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Big Beach Brewing

4.4 (200 reviews)
ModerateBreweries, Bars
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Gabe P.

Big Beach Brewing is a really nice brewery! I only had one beer during my visit, the area two five one. It's a hazy ipa and I really enjoyed it! The inside space offers a lot of seating and they have televisions. Lots of seating outside too! Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. The drink menu has something for beer and non beer drinkers. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in Gulf shores. The service I received was decent.

Kemal K.

Nestled between Alabama and Florida, this truly is a gem of a brewery. Attended Sand in My Boots Festival and needed something away from music. This was the perfect spot for a warm day. The staff, well they love what they do just as much as they love the beer they brew and food they make. A DEF MUST STOP!!!!

Jenni H.

We popped over on St Patrick's Day! And let me tell you, Big Beach Brewing was a happenin spot. The patio is lovely and had live music playing. The restaurant itself is industrial feeling with large garage doors that open to the patio. Parking is limited. Food menu is no frills and small. The pretzels we got were tasty but not a lot of bang per buck. Staff was nice and despite being slammed, food/drinks came out quickly. My beer was great! I adore stouts and they did theirs right. Perfect for St Patrick's Day. Loved their selection. Overall, this is a gem of a brewery living on Gulf Shores. Don't forget to grab a six pack to go!

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Lisa R.

This is a great find when you want to escape the touristy places on vacation. The food is amazing, the beers are fantastic and the serve was fast and friendly. They have live music for you to listen to while you relax and enjoy the beautiful weather of Gulf Shores.

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Richard H.

What a nice place! We had the Street corn dip and the pretzel bites. Delicious. The beers have a good variety and we highly recommend this stop to "wet your whistle"

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Robert C.

This place is for craft beer and music loving people of all ages. I've met so many fine people here and the bartenders are tip top. Locals and visitors alike find this brew spot just off the canal a favorite for good times and great music. Try a beer flight of fav flavors or sample one of the many delicious flat breads. This brew vibe is unmatched in South L.A.

Catmans Kolsch at Big Beach Brewing, Gulf Shores
Bruce K.

This was a fun spot for a meetup other than the live music was super loud. Like "Shouting in each other's faces loud." Thankfully, we were able to find a table around the side where the volume was not quite as bad. I met up with Barrett O. here https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-beach-brewing-gulf-shores?hrid=ychB8WxFgLis2sWJb1oRXg and his lovely wife. We spent an about two hours and a few beers enjoying each other's company. The beers here are great. My "Catmans Kolsch" was delicious but that could have been because I was having fun telling stories. The parking situation here is a challenge with a lot that is too small by a third but the street parking was decent as long as you're not blocking a driveway and being respectful. Fun family vibe and a few folks who had brought their well-behaved dogs made it complete. [Review 633 of 2024 - 229 in Alabama - 21664 overall]

Glenn M.

I stopped in for music bingo. It was the first time I had ever played it this way. I had a great time and enjoyed a few different tasty beers. I'll be back next week to do it again.

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Chris B.

The staff remains great here, even after the ownership change several months ago. They have a small kitchen ("snack shop") and they are regularly changing up the food options. I don't get food every time I visit, but I haven't been disappointed in any of the food I ordered. I like the new food options they added since the last time I stopped in, and my wife and ai tried out two of their Signature flatbreads. The price is great for the amount and quality of these flatbreads and I recommend you try them out - they even list beer pairings that they recommend with each!

Pretzel bites with beer cheese, and mustard for dipping.

Fun little place to grab a flight and some snacks. Staff was helpful. We really enjoyed the pretzel bites with beer cheese, and mustard for dipping.

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Shaun G.

Like the saying goes, everybody can brew beer, but not everybody can brew good beer. This place does not brew good beer. Being from Colorado where there are a ton of microbreweries, I know good beer from bad beer. This is bad beer.

Hundred Daze IPA, Area Two Fifty-One Hazy IPA, Rhumb Runner sour and Shelvis Blueberry Mango sour.
Charles W.

Need a cool place to hang out on a hot, humid afternoon? Head to Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores. Speaking of cool, Merileigh is the coolest. She had great suggestions so I went with a flight of two IPAs and two sours and my wife had a wine spritzer. Some of the tap handles looked like tentacles and they really stood out. Y'all come check this place out.

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It's a little out of the way, but so worth it! Beware, though, that this gem is right next to a rather large construction project and can get loud. Beer made it worthwhile!!

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The Galway Irish Public House - Stopped in to see about bringing our Friday group here.

The Galway Irish Public House

4.5(118 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

We saw flying adverts for this place while at the beach, so we figured why not?…read more We found it pretty easily and it gives a very comfortable vibe, so dress up or down they will welcome you in. Our server, Michael was absolutely wonderful. (Plus he has amazing hair!) Anyway, we started with my Smoked Old Fashioned (It was ok, bartender went a little heavy on the bitters, and I should've asked for Bulleit Rye but that was my bad.) Anyway, Honey got a Black and Blue. Both came out super quick and we were instantly refreshed. We chose to sit in the patio bc the weather was nice and not too hot or cold. It was just right. We started with the ColCannon Boxty Appetizer. It is small balls of shredded potatoes that are fried, and come with a delish aioli dipping sauce. We chose to split the Shepherds pie for our main course. The meat gave me meat loaf vibes but with a ground beef texture and a unique aftertaste.. It was good, just the texture is unique! It came with a small portion of the Brown Bread with Garlic butter. It was good! We asked for more Garlic butter. It was delicious! We would've ordered a Creme Brûlée but we were both stuffed. It was overall a great place and we will visit it again. A must visit if you are in Orange Beach!

Quick summary:…read more Reuben: Below expectations Fish & chips: Met expectations Chicken pot pie: Below expectations Wings: Below expectations Old Fashioned: Below expectations Guinness: Met expectations French 75: Met expectations I had heard great things about this place, so my expectations were high. The inside bar area is very cool, but it was extremely loud at night. If you're eating dinner, don't expect to have much of a conversation. We ordered several of the things they're supposedly exceptional at, and most of it was just "meh." The Reuben was the biggest disappointment. It was supposed to be one of the best Reubens around, but honestly, Arby's is just as good. If you want a truly exceptional Reuben, go to Napoleon House in New Orleans. The fish and chips were fine. The wings were also okay, but nothing memorable. The chicken pot pie was unique and clearly made fresh. It contained shredded chicken, which was a little different, and had a strong spice flavor that I couldn't identify (tarragon). I didn't dislike it, but I wouldn't reorder. The Old Fashioned was disappointing. The Guinness and French 75 were both good and met expectations. None of the food was actually bad. We simply had much higher expectations based on the restaurant's reputation and what we were told they do exceptionally well. Service was good, and the atmosphere was cool. Overall, it's an interesting place, but the food didn't live up to the hype. Clearly, I'm in the minority because this place has excellent reviews--especially on Yelp, where reviewers can be pretty tough. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews because food is subjective, and this may simply be a "tomayto, tomahto" situation. Everything I found average could be amazing to someone else. This was just my experience.

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The Galway Irish Public House - Lots of TVs if you want to catch a game

Lots of TVs if you want to catch a game

The Galway Irish Public House - Large bar area

Large bar area

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The Sloop - "THE" Italiano. I didn't take a picture last time. Says something about a place that is packed on a Thursday in November at 2:30

The Sloop

4.6(273 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Best chili dog ever! Cool lil hole in the wall. Makes me think that a homeless man that lived under…read morea bridge and said hey, I like food and I like living under this bridge and decided to make his dream come true lol. Adorable quaint friendly stop.

It's been 6 years since my 4 star and gotta report that this spot is a solid 5 and continuing to…read moreimpress!!! ​My honey and I were already regular locals back then, but over the years they have somehow continue to kick things another level when you're not paying attention :-); The Philly cheesesteaks are still the absolute gold standard around here, which is saying a lot coming from someone who used to live right in Philadelphia and knows the real deal. I have a few faves like the cheesy mushrooms and the BBQ shrimp, and nowadaya you can't just look at the regular menu. You have to check out their daily specials board because they are constantly knocking it out of the park with creative new dishes and fresh catches. ​The atmosphere is just even more welcoming, but the outdoor seating is much improved with some sand and stage, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. They updated their operating hours too, so they are now open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Whether you want to escape the usual tourist trap seafood lines, watch a game on their big screens, or just grab a ice cold beer, or really strong drink, with friendly folks, this place just keeps getting better. If you haven't been by lately, you are seriously missing out. Highly recommended!!! 5/26/26

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The Sloop - OMG I'm in heaven!

OMG I'm in heaven!

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Cheesesteak fries- amazing

The Sloop - A lot of parking

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LuLu's Gulf Shores - Peel n Eat Shrimp

LuLu's Gulf Shores

3.6(2.4k reviews)
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Kid friendly
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Lulu's is definitely a top spot for Orange Beach/ Gulf Shores area and a place I always look…read moreforward to come back to! The menu item I always get is their Gumbo! It is so good and flavorful! They have 2 options- shrimp/crab or chicken/sausage. I'll eat the sausage, but I'm not always the biggest fan of sausage, so the fact they have an option without is just perfect! This trip we also had the Key West bowl with blacked shrimp and also the peel and eat shrimp, with the chip sampler to start. Trips before we've also had the fish tacos, blackened grouper, and fried green tomatoes. They have great cocktails! I love the loopty Lu lemonade! Lots of things to do for the kids- outdoor games and an arcade room! WARNING! Their draft beer system was not working and our wait staff said it's been out all summer. Just as a FYI to those specifically coming for that vibe.

Amazing!! They have an entire menu book dedicated to various food allergies!! As someone who has to…read morebe gluten and dairy free, this was DOPE!! I got the bowl with shrimp and it was yummy! The sauces were good too! Manager came over and took my order separate and it was brought out separate too! Such an impressive display of care and concern for doing things right! Our waitress was super nice in general too. Cool atmosphere, cool location, love the fun theme. We loved it!!

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LuLu's Gulf Shores - Crab Soup and Gumbo!

Crab Soup and Gumbo!

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LuLu's Shrimp Tacos

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Pink Pony Pub

Pink Pony Pub

3.1(566 reviews)
2.1 mi
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We chose this spot for our final dinner of the trip, and it was a great place to spend our last…read moreevening. We were seated on the corner of the patio, which provided a beautiful view and a relaxing atmosphere. Several other guests warned us about aggressive seagulls, but thankfully they weren't an issue during our visit. To start, we ordered the buffalo dip. It was tasty and well-prepared, though it was fairly simple and something that could easily be recreated at home. For my entrée, I ordered the sourdough burger without onions and added bacon. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. My husband went with the Double Pony Burger, which was absolutely massive. He thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. I also tried the Seven-Headed Dragon cocktail, which is similar to a Long Island Iced Tea. It was delicious, packed a serious punch, and is definitely not a drink to underestimate! Our server was friendly and pleasant, although there were a few times when he seemed to disappear for a while, and our food took a bit longer to arrive than we expected. Even so, the atmosphere helped make up for the wait. As we were finishing up, they were getting ready to start karaoke, which looked like it would be a lot of fun and added to the lively beach-town vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, the waterfront setting, and the laid-back atmosphere. While service could have been a little more attentive, I would absolutely come back for a cocktail, an appetizer, and to enjoy the view again.

One of the few bars I checked out during my time in gulf shores and it was okay…read more Drinks were fine, just extremely sweet. The food we got a a bit cold but good. The service was okay but our bartender added their tip themselves which wasn't great. Might come back one day. The tags in the bathroom were cool as heck though.

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Pink Pony Pub - Raw Oysters

Raw Oysters

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The Hangout

The Hangout

3.3(1.8k reviews)
2.1 mi
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This is such a great place! It really lives up to its name because this is definitely THE HANGOUT…read moreSPOT! The restaurant is HUGE! We got there a little after 6 PM on a Sunday during Labor Day weekend, and even with how busy they were, they were able to seat our group of 29 people within about 20 minutes! The one thing I will say is parking is HORRIBLE. For a place this big, in such a busy tourist area, I definitely think they need to expand their parking situation. We ended up having to park across the street and pay for parking. Other than that, this place was really nice! It's right on the beach, they had a live band playing, and today they even had a foam party for the kids, which was such a fun plus! The atmosphere was definitely a vibe! The food was good, but SUPER pricey! I think you're definitely paying for the whole experience and atmosphere as well. Overall, we had a great time! If we come back to Gulf Shores, I would definitely come back here.

If you're looking for a place to just grab lunch...this is way more than that…read more We stopped by during the day expecting good food and beach vibes, but ended up getting a full-on show. At one point the staff broke out into a huge dance party right in the middle of the restaurant, getting kids, parents, and even a few reluctant dads standing on their chairs and joining the fun. It was one of those moments where you couldn't help but smile. Outside there's something for everyone--yard games, a foam party for the kids, bungee-style trampolines, beach access, and plenty of places to hang out (pun absolutely intended). I can only imagine how much fun this place is at night with live music. The nachos were piled ridiculously high and disappeared much faster than they should have. Service was upbeat, attentive, and clearly focused on making sure everyone was having a good time. Don't skip the gift shop either. We left with a couple of super cute T-shirts and can koozies to remember the trip. The Hangout isn't just somewhere to eat--it's somewhere to make vacation memories. I'd happily come back.

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The Hangout - Inside of restaurant

Inside of restaurant

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The Hangout - The Hangout

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MudBugs Pub - SOFTSHELL POBOYS OUT OF THIS WORLD

MudBugs Pub

2.8(73 reviews)
1.7 mi
•$

I never expected my first visit to MudBugs to be because my dog accidentally locked me out of my…read morehouse at 1:00 a.m. during a tropical storm! Josh, one of the security guys, went completely out of his way to help me when I had no phone, no wallet, and nowhere to go. He let me use his phone, helped me figure out my options after the police and locksmiths couldn't help, and connected me with his friend, Mike from Mike's Jersey Taxi. Mike literally got out of bed in the middle of the night and drove me and my Labrador 45 minutes each way so I could get a spare key and make it safely back home. Both Josh and Mike showed an incredible level of kindness that I'll never forget. Thank you both for turning a really awful night into one that reminded me there are still genuinely good people out there. I'll definitely be checking out MudBugs in the near future!

My wife and I have been coming to this place for years while on vacation and it used to be the…read moreplace to be. Not anymore. The club was leased out to new management and they have killed the vibe. We went there the first 2 nights and were treated like dung. They didn't have anything that I wanted to drink in stock so I ended up having to settle for what little they did have that I could stomach and then they ran out of that on night 2. The food menu has changed for the worse. You have basically 3 options. Burger, Wings or Nachos. We had the burger and curly fries the first night. It was horrible. Both were so loaded with salt that you could hardly taste the beef let alone eat it, gross. Night 2 we had the hot wings and to be fair those were actually pretty good but the food prices that we were charged was way more than what it said that the price was on the menu. We stayed for the Karaoke as we always do. We have always loved the karaoke here because the DJ Caspra is the best in the business. But on this night when she arrived to set up something was off. Way off. She was balling her eyes out. Turns out that she had been fired and had been told that the next night would be her last night. She was told this literally 1 hour before she arrived that night. No 2 week notice. This should tell you everything that you need to know about the trash that has taken over the management now. They are replacing a beautiful, passionate human being who is very entertaining and knows how to work the crowd with an AI tablet model. BOOOOOORING. I messaged the new management. They replied and asked me how they had let us down. I replied and told them the truth. They couldn't handle the truth. We were going there for one last time the next night to sing karaoke with Caspra for one last time and say our goodbye's. When we arrived we were told that we weren't allowed to come in. Mud Bugs died on September 18th 2026. Its grave was filled on September 19th. Rest in peace Mud Bugs.

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MudBugs Pub - SMASH BURGERS

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Lauria’s

Lauria’s

4.2(155 reviews)
2.3 mi
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My wife ant I had a great experience. The service was great and the food was good. We were able…read moreto bring our dogs and the servers were extremely accommodating. They brought extra water for the dogs. My breakfast flatbread was really good and my wife enjoyed her sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.

We spend tons of time in Gulf Shores, but, somehow we'd never heard of this small Italian…read moreRestaurant/Bar. We got a Margherita pizza because a great Margherita pizza can't be beat! There is no better pizza! This place has a great one, too!! Neighborhood Pub atmosphere. Clean and cozy. Staff was friendly. Now for the reason we won't go back. The parking lot is small and tight to navigate. That would still be fine. But, the parking lot is covered in some powdery white dusty substance. (No. It's not sand, Skippy) And the stuff sticks to your shoes until you get back in your car. Then, it gets on everything. It won't vacuum out, but comes out pretty easy if you wipe everything down with a wet towel. TWICE. There is a paved parking lot next door, at a beach store. But, you'd still have to walk through the stuff to get inside the restaurant and then back to your car. Maybe take a wet towel to wipe everybody's shoes? I don't know. But, the place is really good. We'll probably drive by every few months to see if maybe it was just some temporary issue that they are addressing. Until then, I recommend this restaurant, if you're staying at a condo within walking distance and your condo has one of those "rinse off" stations. Get the Margherita flatbread. You'll be impressed. If this place wasn't as outstanding as it was - this parking lot mess would have cost a lot more than the one star I subtracted.

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Lauria’s - We were a little more than disappointed when we received the actual dish on a black plastic disposable plate.

We were a little more than disappointed when we received the actual dish on a black plastic disposable plate.

Lauria’s - Spicy Bloody Mary

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