The Cabaret

Great little Gay Bar nestled behind Mc Guires. Staff was awesome staff and drink delicious. Mread more

We've been going to the roundup for 20 years, and it's changed so much! We especially have been…read moreenjoying SIN saturdays and other dance parties they've been doing on weekends, lots of people and hot gogo dancers. Memorial day weekend this year was packed, the music is great for dancing and we are so happy to have somewhere to dance at a gay bar again since emerald city closed. They also do drag and have a nice Sunday drag show outside in the courtyard. All bartenders are very friendly.

Freshly painted new exterior with leather truck outside, comes on sin saturdays

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Stocking wall

The Midtown Pub

4.4(12 reviews)

56.0 mi

Always a great time at this midtown Mobile 'gayborhood' bar by Rich Park. The staff is always…read morewelcoming, the patrons friendly, and the drag queens are just the cherry on top!

Cute Mobile bar with darts, pool, great food, and awesome service! Will be back soon!read more

Drag Queen Bingo on Thursdays at 7pm

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Flip Side Bar & Patio

4.6(7 reviews)

52.9 mi

Jimmothy is genuinely the best bartender I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Highly recommend…read more It's a pretty chill lgbtq bar but the music and environment is top tier. I definitely will be going back in the future, and out of all the lgbtq bars downtown it's my favorite!

Blink an eye and you'll miss it! GPS kept giving us incorrect directions to which we got lost…read more In any case, divey lil bar, smoke free, nice bartender, but didn't care for the overall vibe of the place. One table by the jukebox otherwise all bar seating other then some bench type seating by the wall. One patron was friendly and introduced himself to us, which was nice.

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Rock Destin

2.5(8 reviews)

46.7 mi

Last minute my friends and I decided to check out Big Bam Boom, a Hall & Oates cover band. They…read morewere pretty tight. Overall I enjoyed the venue. I loved the way the seating was spaced out and the staff seemed pleasant. The opener, Kickstand Jenny was good and brought back great memories from the 80s. Their rendition of Wrecking Ball took me by surprise but was really fun! I'd definitely check this venue for some surprising acts.

I had a lot of fun here! Being a Californian, my first thought was that this was the Los Angeles…read moreLounge, but that is not so. You can't say "I'm from LA" around here; you need to be specific. Thursday is Ladies' Night, and ladies drink for free for $20. I hear they're very strict about sharing drinks and people get kicked out immediately, so be careful. However, other drinks are CHEAP, so you can buy rounds for your men without breaking the bank. I bought 4 beers for $9 and felt like a baller. AYCD includes any well drink or beer, and they are strong. I only got through a few of them, myself. The DJs are great and we had a lot of fun dancing... and there are also lots of places to sit and hang out. Unlike most other clubs, the bouncers are super laid back and you can come and go as you please. Stop by if you're in Destin and especially if you're a lovely lady; you won't be disappointed!

Teddy swims

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Kickstand Jenny

AJs Seafood & Oyster Bar

2.8(1.4k reviews)

42.1 mi

I hate having to update my review here negatively, but what was once my favorite spot in Destin…read morereally missed the mark my last visit here earlier this month. Service was good, but the area we were seated was super dark and uninviting considering there were so many empty tables we could have been seated at or at least facing the harbor to enjoy the view. We could barely read the menu, it was so dimly lit. There were not many options on the menu that appealed to me till I finally decided on one of their daily app specials. It looked absolutely beautiful the way it was presented to me. I ordered the fried green tomatoes with snow crab, a creole hollandaise sauce, and green onions. It was pretty delicious, and I was really enjoying it till I ran into a crab shell. That about ruined my experience. But it kept coming. I ran into 3-4 random pieces of that super hard crab shell till I decided it was just time to stop eating it and give up. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth now. Literally lol.

Okay. Our new fav place and will become a yearly tradition during our vacation! We went twice this…read moreweek! That's how much we loved it!! Our first trip we had Cindy as our waitress upstairs and she was amazing!! Request to sit next to the waters edge. We all loved watching the boats pass back and forth. 2nd visit was just as good! Our waitress again was amazing and so sweet when our toddler was sleepy from no nap. My oldest loved the pizza rolls, while the other two loved the Mac & cheese. The grilled shrimp skewer basket was hands down the best meal we had. The hush puppies are fresh and drool worthy. Fried fish basket was just as great! Live music played, we heard it can get louder at night, but they also have a downstairs that has a bigger menu with a quieter atmosphere. We can't wait to come back!

Indoors with a view of the boats on the dock.

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B-Bob's

3.9(19 reviews)

53.0 mi

Honestly, this place has changed drastically since the new ownership took over. The overall…read moreatmosphere and sense of community that once made it feel welcoming have shifted in a way that's disappointing, the owner Matthew Monroe Bees should be ashamed of himself for this new direction. What used to feel like a safe and enjoyable space to relax and support performers no longer feels the same. It's especially concerning to see performers being treated in ways that feel punitive rather than supportive. Attempts to "fix" something that wasn't broken have altered the character of the establishment in ways that many longtime patrons notice. I truly hope ownership takes time to reflect and consider restoring the spirit and inclusivity that originally made this place special.

A little color in Mobile, B-Bob's is a great place for a drop in and on a good night a decent drag…read moreshow! The drinks are nice and strong that almost let you forget that there is no food served so it's a good after dinner spot. Don't forget to tip your bartenders and come ready to show your appreciation to the ladies there to entertain.

Wednesdays a go-go!

Fun night @ Flip Side Friday the 13th

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Celebrating 28 Years!

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

4.2(176 reviews)

What did Toby Keith say? I love this bar!…read more I love that their cocktail menu has a different theme each season, with drinks personalized and created by each bartender. You can genuinely tell how much pride the team takes in their work and how much they enjoy coming up with fun, creative drinks. I'm not much of a bourbon drinker myself, but I have to appreciate their impressive bourbon selection and their bourbon wall is seriously beautiful! The whole place has such a laid back, welcoming vibe, and it's refreshing to find somewhere that feels a little more grown up and relaxed without being packed with a bunch of young kids. Definitely one of those spots you can sit back, enjoy a great drink, and take in the atmosphere! And if you're lucky, they may be playing Harry Potter on the projector!

Old hickory whiskey bar will leave you wanting to return after every single visit. If you are a…read morewhiskey lover this place has an abundance of options to keep you busy. The bartenders were attentive, quick and helpful if you required any. As you walk in it's quite dark compared to outside but you'll adjust and then it turns into something reminiscent of home, comfortable. OHWB is a great spot.

Open Road

Good vibing whisky bar

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Big selection

Intermission

3.6(36 reviews)

best bar in Pensacola by far. always a lively crowd and fair prices. great music and vibesread more

Intermission is one of my favorite spots downtown. They have a ton of TVs, so it's always a great…read moreplace to catch a game without having to fight for a good view. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome. Good atmosphere, plenty of space, and always a fun crowd. Definitely a solid spot whether you're stopping in for a game or going out for the night.

Check these smooth cats out.

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Seville Quarter

3.4(211 reviews)

Easter sunday. 11pm. Me and my friend get called weird and "too old" by the bouncer to the room…read morewhere the 18 + EDM show was ( not the outside bouncers) because we wanted to go into the 18 + EDM show. I am 31 and he is 29. What in the world? There was less than 15 people in the show and none of the people we talked to were even close to 18. I dont even have a full beard and there were bearded people In there. I guess the bouncer wants a new job or something. I like this bar alot but otherwise extremely bizzare. Me and my friend easily spent $100+ in there before hand. The manager with the longish hair and the goatee was abysmal about the situation and kicked us out? Guarantee we spent the most money in there tonight. Great work Seville. We are EDM artist in town wanting to check out the show and thats what the situation is? What, only 18 year olds allowed? The dude performing barley had hair. Please address this situation. Update** I spoke with one of the owners about the situation. They got back to me very quickly and the situation is being addressed. Incredible response from management they took this very seriously.

While visiting Pensacola we came here with friends one Saturday evening.... It's a really cool…read moreconcept with many bars of different names and styles throughout the building. What I didn't like was having to "check in" and pay a cover at the entrance and get my hand stamped... this is fine for the youngsters, but at my age, I'm past this sort of mess and it was "telling" to me what kind of adventure we'd be into once inside. It's crazy loud in each room in this venue, so loud you couldn't really talk with those you were with. We even saw "youngsters" walk in, have the same difficulty and leave. I feel they could do a much better job with this place, but offering a great food menu which matched the themes of each room and by toning down the sound a little. Overall, it was 'meh' I'm not interested in returning.

Kitschy

Kid's Cheeseburger

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Turned out to be a good evening.

200 South Tap House

3.4(66 reviews)

Kerrigan and Tori provided the best service ever 10/10 recommend love all of them yall should…read moredefinitely try it out

Food and service were amazing. Best spot in Pensacola to watch sports. The beer selection is…read morefantastic

Huckleberry berry lemonade

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Josh D.

3 years ago

Pack of cigarette gays standing outside became very feisty when we decided to leave. Not a cute crowd. Bored, sex- hungry, wrinkled men harassing customers outside isn't a great ploy to bring in revenue. read more

Katharine D.

16 years ago

This is a great place to visit. Very friendly atmosphere and good service. Close to down town with easy access to good dining and places to stay. A very good selection of drinks and reasonable prices, read more

Wendy S.

5 years ago

A Taylor Dayne performance would be perfection!!! I love this place. Nice bartenders and great atmosphere. Lov it!!

Alan S.

15 years ago

Great atmosphere. Good drinks. Good happy hour. The spicy Bloody Mary's were A++

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