find a few of their beers on regional store shelves, there are many more that can be found at the brewery tap room that are currently not distributed.I would suspect their higher hops beers (there are several) are especially tasty however; I was damaged years ago at a different microbrewery in a self inflicted over serve experience and have yet to recover.They do have a barley wine that is truly tasty that can only be purchased from the tap room buy the glass or bottle (and growler) to take home.As for the brewery, truly a chill location and definitely a Galveston experience.

Jo
Review №84

What a gem! Lovely staff, great beer! What more can you ask?

La
Review №85

Great range of beers and always a friendly staff. Gets fairly busy saturdays with not much room in bar or parking but thats a good thing.

Mi
Review №86

Friendly staff, good prices and great beer.

Ch
Review №87

The Tiki wheat is the best. They maintain a wide variety. The atmosphere is relaxed and oitdoors. It is kid and dog friendly.

Ad
Review №88

Enjoyed.

jo
Review №89

Great little brewery in Galveston right off the beach. Mr Bills Imperial Wheat was delicious and the staff is mighty friendly.

Ru
Review №90

Small. Local. Tasty. When in Rome.

Fe
Review №91

This place fits the bill for the local brewery. Friendly staff, awesome beer selection, kid friendly. Close to the beach and all that is Galveston. Bonus playground and grass area for the kids.

Ja
Review №92

The beer is clean and to style. Construction is ongoing so some issues with parking.

Ri
Review №93

Awesome cold beer!!!

Ja
Review №94

Nice vibe. Decent beers. IPA’s lean to the maltier side.

MJ
Review №95

Great selection and friendly staff. Must visit. Highly recommended.

Br
Review №96

Great Kolsh, friendly staff, wonderful outdoor seating.

Ta
Review №97

Ive gone here for 6 years about and have never been disappointed. They put me on to craft beers! Their Citra Mellow is an IPA with Citra hops; highly recommend. Very refreshing.

Sc
Review №98

Very good service, good beer, tables are wobbly. Had a good time.

Ri
Review №99

Great beer and great folks! We love coming here with the family.

Ad
Review №100

Great local beer

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  • Address:8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554, United States
  • Site:http://galvestonislandbrewing.com/
  • Phone:+1 409-740-7000
Categories
  • Brewery
  • Bar
  • Beer store
Working hours
  • Monday:1–8PM
  • Tuesday:12–8PM
  • Wednesday:12–8PM
  • Thursday:1–7PM
  • Friday:1–7PM
  • Saturday:1–7PM
  • Sunday:1–7PM
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