Came here to watch the SEC Championship. Wait time was minimal and we received our food in good…read moretime. Our waitress was good and was knowledgeable about the menu. The Steve burger is so good! Casual spot to watch the game. Great for groups or solo.

This was my first time coming here so I came out for the Alabama and sat at the bar. It wasn't to…read morecrowded so service was spot on for me, LOL. I ordered the Birmingham hot honey chicken and a loaded bake potato which was really good. The venue is realy big as they have concerts there and a lot of TV's for your enjoyment and I believe I some pool tables in separate room. I was only there for a short time but next time im in town I'll stop by again for a full experience

I had lunch yesterday. The service and the view were outstanding…read more The food... well... needs some work. The arancini appetizer special was good though. I had the corn and green tomato soup (not pictured). I thought it would look and taste differently. It was a broth base, and I assumed it was going to be more or a bisque or puréed vegetable base. It did not look appetizing at all. The tortilla strips served on the side should be left off the plate because they aren't good and add no value to the dish. I was craving a steak and the kitchen graciously not only gave my options (flank vs. petite filet) but agreed to make it. However, I wish they had said "no" and said they couldn't do it. It was extremely underwhelming. I had to send it back because the first dish was gray and overcooked for medium rare. The set-up on the plate was fine (succotash and gnocchi), but I hated that there was little color contrast with the yellow pea shoots as a garnish. It definitely took away from the overall presentation of the dish. There were other issues with the temps of the food st my table as well. It appears that there's fundamental difficulty in cooking at either end of the spectrums but they do a great job at medium. Overall, great service, great view...food- completely underwhelming and glad I didn't have to pay for it.

Ah, THE Club. On this particular occasion they rang the bell with those most magical words, 'open…read morebar'. In all honesty the credit for that goes to our hosts who were most gracious to have us come and celebrate their daughter's nuptials. Onto the review. The buffet was good. The bartenders understood the task at hand with an all knowing wink indicating they'll do it, but it's a bad idea. As to the ambiance, as is well known, you can't beat the view.

The Backstage area for the touring & local crews only has 2 toilets…read more The wait to use the bathroom as a touring crew member was ridiculous, unacceptable. I do like the 4 crew shower rooms & catering was great. The staff here are generally polite & positive, the local IATSE stagehands were awesome. I hope they can figure out how to add more bathrooms for the Production staff, local stagehands, caterers & others.

Made my way to a concert at this new amphitheater and came out of the whole experience pretty…read moreimpressed. The place is brand new and so it was super clean and in immaculate condition. My seats were pretty far from the stage but I still had a great view of it. Lines to get in the place moved quickly in spite of a packed show. Same with concessions and merch. Virtually no waiting at all. The sound was crisp and distinct and not muddy or pitchy, which is key when the whole point of the place is to go and listen to music. Overall I think this is an above average venue and that the execution on the part of the staff is excellent. Would definitely recommend, would definitely return.

I went to the Festa Italiliana today which was a lot of fun. It's a nice venue but a little rocky…read moreso people that have mobility and balance issues really have to be careful. One thing this event could have done to make it better would have been to provide a map of activities and vendors. Just would have like to also see more Italian wine. All in all, it was very pleasant. Had great food, drink and nice people.

Lowering my review after this year's festival. There was bad weather both days, and Sloss only…read morecared about their liability. On Saturday, everyone was forced out of the location by their staff, and onto train tracks which had trains on them, leaving several people to almost get hit. The staff were also telling people the whole day was closed, which was not the case. They just wanted people to leave. We missed out on about 3hrs of shows on Saturday due to all of this. On Sunday, bad weather struck again. We were not forced off the property this time, Sloss having learned its lesson. However, we were all gathered underneath the overpass and were there 4-5 hrs. When someone plugged in a phone and played music to help pass the time and improve the mood, it was removed after 3 songs, upsetting everyone. Eventually the festival resumed, but only 3 acts remained to play that night. Overall, a pretty disappointing experience, and Sloss has yet to really comment or offer any kind of refund for literally missing over half the shows promised. I know they have no control over weather, but some kind of response and restitution would be appreciated. I hope next year is better, or Sloss may not recover.

Surprised by this venue. I had never heard of it, but was invited to a 40th bday celebration so I…read morewent. Tucked in the historic district of downtown Birmingham, it is a clean, well kept older building with nice, classy decor. It is rectangluar shaped which may sound uninviting, but it actually worked well. The staff was friendly and curteous. I would definitely recommend as an event venue for less than 75 people.

Awesome place to unwind and enjoy some live jazz, cocktails, and friendly people. The menu is…read morelimited but priced right. The cocktails are mixed perfectly and light on the wallet. The last two Acts have been outstanding. Milkshake and Sherry Reeves were top notch entertainers and artist. I recommend this establishment. Birmingham is coming a live!! RLD

I stopped by SideBar on a whim because I was looking for a casual place where I didn't have to…read moredress up. The outdoor seating was nice, with both covered and uncovered options, although the lighting outside could have been a little better. I was sitting on the patio because I had food from the taco truck. They checked IDs at the door, which wasn't an issue. At 34, I actually didn't feel much older than most of the crowd, which was a pleasant surprise. The drink selection seemed a bit limited. I wanted to try the frozen espresso that was advertised on the menu board, but they told me they didn't have it that night. That seemed a little odd, especially for a Friday night when you'd expect popular menu items to be available. Inside, the venue was spacious and featured a live band, which added to the atmosphere. It wasn't overly crowded, and I appreciated that. They also have outdoor beach volleyball courts. I didn't make it out to the courts, but I could see people gathered around watching the games. One thing I found a little unusual was that I was told I had to eat my food on the patio. It wasn't a problem, but it seemed odd since I didn't notice them serving food inside. I'm guessing it's probably a cleanliness or policy issue. Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for a super casual night. The relaxed atmosphere, live music, and outdoor space made it an enjoyable place to hang out.

Sidebar is always a fun place to go in Lakeview. They have beach volleyball outside. My friends and…read moreI last came here on St. Patrick's Day when most places were closed for the night already. They had drink specials and good live music too!

I always enjoy our dinners at City Club. The drinks are amazing (thanks to Tiffany)! Food is…read moredelicious and I love the special events offered.

I thought I reviewed this place but clearly I didn't. Well, let me fix this. I was here a couple…read moremonths ago for a surprise birthday party for a good friend. The venue was decorated beautifully! We enjoyed the nice views and overall atmosphere. The party was great! From the food to the drinks to the DJ, we had a time that night! I would definitely consider this place in the future when planning events.

This is THE room for music fans. It's a quiet venue, a rock venue, and everything in between…read more Above all, it's intimate. You aren't just a spectator, you're part of the show. Here's why I say all of those glowing things: This room is tall, but small in square feet. There are bookshelves that align the walls. They are covered in books that face backwards, so the pages soak in the sound. It's a noise canceling solution that was just too dang obvious for anyone else to figure out. At times, the ticket prices might be steep, but it's worth it. It means you get to see one of your favorite acts in an intimate venue with people that care. Think about it... you won't have to deal with the drunk dude at the bar talking about who knows what, while your trying to enjoy a show. so good.

It's hard to review perfection is it not. Birmingham is really quite blessed to have such a vibrant…read moremusic scene and to add another music venue seems a bit superfluous but let me tell you this venue is important for the city. Yes we have plenty of places to see rock shows and indie shows but a true listening room where music is front and center and not the whole "hey look at me I'm at this show and you're not" thing we just don't have. I'm rambling because it's hard to convey the excitement I have for this place. It's the type of room that you can go to and the artist doesn't even have to be mic'd up for it to sound amazing. From what I understand a bar area is coming and there are more renovations to be done in the space but really the aesthetics don't matter when it comes to this place. It simply is a place to go and listen to music without distraction. Get there as soon as you can.