7 Happy Hour Spots
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
There are plenty of spots to grab a drink after a long day spent on the water or exploring all that Gulf Shores & Orange Beach has to offer. Whether you enjoy a craft cocktail, a glass of your favorite red wine, or a flight of craft beer, you’ll find those along with good eats at some of the beach’s best spots for happy hour.
1. Yoho Rum & Tacos
Yoho Rum & Tacos at The Wharf is the ideal happy hour restaurant for drinks and appetizers with a coastal view. This family-friendly spot is known for its fresh tacos, fun atmosphere, and signature cocktails. Stop by during happy hour from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. to get discounted cocktails, beer, and mouth watering appetizers. Make your trip to Yoho even more exciting by dining outside at their Boat Bar, which is stocked with food, beer, wine, cocktails, and drinks to go. It’s the perfect place to grab a drink while enjoying The Wharf.
2. Cosmo’s
A favorite among locals and guests, Cosmo’s boasts a menu that features unique dishes and seafood favorites. During happy hour from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., this Orange Beach restaurant offers discounted cocktails like pineapple sangria and original cosmos for $4 and beer and wine specials. Enjoy these tasty drinks with coastal fare, such as tuna poke nachos, shrimp toast, or blue crab and corn calas. Cosmo’s outdoor deck is perfect for feeling the breeze while treating yourself to a cold beer or coastal cocktail.
3. Village Hideaway at The Beach Club
When hanging out in Fort Morgan, check out happy hour at the Village Hideaway at The Beach Club from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays. Enjoy $5 wells, $4 glasses of wine, $2 Miller High Life, and $2 margaritas on the rocks. Pair these drinks with their discounted appetizers and pizzas for the perfect happy hour meal.
4. Ginny Lane Bar & Grill at The Wharf
If you’re at The Wharf, check out Ginny Lane Bar & Grill. This restaurant is a hot spot for happy hour fun with daily specials and a great selection of wine and cocktails. Enjoy discounted specialty drinks, beer, and wine specials daily from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. If you can’t wait until dinner to enjoy a delicious drink, Ginny Lane also offers 25¢ martinis and cocktails from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays.
5. The Royal Oyster Bar
Oyster lovers prioritize happy hour at The Royal Oyster Bar in Gulf Shores. This local spot serves up yummy seafood, handmade cocktails, and fresh oysters from all over the country, as well as locally sourced boutique oysters. From 3 p.m.-6 p.m., they offer $1 oysters, $1 wings, and $3 craft beers, house wines, and well drinks. Stop by The Royal Oyster and grab a drink and oysters for a delectable Gulf Coast meal.
6. GTs on The Bay
If you’re looking for happy hour on the water, stop by GTs on the Bay in Orange Beach from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. You’ll find $3 house wine, $3 wells, and beer specials, including their very own Orange Beach Ale, brewed on-site. The drinks aren’t the only reason to head over to GTs. During happy hour, they also offer discounted appetizers such as firecracker shrimp, fried pickles, ginger calamari, and other delicious eats from Chefs Brian Navarro and Damion Hunt. On warmer weekend evenings, you’ll enjoy live music from local musicians while you sip your drinks and savor your meal.
7. Woodside at Gulf State Park
Enjoy happy hour at Woodside at Gulf State Park. From 4 p.m.-6 p.m., the restaurant offers $6 cocktails and $6 glasses of wine. If you’re a beer lover, you can grab domestic cans for $4 and drafts for $6. Add fried garlic mushrooms or southwest egg rolls to your order to complement your drink. You can cozy up by the fire pit, play yard games, and listen to live local music as you sip and eat. Woodside is the perfect spot to hang out and revel in the park's natural beauty.
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