Outside patio on the beach itself is nice. It's relaxing. Even the upstairs deck is beautiful. However, at night time it changes and goes from nice to not so nice. I'll put it this way, at night time neither my girlfriend nor I felt very comfortable. read more

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A lively bar that is definitely more along the lines of a dive bar. I'm not just interested in paying standard bar prices for dive bar atmosphere and quality. It's fun for a one time thing. read more

The wait for food, which is a walk up counter, was one hour so good thing we weren't hungry. We took the kids to see some love music and they enjoyed dancing and writing their name on the floor. They played food all upstairs but besides that not much for kids to do. They lasted a couple hours and that was enough for us. Cool place. read more

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Flora-Bama hospitality is awesome. Clara and Carolina at the down stairs oyster bar got right and feelin light! Talk about one helluva bush wacker. Bar is over all awesome. Clara and Carolina made the service awesome read more

Fun place, decent food. Staff was so nice! Love the southern hospitality! Easy beach access. We visited during the day and the kids loved it also. read more

My husband and I went for a burger and a beer on Sunday night at 5 pm. We hadn't even made it inside the door before I was searched first by a woman with a handheld metal detector. Once I passed her, I was asked to open my purse by a very large man sitting outside the door. He not only searched my open purse but he also insisted on searching inside EVERY SINGLE pouch I was carrying including my wallet, makeup and medical bag!! At this point I wasn't even inside the restaurant /bar yet. Once inside, you're asking to pay a cover charge of $5-10 depending on the time of the day. So, after being completely humiliated in the sidewalk I was then ask to pay for it! I am not a fan of that type of business conduct. I have been to Nashville many times and have never been searched like that! This was a disappointing experience at Flora-Bama. We ended up across the street at the yacht club where the only question was where would we like to sit? We stayed inside and listened to live music and had dinner - a burger for my husband and shared oysters and a Mahi taco for myself. The food was good nothing spectacular but good. I don't get what the big deal is about the establishment. It was a dive inside, food was pricey. read more

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Well sometimes when you go places that are on your bucket list- you're sad that you waited so long to do it. Maybe I would have liked it better when I was 18 or 21. I'll give this place 2 star with respect for its iconic value and colorful history. Other than that it was a big ole dirty bar with staff that was indifferent- except for the really sweet lady that checked to make sure we didn't have any firearms. We were going to order food but the disgruntled man behind the counter was hollering to another lady - we're closed ma'am and not sure when we'll be open. This was about 1pm in the afternoon. The place looked run down and really dark but I guess that's what old beach bars tend to look like. (Like the Spinnaker in PCB that is now in ruins.) Anyway i checked a place off my bucket list but i wouldn't go back. ‍ read more

We came here for lunch so did not see any of the bands or nighttime festivities. The food is very meh. Still 4-stars as the scenery and atmosphere are quite good. You can eat on tables right on the beach, in the sand. Or you can eat on wooden decks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. At night I am sure there are plenty of shenanigans for those who desire them. This is probably not a destination for foodies but is one for partiers. read more

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This place is definitely an experience you should have if you are in the area. You enter into the gift shop (of course lol) and then to the outdoor seating for the bar and oyster bar. There are plenty of picnic style tables both under tents/roofs and in the sun. We got an order of oysters, Bushwackers and virgin daiquiris for the kids. Everything came quickly and tasted great. But it adds up quickly. The oysters were full of flavor and I didn't even need the sauces that came with them (cocktail, lemon and hot). They are shucked to order and text you when the food is ready. This area also provides you access to the beach (where there is an outside bar and some seating as well). Something to note is that after 5 they don't let anyone under 18 in at all and direct you to the restaurant across the street. read more

Always a good time here but the food is SO good. That tropical bull blaster had rum, pina colada and coconut Red Bull and it was so refreshing and light! Cajun oysters were spicy and had such great flavor. I asked for my shrimp tacos grilled and they were perfect to share with my hubby. Great trip! read more

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar - Cajun oysters, grilled shrimp tacos, margarita and tropical bull blaster - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Worst bar ever, when your security is going crazy on your wife when she is standing in a stall with your daughter while she is peeing and they kick you out the bar is just a little much. Really weird behavior from a bar. Get a grip florabama! read more

one of my favorite spots to hang out at when I'm on vacation. Vibes are always great and there's constantly live music, whether you're in the mood to dance on the dance floor or hang out on the upper deck to people watch. Perfect for a rainy day too if the beach isn't an option! 18+ after 8pm which gives families the opportunity to hang out during the day then the adults to have their own time after hours. Bring a bra to hang on the wires! read more

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This is the best spot in Gulf Shores! The oysters are solid and you gotta try a Bushwhacker!

We didn't have any food but we had plenty of bushwhackers and Long Island iced teas. The energy level of the bar was great even during the day. The wait staff were all super nice and attentive. I would definitely recommend for an upbeat place to hang out to get out of the sun for a bit or after the sun has gone down. read more

This place has been on my bucket list for YEARS AND YEARS and I never thought I would ever get to go. I ended up having a work trip to the Gulf and stopped in for a night! What a FUN complex of nonstop entertainment. Just a party vibe, no frills, fun music, good fried food, huge bars. Would tell ANYONE traveling in this area that it is a MUST see. read more

visited the flora-bama for the first time this weekend. we ate at the yacht club across the street. the fried crab legs and shrimp tacos were delicious! definitely must try a bushwhacker and top it with a screwball shooter. it's pretty pricey but definitely worth it for the atmosphere. wonderful live music on the beach! an OBA classic! read more

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Besides for the beautiful woman who welcomed us into this establishment, every bartender and cashier at the food counter was horrific. I've heard such wonderful things about this place and made my friends take an hour detour to stop on our road trip to be dismayed by the service. I spent 10+ years in the service industry, if you hate your job that much = quit. The woman in the bar with live music at 3:45 pm ish with brown curly hair a little longer that shoulder length(cheryl b maybe from my receipt), maybe you were having a bad day but your demeanor and tone were so off putting we left. I asked a few questions and every one set you off with annoyance. If the service industry isn't for you anymore, get a new job. Learn to be kind. Don't ruin peoples times who are paying to travel and spend money at a well known establishment. If you're the owner of this bar, I hope you're ensuring your staff is actually kind. We were a group of 30 + year olds. Not 21, young, drunk, stupid and out of control kids. What a horrible experience at a bar that I've had on my travel list for years. read more

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I freaking love this place so much!!!! The food was amazing!! They had a live show on the beach for FREE what??!!! And I saw someone carrying shrimp tacos and I had to try them I was so extatic to taste them! It was sooooo delicious the only thing I would change is that you have to walk up and order your food and come get it other than that everything is perfect there!!! read more

Stop in if you are in the area. It is after all the touristy thing to do. Bring the kids for lunch or an early dinner. Be warned...It may or may not be "G" rated depending on how much the crowd has had to drink. Big plywood looking barn with bar food, booze, on a beautiful beach. Add a sunburn and some short shorts and you will fit right in. The more you drink the more fun you will have.... and who cares cuz you will never see these people again. But take lots of pics so you can remember your adventure. read more

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Played free bingo at the Florabama. We had a great time with Rhonda calling bingo. Where else can you find a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter calling bingo. We went to the Rhonda and Smoky Otis show in the main room...what a great time with some of the best musicians around. Joe and Preston are fantastic additions. THIS IS WHY THE FLORABAMA IS THE BEST PLACE FOR ENTERTAINMENT ON THE GULF COAST!!! read more

Kenny Chesney's song about the Flora-Bama created a tourist trap that rivals those in my city of Nashville, where the tourists and honky tonks have taken over the downtown area. There is even a police officer stationed outside the Flora-Bama to direct traffic for heaven's sake. This is the main reason for any traffic along this area of the gulf! They also have their own liquor store across the street and another restaurant venue, also across the street. Is it worth seeing? Sure. But unless you are a bachelor/bachelorette party looking to get rowdy it might just not be your scene. We got a drink at the bar, walked through several of the rooms and outdoors to their sand/tiki bar then ended up going out on their walkway to sit on the beach and away from the hoards of people. It was kind of exhausting how big and crowded it was so we just wanted to hang out and relax. The room with live music was the most crowded. It was evident that people come early to eat and get a good seat and listen to the music. If you are in the mindset for that then it seems like it would be fun. On the way out we went through their gift shop which used to be the original Flora-Bama bar. Since tropical storms have the tendency to come through the gulf the Flora-Bama has clearly been remodeled several times. The gift shop itself was packed too but some of their apparel and stuff was fun. The bottom line is this place is party central so if you want a quiet night this isn't your spot! I wouldn't pay the $5 cover again but I was glad I came to see this circus. read more

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This place is so much fun. The music, the beach, the food. I never have a bad time. Yacht Club and the Firecracker calamari, yummy! The Solar Energy at ol river grill, delish! This is our hangout when we're spending the day on the water. read more

Well don't come here for the food (didn't get the oysters). Mine wasn't good. We went, got the T shirt. I'm good.

Hands down the best fried shrimp I've ever had. The nachos and the chicken tenders are amazing as well. The drinks are strong and the music is great! read more

You can enter, but never leave. Honestly the coolest place in Gulf Shores. We went during "Bulls on the Beach". Although we didn't get tickets because they were sold out, we were still energized by the quality and quantity of live music. The Parmesan oyster are a must along with a "Bushwacker". Apparently this drink is a popular one to partake in. You got to go at least once when in Gulf Shores. read more

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Where do I start...I can't say enough about the FIRST rate excellent customer service the Flora-Bama delivers these Hoosiers! Makes us want to live there. We visited spring break week 2nd week of March. My son who turned 21 back in Feb severely broke his tibia and Flora Bama was going to be his first bar regardless what anyone had to say of his non-weight bearing/crutches toting self. As a mom I thought maybe I could reach out to see if there would be any way possible at this packed establishment we could get a table. I sent an email and heard back right away from Jenifer Parnell/Marketing PR director. She was so amazing to offer us a booth reserved in the main room with the bands. My son had such an amazing time...he felt comfortable enough to return 4 nights in a row. It was awesome to have the table on the first night so he could figure the lay out of the place and have a home base. Not to mention us parents enjoyed hanging out and feeling like he was safe as well. Thank you so much for your hospitality it is heart felt. My 6 boys we had there (ages 21-25) said this is the best bar they have EVER been to and didn't want to go home. It was ran so smoothly like a well oiled machine. Plenty of potential for fights with the crowds but you could feel in the environment that was not going to happen as Flora-Bama would stomp that out quickly. So fun, safe and memories for a life time. read more

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Holy hillbilly plywood engineered building. But in all honesty this looks like a killer place on the border of Alabama and Florida to have a drink. Looks like they have an oyster bar with various other seafood options. Ran into a couple bands playing on various places on the property. Everyone has been super friendly and cool. read more

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Joni deserves employee of the year and front parking She's the best and so is Jim! Very friendly, kind, polite and best customer service! I almost bought the whole store read more

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar - Joni deserves employee of the year and front parking She's the best and so is Jim! almost bought the whole store - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

We were in Gulf Shores for a week and this was the only place we came back to more than once. We went on Wednesday and Thursday night. It's a GREAT bar with lots of space, live music in multiple areas (inside and out), and a smorgasbord of either gender! Nice variety of people if you're single and ready to mingle. There are bars places strategically all around, making it easy to find a drink at any point. Bathrooms are also readily available. Music seems to be mostly classic rock and country and good quality. Beware of the woman scanning drivers licenses, she's a real ball buster! We will absolutely return to Flora-Bama again, hopefully soon! read more

After our engagement we head to the flora bama yacht club where the staff treated us like family. The manager Madison and our waitress Justin went over the top for us when they heard the news. They rang the bell and had the band play a song for us to dance to in the sand. Made our day that much more magical! the band, food and atmosphere was awesome. Carrie Duke read more

Great place! My wife and I loved it. We had several bushwhackers, fried shrimp basket w fries (fantastic seasoning), and a dozen oysters. We bought a marker and wrote our names there as well. read more

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Flora-Bama is a great tourist spot.... Good food ....the Bama Burger was great. The Shrimp basket was pretty good ... Chicken Tenders were just normal.... Still, to listen to music and to get a nice vacation buzz on it's the place to be. Overall a designation-spot. . read more

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We were visiting some local friends and we had dinner across the street at the yacht club which was fabulous. Everyone was great. Super friendly. They even gave us some drink gift cards to use at the lounge. Well that all changed once we met the most miserable ladies as we were entering. A place that is so well known should consider having more pleasant employees as the first impression. I will not go back and I will not recommend the lounge to anyone. Extremely disappointing. read more

Christina was the absolute best bartender! So great and recommended awesome drinks! She was so much fun!! read more

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

End of an Era After more than three decades, the world famous Florabama has discontinued their Monday evening open mic. Thousands of singers and songwriters, young and old, have performed on their main stage, singing everything from original to popular cover music. Open mic is an educational platform where one can learn stage presence, gain experience, and have fun. Some of these musicians have gone on to make a name for themselves, such as local Guthrie Trapp who now accompanies some of Nashville's finest musicians. Guthrie honed his chops from open mic nights as a youngster. You might say that the Florabama's open mic night is a time honored tradition and a weekly community event. Florabama, please reconsider discontinuing the program and continue the time honored tradition,event, and educational platform that so many musicians love and count on. The community is counting on you. read more

Friends suggested we try this so we did at sunset on a Tuesday night. Seems very old and very disjointed. I suggested to my wife we have a beer and watch the sun set. We stood out back by the water and saw a beautiful sunset. It was not a place with current day ambience. It seems to be a relic that people visit when in Perdido Key or at the Alabama line. Not a great option for dining - for sure. We will not be back. read more

Tried this on a recommendation. Wasn't sure it'd be that great reading some other reviews but tbh set your expectations appropriately and it's a blast. Have a bushwhacker (or two) on the beach. I mean seriously, a boozy milkshake with live music sat right by the sea; what more do you need? Ok the food is deep fried average but it's not horrible. Don't go expecting fancy, go for the quirky fun ambience and signature cocktail. Oh and take a sharpie so you can add to the scrawl of graffiti that's on every surface. read more

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Stephanie Smith is an awesome person/bar tender she was hustling around handling drinks all the while setting up Christmas lights and such. And also back in the day when my daughter worked there she would make sure she got home safe. And that alone makes her special in my heart . Again Stephanie your an exceptional hard worker and a great soul. Thank you read more

First time here! What an adventure just finding our way around (is there a map?)...very cool place! There are plenty bar areas to get your drink on. I would imagine that in the evenings this is a good party place that fills up. Walked through the gift shop that I look forward to walking back out through so I can take a look at the merch and get me a Flora-Bama shirt...for sure! Was welcomed by a person after walking through the gift shop and was pretty much given the what's what : Bingo at 1 Visited the ladies room that was upstairs and down a hall...another cool part of this complex of buildings that make-up Flora-Bama. The ladies room is super clean and fresh. There are signs on the stall doors reminding you...One person in the stall at a time...lol. Had the Build Your Own Burger and wasn't disappointed came with a side a freshly fried French fries...nice and crispy. The Burger was huge and grilled just right! My husband had the Butter Parmesan Oysters and he loved them...all 12 of them! We had a good lunch and enjoyed looking around! Friendly people working here...definitely a must see and experience...and, don't forget your shirt on the way out!!! read more

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Very cool atmosphere. Several stages for each musical act. Staff was amazing. Food was excellent.