Old Quarter

This cozy, beachside old-timer serves up coffee, beer and a wide variety of live music five nights a week.

Average Rating

90

In Short
Rex Bell opened the doors to the original Old Quarter in 1967, but the cafe moved to the Strand District in 1996. Early highlights included Bert Wills and the late Townes Van...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on December 11, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

100

A dim, dingy dive bar with a small selection of beer, no liquor, and the best music on the island. It's worth the drive to come down for nothing but a visit here.

Posted by Jordan M. on October 01, 2013. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

Best place on the island to hear good original music. They have music every night almost and most of the acts are pretty good. It's a small place that doesn't seem to ever be busy. This venue is...

Posted by Jason S. on May 11, 2013. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Always an AWESOME time!

Average Rating

100

If you are visiting Galveston, make sure you stop here! My wife and I love the atmosphere and the drinks and are never disappointed with the service or the great live music. A great escape and a wonderful time any day of the week!

Posted by by Britton H at Citysearch on November 24, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

AN ISLAND LANDMARK!!!

Average Rating

100

Always great live music!!!
A must visit!!!

Posted by JC1960 on September 16, 2011. Brought to you by yellowpages.

Average Rating

100

After several more trips to the OQAC, I feel better qualified to offer a little more information about the place. The owner is wrecks bell (his spelling), former bassist for Townes Van Zandt. If...

Posted by Steve E. on August 19, 2011. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Old Quarter the can be found at 20th St 413. The following is offered: Night Clubs. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Galveston there are 11 other Night Clubs. An overview can be found here.

Posted on September 13, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Located in Galveston, the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe offers a variety of live music. The club is open Wednesday through Saturday.

Posted on June 23, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is more a music venue than a bar. This venerable spot is one of the best in the city with the likes of Eden Brent, PC Cowboys, the Lisa Morales Band, Paula Nelson and Band of Heathens playing here occasionally. Old Quarter has great acoustics so you can enjoy the lovely tunes while enjoying your drinks as well. Don't miss the it if you are looking out for a place that...

Posted on January 02, 2014. Brought to you by cityseekr.

Located in the historic Post Office Street arts and entertainment district, Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is one of the best live music venues in the Houston area. Shows begin at 9pm Thursdays through Saturdays.©10Best.com

Posted on March 28, 2013. Brought to you by 10best.