It is a bar. It has sticky floors. There is great outdoor space. The food is edible. Moving soon. read more

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Carrigan's is probably one of my favorite spaces in Bham. It's rustic, has charm, tall ceilings, and plenty of space! I love their multiple seating options. They have long community tables as well as the most cozy tucked away booth for a group as well as rooftop seating. This is really great space for groups or even just you and a friend. Or, even if you want to go grab a bite and a beer after work there's a long bar you can sit at, too. The vibe is very laid-back, but also trendy which I love and the food is phenomenal. Last night I got the double burger and the bun was perfectly buttered and toasted, and the two patties with the cheese was super juicy. It does have a black pepper aïoli on it, which the pepper flavoring is definitely prominent, but it was still very good. I really love the fact that they do Fresh house cut french fries. It's really about the details! They are very known for their corn dog, just trust me, it's super fun. But everything I've ordered is always very good, they used to have the best lamb burger in town and I still dream about it! I also really appreciate that they have an extensive list of drink options from homemade unique cocktails to beer to wine and nonalcoholic beers and mocktails. There is something for everyone. They also have a lot of specials during the week as well as other activities like trivia on Wednesday nights. Their location will be moving in the beginning of 2025 but go check this place out! read more

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I decided to try Carrigan's for lunch and ordered their infamous corn dog, which I had heard a lot about. Unfortunately, it was overcooked, which made it disappointing. The fries were good, but overall, the meal didn't live up to my expectations. I don't think I'll be ordering the corn dog again. Service was great since they allowed me to order the corn dog, even though it wasn't on the lunch time menu. The atmosphere during lunchtime was very quiet--almost too quiet. On the plus side, there was plenty of parking, which made getting in and out easy. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the food, but the convenience of parking and the calm atmosphere were nice. read more

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We had son's engagement party here as a private event and it went splendidly. Amanda was very accommodating and made great drinks. Loved the relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend them. read more

Carrigans is a big, spacious restaurant on Morris avenue with a bunch of fab outdoor seating options. There's also plenty of seating inside, with booth, bar, and table options. They also have some old school arcade games to enjoy. While they're corndogs are pretty popular, I'm also a fan of their kale salad and most recently the sliders. Their fries are also thick with a nice amount of salt. The bartenders can give you good drink recommendations that pair well with the menu options. Its a nice spot to have a lunch meeting or catch up with friends. read more

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Cardigan's was a cool late night place to grab a bite. BHAM shuts down so early and there are practically no late night spots to eat, so Carrigan's kitchen remaining open until 11p was the best. Not only did they stay open long enough to order food, but the food was tasty. I had a grilled chicken and Caesar salad-- it was fresh and the dressing was just right. The hubs had a double burger that was great. The fries were perfectly cooked with a light crunch. The meal was on point for what we were looking for. Service: good and quick. If you want a quick late night bite, this is the place! Note: upon entrance, the guy at the security station was completely unprofessional, rude, and did not show up well as the first personality that one encounters before entrance. Also, being that I had never been there before, there were no directions on how to order food, where to sit, etc. they need to change that and make the entrance more inviting. Other that, it was cool. read more

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Good place for either a solo meal or with a group of friends. Three appetizers were definitely large enough to share amongst our group of six people. Food was prepared and delivered to our table in a timely manner. read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - SUPER SALMON SALAD - grilled salmon, carrots, radish, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese crumbles, house vinaigrette w/pecans - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Wonderful food and great atmosphere. 21 and over. Highly recommend the street corn dogs read more

Great for late night eatery and drinks. Staff is always welcoming & kool as Sh**. This is my go to after a show or with large group. Nice selection of beer on tap, but they are out of some selection often-a good sign of their popularity. read more

First time coming here and I came here with a group of friends. It is off in the cut but it's in a great location near other business. The venue is spacious with lots of seating. The food and drinks are good too. The service is also pretty fast. read more

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Perfect for happy hour starting at 4pm where old fashioneds $5! Also have a good selection of beers on tap and available in bottles and cans. Appetizers and entrees are excellent as well. Recently came here after getting off early on a workday. Enjoyed a cocktail and braised short rib sliders and fries followed by the $5 old fashioned. The sliders were outstanding and so good! Would highly recommend for all! Will be back again soon for happy hour! read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Braised short rib sliders - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Bartending staff!!! we had heard great reviews, but after sitting at the bar for a few minutes, we were beyond disappointed. My friends and I felt like a burden to bartender. Extremely unfriendly and had no interest in serving us. The final straw was when one of the other bartenders started cleaning the speed rack right in front of two people sitting at the bar. It was disgusting while the dirty dripping mats were replaced in front of the other people who were eating at the bar. We were also put off at this point and had passed so many other places on the way that we immediately got up and left. Sorry, but if you are behind a bar, you should at least try and act like you want to be there. read more

One of my favorites, especially if you want a bite. The corn dog and fries are definitely winners. The fries are cooked to crispy and come with good sauces. read more

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Definitely wish we would've gone elsewhere. The service, drinks, and food were all equally disappointing. It was nice sitting on the rooftop and being able to have our dog. Downside is you have to go downstairs and inside to order at the bar. This was kind of confusing When at the bar, I was greeted and helped by one of the least friendly workers ever. She seemed very uninterested in doing her job. I also noticed my ticket said "well gin" for my $13 specialty cocktail, which was surprising. I got a drink called The Illusion. Not my fav. Nothing special. I also got the kale salad since I saw so many good reviews. This was so bad. Both my drink and my salad were things I didn't finish, and they felt like a total waste of money. The kale in the salad was very tough and overly bitter/pungent, and the romaine pieces were all the crunchy bits that did not look fresh. The dressing was okay but minimal. Our dog appreciated the croutons I fed her lol. All in all, major fail! read more

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Cute local pub. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining, bar seating and a roof! Also appeared to have a private room. Stopped by on a Friday afternoon. We enjoyed the French fries and tacos as well as cocktails. Service was great and attentive. There's also a daily happy hour/specials menu. When we were there house shots were $3. read more

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Terrible experience. We were out having drinks and a bartender / maybe manager came out accusing us of having outside beverages which was left on the table from the people before us. We told him they were not ours and he continued to yell and curse at at us. I have never had an encounter like this. Not to mention we had spent well over $300 on drinks since we had been there so we did not appreciate how we were being treated / accused . The other bartender told me that the guy who yelled at us is a "known hot head" do better carrigans. That guy should not be in customer service. read more

Carrigan's was such a great experience and I went with a fellow Yelp Elite too! We had a orange creamsicle drink, think Stewart's orange cream drink you get at Cracker Barrel or one of those popsicles. It was delicious and very nostalgic too! I also had what I would call a proper whisky sour where they put a egg white in the drink which gives the drink a nice creamy foamy head like a beer. The French fries we had were delicious! The bartenders we had were very informative about their drinks, kind, and friendly too. read more

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Unfortunately, a subpar visit tonight. I think that many of my issues (but not all) here tonight are attributed to them scaling things back due to Covid. There was no staff at the door when I entered and I just kind of wandered around the restaurant until I asked one of the bartenders if I could sit at the bar, which he replied I could. The QR code they had for the menu was not working properly at first. Their menu was very limited on food items as well as draft beer, so not much selection on either. I went with the Catfish tacos and an order of the appetizer fries. Fries were good as usual, the catfish tacos were marginal. The catfish fillets themselves were so thin that they were basically crispy catfish jerky. Sitting at the bar near the open kitchen was not fun either as there was constant banter and cussing from the guys working in the back of the kitchen. read more

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Very kind staff! My girlfriend and I went for lunch and the food was fantastic. She got their burger and I got a Caesar salad with salmon. Both very solid! read more

i love Colin, Zach and Jordan! they're great! i would recommend this place to everyone. read more

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Wife and I went for a date night. We got good drinks and good food. Service was nice and helpful. Carrigan's Public House is one of the best restaurants/bars in Birmingham! read more

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Food was very good. Bar staff were professional, courteous and helpful. It was an enjoyable first visit and will return.

Stopped by for a few beers and dinner. Ordered the fish and chips and boiled peanuts. Kudo's on the boiled peanuts, they are awesome. The fish was good, would have been better if tartar sauce was available. The French fries were mediocre. Bar tenders were good, could use a few more to cover the crowd. A master class on how to properly pour a Guiness is in order. read more

This used to be my favorite lunch spot for salmon salad Went two days this week.... Greeting was almost non existent... I wasn't offered a menu Wasn't offered a drink while I waited Not very friendly The bar tender Chris or Charles acted like he didn't want to be there & acted like he was doing me a favor just to take my order So ..... yeah read more

Great ambiance and setting for a large group, casual date night, or girls' night out. Tried the fish tacos, were a little dry and unflavorful even with the "spicy sauce"- would not recommend. Tried my friends' fries, and they were very crispy and good. The house cocktails were delish! Would highly recommend the blackberry patch for a sweet refreshing summer drink and the rosy disposition for something more tart. read more

This was a really chill place, sort of like a bar. The service was great. You walk up to the bar to order and they bring you your food. Theres also not a lot on the menu, this was my first time here so idk if Covid changed things. But my second time trying barria tacos and these were really good. The sour cream and green sauce really made the tacos more than dipping it in the oil mixture. read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Barria Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I like the service the staff knows the menu and will fix you up with what's on your mind read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - One of the coolest corn dogs I have seen in a while - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have been to CPH twice and honestly I really didn't care for either experience. First visit (several years ago) , I ordered the corn dog/ fries which is like one of their staple dishes . Wasn't crazy about it - just lacked flavor to me. ( too greasy/ lacked freshness) The fries have a really greasy thing going on with them and rarely is there a fry I don't like . So one star for that visit . Second visit , yesterday . Went after work to meet up with some girl friends to catch up and unwind a little bit. I arrived last so my friends had already ordered and were seated outside . The best part about this entire establishment is the outdoor seating ! It's definitely one of the best outdoor / patio areas in town. Guess that's worth one more star but nope! Nope bc the servers allowed my friend to place an order food/ wine without saying one word about their no children allowed policy . How on earth did you miss the 11 month old during the ordering process! As a favor , we were allowed to finish our food and drinks but was nicely kicked out! Apparently there's a NO CHILDREN ALLOWED sign posted but I missed it - we all did. Oh well . Back to the food review - I ordered the loaded fries. They were beautiful to photograph (see pic) but again lacking taste to me. I am guessing that the greasy fries are a norm. I will say that the portion sizes are generous. Too bad no one wanted any of and I didn't bother getting a to go box. Pros- good place to take photos - Morris Ave is really pretty. Patio seating is exceptional There's a parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. Adequate lighting outside . Cons- indoors is dark , odd setup for placing orders, vibe is off in contrast to the decor. 2.5 stars (overall ) read more

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Eaten here twice now, both with work groups. The margaritas are good as are their various kale salads

I met a friend here for drinks and to wind down after work. This is my second time here. Unfortunately, my first visit was clouded by overcrowding. We didn't even get a chance to order. This time I ordered the loaded fries. They were covered with oxtail chili, gouda, hipster ranch, jalapeño. They were delicious and so full of flavor. Who knew oxtail chili could taste so good. I ordered a drink from the menu, but I can't remember what it was. However, I do remember ordering a grapefruit juice, soda water, and Tito's with a sugared rim. It was light and refreshing. I'll definitely order this again. It was pretty empty when I arrived, but as the evening progressed the crowd grew. I left before dark so I can't really speak to the night time crowd. read more

This was our first stop in Birmingham. Had great tacos, great drinks, and a great atmosphere read more

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Me and wife was in town for the weekend and after we ate came down to Carrigans for a drink. I've always heard great things about this place and wanted to check it out. The ambiance was pretty cool but I think the rooftop was closed which I really wanted to check out but all in all it was a great experience. read more

TLDR: Very good atmosphere and would go back many times (if a local). I visited Carrigan's based on internet rec. / searches and reviews. I got boiled peanuts as the app ( not very spicy which is good for me) ordered a vodka drink and chatted with the staff while eating. I must say I was dressed for warmth and to go to the Nick to see a concert. I certainly was not dressed as nice as others but I was treated so well. Also to note I was paying cash, no card for a bar tab so again not the norm. I was again treated so well. There were 3 female bartenders and each of them checked in, chatted, and offered other city suggestions for the rest of my stay. I ordered the corn dog and fries, plenty of food for me. I am not a corn dog expert but this one was pretty good with all of the stuff on it. There is a large TV on one side of the bar and pinball games on the other side. They have tables/booths as well and possibly an upstairs ( I didn't check this out). I just really loved how kind everyone was regardless of how I looked. read more

It's a bar. It's clean. Parking is easy and free (and in this part of town, that's saying something.) The restroom wall wisdom is on point. The Apparition was tasty and refreshing. Ambiance is easy and fun. So five stars, right? I wish. I ordered the hot chicken nachos. Go for drinks ~ not for the food. The nachos were greasy; the chicken looked pretty, but was over cooked and stringy. They were okay, but I'll not order them again. The chicken left a puddle of grease under the chips. Ick! Ordering is on your phone ~ payment is on your phone. The only time you see waitstaff is when they drop your food or drinks off. Efficient, yes, but heaven forbid you make a request! We asked our fast-moving waiter for some water. He said, and I quote, "There's a water station inside." What are we, puppies?! We ate outside at stone tables. Unfortunately I tipped my glass. When it hit the table ~ bad news! Shattered! MUCH later, fast-moving waiter noted the broken glass, picked it up, admonished us not to touch anything, and said he would be back in a second to clean up the glass. Not so ~ we never saw him again. Drinks are good. Ambiance is good ~ but when that oh-so-efficient phone app asked how much we wanted to tip our non-existent service staff? Not much! Granted, I'm in a demographic that expects to at least see, and perhaps receive things like having an order taken, questions answered about drinks or menu items, and maybe even have a glass of water delivered to our table from waitstaff. The app helpfully suggests a 20% minimum tip. I wish I had gotten 20% of minimal service. I'll leave 20% of stars... read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A staple restaurant in Birmingham with good drinks, and good vibes! Make sure to also take advantage of their specials! On Mondays you can grab a PBJ (pizza beer and Jameson shot) and on Wednesday you can grab a half off bottle of wine. There's probably some other deals but those are the two I know of All of their food is good - like you just can't go wrong. My only thing is I wish the Kale salad was more reasonably priced or had a bigger portion of kale. Even with just falafel on it, it's $15 and it's not that big. read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Kale salad with falafel - $15 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Carrigan's is a good place to take someone to see the bar scene. Patio area if you like to be outside. The drinks are ok.

Carrigan's is awesome! They have plenty of outdoor and rooftop seating options as well as inside. You order right from your table by scanning a QR code with your phone. Our drinks were brought to our table faster than we could have went to get them. The service was great and the employees were all super friendly. The cocktails were great and appetizers we ordered were awesome as well. Free parking in large surface lot located nearby. FYI This location is 21+ read more

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I enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Cariggans in the past so I decided to grab a drink and dinner. I'm aware that Covid19 effects the way a business is usually ran but tonight was different. I show up and it's closing time so I know I can't order anything. The doors were open so I walked in just to find out if I could make plans to bring my friends tomorrow night (9/12). When I approached the bar I noticed everyone hanging out besides one young man sweeping the floor. I asked the white, black headed unkempted half-ass bearded worm who gave me such a pompous attitude that I will NEVER come back to this establishment ! Not worth it at all!! read more

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Popped in to Carrigan's to get some small bites and really enjoy the atmosphere of this place every time. There is inside and outdoor seating. You also have the option to sit on the rooftop. They accommodate big parties or small and a ideal spot to meet up with friends because of how spacious it is and one of the few places in Birmingham with a rooftop. They have a wide selection of drinks to choose from so you have every reason to return back to try something new. Their menu is not as vast but they have iconic dishes like the Carrigan's Corn Dog. The few items they do have, they do them very well. Ordered the Roasted Carrot Hummus and Kung Pao Wings. The wings have crushed peanuts on them which were a nice touch but if you are not a fan you can opt out and it won't takeaway from the dish. These two dishes were plenty just as a meal or great as shareable appetizer for two. Really enjoyed our experience at this place and glad to have Carrigan's as a local staple. read more

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Needed a bite to eat before heading home and this place had good reviews so I had to stop by. Was there before 5 pm, so all service was at the bar with limited food options. Decor-cool industrial with a few pin ball machines. Bar had half of a vehicle on the wall. Service-ok, not friendly but also not rude. I'd expect nicer people in the restaurant industry. Food-Great! Burger was amazing exploding with flavor. Meet perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. Ox tail chili was good, only good. read more

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