Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar

About the Business

Specialties

The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package consists of 22 bars with live music 365 days a year. The Bushwackers and oysters have always been a house favorite. We are known for hosting country concerts from artists such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Taylor Hicks, Sammy Kershaw, & more! Bring an extra bra to throw up on the line or a sharpie to leave your mark!

History

Established in 1964.

In 1962 the Tampary family envisioned a lounge & package store for the new state line. 1964 (spring) A fire consumes the Flora-Bama® at the newly established state line the day before opening. 1964 (October) Theodore Tampary with sons, officially open the Flora-Bama. 1978 (April) Joe Gilchrist buys the Flora-Bama. 1984 (October )Pat McClellan joins Joe as partner and Vice President. 2004 (September) Hurricane Ivan damages main building of Flora-Bama. 2005 (April) Main building is demolished in "No Tears In Our Beer" Demolition Party and Flora-Bama reopens with the deck and top deck areas. 2011 The McInnis Family joins the Flora-Bama ownership group. Deck and Top Deck area are rebuilt and expanded. 2012 (Spring) The Main Bar is restored in 68 days.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

John M.

Business Owner

In 2011 the McInnis Family joined the Flora-Bama ownership group.

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