IMG 0543 edited scaled 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — The Decoy is now open in the previous Bone and Barrell location in Fairhope, Alabama. (Sarah Simmons / Mobile Bay Now)

Happy Wednesday, Mobile Bay! Summer is kicking off strong in Mobile Bay with exciting new openings (and re-openings).

Keep reading to find your new favorite spot + find out who is closing.

New openings in Mobile Bay area

The Decoy Bar & Grill in Fairhope

IMG 0546 edited scaled 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — The Decoy Bar & Grill is excited to serve you in downtown Fairhope. (Sarah Simmons / Mobile Bay Now)

Located inside the previous Bone and Barrel building, a new bar and grill is open in Downtown Fairhope. Right now they are operating as a bar, but the grill will be open with exciting things soon!

OPENING: Bar now open, grill opening soon
Location: 311 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL
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Dutch Bros in Spanish Fort (Daphne address)

Construction site with scaffolding and materials — Dutch Bros Coffee’s construction progress in Daphne, Alabama, as of Monday, June 22, 2026. (Mobile Bay Now)

This Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain has broken ground on its first south Alabama location. Spanish Fort locals can get excited to sip something new very soon! Click here to read more of our coverage on the new Dutch Bros location!

OPENING: Under construction
Location: 30943 Mill Lane, Daphne, AL
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ALDI in Spanish Fort (Daphne address)

IMG 7926 scaled e1782915938740 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — The new ALDI is currently under construction in the Spanish Fort area. (Ella Walton / Mobile Bay Now)

Right across the street from the future Dutch Bros is a brand new ALDI. The grocery chain is increasingly popular in the Mobile Bay area with 5 other locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

OPENING: Under Construction
Location: 30497 Mill, Lane, Daphne, AL
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Wawa in Mobile

Wawa Grand Opening 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — You can attend the Wawa grand opening on July 2nd to win prizes and get exclusive deals. (Ella Walton / Mobile Bay Now)

Also growing in popularity along the Gulf Coast, this East Coast-created chain is known for its convenient stores. This location will be the third in Mobile. You can attend their grand opening on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.

OPENING: Thursday, July 2 at 8AM
Location: 5133 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL
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Hotworx

IMG 0552 edited scaled 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — Hotworx will be located in the Eastern Shore Shopping Center in Fairhope. (Sarah Simmons / Mobile Bay Now)

In the old Big Lots building, a new Hotworx is under construction! They are excited to open their first location in Fairhope. Be sure to keep up with their social media to see when they will have their grand opening.

OPENING: Under construction
Location: 406 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Suite 13, Fairhope, AL
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Closings in Mobile Bay area

Pete’s Party Castle in Mobile

IMG 8154 1 edited scaled 5 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area — Pete’s Party Castle is now closed after over 25 years in the party business. (Ella Walton / Mobile Bay Now)

The owner’s of Pete’s Party Castle recently announced on Facebook that they are officially closed for business as of June 7th, 2026. See a word from the owners below.

Closed as of June 7th, 2026
In the party business for over 25 years
Location: 2040 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile, AL

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