Best Bars in Lubbock

Looking to have a great night out on the town in Lubbock?  Well, you will be happy to know that this West Texas city has a great selection of bars and nightlife hotspots to choose from.  Below are the ten best bars and clubs in Lubbock:

1. The Blue Light

806-762-1185
1806 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

2. The Gas Light

806-785-1720
5212 57th St
Lubbock, TX 79414

3. Chance’s R Night Club Fun Bar

806-799-3993
5610 Frankford Ave # A
Lubbock, TX 79424

4. Jake’s Sports Cafe

806-687-5253
5025 50th St # A
Lubbock, TX 79414

5. Beer Garden & Daiquiri Lounge

806-749-4466
2202 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404

6. Boss Office Bar

806-762-5044
518 E 34th St
Lubbock, TX 79404

7. O’Reilly’s Pub

806-687-4391
1718 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

8. Murphy’s Pub

806-771-4545
3502 Slide Rd
Lubbock, TX 79414

9. Klusoz Inc

806-749-3500
1802 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

10. Tom’s Daiquiri Place

806-749-5442
1808 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

Lubbock’s Best Dining Experiences

For its population, Lubbock has an extremely wide variety of restaurant choices.  And I have created several subcategories such as Mexican Food, Dessert hot spots, etc.  However I wanted to create a top ten list for the best overall Dining Experience. This was a difficult decision due to the great quality I was greeted with in the last month, and Cafe J’s won the top spot.  Cafe J’s offers its customers:

• Excellent food
• A Wide list of menu options
• Great bar
• Fantastic Service
• Late Hours on the weekends

I’ve tried out many different establishments in the city and have narrowed down my top 10 to the following:

1. Cafe J

806-743-5400
2605 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79410

2. 50 Yardline

806-745-3991
2549 S Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79423

3. Stella’s Restaurant

806-785-9299
4646 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79414

4. Manna Bread & Wine

806-791-5600
2610 Salem Ave
Lubbock, TX 79453

5. La Diosa Cellar

806-744-3600
901 17th Street
Lubbock, TX 79401

6. French Quarter Bistro

806-744-1104
1636 13th St
Lubbock, TX 79401

7. Jazz

806-799-7870
3703-C 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79405

8. Orlando’s Classic Italian Restaurant

806-747-5998
2402 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79411

9. Skyviews Restaurant

806-742-3042
Bank of American
1901 University Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79401

10. Cattle Baron Steak Seafood Restaurant

806-798-7033
82nd Quaker
Lubbock, TX 79423

Lubbock Dessert Spots

Finding a great dessert spot to unwind is key to a successful night, and you will be very excited to learn that Lubbock offers some great choices for post-dinner festivities.  Topping the list is a fantastic Gelato shop called ‘Caffe Gelato’.  I’ve tried it several times and have had an excellent experience each time.  The service was great and they consistently add new Gelato flavors to the menu.  This is a ‘must have’ for anyone looking for a treat.  Below are Lubbock’s Best locations for dessert:

1. CAFFE GELATO

806-698-0040

5903 82nd St

Lubbock, TX 79424

2. ICE CREAM SHOPPE & SODA FOUNTAIN

806-792-2756

2705 26th St

Lubbock, TX 79410

3. MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

806-281-0569

4210 82nd St

Lubbock, TX 79423

4. BAHAMA BUCKS

806-281-1966

5009 50th St

Lubbock, TX 79414

5. SHERIDANS FROZEN CUSTARD

806-687-7111

5101 82nd St

Lubbock, TX 79424

6. COLD STONE CREAMERY

806-741-1222

2421 Broadway St

Lubbock, TX 79401

7. OASIS SHAVED ICE

806-788-5542

6002 Slide Rd

Lubbock, TX 79414

8. KALEIDOSCOOPS

806-793-2240

2902 50th St

Lubbock, TX 79413

9. ANDYS ICE CREAM

806-745-0260

8601 Ash Ave

Lubbock, TX 79404

10. TCBY

806-798-3118

431 Frankford Ave

Lubbock, TX 79416

Lubbock Bar & Grill’s

Like most cities with a strong University community, Lubbock has a wide variety of fun and entertaining bar & Grills.  I rarely put any type of chain on the top of these lists, however there simply is no better place to catch a game and eat some great food than Buffalo Wild Wings, but check out the rest of the list too, there are some great places to visit.  See the full Top 10 Best Bar & Grill list of Lubbock:

1. Buffalo Wild Wings

806-745-5525

8212 University Ave.

Lubbock, TX 79423

2. The Triple J Chophouse & Brew Co.

806-771-6555
1807 Buddy Holly Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

3. 101 Bar & Grill

806-798-0101
10007 Slide Rd.
Lubbock, TX 79424

4. Bash Riprock’s

806-762-2274
2419 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79401

5. Cujo’s Sportz Bar & Grill

806-791-2622
5811 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79416

6. Cricket’s Grill & Draft House

806-744-4677
2412 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401

7. Mesquites Bar & Grill

806-687-5253
2419 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79409

8. Moose Magoo’s Bar & Grill

806-745-5005
8217 University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423

9. Gilbert’s Bar & Grill

806-795-8791
2608 Salem Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79410

10. Adolph’s Bar & Grill

806-785-2030
5407 Aberdeen
Lubbock, TX 79414

Lubbock Mexican Restaurants

Lubbock has some great Mexican restaurants, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find excellent tasting food at modest prices.  Mi Tio’s won the top spot due to a fun and entertaining atmosphere and diverse menu.

1. MI TIO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

806-748-7378
7412 University Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423

2. MONTELONGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

806-762-3068
3021 Clovis Rd
Lubbock, TX 79415

3. ABUELO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

806-794-1762
4401 82nd St
Lubbock, TX 79424

4. ON THE BORDER MEXICAN CAFE

806-798-7787
6709 Slide Rd
Lubbock, TX 79424

5. CASA OLE

806-793-9351
4413 S Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79424

6. LA CUMBRE RESTAURANT

806-792-5006
2610 Salem Ave
Lubbock, TX 79410

7. TAQUERIA JALISCO

806-763-7605
2211 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79405

8. LA FIESTA RESTAURANT

806-744-9151
1519 34th St
Lubbock, TX 79405

9. JOSIE’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD

806-741-0588
1308 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79412

10. TAQUERIA GUADALAJARA MEXICAN

806-765-6775
1921 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401