9371 Dauphin Island Parkway
Theodore, AL 36582
Mobile County
Phone: (251) 973-1120
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by Kealan C. on In my book, 1 OAK is maybe less 1 OAK and just A-OK. See how I did that with the juxtapositionization of the letters and all? Yeah. I know. I'll give you a moment . . . My overall complaint is how jam-packed they let the place get combined with a seriously repetitive DJ. I don't know about you but I've been imprisoned at Guantanamo, and let's just say even they wouldn't play "Shots" by LMFAO for more than 20 seconds. To be fair, in terms of decor, this place is top-notch for a club. I love the murals, the furnishings - everything is quality and looks great. I also found the staff to be generally pleasant. Drinks are super-expensive (like $18 for a run-of-the-mill thing with soda) so figure out a way to not to be responsible for buying any of those bad boys. In terms of getting in, yes, I think you probably do have to appear to have money, be well (or if you're super hot, at least slutily) dressed, and good looking. It's certainly not the most exclusive crowd in the city, but it's a relatively good looking one. All in all, if there was a night (perhaps there is that I'm not aware of) with less hip-hop and more, say, Scissor Sisters, this would be an automatic five stars.
by Wilbert Hoeck on I love me my gay bars. The only thing I don't like about Blake's is that customers are allowed to smoke INSIDE the bar... But then again, I guess most places in the country aren't at all like California and Illinois where they ban such things. I was directed to Blake's by the concierge at the Ritz-Carlton. The strange part was that I specifically asked to be directed to a mostly women's place. Luckily the lovely drag queen at the door showed me a few places I can go to (with the help of the David Magazine). :) Still, I eventually ended back at Blake's at the end of the night. I had a great time. I will definitely pay another visit the next time I'm in town.
by Marcel Whelpley on popscene! kinney starr! the lovemakers! rachael yamagata! i love the feel of this funky netherplace wonderland ("watch out for that first step... it's a doozy!"- groundhog day). stiff drinks, respectful bouncers, dark interiors, solid lineups. CDN executes the subtle balancing act of keeping the identity of the sf [sub?]culture while maintaining a separate reputation as a fine live music venue slash nosh joint slash divey-funky lounge. you see, not very many establishments can have all that going on at once, but CDN does it artfully. the sound quality lacks, but CDN compensates with lower admission prices and a feeling of cool that is both non-contrived and non-judgmental. zero pretension. this is a perfect place to take non-sceney, anti-clubbing friends. a definite favorite for me!
