We made the 17th annual Bayfest Festival. There was over 125 bands playing on 9 stages.
We managed to see some of Ludicris, Shaggy, Hinder, Three Doors Down, Thiompson Square, Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Clarence Carter.
There was a stage called the launching pad. It is for local bands that are trying to get noticed.
The one time we passed by the stage a band called the John Hilton Band was playing. AMAZING Blues. The harp player was fantastic.
Dress Code: Anything. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy music all day.
Updated Oct 25, 2011
Address: Downtown Mobile
Website: www.bayfest.com
Mobile is a large city located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Alabama. It has a population of over 200,000, is the largest city in this part of Alabama, and is the county seat of Mobile County. Mobile was formed as Fort Louis de la Mobile in 1702 and was named for an Indian tribe. The city is famous for the battle of Mobile Bay and has a very interesting history with lots of nice museums, parks and interesting historic buildings. The people are friendly too.
Dress Code: Casual is the norm.
Written Jul 4, 2011
Address: 5460 Inn Road, Mobile, AL
Phone: (251) 662-7543
the grand central is a downtown mobile institution. the grand central is one of the oldest bars on dauphin street. the grand central offers live music, a good beer selection, pool and darts. a fun casual place to drink and listen to music in downtown mobile.
Dress Code: casual.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 256 dauphin street
There are countless options to eat and drink in downtown Mobile, mostly along Dauphin St.
Due to local ordinances, many bars will have to sell you memberships at the door (for a couple dollars) so that they can stay open later as a 'members only' club. Some bars are exempt and ones that serve food can stay open.
Hopjacks is a perfect mix of bar and restaurant, is open until later and does not charge a cover. The left side is a bar and beer taproom. There are about 40 beers on tap and about 150 bottles available. Possibly the best selection in town.
The right side of the venue is the pizza kitchen, with no wall or window separating them from the patrons, so you can see everything happening in front of you.
Open 11a~2:30a everyday. (kitchen closes at 2am)
Live music is common on Friday's and Saturday's. Check web page link for calendar.
Dress Code: The dress code is reflective of the environment, completely casual.
Hopjacks is half bar, half lounge and half restaurant. Thats a lot of halves, but it works.
Updated Dec 14, 2009
Address: 251 Dauphin Street, Mobile
Phone: (251) 445-6000
Website: http://www.hopjacks.com/
when is the mobile area many people travel 50 miles southeast to perdido key to drink at the florabama lounge. this historic beach bar is located on the alabama/florida state line. the florabama is a fun rowdy beach bar that gets a "redneck" cleintelle. the florabama is a very unique place to visit on the alabama gulf coast.
Dress Code: casual.
Updated May 7, 2009
Address: 17401 perdido key drive.
Phone: 850-492-0611
Website: http://www.florabama.com/
this bar on dauphin street caught my attention because it is named after a character in harper lee's "to kill a mockingbird". boo radley's offers live music and a good beer selection. on wednsdays they have a free crawfish boil at 5 o'clock. a fun casual local bar in downtown mobile.
Dress Code: casual.
Updated May 7, 2009
Address: 276 dauphin street
Phone: 251-432-1996
Website: http://www.booradleys.com/
the royal street tavern is located in the historic battle house hotel. this restaurant and bar is a great place to meet with business associates in downtown mobile. the tavern's refined decor caters to a more older clientelle than the younger bars on nearby dauphin street. a great place to have a relaxing drink after work in downtown.
Dress Code: business casual.
Written May 6, 2009
Address: 26 n. royal street
Phone: 251-338-2000
Here are some more of my favorites. And let me just say that I also have to have decent food to eat, too. Also, service is terrible in Mobile everywhere. We are in the midst of a severe shortage of labor in all those areas. I think they are doing the best they can, so relax and still give a decent tip.
Liquid- on Dauphin Street by Wintzell's. Wonderful Sushi, awesome atmosphere, and all my favorite alternative music from the 80's played not too loudly. If you have a group , you'll need to make reservations. They do have a courtyard. Try the Sante Fe roll. There is also Samuri J's on Bienville Sq. which I've heard is also good, but I'm loyal to Liquid.
Battle House's new bar (street level) on Royal Street. Well-heeled locals. They serve food from the Trellis Room, but it is pricey. It is beautifully served even if most of us don't know what we are ordering! Tuscan Bean Soup is good although small ($9! & that's the least expensive). Maybe you should just drink here.
Hero's is a good spot with outside seating overlooking beautiful Cathedral Square (Dauphin & Jackson Street). Sandwiches, etc.
Drayton Place is long gone, replaced by Cafe Royal..Haven't been yet.
In the Oakleigh Garden District:
Callaghan's Irish Club- have best burgers in town & I like their Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Special atmosphere here, corner of Marine/Charleston (about 3 blocks from Government St.)Sunday nights they have music. A lot of locals go here, but you will be welcome here. Look for my favorite photo on the wall: the one with two well-dressed older ladies with pearls in the 60's out for a ride in their boat. My grandmother did stuff like that.
Guidos (corner of GEORGE/Savannah- 3 blocks from Government St.) has great food (Italian with Coast Creole influences) and now has a bar up in the attic.
Dress Code: Again, dress up. But you'll see people in all kinds of things.
Written Jun 26, 2007
I've only been once, but the food is so good. Reasonable. Eat here then go next door to Veet's bar for music and dancing. They don't serve food after 12 midnight.
Dress Code: Mobilians dress up, but not coat and tie. Smart Casual.
Written May 28, 2007
Address: Corner of Royal and government
Vision's Twist is a place everyone can come to and be made to feel like a longtime friend. The atmosphere is as comfortable as your living room, and there is always new and exiting activities going on, including live music, dart tournaments, craw-fish boils, and much more, also the Twist is a dog friendly bar, with your furry friends having their own watering bowls. The Twist was also voted the nightclub with the friendliest staff in town. The club has an excellent happy hour crowd.
Dress Code: Dress is casual.
Updated May 20, 2007
Address: 266 Dauphin St. Mobile, al. 36602
Phone: 1-251-431-9002
Website: www.visions-mobile.com
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