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    The Proletariat

    4.5 (65 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Alberto M.

    Been coming here since I moved to Galveston in 2019. It's a fantastic place that is really a big part of my Galveston experience. I frequent the place as a place to study. They have both coffee and lots of alcoholic drinks. It's especially a nice place to study on a weekend night when all I want to do is hang with my friends instead. So to keep things spicy, I usually will get a draft beer on a slow Saturday night. The only reason I take a star is because their wifi isn't always the most reliable. This place is also perfect for a hang out with friends or when family come into town. Pro has art exhibits year round that changes about once a month from amazing local artists. They have a large selection of board games as well. Check them out!

    Iced coffee with almond milk
    Elizabeth T.

    Great space and local hangout. I love coming for an evening or late night study/work sesh. There are coffee and tea options along with beer, cider, and wine or sometimes both coffee and wine. Order at the bar for service. Friendly staff. Various activities going on throughout the week so be sure to check them out.

    Hibiscus Iced Tea and Undertow Coffee
    Jane O.

    Great atmosphere, drinks, and happy hour special. Great to study or hang with friends after a long day. I absolutely love the rotating art pieces at this coffee shop/bar. One of the favorite places in Galveston!

    Iced honey latte
    Amna I.

    More recently, I've noticed proletariat's coffee drinks flavor has gone down. The iced honey latte doesn't taste like it has honey in it. The hazelnut latte doesn't taste like it has hazelnut in it. No matter what drink I try, everything tastes the same. It makes me so sad, because I considered this to be one of the better places of the island.

    menu + dirty chai
    Snoopy S.

    the dirty chai is good, but probably wouldn't get it again. Barista was kind. Seems to be a cute space for activities like the draft + craft, unfortunately wasn't around long enough to attend. I'd definitely want to come back!

    Chris H.

    Very cool, spacious cafe/bar! Not busy at all! Great place to study and ppl watch! Prices are reasonable and much cheaper than Starbucks. Love that they use paper straws too! Definitely will be coming back!

    The best place for coffee and tea. Very friendly staff and so relaxing!

    The best place for coffee and tea. Very friendly staff and so relaxing! Love the environment and energy overall!

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    1 year ago

    Great coffee, fun atmosphere., reasonably priced. Would definitely go again!! Kids liked it as well.

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    Very good service and place! Love little places like this. Worth a visit if ever on the island.

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    so glad you had a good visit! hope to see you again :)

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    2 years ago

    Great little spot to grab a coffee or beer, we stop by every time we're in town. Maybe next time we'll try some wine and pizza

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    Thank you, Vanessa! We'll see you soon!!

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    Low-key place to hang out for happy hour. Good pizza, nice selection of beverages. Be sure to get a slice of pizza.

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    We had two Cappuccinos which were good. People can play board games or just hang out. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

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    4 years ago

    A Galveston staple! Nice bar/coffee/study/music spot??? Regardless chill vibes, friendly staff and decent coffee and drinks.

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    Nice spot to chill. Only had one Expresso drink here so far, but a good cup. Good drink choices. Stop in here anytime I get the chance...

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    7 years ago

    They let dogs in!!!! Do I need to say anything else? Food is good. Drinks are good. All well priced....and dogs!!!

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    J Bangle Galleries

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    0.7 mi

    They helped me frame a small precious piece from my mother's dress for a keepsake. So simple and…read morebeautiful. They were conscientious about cost, quality and aesthetic. I will be bringing them another piece to frame soon. Thank you for a beautiful job!

    This business is in serious need of new management. I took in a very sentimental and valuable, to…read moreme, piece of original artwork, in the original frame, just to be reframed. I made it clear how valuable this item was to me. The frame was still in very good/excellent condition. I took them everything they needed. I just wanted them to put it all together and seal the back professionally, adding the proper hanger on back for me. Easy right? Especially for a business that claims to be a "fine art and custom framing" shop/gallery. They were more expensive than other places I had checked but I always try to give small local businesses my money instead of taking it off the island. Well in this case it was a mistake. A big one. I had to bug them to death to get it done. They kept saying we're so busy, sorry check back. Finally they called and said it was done. When I went to pick it up they immediately started apologizing, saying this had never happened in all their years of doing business. Lucky me right? Well they went on to tell me that they had accidentally used my frame for someone else's work. So they had just framed mine in a "hobby lobby" looking frame and expected me to be happy and grateful. Well sorry but not sorry. I told them this was unacceptable that i had made it very clear to them how special my piece was and I was shocked that they had done this. I told them surely they knew who they had my given frame to so couldn't they call them and get it back. Well they said they had already tried that and the person had already drilled my frame to the wall! First of all I think this is a lie because it was a skinny, antique frame that wouldn't have held up to that abuse. But I decided to accept what had been done because at this point I sensed it was a lost cause. I did insist they frame my picture in a frame that looked exactly, as much as possible, like the one I had originally brought in. This they agreed to and had it ready for me one week later. They didn't offer me any kind of refund whatsoever. Granted I didn't ask. But really, at this point should I have had too? A reputable business would have insisted in doing so, since the mistake was entirely 100% theirs. They did do a good job and that's the reason I gave them two stars. But it makes me sad and angry at having been treated this way. Before this I had enjoyed shopping there because they carry some antique items and original art that I was planning to one day invest in. Well they have completely lost my business and trust. There's too many nice places on the island that have most of what they have so I'll be taking my money there. As for custom framing, I will sadly be going off the island from now on.

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    J. Bangles fine art and custom framing shop

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    Pelican & The Shark

    Pelican & The Shark

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Manager Carrie provided great service. Drinks were good. Family and dog friendly. Shaded with a…read moregreat view. We brought up nachos and corn dogs from downstairs, but there is also a menu available up here!

    I visited this spot twice over the weekend. The woman bartender was excellent-friendly,…read moreprofessional, and made the experience enjoyable. However, there was a serious issue with a man at the bar who claimed to be an employee. He was a white man, likely in his 30s, who identified as gay. He became aggressive, making threatening comments toward my girlfriend and even acting as if he wanted to physically fight her, which forced me into a position where I had to step in to defend her. For a man to threaten violence against a woman is absolutely unacceptable, especially someone claiming to represent the establishment. If he is indeed an employee, it's shocking that management would tolerate such behavior. While the bartender's service and the overall atmosphere were great, this incident left a lasting negative impression. I hope management addresses this issue immediately to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all patrons. (I actually left this review about a year ago, but I just noticed it got taken down. I'm reposting it because I feel it's important to help protect people from violent staff members.)

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    The bar is on the top deck at the back.

    The Proletariat - bars - Updated July 2026

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