Reviewed by: Ella Walton
6 new openings + 1 closing in Mobile Bay area
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We are officially halfway through July! The Mobile Bay area is staying active with plenty of new openings, along with a closing.
Read more below to find out about the exciting new places in our area.
A quick run-down:
What new places are opening in the Mobile Bay area for July 2026?
The Mobile Bay area is flourishing in new restaurants, parks and more. Here are the recent openings we took a peek at.
The Bay Break
The nostalgic landmark in Fairhope that was formerly Monk Green’s recently reopened into The Bay Break! This tackle shop features fishing gear, bait, tackle, swim essentials and sun protection to get all your needs for a day on the water.
- OPENING: Now open 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday
- Location: 7 S Church St Suite D, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Website | Instagram
Valor Park
Located next to the causeway, Valor Park is opening soon after weeks of construction. The 2-acre park will help protect the environment and wildlife, while also featuring 40 parking spots, sidewalks, picnic tables, a viewing deck and a large pavilion.
Valor Park will be an enjoyable scenic stop for kids, adults and all nature-lovers.
Bonus: There is also a cool view of the Battleship!
- OPENING: Opening late summer
- Location: US-98, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (between Felix’s Fish Camp and the Battleship)
- Website | Instagram
Anchor Pilates Studio
Anchors Pilates studio is a boutique studio designed to feel both elevated and welcoming. They’ll have small group and private sessions on custom Balanced Body equipment set in the heart of Fairhope within the Portico development.
- OPENING: Soft Opening (July 15-24) + Grand Opening Party (July 27th)
- Location: 557 Fairhope Ave Ste 110, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Crown Hall
An event space in Mobile that has catering and bar service is hosting their ribbon cutting on July 16th. This marks the opening of their new location in Downtown Mobile away from their previous location (853 Dauphin Street, Suite A, Mobile, AL), ready for all the future events.
- OPENING: Ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 16, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: 653 St Louis St Mobile, AL 36602 United States
- Facebook | Website | Instagram
Wingstop
The highly popular fast food chain that serves wings, fries and sides has leased a new spot in the Midtown Mobile Shopping Center at Old Shell Road. While waiting for this new location, stop by the two existing Wingstop places in Mobile on Airport Blvd and Rangeline Rd.
Sugo Italian Steakhouse
A new premium Italian steakhouse in downtown Mobile is set to open soon. They are big on real ingredients with stories behind them. Imagine real Italian done properly.
Closings in Mobile Bay area
Hungry Howie’s
All Hungry Howie’s restaurants in the Mobile area have closed this week. When we called, an automated message announced they were permanently closed.
- Permanently closed
- A casual place for pizza, salads, wings and sandwiches
- Location: Mobile area
- Airport Blvd Hungry Howie’s Pizza (2206 Airport Blvd f, Mobile, AL 36604)
- Old Shell Rd. Hungry Howie’s Pizza (5611 Old Shell Rd A, Mobile, AL 36608)
- Cottage Hill Rd. Hungry Howie’s Pizza (6353-B Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36609)
