Palestine, Texas is set among gorgeous pine and dogwood trees in the deep southwest. Visitors to Palestine can eat at a variety of restaurants set in a historical backdrop. According to the Palestine visitor website, the streets are lined with magnolia trees and classic white columns with over 1,800 historical sites to visit. Palestine is definitely an interesting and historical place, with it's classy old-style railroad and interesting sites, but many people don't know what to look for as far as the night life--and there is actually quite a bit.
Located right on Main Street, the Whistle Stop Saloon is described by visitors as a "cool retro bar." Visitors will find old photographs of Palestine scattered throughout the bar featuring the town's interesting history. Some of the photographs in the bar date back to the turn of the century. The bar offers cheap pool at 50 cents a game, a quarter jukebox and an old-fashioned long wooden bar with an original sliding ladder, reminiscent of the "old days."
Whistle Stop Saloon
211 West Main Street
Palestine, TX 75801-2705
(903) 723-1499
www.myspace.com/ginaswhistlestop
Named after the famous Texas State Railroad that runs through Palestine (sometimes referred to as the "iron horse"), the Iron Horse Sports Bar offers a variety of live shows, which is Palestine night life's biggest draw to the bar. The bar boasts having 16 different beers available on tap. Iron Horse (Shelton Hall) is licensed to stay open late until 2:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Live music consists of the Kelly Moore Band, Backseat Molly and JB & the Moonshine Band. Live music happens at Iron Horse on Friday and Saturday nights. On Thursdays and Fridays, wannabe singers can try their hand at winning some cash prizes during karaoke night.
Iron Horse Sports Bar
310 East Crawford Street
Palestine, TX 75801-2915
(903) 727-2700
www.myspace.com/ironhorsesportsbar
The Blue Star Sports Bar is located right in the heart of Palestine, not far from the Iron Horse Sports Bar and the Whistle Stop Saloon. Blue Star is right on the corner of North Sycamore Street and West Oak Street. The bar is right in the center of 1800's architecture. Other places to visit in Palestine before stopping into the Blue Star Sports Bar include the world famous Eilenberger's Bakery, which has been in business for over 100 years.
Blue Star Sports Bar
108 West Oak Street
Palestine, TX 75801-2825
(903) 723-3400
www.myspae.com/texasbigbluestar
