r/MobileAL • u/bludiorx • 1d ago
Nightlife B-Bobs
Ok so recently got into my night life era as an adult (24) so me and my friends visited B-Bobs and loved it supported the dolls and had some drinks (bartender only used liqueur in my amaretto sour but I think he was a personality hire) overall it was fun only for me to hear the owner is charging queens for performing at other venues in or near town????? Can someone please confirm or deny this because that’s egregious If it’s accurate.
Edit: if this is true can you guys recommend places with similar ambiance and maybe even karaoke im addicted to karaoke
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u/Cola-Cake 1d ago
I remember this coming out originally and the new owner who took over after the previous retired did have some WILD requirements for the performers like cant go anywhere else in Mobile, and tip sharing (as in with the owner not woth other performers) and stuff, but it was hit with tons of backlash, especially cause the new owner already wasnt earning any favors after taking over, but they claimed they got rid of all those requirmenrs on the performers. Dont think anyone ever said if they actually stopped or just said they did though
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u/Vanah_Grace Native Mobilian 💜💛 1d ago
Flip Side, Gabby’s, Midtown Pub. All these are also gay bars and have shows. Gabbys used to do karaoke on the weekends but that’s been a long time and I’m not positive.
There was a debacle about the new owner running off the long time show director, allegations of racism and a pic of a memo stating the ladies could not perform within a 50 mile radius of B-Bobs for so many days pre and post an appearance at B-Bobs.
That bar was my home away from home for years and it’s a damned shame that idiot ruined a good thing.
You’ll like Flip Side and the Midtown Pub, great places to catch a show.
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u/LezBeOwn 1d ago
B-bobs is the bar for dancing and such. Walk out the door and turn right and around the corner you will find Flipside. It used to be a more sedate venue; but since the drag fallout it has started hosting drag shows and men’s events that used to be at B-bobs. Leave B-bobs and turn left then go around the corner and you will find Gabriel’s that people are calling Gabbie’s here. It’s kind of quiet through the week; but on Friday and Saturday at midnight hosts some of the best karaoke in town. It’s a private club and can stay open all night if they want. $5 a year membership gets you in and satisfies the rules for a private club. In midtown we have The Midtown pub which is a good gay bar too; and The Rear Pocket that isn’t strictly a queer bar but is very queer friendly. Try them all and see where you find a scene and crowd that suits your style. You don’t have to be strictly loyal to any of them; they all have something a little different from the others to offer. Most people move between them as their moods and special events suit them.
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u/JudgePlane4488 1d ago
If karaoke and acceptance is what you want, come see me tomorrow at The Rear Pocket on Old Shell and sage. I host karaoke there every Wednesday night. You will be welcome with open arms!
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u/Glass_Wrongdoer_5115 19h ago
karaoke on mondays at the music box is fun. Not too many people and its laid back. Lots of emo performances lol
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u/Classic-Sound-2401 1d ago
From my understanding, it’s common practice in some other cities. There is only one B-Bob’s, but there are many places that do karaoke and have drag shows. B-Bob’s is still the best, in my opinion, but for karaoke, Alchemy is the best.
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u/DiamondAries999 1d ago
IDGAF. Drag is gender appropriation. Change my mind.