We may have been the "old folks" in the room at Roll Call, but this rooftop spot made us feel like…read morepart of the scene. The place has a hip crowd, great energy, and an atmosphere that's hard not to love. It's clean, stylish, and laid out perfectly -- a lounge for relaxing, a bar for the drinkers, and tables for those of us who still prefer sitting down to enjoy our meal. The outdoor patio overlooking the city streets is the real winner, especially when you catch that evening breeze. I had the Rooftop Fries, which were off the chain good -- crispy, flavorful, and dangerously snackable. My wife went with the Caramel Cheesecake, and it was every bit as good as it sounds. I'm a sucker for a good cheesecake, and this one definitely hit the spot. Roll Call also features live entertainment, and I'm already planning to come back one night to sit back and listen to some local talent slapping the strings of that guitar. Great food, good vibes, and music in the air -- what more can you ask for?

Roll Call absolutely delivered. Skyanne and Robby took care of us like we were VIPs... or at least…read morelike we looked like we knew somebody. Top-notch service from start to finish. The pepperoni pizza? Perfectly crispy, cheesy, and downright dangerous if you're trying to "eat light." The sliders were so good I briefly considered blocking anyone else at the table from grabbing one. Zero regrets. The bar was stacked, the drinks were strong enough to make you forget you promised yourself "just one," and the prices didn't punch you in the wallet. Rare combo these days. The music was on point, the view from the restaurant made everything taste even better, and the all-ages crowd gave it a fun, laid-back vibe. If you're looking for great food, great drinks, and great service -- Roll Call is exactly where you need to be. Highly recommend.

I was not particularly impressed with this place when a friend and I visited on a Friday night…read more The atmosphere is very relaxed and cool, which I did really like. Their decorations give off high-end vibes and make the place feel more up-scale and sophisticated. Because of this, I found the music playing not fitting for the evening. When we walked in, it was club style music that I would rather dance to, not sit, chat, and have a few drinks to. It did not match the vibe and took away from the atmosphere. We ordered a mexican pharmacy at the bar, which my friend had recommended to me. I was not impressed, but that is on me, as I should have paid more attention to the menu. I did appreciate watching the bartender make the drink, as they obviously had great expertise behind the bar. My biggest complaint was that the drink was about 6 oz and cost me $15. My overall impression of this speakeasy was just a feeling of being underwhelmed. It is obviously popular, and I would love to try more from the expert bartenders, but I struggle paying their prices and find the atmosphere in contrast to the point of the bar.

Went in tonight for drinks at 11pm and got basically cussed out by a worker off the clock or…read moresomething. A couple of friends and i walked in around 11pm, and i don't know if i was a worker off the clock or something but there was this woman sitting at the bar with her feet on another barstool, on her laptop, halfway through a cocktail and clearly drunk. As soon as we came up the steps, she yells, "How the f*ck do people keep getting in this is the third group!" Mind you, the door was unlocked and wide open. Then, she finally acknowledges us and says "sorry we're closed." I work at a very busy bar here in Tuscaloosa, and I can understand being annoyed, but saying something like that in front of customers coming into your establishment is so incredibly gross. I had an offer to work here and this completely turned me off I will not be coming back.

Session Bar is THE BEST spot for a cocktail in TTown! We used to live in Tuscaloosa and remember…read morewhen it opened. It has impressed us for years and never wavered. They are passionate mixologists who are obviously well trained and spot on! We loved our drinks and conversation with the gorgeous and delightful Jessica. A must stop if you are in the city. Nice, casual, chill atmosphere with a youthful-masculine slant. Surpasses some popular haunts in New Orleans, where we live now. Just go!

This place looks so unassuming from the outside but it's so cool inside! Trendy and upscale with…read morefreshly made mixes. I love they support a different cause each month by using proceeds from a specific drink of the month. We went on Wednesday which happens to be whiskey Wednesday- lucky us! We tried the Southern Baptist, the Hightower, and an old fashioned. The Southern Baptist is fantastic if you like ginger, which I do!! The Hightower was light and refreshing with a touch of honey. The old fashioned was classic! This is a fun place to hang out!

This place was not even full or exciting and they tried to charge a $60 cover. This is either poor…read moremanagement or someone trying to pocket money. We quickly declined and gave our business to other local venues. Definitely stay away.

The Houndstooth is a T-town landmark sports bar. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon during a…read moreCrimson Tide football game on TV. It has ample seating indoors and on a large street side patio. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. There are dozens of large screen TV's throughout providing good viewing of the Alabama game. We ordered some adult beverages and some bar food (wings, rings, fries and quesadillas). We were surprised when the food arrived at the bar in cardboard "to go" style boxes. ??? (The bar food comes from a related take-out place next door.). The food was good but the wings were very small (sparrow wings?) and the onion rings were disappointing as rings go - over cooked, breading crumbly and greasy. Alabama won the game clinching yet another SEC-West title. The place erupted in cheers and the bar cranked up Sweet Home Alabama which got everyone singing. Five stars for the ambience and service but three for the food. Hey, it's a sports bar, so I wasn't expecting a super gastronomic experience. Lots of spirit and energy on game day. The Houndstooth rocks. Roll Tide!!

Red Shed is such a fun, laid-back spot! They always play good music, and if you go on Wednesdays,…read morethe karaoke is super fun -- definitely the best night to stop by. The drinks are really well-priced, especially midweek, and you HAVE to try their frozen alcoholic slushies... they're insanely good. The staff is always nice and respectful, which makes the whole vibe even better. There aren't a ton of places to sit, but honestly it's still a great time whether you're with a group or just stopping in for a chill night out. Overall, Red Shed is one of those easy, go-to places when you just want good music, good drinks, and a good vibe

Visiting in town, absolutely great bar. The bartenders were super nice, the bouncers were friendly…read moreand the band was great. Overall had a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to return.

Came highly recommended and it didn't miss particularly for their infused drinks. Tried the peach…read morebourbon and it was good. Plenty of options to pick from and a great for the price as well.

Best bar in Tuscaloosa!!! Amazing drinks and servers! I love catch sooooo much! Everyone should goread more

A group of friends and I went to MX on Cinco de Mayo. Our server was very nice and did a great job…read more The food was basic American-style Mexican--about the same as most other Mexican restaurants in Tuscaloosa. The restaurant has a great covered patio area that we were hoping to sit on, but unfortunately, after waiting for outdoor seating, the hostess gave our table to another group. We ended up seated inside, right in front of a huge speaker that was blaring Spanish party music. I could barely hear the server, and he had to lean in just to take our order. We couldn't hear each other well enough to have a conversation, even while sitting right next to one another. Our friend on the other side of the table couldn't hear us at all and eventually put in her noise-canceling AirPods and looked at her phone because she was basically alone at the table. To make matters worse, someone behind her kept bumping his chair into hers the entire time, even though she was already sitting as close to the table as possible. The tables and chairs were crammed far too close together. I'm sure the experience is better when it's not a holiday event, but the noise level and cramped seating could definitely be improved.

Service was top notch Food was delicious and the chips were…read moreendless. Salsa was good too! Got the 32oz margarita and that was.... You guessed it very good as well! 10/10 would recommend this place.

Great place for live entertainment before the bama game! Cover is almost always cash only ($35 for…read moreSaturday game day) so do be prepared. It is a bar and they are famous for their yellow hammers in the yellow cups. Service was good and overall clean-ish (as good as a game day bar can get). It was fun to see all ages and rival teams have a good time before the game. Also very very close walk to the stadium.

Oh my. Oh my!…read more Yellow hammers is all that I can say! Great place to go on gane day but get there EARLY to get a seat otherwise it is standing room only.