On a busy stretch of Dauphin Street, the Sidecar Lounge is easy to miss — wedged between a convenience store and The Noble South. But regulars know the small, intimate room hides some of the best craft cocktails in the Port City.
With only a few tables and a single bartender, the pint-sized lounge leans into its size. The limited capacity lets the bartender give each guest a personal, tailored drink experience, and service stays quick.
Meet the bartender
Randy Jennings tends the bar solo. He has been nominated two years running in the Best Male Bartender category for the local “Nappies” awards. His careful, made-to-order approach is the heart of the Sidecar’s appeal.
What to order
One standout is the Rum Swizzle, a tiki classic built on spiced rum, lime, and pineapple juice, then lifted by house-made falernum and finished with a brandied cherry and a spiked pineapple. The bar also pours the Pisco Kidd, a layered drink mixing agave, chili-infused tequila, bitters, and Pisco brandy with grapefruit and orange.
The Sidecar keeps a deep bench of fresh garnishes — starfruit, citrus, cherries, chili, mint, and rosemary — so the bartender can build drinks around almost any palate.
Vinyl nights and private parties
A record player anchors the room, and themed vinyl nights let regulars spin their own favorite albums. The lounge can be reserved for private groups Monday through Saturday. The Noble South menu is available at the Sidecar until the kitchen closes, and walk-in cocktails are poured Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. until the last guest leaves.
For a quiet conversation or a small celebration a few steps off Dauphin Street, the Sidecar Lounge is a worthy new stop on Mobile’s craft-cocktail map.