Thread: Beer at the pier

it isn't the regulars that are going be a problem, for instance, Peaches, odds are, your not gunna go and get belligerent on us, it's the tourist that just doesn't care that will prove to be problematic, if everyone only drank one or two, it'd be great, but some people just do not care that they are in a public place with children present

There were a group of folks that walked on the pier a couple weeks ago from the beach who were obviously drunk, came all the way to the octi. You could tell they were entering the "fightin side" of drunkenness. All it would have took is them to get hooked or casted over to cause a rumble. Hopefully the GSPD will make their presence known more often with this in effect now.

AH hell, this'll be interesting. On a plus though, if they are serving alcohol they also become liable to keep people from getting skunk drunk. They just need to be careful about who they are serving especially given all the families that are around. There's no way to stop everyone so it'll be up to the locals to report those who are past that line and help prevent things from getting ugly. It ain't new orleans so they have no problem arresting the drunks there out of hand. Can't lie though it does sound awesome to watch a sunset with a cold beer in my hand from the pierhouse.

Can't do that sunset thing, Tofer. The bar is on the wrong side of the office and you can't take the beer on the pier.

I agree wholeheartedly about the one or two beer thing. It's the folks who drink like I used to that worry me.

I don't see it as a major problem, beer can not be taken outside the walls of Sam's Roost. If they were smart, beer could only be purchased with a food order.
If things get out of hand, call the pier house @ 251-967-3474 or GSPD @ 251-968-2431 and it is really bad 9-1-1

Here is the pier's email if you care to share your opinion:
gulfpier.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov

Have to agree with PurpleN Gold and Peaches .

a two beer limit would be nice. I have absolutely zero tolerance for drunks. I've seen way too many people in the ER because of alcohol.

I'm only 14, but my mother (when I knew her) was an alcoholic, and that is the reason for my strong opinion on this topic, I cant even count all the crashes she was in and fled the scene so she wouldn't have her license revoked. It is amazing that her was never severely hurt. Alcohol CAN bring out the worst in people

Only reason for adding this is in case anyone wants to know why someone my age is involved with this topic.

This is a slippery slope gentleman, and being a tourist my opinion may not carry as much weight. But I think having beer on the Pier is the wrong thing to do. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy beer. Hell, I'm from Wisconsin where people have beer with their cornflakes! I'm sure most people would be ok in limiting their intake, but then you get the types where "one isn't enough and twelve is to many"...."instant asshole, just add beer". Also with so many lines, hooks, knives not to mention gaffes things could get pretty ugly. Stepping off my soapbox now.....

Was wondering, other than beer, how is the "resturant" doing. Was there right when it opened and wasn't much going on.

alot more folks in town now, no doubt. Ate lunch at the Fairhope pier once, but that's a totaly different thing.

Here's a thought, when the state crashes and burns we get Rockingchef to get the "franchise"!!!