New Favorite Bar

Patriotic Phlocker · Post by **Patriotic Phlocker** » August 22, 2007 6:01 pm

I just spent a week down in Gulf Shores, Al and went to Florabama on Friday night then finished the evening off at the Pink Pony. What an awesome vibe the bars down there have. It seemed like they were actually having fun. The bands at both places were great but the best one was inside the Florabama. Did not get the name but had a great time!!! It is amazing how you do so well with just some 2x4s, plywood, duct tape and PVC pipe.

Any other recommendations for next trip?

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 22, 2007 6:15 pm

<<-----JEALOUS!!!

surfpirate · Post by **surfpirate** » August 22, 2007 6:29 pm

The Pink Pony and the entire Gulf Shores beaches are one of my favorite spots in the world. I have family who live in Pensacola and as soon as I drop my bags and say a hello you'll find me cruisin' down to the Floribama for a few cold ones. I read somewhere once where Gulf Shores consistently is ranked as one of the top ten beaches in the U.S.

I am also jealous. Haven't been down there for a few years now.

~~~~~ surfpirate

brahmafear · Post by **brahmafear** » August 22, 2007 6:36 pm

Sounds like a vacation destination for those of us thinking going to out of the way places. Thanks for the heads up!!!

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » August 22, 2007 6:50 pm

You won't find a better beach bar than the 'Bama! Yer makin' me homesick

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 22, 2007 7:11 pm

Let's go. Now.

z-man · Post by **z-man** » August 22, 2007 7:55 pm

If you like the area, and enjoy trop-rock music, consider registering for and attending Stars Fell on Alabama.
March 6-9, 2008 with a fantastic music lineup.

For all info on registration, hotel and Logo Contest http://starsfellonalabama.org

Here is a reminder of the great entertainment lineup.....
Jim Lainer
KD Moore
Jim Hoehn
Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24 Band
Tall Paul & Crawdaddy
Brent Burns
Calypso Nuts
Stars On The Water
Hannah's Reef
Latitude
12 Volt Band
Jimmy& The Parrots
The Trop Rock and Tropcial music will be heard all over our Island in LA (Lower Alabama)...better pack a good pair of dancin shoes.

Patriotic Phlocker · Post by **Patriotic Phlocker** » August 23, 2007 9:06 am

I have been back for about a week and already miss the sand song under your feet and the vibe from Floribama. Went to Lulu's and had a CIP, wasn't bad and survived 3 1/2 hurricanes in a hour! (wife could not finish hers) Next time going for four!

RAYRO · Post by **RAYRO** » August 23, 2007 12:29 pm

Crazy Navy Flyer wrote:You won't find a better beach bar than the 'Bama! Yer makin' me homesick

I second that!

Grew up in AL, and practically lived in Gulf Shores on summer weekends and still make a few vacation weeks there in the summer.

Florabama has changed over the years, but LA ( lower Alabama) still has the Very Best beach bars!!!!!!!

Bubbaphan · Post by **Bubbaphan** » August 23, 2007 12:34 pm

That does it. I've got some paid vacation time coming.
That's where I'm gonna head. Gulf Shores and the Florabama.

Bubbaphan · Post by **Bubbaphan** » August 23, 2007 12:50 pm

Anybody know a good cheap place to stay there?

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 23, 2007 12:57 pm

surfpirate wrote:The Pink Pony and the entire Gulf Shores beaches are one of my favorite spots in the world. I have family who live in Pensacola and as soon as I drop my bags and say a hello you'll find me cruisin' down to the Floribama for a few cold ones. I read somewhere once where Gulf Shores consistently is ranked as one of the top ten beaches in the U.S.

I am also jealous. Haven't been down there for a few years now.

~~~~~ surfpirate

every March... http://www.StarsfellonAlabama.org

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 23, 2007 12:58 pm

Patriotic Phlocker wrote:I have been back for about a week and already miss the sand song under your feet and the vibe from Floribama. Went to Lulu's and had a CIP, wasn't bad and survived 3 1/2 hurricanes in a hour! (wife could not finish hers) Next time going for four!

they cut you off at 4..

PJ · Post by PJ » August 23, 2007 1:20 pm

Bubbaphan wrote:Anybody know a good cheap place to stay there?

Good places to stay, there are several. Cheap places to stay, the choice is more limited.

Now that school is back in, the prices will be going down. After Labor Day they will drop even more.

My two picks of places to stay in Gulf Shores are either the Best Western (although I haven't been in it since Ivan hit) and the two Phoenix All-Suites hotels, which are really nice condos that rent out.

The Phoenix east is right by the Pink Pony. The Best Western is right near the Sea and Suds.

Docktails at 5 · Post by **Docktails at 5** » August 23, 2007 7:29 pm

You won't find a better beach bar than the 'Bama!

I've never been to the 'Bama, but I have to say that the best beach bar I've ever been to is the Fat Pelican at Carolina Beach, NC. Just a great dive bar with over 100 beers in the cooler.

TropicalTroubador · Post by **TropicalTroubador** » August 23, 2007 8:23 pm

I'm happy to hear that they rebuilt the 'Bama. Maybe I'll get there yet in this lifetime.

Bushphan · Post by **Bushphan** » August 23, 2007 11:16 pm

I take my family every summer to Gulf Shores for a week we love it. Always make a trip to the FloraBama. I took my 11 year old this year after 10pm it is 21 and older until then it is open to all) he thought it was OK. Before that we went to the Naval Air Museum he liked that a bunch. I imagine once he gets a bit older he will enjoy the FloraBama a bit more.

Bushphan · Post by **Bushphan** » August 23, 2007 11:19 pm

TropicalTroubador wrote:I'm happy to hear that they rebuilt the 'Bama. Maybe I'll get there yet in this lifetime.

They have not rebuilt it, as far a real bricks and mortar. It is a few big outdoor tents and a bunch of open-air wood decks. Still a fun place to go but nothing like it was.

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » August 23, 2007 11:21 pm

Patriotic Phlocker wrote:I just spent a week down in Gulf Shores, Al and went to Florabama on Friday night then finished the evening off at the Pink Pony. What an awesome vibe the bars down there have. It seemed like they were actually having fun. The bands at both places were great but the best one was inside the Florabama. Did not get the name but had a great time!!! It is amazing how you do so well with just some 2x4s, plywood, duct tape and PVC pipe.

Any other recommendations for next trip?

Only been down there once . . . but I can say that I feel that part of the United States is the best kept vacation secret left . . . don't tell!

Patriotic Phlocker · Post by **Patriotic Phlocker** » August 24, 2007 9:12 am

Bubbaphan wrote:Anybody know a good cheap place to stay there?

We stayed in edgewater west and rented the 10th floor penthouse 2100 sq foot 4 bedroom condo for $245 per day. It was very spacious and uniquely painted. Oceanfront view and only condo with a balcony but it is rather small.

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