The best bars & nightlife in Birmingham
20 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Golden Age Wine
NightlifeWine shop and bar with a warm atmosphere selling wines from around the world and charcuterie.
Golden Age Wine
NightlifeHigh-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
Twin Peaks
NightlifeSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
NightlifeBygones Cocktail Bar
NightlifeNeed a low-key, high-style spot for end-of-day catchups or date-night pregame? Bygones Cocktail Bar brings a polished, grown-up vibe right…
Bygones Cocktail Bar
NightlifeCahaba Brewing Company
NightlifeLow-key, 8,000-sq.-ft. microbrewery & taproom featuring craft beers, events & more.
Cahaba Brewing Company
NightlifePinspiration Birmingham
NightlifeVenue with a bar for wine and beer, specializing in do-it-yourself arts and crafts like painting and candle-making.
Pinspiration Birmingham
NightlifeUp-Down Birmingham
NightlifeRelaxed hangout featuring classic arcade games along with a bar that pours craft beers.
Up-Down Birmingham
NightlifeIron City Bham
NightlifeVenue featuring live music, as well as a restaurant, a bar, and a dance floor.
Iron City Bham
NightlifeGood People Brewing Company
NightlifeThe taproom of this microbrewery is set right in the middle of the brewing action, with tours given.
Good People Brewing Company
NightlifeTucana Tiki Bar
NightlifeExotic rum drinks, including the Mai Tai, are served at this laid-back cocktail bar.
Tucana Tiki Bar
NightlifeThe Garage
NightlifeLocals' haunt for bustling conversation, beer & pub grub in a rustic indoor/outdoor setting.
The Garage
NightlifeMonday Night Brewing - Social Club
NightlifeBrewpub serving a Tex-Mex inspired food menu and house-made beers on tap, plus wine and cocktails.
Monday Night Brewing - Social Club
NightlifeAdiõs
NightlifeCasual, cozy, elegant spot for Mexican-inspired cocktails, beer and wine selections in a laid-back space.
Adiõs
NightlifeStardome Comedy Club
NightlifeLarge, clubby venue hosting stand-up comedians & occasional open-mike nights.
Stardome Comedy Club
NightlifePilcrow Cocktail Cellar
NightlifeIntimate downstairs space for cocktails, beers and wine (happy hour menu included).
Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar
NightlifeJuniper
NightlifeTrendy, relaxed, food-focused bar serves up gourmet dishes alongside cocktails based on gin, vodka and rum.
Juniper
NightlifeHop City Beer & Wine Birmingham
NightlifeWarm, spacious bar and beer shop (1,200+ wines plus more than 1,000 beers), along with knowledgeable staff.
Hop City Beer & Wine Birmingham
NightlifeRuby Sunshine
NightlifeFriendly staff, biscuits and waffles are served at this eatery featuring breakfast classics with a New Orleans vibe.
Ruby Sunshine
NightlifeDenim on 7th
NightlifeChill bar in the Lakeview district featuring beer, wine, and cocktails.
Denim on 7th
NightlifeAmore Ristorante Italiano
NightlifeUpscale, family-owned Italian bar/eatery since 2005 offering a cozy, warm ambiance & seafood dishes.
Amore Ristorante Italiano
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