Cocktail King

Football is back, and none too soon, as The Outsider Sports Lounge is open and more than ready to help you cheer on your favorite team with televisions in every possible line of sight. Owner Matt LeMond gives the floor to Bar Manager Connor Blake, who fills us in on what to expect in this expansive venue, as well as telling the story of the night the music (almost) died.

 By Connor Blake

We love sports so much we added it to our name here at The Outsider. And we’re the first to admit football tops our list of favorites, like it does for most us here in the land of the SEC. We’re thrilled to host fans of all teams for our inaugural football season. We’re providing a massive selection of games to watch on our 22 televisions to ensure everyone will have access to cheer on their favorite team. Want to take in the cooling temps? We’re opening a window to our patio to allow our guests the option to have bar service while enjoying the weather and also have televisions placed there so no one has to miss a single down.

 We’re going to be playing every Alabama, Auburn (War Eagle!) and LSU game every Saturday and fully intend to be packed full of fans and families pulling for their favorite teams. While we’re focusing on SEC teams, we’ll absolutely change a TV nearby to your preferred team if they’re playing. We don’t discriminate against the other divisions (much). One thing I love about The Outsider is how spacious it is. We can’t wait to have 200-plus cheering fans rooting on their teams. We’re open at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the early games, so come spend the day with us!

During the games, we’ll have a special on our draft beers, which we serve in our enormous schooner-style glass; we carefully selected them provide a beer for anyone to enjoy. We’ll also offer $5 Rammer Jammer or War Damn shots, as well as some signature cocktails to give the fans that extra kick to cheer or drown their sorrows. The Outsider is partnering with a local beer company to provide a raffle for a big surprise this fall. More details to come so be sure to follow us on social media for the latest information.

Since I’m writing this for Access, it’s fitting I mention General Manager Jaimie Hilyer’s role in saving their party. During the middle of the incredible and elaborate 50 Most Beautiful party, we were hit with a massive downpour. The drinks were flowing, the music was pumping, and the energy was electric—then Bam! Our building got struck by lightning, causing our overhead speakers to go silent. Jaimie immediately figured out a solution and got her hands on (seemingly out of thin air) a speaker loud enough to make it seem like nothing had happened. In a matter of moments, the dead air was filled with our usual playlist of high-energy hits. She’s our hero for good reason, folks.

 We look forward to seeing Mobile stop by the bar over the next few months and enjoy all of the drinks, food, and events we have to offer. Football season is back and all of us at The Outsider couldn’t be more excited!

The Outsider Sports Lounge | 522 Dauphin Street, Mobile | 251.607.6221 | @OutsiderLounge