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BARge 295: A Legend In Their Own Time

By Rick Clapp

arge 295 is a unique coastal entertainment

Bspot located on Clear Lake in Seabrook, TX. It has continued a colorful legacy from the past to the present day.

Most recently, Barge 295 was voted the Top Entertainment Spot in the Best of the Bay Awards sponsored by Bay Area Houston Magazine.

Last year, Barge 295 held several sold-out live concerts in The Yard (the grassy area on land next to the Barge) which featured well known national acts such as Wynonna Judd, Jamey Johnson, and Robert

Earl Keene, just to name a few. Furthermore, they provided a showcase for local entertainers to play their music. All that partnered with a splendid view of the lake, cold drinks, and a very good Texas Coastal

Kitchen earned them a prestigious Best of the Bay

Award.

Barge 295 has made a tremendous economic impact locally by bringing guests from all over the

Houston area as well as other parts of Texas and bordering states. These guests spent millions of dollars in the hotel accommodations, at restaurants, and with local convenience stores purchasing gas and other products. It is no wonder why Barge 295 is considered a “Legend in their own time.”

The dynamic duo, Mike Robinson and Mike Hessemer created this unique entertainment concept.

Their supporting crew includes Tina Lister, Garrett

Messman, Jose Castillo, Leyza Castillo, and Best of the Bay recognized bartender, Leah Jeanne. Without a doubt, they have successfully created a “Coastal

Kitchen” that has great entertainment and floats on the water.

Look to this spring and early summer to enjoy the new Barge 295 entertainment editions in The Yard featuring axe throwing, amateur boxing, midget wrestling, volleyball, cornhole, and other family activities.

Also, it will continue to be refurbished with a new outdoor patio being added to the Barge.

Barge 295’s “Coastal Kitchen” serves some of the

Gulf Coast’s freshest oysters, shrimp, burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

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Their menu offers a large array of tantalizing, mouth-watering appetizers to go with your favorite cold brews, drinks, and wine. Crawfish is served seasonally. The oysters are served grilled, seasoned, or ice cold; all are freshly shucked on the half shell. They are the bomb! Signature items such as their delicious royal red shrimp will surely please the most sophisticated palate.

New and exciting events coming this year will include performances by named artsits (TBA) and more. In Barge 295 tradition, they also continue to support local musicians such as Leo Mendoza, Christian Weigand, and others in the upstairs bar. Weekly highlights feature All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish (in season), Steak Night, Tuesday Singo Bingo, Wednesday Night Sailboat Races, and Karaoke.

Finally, Barge 295 is very socially responsible as it supports local charities and is always willing to work with the Seabrook and Clear Lake community. They offer the perfect outdoor venue with a beautiful ambiance and view of the lake set under a huge historical oak tree. The Yard is available for special events, corporate and private parties, reunions, weddings, and fundraising events.

Barge 295 is family and boater friendly, offering docking space. So, come by Land or Sea and enjoy Barge 295. You will not be disappointed.