Harris Vacations Staff Writer | December 12, 2022
There’s something to be said about spending a few hours in your favorite local bar. Tossing back a few craft beers, listening to the music (live or on the jukebox) and just hanging out with the one you love most. It’s a perfect way to recharge after a long week at work—or after a long day spent on the white sand beaches during your Alabama Gulf Coast vacation. Pull up a stool, order your favorite ale and bar food and relax; this night is for you, and these are the best bars in Gulf Shores!
300 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Big Beach Brewing is both the newest and the first brewery in Gulf Shores. Home to a 10-barrel brewing system which is used exclusively for brewing and serving all styles of beers, ranging from IPAs, to Stouts, to Cream Ales, and even Belgian Ales, Big Beach Brewing offers everything any beer lover could hope for. Even if you’re just a beer beginner, you’re sure to find something you love here. The owners are dedicated to offering nothing but the best, and it shows in their quality of beers. But don’t let the beer be the only thing that brings you in – they’ve also got live music on the weekends! If you’re in Gulf Shores, Big Beach Brewing is a must-see! How can you miss a chance to visit their very first brewery?
137 E Gulf Pl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
A mainstay bar in Gulf Shores, the Pink Pony Pub can be recognized by its Flamingo Pink exterior and will be remembered by the food, drinks, and service. First opened in 1956, their nachos are world famous, their beer is cold, and their parties are unforgettable!
101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
You won’t find a better place to, well, to hang out in all of Gulf Shores than this hopping bar and restaurant! Featuring all the sports you could care to watch, seafood straight from the Gulf, and delicious cocktails, the atmosphere here is laidback and fun!
131 Cove Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Live music, cold drinks, and some of the coolest people in town can be found at this local hot spot. The Cove Bar & Grill is the kind of place known for its happy hours—and happy customers! 131 Cove Avenue, Gulf Shores.
240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
If Mertle the Turtle loves hanging around here, you can bet that you will too! Funky and fun, Tacky Jacks is a family friendly Gulf Shore bar with great food, icy cold drinks, and a turtle statue named Mertle; what more could you want from a bar?
Everyone knows the best places are the ones the locals frequent, and when you stay in a Harris Vacation Rentals home away from home, our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to make sure you find them all the bars in Gulf Shores AL—book today!
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