Posted in Mississippi July 12, 2020 by

Let All Your Cares Drift Away With A Visit To Gil’s Fish Camp And Bayou Bar, One Of Mississippi’s Best Dive Bars  

Boasting eclectic décor, cheap drinks, and a local following, Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar has all the makings of a dive bar. But it’s not just any dive bar. According to The Daily Meal, it’s Mississippi’s best dive bar. And we must say, we completely agree. Read on to learn more about this waterfront eatery, so you can plan a visit in the near future.

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At the beginning of the year, The Daily Meal released a list of America’s best dive bars and Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar in Ocean Springs took the Mississippi spot.
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From the moment you set eyes on Gil’s, it’s pretty clear that it fits the bill as far as dive bars are concerned.
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Like any quintessential dive bar, it boasts a laidback vibe…inside and out.
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Of course, its beach-hut feel and location on Fort Bayou don’t hurt.
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But a relaxed vibe isn’t the only thing that makes Gil’s worthy of being deemed the state’s best dive bar.
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There’s also the cheap booze, which is especially affordable during happy hour.
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Aside from the prices, it’s the variety of beverages that are sure to impress. In addition to cold beer and spirits, Gil’s serves up refreshing Bushwackers.
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The food selection is even more appetizing and includes quick eats, like wings, onion rings, and more. And when in season, there’s boiled crawfish.
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But you can do more than hang out at Gil’s. You can actually stay overnight…well, sort of.
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The property actually includes an Airbnb rental, The Kingfish Cottage, which is available for $85.
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So, are you ready to plan a visit to this waterfront watering hole?
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Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar is open Sunday – Thursday, from 11 a.m. – 12 a.m., and Friday – Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. For more information, call (228) 818-5445. You can also visit the Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar Facebook page. To learn more about The Kingfish Cottage, click here.

So, did you know about this local dive? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only unassuming eatery worth a visit. Read about another here.

 

Address: 1024 Legion Ln, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA