Close Encounters
Swingers club, GulfportGone quiet
Close Encounters is marked as gone quiet. Last sign of life: June 2026.
- 4.3★Average rating
- 56reviews
- June 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Gone quiet
- Address
- 393 Tegarden Rd, Gulfport, MS 39507
- Newest review
- June 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
Join the club's Facebook group to check event details, as the venue only operated Thursday to Saturday.
- Privacy
The playroom is in a separate building behind the bar; it opens at midnight and offers both private and open rooms.
- First visit
The owners and staff make a point of welcoming newcomers and helping them feel at ease, even if you have social anxiety or are new to the lifestyle.
- Prices
Drink prices are described as extremely reasonable and not expensive.
- At the door
Single men must sit at the bar until invited to join a couple's table; single women are generally welcomed to mingle.
- Facilities
The club's own website mentions a bar area and a separate playroom building behind the main space; the club is noted as clean but not high-scale.
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About Close Encounters
Close Encounters closed on January 1, 2026, and the building is now for sale. The venue was a laid-back swinger club in Gulfport that operated Thursday to Saturday, with a bar area and a separate playroom building behind the main space. Owners Pee Wee and Gail were known for making guests feel genuinely welcome, and the bar staff kept drinks flowing at reasonable prices in a casual, unpretentious atmosphere.
A typical night involved mingling at the bar, meeting other couples and single women, and at midnight—marked by the Pee Wee's Playhouse song—the playroom opened for those interested. The vibe was friendly and low-key, though smoking was common and could be heavy at times. Saturday nights drew the best crowds, while Thursdays were often quiet.
Regulars and first-timers consistently praised the owners' genuine warmth and the welcoming energy from staff and guests alike. The venue suited couples new to the lifestyle, experienced swingers, and single women looking for a relaxed social environment. Most reviewers felt respected and comfortable, though a few single men complained about seating restrictions.
- Who goes
- Mostly couples in their late 30s and up, single women, and some single men; a mix of locals and visitors, with Saturdays busier than other nights.
- How opinion has moved
- Opinion remained consistently positive from 2019 through late 2025, with most recent reviews praising the owners' hospitality and welcoming atmosphere, until the venue's closure on January 1, 2026.
What guests love
- The owners Pee Wee and Gail were genuinely warm, welcoming, and took time to chat with guests and make them feel valued.
- The bartender Tiffany was described as friendly, attentive, and skilled, keeping drinks flowing and making guests feel comfortable.
- The overall atmosphere was laid-back, casual, and respectful, with fellow guests and regulars helping newcomers feel at home.
- Drink prices were very reasonable and offered good quality.
- The DJ Doyle played a good music selection and added to the friendly environment.
- First-time visitors, including those new to the lifestyle or dealing with social anxiety, felt genuinely welcomed and comfortable from the moment they arrived.
What guests complain about
- Cigarette smoke was often heavy throughout the venue, which bothered guests who had to leave early or shower afterward.
- Single men were required to sit at the bar and could only move or socialize if approached by a couple, which felt restrictive and made it hard to meet people.
- The music selection on some nights did not encourage dancing or create an atmosphere conducive to mingling.
- One or two incidents involved rudeness from staff or management toward individual guests.
- The venue was not high-scale or fancy—it was clean but very casual and basic in its décor and amenities.
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Club facts, checked against sources
1 of 7 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Entry, single woman
- 0 Other sources say SwingersClubList · November 2026
- Single men
- Some nights only Other sources say Reddit · August 2025
- Open on
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- Thursday Confirmed Reddit · August 2025SwingersClubList · November 2026
- Friday Confirmed Reddit · August 2025SwingersClubList · November 2026
- Saturday Other sources say Reddit · August 2025
- Busiest on
- Saturday Other sources say Reddit · August 2025
- Smoking
- Allowed Other sources say Reddit · August 2025
- Typical age
- 30s to 40s Other sources say Reddit · January 2023
- Closed for good
- Yes Other sources say Reddit · January 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Thankyou
Sorry to say Gail and PeeWee closed Close Encounters January 1 2026 and the building is for sale. They are great people and I will miss seeing them.
felt welcomed from the minute walking in the door: As someone who is both new to the lifestyle and suffer from social anxiety, I feel welcome and comfortable here. Peewee and Gail (the owners) are amazing people, Tiffany (the bartender) couldn't be friendlier not to mention a beast behind the bar, and Doyle (the dj/bouncer) is a good dude with a great selection of music. Everyone that works there and all of the regul…
Great Hospitality: We went for the first time last weekend and really enjoyed ourselves, the owners welcomed us and came and sat down later on and just chatted and got to know us, good atmosphere and great people.
been there for years. It’s hit and miss for the crowd. Very Smokey at times. Playhouse is behind the bar in a separate building. Look on facebook and join the group there and you can see the events. The are open thur - sat. Never been on a Thursday when more than 10 people were there. Singles have to sit at the bar until invited to sit with a couple at their table. Pewee and Gail are good host and make everyone feel…
old guy: old guy at counter very rude.
Great hidden place with great quality drinks if your looking to hook up an excellent place to go
First Time: It was our first time to Close Encounters for School Girl Night. The bar tender is absolutely gorgeous and keeps the drinks flowing with conversations to go with it. Also met some beautiful bi sexual ladies.
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.3★ from 564 reviews readnewest September 2024
- Reddit 5 reviews readnewest January 2026
- SwingersClubList 4★ from 1010 reviews readnewest November 2025
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest June 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
friendly owners · 4respectful staff · 2atmosphere · 10friendly people · 2couples · 3bartender · 2overall experience · 2feel · 2fun · 2male · 3
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (29 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The owners Pee Wee and Gail actively replied to reviews on multiple platforms, consistently thanking guests for visits and engaging with feedback.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Reddit, SwingersClubList, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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