Things to do in Beaumont, TX - Restaurants, Live Music, Events, Nightlife, Nature

Here is a list of things to do in the area for those who are new, bored, adventurous or just a glutton for punishment. This list is alive in the sense that it will grow and change over time.

If you would like me to add to, remove, modify, or update a link please feel free to shoot me a mod mail or reply to this post. I'm trying to keep this post strictly related to Beaumont and not as much the surrounding areas. I'd like to get a master SETX list started over at r/SETX when we can get the chance.

Please take the time to visit their pages and check out their hours of operation. Some locations are only open a few nights a week, so double check!

Thanks!

• u/Selusa

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Music:

• r/SETXmusic

• Victoria House

• The Art Studio, Inc. (They do monthly band nights like 9 months out of the year, can be rented for shows.)

• LogOn Cafe

• Texas Rose Saloon

• Crockett Street Entertainment District

• Luke's Icehouse

• Madison's on Dowlen

• Thirsty's

• Jerry Nelson's Hill Country Bar & Grill & Backyard Music Hall

• Nell's Place Jazz & Blues (30 and over.)

Nightlife:

• Texas Rose Saloon

• Crockett Street Entertainment District

• Dixie Dance Hall

• Luke's Icehouse

• Madison's on Dowlen

• Bar Local

• Thirsty's (Coolest bar in town, at night. During the day it's an old person bar)

• Fast Eddie's Billiards

• Rumba Night Club (EDM Club, I believe.)

• Orlean's Street Pub (LGBTQ)

• John Wayne's

• Jerry Nelson's Hill Country Bar & Grill & Backyard Music Hall

• Legendz Sports Bar & Grill

• Nell's Place Jazz & Blues (30 and over.)

• MacKenzie's Pub

• Hemingway's Cafe & Tradewinds Tavern (Located inside of the MCM Elegante)

• Beau Jangles

Food:

• Various Food Trucks (There is a Food Truck Monday at the Event Center from 11-2 for a good part of the year, called Lunch at the Lake.)

• Beaumont Farmer's Market

• Luke's Icehouse

• Madison's on Dowlen

• Legendz Sports Bar & Grill

• Major League Grill

• The Grill by ASP

• Bryan's 797

• Bistro Lemonde

• Sugas Deep South Cuisine & Jazz Bar

• Al Basha Grill & Hookah Bar

• Taz Indian Cuisine

• Koi Japanese Sushi Bar & Lounge

• Tokyo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

• Kotoyama Sushi

• JoJo's Chinese Bistro

• Great China Restaurant

• Chaba's Thai Bistro

• Pho Four Seasons Vietnamese

• Hemingway's Cafe & Tradewinds Tavern @ The MCM Elegante

• Katherine and Co.

• Bandos (not just catering, they have lunch from 11-2)

• Abbie's Imports & Mediterranean Deli

• Jack's Pak-it (Meat market, deli & pre-made meals.)

• Richard's Cafe

• Rosie's Soul Food

• Rockin'A Cafe

• Kampus Korner Restaurant

• Daddio's Burger

• Hamburger Depot

• Willy Burger

• Novrosky's

• Setino's Cafe

• LogOn Cafe

• Jason's Deli (Franchise but it started in Beaumont. Store #1 still operational.)

• Honey B Ham (Small franchise but appears to somewhat be localized.)

• [Chuck's Sandwich Shop] (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chucks-Sandwich-Shop/176389795723909?rf=120272624655883)

• Jack Patillo's Bar-B-Q

• Broussard's Links & BBQ

• Boomtown BBQ

• Tony's BBQ & Steakhouse (Local Franchise)

• Crown Pizza

• Gino's Italian • Link 2

• New York Pizza & Pasta (2 locations)

• Frankie's Italian Grill

• Tia Juanita's Fish Camp

• Vautrot's Cajun Food

• Floyd's Cajun Seafood and Texas Steakhouse

• Catfish Kitchen (Warning: Auto-Play Music)

• Sartin's West Seasfood

• Kickin Chicken

• Cafe Del Rio

• Carmela's Mexican Restaurant

• Tacos La Bamba

• La Salsita

• Pancho's Taqueria

• Elena's Mexican Restaurant • Link 2

• Monterey House

• Carlito's Mexican Restaurant

• Carmela's Mexican Restaurant

• Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

• Crazy Jose's (Local Franchise.)

• Casa Ole' (Local Franchise.)

Arts:

• The Art Studio, Inc.

• Art Museum of SETX

• Beaumont Art League

• Dishman Art Museum @ Lamar University

• Fire Museum of Texas

• Edison Museum

• Texas Energy Museum

• Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum

• McFaddin-Ward House Historical House Museum

• Beaumont Community Players

• Boomtown Film & Music Festival (Happens early Spring.)

• Symphony of Southeast Texas (@ The Julie Rogers Theatre.)

• Spindletop Gladys City - Boomtown

Crafts:

• The Art Studio, Inc.

• First Thursdays on Calder (Calder Street hosts an art/craft walk with most stores having extended hours and vendors set up at The Mildred Building.)

• Painting with a Twist (Franchise, but still something to do.)

• The Brew Shop • Link 2 (Craft Beer/Home Brew Supply Shop and has a hangout First Thursdays)

Libraries

• Theodore Johns Library

• R.C. Miller Memorial Library

• Elmo Willard Library

• Beaumont Public Library & Maurine Gray Literacy Center • Link 2

• Tyrrell Historical Library

Outdoors:

• Beautiful Mountain Skate Park

• Beaumont Botanical Gardens @ Tyrrell Park

• Klein Park Disc Golf Course

• Tyrrell Park Disc Golf Course

• Cattail Marsh @ Tyrrell Park

• Shangri La Botanical Garden (Not in Beaumont, but worth it.)

• Beaumont Farmer's Market

• List of Hike & Bike locations

• Ida Reed Dog Park

Sports

• Oxford City Indoor Football Club of Texas (Soccer)

• Lamar University Cardinals Athletics (Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country)

• Spindletop Roller Girls (Women's Rollerderby.)

Local Attractions / Gaming

• Gator Country Adventure Park (Live alligator sanctuary and park.)

• Colorado Canyon (Put-put and arcade games.)

• Bowl Star Lanes (Bowling.)

• Crossroads Bowling Center (Bowling.)

• Golden Triangle Raceway Park (Vehicle race track.)

• Sports Connection (Batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats and more.)

Gyms

• Exygön

• World Gym

• Planet Fitness

• Cross Fit Beaumont

• Christus Health & Wellness Center (Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.)

• Xtreme Fitness

• Feldman Fitness

Mixed Martial Arts(MMA)

• Texas Punishment Crew

• Texas Karate Academy

• Texas Top Team

• American Top Team

• Beaumont Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu & Boxing (Also home to Spitfire Boxing Club.)

• Beaumont Shotokan Karate

Notable Sites: (Keep you up to date with stuff)

• Cat5 (Entertainment based local zine)

• Beaumont Events Calendar

• Local Music Guide

Amenities: This is for the people visiting and need quick numbers.

POLICE/FIRE

• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Dial 911

• Beaumont Police Department (409) 832-1234 • Non-Emergency Line

• Beaumont Fire & Rescue (409) 880-3905 • Non-Emergency Line

HOSPITALS

• Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth (409) 892-7171

• Baptist Hospital of SETX (409) 212-5000

• Victory Medical Center (409) 617-7700

TAXI/TRANSPORTATION

• Yellow Cab Taxi Beaumont (409) 234-6063

• Ace Transportation, Inc. (409) 860-5313

• American Quality Cabs (409) 839-8294

• Flanagan Taxi (409) 838-1283

Thank you to u/jjm83 for contributing substantially to this list and inspiring me to get off my butt and make this list a stickie/sidebar post. u/TexMarshfellow also contributed substantially where I had a moment of forgetfulness. Thank you as well!