There are plenty of amazing local 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 coastal 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 12-6 pm 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. Icehouse Taproom
The deals don’t end when the sun goes down at Icehouse Taproom in Gulf Shores. Happy hour here lasts from 3 to 8 pm and includes $3 select pints, live music, and 8 TVs, so you’ll never miss a game. In addition, you can snag $8 tacos, loaded fries, and nachos and lots of other good eats.
3. Cosmo’s
A favorite among locals and guests, Cosmo’s boasts a menu that features unique dishes and seafood favorites. During happy hour from 3-6 pm, this Orange Beach restaurant offers discounted cocktails like pineapple sangria and original cosmos for $4.50 and beer and wine specials. Enjoy these tasty drinks with coastal fare, such as firecracker shrimp, calamari, shrimp toast, or cheese dip. Cosmo’s outdoor deck is perfect for feeling the breeze while treating yourself to a cold beer or coastal cocktail.
4. Wolf Bay
Head to Wolf Bay for a tasty lunch and take advantage of the restaurant’s happy hour from 12 to 3 pm. Enjoy $3 drafts, house wines, and wells, as well as $5 house margs. If you're hungry, order cajun fried pickle chips, buffalo cauliflower bites, and mozzarella sticks for $6. During the cooler months, stop by for $8 cups of chili or $10 bowls.
5. 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 3-6 pm. While there, savor discounted snacks like coconut fried shrimp, crab cake sliders, wings, and other yummy appetizers. If you can’t wait until dinner to enjoy a delicious drink, Ginny Lane also offers all-day happy hour on Saturday and Sundays.
6. Mile marker 158
Oyster lovers prioritize happy hour at Mile Marker 158. This local spot serves up yummy seafood and handmade cocktails with a view. From 3-6 pm, they offer $1 oysters, $4 craft beers and house wines, and $5 house margaritas. Add on an order of discounted appetizers like fried smoked gouda wedges or beef, shrimp quesadillas, and blue wontons, and you're all set for a fantastic dinner.
7. GTs on The Bay
If you’re looking for happy hour on the water, stop by GTs on the Bay in Orange Beach from 3-5 pm. You’ll find $3 house wine, $3.50 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.
8. Woodside at Gulf State Park
Enjoy happy hour at Woodside at Gulf State Park. From 2-7 pm, the restaurant offers $5 cocktails and $6 glasses of wine. If you’re a beer lover, you can grab drafts for $6. Add a few appetizers from the weekly specials 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.
9. Avenue Pub
Catch the sunset over the water at Avenue Pub and enjoy a delicious and discounted drink from 3 to 6 pm on Mondays through Thursdays You’ll find $4 local beers and $5 cocktails during this joint’s happy hour, as well as daily drink specials. We suggest adding the smoked tuna dip to your order, too!
10. Zeke's
Head to the Mo Fishin' Bar at Zeke's for drink deals every Friday from 5-8 pm. Relax by the water and listen to tunes by the talented DJ Mauricio Cezar while sipping on special cocktails and chowing down on good eats. Zeke's offers $8 cocktails, $5 glasses of wines, $2 beers, and an incredible dinner menu.
11. Picnic Beach
Refreshing drinks and a relaxing atmosphere are what you’ll find at Picnic Beach Bar & Grill. This chic spot is located across the street from Gulf Place, making it a perfect place to grab grub after a beach day. Picnic Beach offers happy hour deals on weekdays from 2-5 pm, including $5 wine, $6 cocktails, $3 domestics, and food specials.
12. Villaggio Grille
Visit Villaggio Grille at The Wharf if you want something more upscale for your happy hour meal. Offering delicious Italian meals, woodfire pizzas, and an extensive wine menu, you won’t leave this restaurant hungry. Villaggio Grille has happy hour every day from 2-6 pm, including $3 domestic beers and well drinks and $4 house wines and martinis. For $8, you can savor short rib bruschetta, meatballs and polenta, or chili butter shrimp skewers. You’ll also enjoy half off all pizzas during happy hour!
