Guidebook for Birmingham
Drinks & Nightlife
Love the rooftop bar. Their dinner menu is a lot of fun. Their asian inspired chicken wings are so good. great salads... and corn dogs- yes! which are nothing like from the elementary cafeteria!
61 locals recommend
Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveLove the rooftop bar. Their dinner menu is a lot of fun. Their asian inspired chicken wings are so good. great salads... and corn dogs- yes! which are nothing like from the elementary cafeteria!
Instead of a drink menu, you just tell them what you like (sweet or sour? citrus? herb-y?) and they'll craft up your 'drink profile'. And they have really fun decor!
70 locals recommend
The Collins Bar
2125 2nd Ave NInstead of a drink menu, you just tell them what you like (sweet or sour? citrus? herb-y?) and they'll craft up your 'drink profile'. And they have really fun decor!
On a nice night out, have a local beer & play corn toss in their backyard while listening to live music.
115 locals recommend
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SOn a nice night out, have a local beer & play corn toss in their backyard while listening to live music.
Food Scene
Our favorite place to walk to when we lived in the neighborhood. My usual: Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita, Baked Avocado app, and the Burger! If you're in a burger-mood, this is the place. My fave!
15 locals recommend
FIVE Birmingham
744 29th St SOur favorite place to walk to when we lived in the neighborhood. My usual: Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita, Baked Avocado app, and the Burger! If you're in a burger-mood, this is the place. My fave!
Such an interesting concept! Sushi rolls that you eat like a burrito. The 420 Nachos are SO good. The Thai roll and LHM are my favorites. And the dessert roll is really neat too!
10 locals recommend
Wasabi Juan's The Battery
2201 2nd Ave SSuch an interesting concept! Sushi rolls that you eat like a burrito. The 420 Nachos are SO good. The Thai roll and LHM are my favorites. And the dessert roll is really neat too!
For adults who still love grilled cheese sandwiches-- but like them a little fancied up!
35 locals recommend
MELT
1011 4th Ave SFor adults who still love grilled cheese sandwiches-- but like them a little fancied up!
If you come to the south, you have to have BBQ done our way... White BBQ sauce. This place is a Birmingham classic.
66 locals recommend
SAW’s Soul Kitchen
215 41st St SIf you come to the south, you have to have BBQ done our way... White BBQ sauce. This place is a Birmingham classic.
Post Office Pies
209 41st St SYour pizza spot that is just so good. And great salads too!
Asian inspired food served out of an airstream which is comfortably parked in the backyard of Parkside Bar. Walk through the bar to get to their courtyard strung with lights and find some yummy food!
8 locals recommend
hotbox
114 14th Street SouthAsian inspired food served out of an airstream which is comfortably parked in the backyard of Parkside Bar. Walk through the bar to get to their courtyard strung with lights and find some yummy food!
Chef Hastings beat Bobby Flay in Iron Chef America! He knows his food. $$$. Amazing food. Menu changes everyday, but my dessert rec: the chocolate souffle.
34 locals recommend
Hot and Hot Fish Club
2901 2nd Avenue SouthChef Hastings beat Bobby Flay in Iron Chef America! He knows his food. $$$. Amazing food. Menu changes everyday, but my dessert rec: the chocolate souffle.
$$$. Italian.
Bottega is split into 2 restaurants: The dining room and the cafe. In the cafe, youll find pizzas & pastas. In the dining room, you'll find entrees you wont forget from Chef Stitt!
27 locals recommend
Bottega Cafe
2240 Highland Ave$$$. Italian.
Bottega is split into 2 restaurants: The dining room and the cafe. In the cafe, youll find pizzas & pastas. In the dining room, you'll find entrees you wont forget from Chef Stitt!
Cute french bistro that we love for a lunch spot. My favorite dessert: The coconut cake- divine!
56 locals recommend
Chez Fonfon
2007 11th Ave SCute french bistro that we love for a lunch spot. My favorite dessert: The coconut cake- divine!
$$$.
Southern food done WELL by Chef Stitt- a Birmingham legend.
The grits app is the perfect welcome to the south-- unlike any grits you've had before.
57 locals recommend
Highlands Bar & Grill
2011 11th Ave S$$$.
Southern food done WELL by Chef Stitt- a Birmingham legend.
The grits app is the perfect welcome to the south-- unlike any grits you've had before.
Our mexican spot. Try their fresh, yummy tacos with the corn on the cob as a side. I love the Tequila Mockingbird drink- nice bit of heat!
14 locals recommend
Little Donkey Mexican Restaurant - Homewood
2701 18th St SOur mexican spot. Try their fresh, yummy tacos with the corn on the cob as a side. I love the Tequila Mockingbird drink- nice bit of heat!
El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NYummy Mexican! Try the meatloaf!
Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NTHE sushi spot!
Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar
3811 Clairmont AveUpscale southern food with a great bistro atmosphere.
Octane Coffee And Bar
2822 Central AveBeautiful lattes!
Everything Else
Loads of Birmingham favorites all in one place! We usually grab our Saturday morning breakfast/snack here... a donut from the food truck, chicken on a stick, macaroons, steel city pops, fresh juice..
55 locals recommend
The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SLoads of Birmingham favorites all in one place! We usually grab our Saturday morning breakfast/snack here... a donut from the food truck, chicken on a stick, macaroons, steel city pops, fresh juice..
Arts & Culture
Saturn
200 41st St SMusic spot! Check their site for events.
Entertainment & Activities
Steel City Pops
2821 Central AveYummy popsicles with interesting flavors!