Midland
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Midland, Texas
Midland, the longtime hub of the oil-rich Permian Basin and the childhood home of George W. Bush, has a bar scene with real money behind it - BarFinder lists 95 venues here, led by sports bars, classic bars, and a genuine lounge and nightclub presence. Local spots like the Hangar Lounge and Brass Munky Lounge cover the higher-end side, while Eccentric Brewing Company and Jorge's Mexican Cafe round out a scene shaped by decades of oil-boom money. It's a scene that swings with the Permian Basin's own ups and downs.