Robert’s Lafitte has been a popular gay establishment on the Texas gulf coast for many years, but gained international notoriety when it was one of the last businesses to close before and one of the first to re-open after Hurricane Ike devastated the port city of Galveston.Īttacks of this kind are quite unusual in laid-back Galveston, and it has been quite a number of years since there have been publicized arrests of gay-bashers in the entire Houston metro area. They are being held in Galveston County Jail on $120,000 bail, charged with assault with a hate crime enhancement.
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Two people were hit in the head, one of whom was taken to the hospital and the other was treated at the club. Galveston Pride, October 2013 NEW EVENT INFORMATION COMING IN MAY 2013. Thursday - Weekend Show Rehearsals w/ the "Ladies" - 7:00pmĢnd Friday of every month is a Birthday Celebration for all of our friends and family born under that month's zodiac sign.According to this morning’s Houston Chronicle, customers at Robert’s Lafitte, one of Galveston’s gay bars, were attacked by three thugs who entered the establishment and threw large rocks at the customers. With Expedia, enjoy fully refundable Galveston Gay friendly Hotels Browse our selection of LGBTQ welcoming hotels.
Wednesday - Shipwreck Talent Show w/ Dixie Monroe and Fifi Lamoore, show off your talent - sign up by 9, showtime at 9:30 Three men (photo, below) were arrested after one held open a door and the other two hurled. Tuesday - Tone Deaf Tuesday Karaoke w/ Carly - 9:00pm Yesterday I posted about the anti-gay attack at Robert's Lafitte, a gay-friendly bar in Galveston, Texas. Monday - Service Industry Mondays, full of local spirit - $2 well drinks and domestic beers all day and all night! Welcome to the official website for Robert's Lafitte, the most unique gay bar in Texas! Whether you're just looking for a great place to hang out and enjoy some cocktails and cold beers or want to check out a fantastic female impersonator show, Lafittes is the place to be any night of the week on Galveston Island! $2.75 wells and domestics from Open - 9pm
Home of the legendary Robert the Mouth and the Ladies of Lafitte!Ĥ5 years of service to the GLBT community (and friends) of Galveston Island, Texas!