Oh, how we love vacation life, the lack of rules, alarm clocks, and responsibilities, and when the vacation takes place in Port Aransas you can count on there being barbecue, sunshine, and tropical drinks that will cast a soft glow over your adventures. After all, it is 5 o’clock somewhere and even if it wasn’t, we refer back to item number one, the lack of rules. This guide on where to have the best drinks in Port Aransas, brought to you by our La Mirage team of serious researchers (The lengths we went to make sure you have the best drinks during your Texas trip of a lifetime were unprecedented) will ensure that you will stay hydrated in Port Aransas!
Where to Have the Best Drinks in Port Aransas
Do you want to know what it means when a place has stayed in business for more than a minute? It obviously means they know what they are doing and Shorty’s Place, known as the oldest and friendliest bar in Port Aransas, is the perfect example. It isn’t fancy, and it tends towards beers and shots over cocktails and wine, but we can promise that every sip will be your favorite and you will feel like a local when you drink the drinks of Shorty’s Place. Live music will make your night even more fun, so don’t forget to add this to your drinking spot itinerary.
Lelo’s Island Bar, 212 Beach Avenue
During your everyday life at home, chances are your beverage choices tend to run towards wine or beer, but on a beach vacation we encourage you to go all out and order those tropical drinks you see in all the movies. Lelo’s Island Bar, known for its burgers, live music, and the most amazing daquiris, margaritas, and pina coladas in town, definitely needs to be on your list of where to drink. Want to take your drinking to the next level of delicious? Their Painkiller, a tropical drink made with light and amber rums, coco lopez, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a pinch of nutmeg, will certainly kill any residual real life pain you are feeling.
Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill, 429 N Alister Street
Offering an extensive wine list, a dozen beers on tap, and another dozen plus in bottles or cans, your every drink will be your favorite, especially when you sip the night away with beverages off Tortuga’s Saltwater Grills cocktail menu. Every cocktail is a great one, but if you’re looking for recommendations, we can’t say enough good things about their Mermaid Water, made with Captain Morgan spiced rum, Malibu coconut rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice with a splash of sweet and sour mix.
Coffee Waves Port Aransas, 1007 State Highway 361
We’re going to take a little detour from the alcohol tour, the title is best drinks, not best alcohol drinks, and our next spot to sip will be at Coffee Waves Port Aransas. Offering coffee made from small batch beans, handcrafted gelato, pastries, art, and music, starting your day out with one of their traditional espressos will set the stage for a day filled with fun and flavor. Unlike traditional coffee shops, Coffee Waves is open from 7 AM until 9 PM daily, with the evening hours devoted to live music, more coffee, and the most delicious pastries in town; in the summer months their frozen drinks are especially popular.
Stingray’s Taphouse and Grill, 401 Beach Avenue
What do pterodactyl wings, cabo tacos, and a ballpark chili dog pizza have in common? They all pair exceptionally well with at least one and probably more of the 20 beers on tap at Stingray’s Taphouse and Grill. Over 200,000 drafts have been served since they opened their doors in 2012 (it says so right on their website) and their cocktail and wine offerings never fail to leave the sippers with a smile on their face and joy in their taste buds.
Bernie’s Beach House, 720 Trout Street
Did we save the best drinks for last or maybe it’s just the party that is always going on that makes Bernie’s Beach House one of our favorite drinking spots, offering DJs, pool tables, and drink specials on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. Bernie sits in a chair overlooking the good times, reminding revelers to “Drink like a Pirate and Dance Like a Mermaid” if you visit Port Aransas and don’t set aside some Bernie time, can you really consider that you have sipped in all the best places during your stay?
The Best Drinks May Be at Home with La Mirage
Sometimes the best moments are the ones you spend at home surrounded by your family and when in Texas, your best drinks may be the ones you sip at home. Contact us to reserve your favorite escape today!
