About Us

It must be a country thang because no other Galveston nightclub does it like Buckshot Saloon. We're the island's best stop for dancing, drink specials, amazing bartenders, live music, mechanical bull riding, karaoke, and so much more.

If you would like to know a little more of what to expect as far as the entertainment and dancing, here it is explained (with the help of A.I.) the way The Duke might have explained it.

Well, let me tell ya, pilgrim, at the BuckShot Saloon, we don’t just serve up drinks—we serve up a real honky-tonk experience every night. You can always count on a live DJ spinning a solid mix of classic and modern country tunes that'll keep your boots stompin’ and your spirits high. And once a month or so, we saddle up with a live band that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped into the heart of Texas. When the band takes a breather, the DJ’s right back at it, keeping the energy alive.

Now, we’re mighty proud to hold the line on true country dancing. Around here, you’ll find folks two-stepping, polka-ing, and waltzing like they mean it. But don’t you worry, line dance fans—we’ve got plenty of those crowd favorites in the mix too. Each hour, we stick to a rhythm: 45 minutes of country gold, and 15 minutes of somethin’ a little different—be it rock, rap, Tejano, or good ol’ sing-alongs. We’re all about requests, and while we aim to get every last one in, the sheer number sometimes gets the better of us. Although its rare, we'd ask if this was to happen when you visit, well, we hope you don’t hold it against us too aweful much, cowboy.

Then comes the last hour—what we call the Owner’s Hour. That’s when the DJ, or the owner himself, takes the reins and reads the room like an old trail guide. You’ll hear upbeat dance hits, sing-alongs, and the hottest line dance tracks, even if they’ve already made the rounds earlier in the night. Latecomers, consider yourselves lucky.

As the clock winds down, we ease into the final 15 minutes with our closing set—songs that give everyone a chance to catch their breath, settle their tabs, and mosey on out into the night. It’s a wrap-up that leaves folks leavin’ happy, but with a thirst to come back for more.

So, if you’re hankerin’ for a night of real country fun, BuckShot Saloon’s the place to be. Saddle up and join us—you won’t regret it.