We stopped in here pretty late last Saturday because we heard it was a cool place and we happened to be in the area already. We didn't order any craft cocktails (but they looked delicious and were made with fresh ingredients) but we did get a couple of beers (which they had large selection of) and my boyfriend ordered the loaded fries. They were unlike any loaded fries I have had before and were so good! The environment was good and laid back, and the crowd was full of people in their 20s. The bar was fully stocked and part of it was made out of an old land rover. It took a little long to get the bartenders attention to place an order but overall really cool vibe. read more

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An astonishing surprise of a restaurant! We all loved it, my son had the Dali Lama melt, my husband had the double burger with delicious fries and I had the panko chicken with the Gouda grits and collards.....a definite must try for sure! read more

I wrote this reveiw once and was asked to delete it by one of my family members. Seems when I rave about a place, it is OK. When I don't rave but tell my honest evaluation it is some kind of sin against humanity. Carrigan's Public House: Location: GREAT. The Roof top deck is a wonderful place for a drink, talk with friends and if you have nice neighbors, a cigar (Always ask before you smoke, just the nice thing to do.) The location is why it is a three star vs. a two star. Service: What service?? You order at the bar including food. They give you a number to put on your table. When food or drink order is completed some one brings it to you. If something is wrong you have to go back to the bar. Let me add, I could live with this if the folks behind the bar looked like they enjoy some aspect of what they are doing. A smile occasionally would be nice. Food: I will just say this, I am not into the menu they are serving. I had a salad with a 1/2 of chicken breast on it and it was not to my liking. My wife had a corn dog that everyone raved about and the item was awful. Pretty bad when a person says, if you take the batter off the corn dog, the hot dog is OK. A Friend of mind had a steak over greens and said it was average at best and would not order it again. Advice: Go for a drink and view. Don't go for a meal or snack. I will get push back on this review I know. If you are a fan of this place, write a review and let folks know what you see in it. Everyone be well. read more

If you want a beer or a drink and to hang out it is fine. The food is not good. Greasy fries and basic bar food. Nothing on the menu is really that appealing and there are far better places to hang out with way better food. I went to grab a drink or 2 and a sandwich. I tried the lamb sandwich and the lamb was ok (though too salty) but everything else was bad. I asked for the pesto mayo on the side, that didn't happen. The sandwich was on thin sandwich bread and they added thick onion rings so people look at it and go ahhh! But it was so salty I couldn't finish it. So if a lot of food is your thing and quality isn't maybe this is the place for you. Nobody needs a gigantic pile of greasy fries. There were enough of 2-3 people. I left almost all. Service at the bar was mixed and sometimes mixed up. No clear cut person in charge and all couldn't smile. Except for one woman who seemed pleasant. I guess you could call it comfort food, right up to the triple bypass. read more

We were looking forward to trying this out because we were in town for a concert. Easy to find and great parking. Nice atmosphere. Great beer selection. We ordered two of the corn dogs and the panko chicken. We waited forty-five minutes for our food. Everyone else around - who'd ordered after us - had their food. There are no servers to help you or ask about your food and you have to wait in line at the bar for at least ten minutes to order. So when we got our food we had to get carry out boxes because we no longer had time to eat at a normal person's pace and make it to the event we were attending on time. It seems the bartender forgot to put our order in because a different bartender couldn't find our tab anywhere. It was only when I told her our ticket number that she found it. These entrees are all deep fried!! FORTY-FIVE MINUTE CORN DOGS. Really? And since they are all deep fried they won't reheat well at all. The one bite of the corn dog I had and the two fries would have most likely been amazing had we been able to eat them all while they were hot. $85 dollars. Three entrees. Two beers and a Pellegrino. Wow. Pretty expensive congealed leftovers. Oh well. read more

I've never been to Carrigan's before, but I had heard good things! The interior and exterior were welcoming and had a modern appearance. As a vegetarian, I was a little concerned about meat free options. Their lunch menu was small and didn't feature too many things that didn't have meat. The only thing besides salad was the hummus plate. I wasn't expecting much, but I was surprised. I usually don't like hummus, but theirs as delicious. It wasn't spicy and the amount I received was a lot. It came with numerous things to dip into it as well. 9/10 would come back for lunch. I am weary of what possible veg options they have for dinner though. read more

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Amazing modern and clean atmosphere, fun knowledgeable staff, fantastic food, intriguing specials and perfect cocktails. How much is too much to go to one place per week? read more

I haven't had a bad food or drink experience here yet. Food is pretty solid. The bartenders Jordan and ashely are legit and really helpful in making suggestions. Good music great space. Good vibe. read more

To be honest I went here because it was one of the only places other than fast food serving food. Food came out pretty fast but nothing special. We order fries, falafel, wings and boiled peanuts. Peanuts were probably the best with jalapeños but definitely spicy. The falafel was super random but came with a healthy portion of fries which were good. Wings were ehh. Crispy but in like Thai sauce that was super weird on it. read more

Great spot for groups, or for a date night! Many options for seating, outside terrace, inside booths and couches, or the rooftop terrace. Drinks are always great, they make a mean amaretto sour and old fashioned. The corn dog, one of the wonders of the world! The hummus was tasty too! Definitely check this place out if you're stopping through town or you're a local. read more

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Great place to visit but difficult on Friday-Saturday nights because staff is short. Food is ameezing, customized drink menu options take too long but on tap options are satisfying. Would recommend for a happy hour but not for the rush. No TVs for sports viewing but ample outdoor space for socializing. TLDR: great place to be seen if you care about that stuff read more

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I come here for the food more so than for the booze. Seriously, the food here is delicious, a total guilty pleasure. Their menu is very creative and offers a good variety. You'll like the food here without a doubt, I can't say the same for your waistline though. The oxtail chili is flavorful and combined with the house cut fries, perfection. The bartenders here are all really nice and will take good care of you. You can tell they really enjoy their jobs. The interior decor is very industrial with a great atmosphere. They have a roof deck as well which is nice to sit out and enjoy the weather on a good day/night. Carrigan's balances the line between classy and casual to me and I love that about them. Also parking isn't a hassle and plentiful here. Overall a great place to hangout, grab a drink, and/or pig out! read more

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The feel of this place is great; it has a lot of room although on weekend nights, it can get very crowded! The rooftop is nice on a pretty day; it has probably 20 seats that include couches and comfy chairs. The food is okay, definitely nothing to write home about. The menu hasn't really changed since they opened and personally, I think there are much better places to eat. You have about 8 options from burgers to corn dogs to a couple of salads. The drinks are good but I think a little overpriced; this place was the first to truly make "great cocktails" in Birmingham (that come with a little show), although over the years, the experience and quality has gone down hill. The servers/bartenders are not the friendliest. Again, when they first opened they were awesome, talkative and engaging but now they act like they are just there to get your order asap, make your drink and get you on your way. Very little conversation or even interest for that matter and when I'm paying $10+ for a "quality" cocktail, I would appreciate a little smile or helpful attitude. All in all, its a cool place once or twice but there are better places in the 'ham. read more

Great atmosphere and great drinks! My bartender was Eric and he was so nice gave great recommendations! Really liked the crowd. Not rowdy or overbearing which is great for me. Went with my brother and my fiancee. We will be back really soon!!! read more

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My husband and I like to refer to carrigans public house as hipster-chic! It's a perfect environment for working folks to chill after work or at the end of the week. That being said, it gets crowded! The first time we carrigan'd it was almost standing room only- thankfully there wasn't a tight squeeze to get to the counter for food and drink orders. We lucked up and snagged two seats in the middle of the room. Lots of young professionals seem to hang here. Word to the wise: arrive early- this place is on the rise in Birmingham! FOOD: First course (first encounter): I ordered the Kung-Pao wings and asked my husband to choose a beer for me (the beer was good, but unmemorable). The Kung-Pao wings were rather large to only be an appetizer- no complaints yet. Though tasty, I was surprised by the peanut garnish/topping as I forgot to omit it from my order. Nonetheless; very filling and overall good. My husband ordered one of the best burgers I've had in town! This double cheeseburger was highly anticipated and well worth the wait. It was amazing--You've gotta try it yourself! Nuff said Second course (second encounter): This time we met a few friends and had a blast on a less crowded night. We had an opportunity to roam free throughout the public house on Monday night. We were able to sit in the booth inside the old elevator shaft- really cool! The bathroom is decorated very nicely and the bartenders make the fanciest cocktails! This go round I ordered the infamous corndog- which I must say is really good and enough to share! The fries are traditional, not too much you can do to ruin fries- but these are a good compliment for most of the food. I enjoyed a miss fancy for the first time. I think she is my fav of the Avondale brews! Friends at the table ordered the falafel burger, flank steak & kale ceasar. They were very pleased with the steak, but didn't rant and rave about the rest. All in all, you'll enjoy this public house atmosphere crowded or not (the patio will be fantastic once it warms up). Cheers to a little piece of happy! read more

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In an ever expanding list of cool spots in Birmingham, Carrigan's is my favorite! I love the location, just off 1st Ave N on an old cobblestone road. I love the interior! It is perfect for Birmingham, with the metal and open warehouse feel being fully embraced. The drink specials are usually pretty great (Maker's old fashioned for $5 on Tuesdays!) But as with any place, for me, it's about the food. Everything is great, the lamb burger, the duck tacos, but it is all about that corn dog! I've never had anything like it. It is a homemade footlong corn dog covered in "hipster ranch", guajillo ketchup and cojita cheese. They lay that on top of a massive bed of Birmingham's best French fries. Once the dog is gone you will you the fried to sop up all of the leftover saucy goodness. It's the perfect gastopub for Birmingham and I can't get there often enough! read more

Damn good food, oxtail chili... say no more, house ground brisket burger. Everything was amazeballs, even the overpriced for the size cocktails were on point read more

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Passing thru B'ham we stopped in for lunch. The lunch crowd had thinned and there were only a few people there. Looking for something lighter, I opted for the garden quesadilla. Loved the gouda cheese that was used instead of the usual jack and/or cheddar. Side salad was tasty, but a little light on the dressing. They have a nice deck area outside, but since it was about 90 degrees, we opted for the cool interior area. Service was very friendly and helpful as well. read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Garden quesadilla with side salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Pretty much everything here is good. Great place for a drink. Food is on point. The burger, phenomenal. The corn dog, totally crave-worthy. Nice roof top / balcony seating (if available!). Have tried various things on the menu and have yet to be really disappointed. read more

Great atmosphere and very good food. If you have only been here in the evening I would suggest coming in the morning for their breakfast menu. The French toast is great!! Easy and quick with order as well. read more

Loved this place! A couple friends and I came here for dinner. The nachos, boiled peanuts, and chicken wings were amazing!!

Glad we stopped in for a beer, they have a cool concept of ordering from and paying right from your phone/table. The giant pretzel was really good and the atmosphere was nice. They closed at 9pm which was a bummer but other than that a great spot! read more

One of my favorite spots in Birmingham! Conveniently located in downtown Bham, Carrigan's is a go to for my friends and I after work. During the warmer months, the patio and rooftop are super pleasant. The bartenders are always friendly, and fairly prompt with their service. I've tried a few different items off the menu, most recently the corn dog and the burger. Both were stellar and the portion sizes were very generous. read more

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This is my favorite bar in Birmingham. Industrial vibes, a Range Rover built into the tap-wall, and a rooftop deck are incredibly cool features that make you feel like you're in LA or NYC. The cocktails are perfection, they have an incredible beer selection, and the corndog is out of this world. I'll keep going back! read more

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While in town for a conference, we stumbled across this place for one of the places to check out. After reviewing the menu, we decided to go with this. I had my heart set on the pork cheek sliders, but while in the uber, our driver suggested the corndog. In my mind, I did not come all the way to Birmingham for a measly corndog, but after looking at Yelp pictures, I changed my mind. And y'all!!! This corndog is EVERYTHING! It's a fusion mix between a corndog and street corn and holy hell, if it's not as amazing as it sounds, I don't know what is. I got the corndog with loaded fries and albeit, I'm sure it was a million calories, it was SO WORTH IT! The fries were filled with so much flavor, it was crunchy, cheesy, meaty, and so effing good! One thing I could do without was the beans. Gross. But even with that, I wanted to go back again for the same dish! One got the brisket mac & cheese and he liked it a lot too! I took a bite and it was smoky, cheesy, and a good serving. Comes with greens, which is a good balance of light and hearty. Another got the duck tacos which he liked, but seriously...it was too small for my own preference. Another got the wings, which looked to be an Asian chili glaze and he liked it too. The other got the sliders and he said it was delicious. The hummus was plain and nothing to write home about, but who cares if you get the corn dog, anyway? The restaurant itself is very industrial rustic and super cute. You order at the bar (there's no wait staff), which is weird, but it wasn't an inconvenience. The bar has cool hipster drinks, which I did not partake in, but pretty good from what I hear. Please don't ever get rid of that corndog...I will be back for it one day. I promise. read more

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Definitely a cool bar! Anytime I have folks in town this is a bar I'm taking them too. It's modern with decent food & cool cocktails. I love that they offer patio seating. Would this be my favorite bar in Birmingham? No, but it is a close runner up. I recommend this spot if you want to show anyone who's visiting or new in town a great hangout spot! read more

The corn dog and fries are everything here! It may sound simple but it's actually one of the best meals to me here! I would definitely recommend! read more

One of my go to places to meet up with people for a cocktail! Their drinks are fun, consistent, and creative! Love how spacious the place is and how it has a cute little roof top and patio so you have some options for the vibe you're wanting! The fries are always yumz to get to munch on with the drinks! Wouldn't say I'd go here to eat but nice to have the option. I am a corn dog fanatic and would say I was not very impressed with their corn dog-- also you can sometimes find yourself waiting at the bar for a whileeee to get a drink since it is usually packed like sardines---but I would recommend this place for anybody to bring out of town guests or for a group of friends or even date night! Fun and lots of space so you don't have to be next to the bustling bar read more

Heard a lot about this place and decided to check it out. I love the bar scene and I love the set up. I ordered the Kung Fu wings and the Corn Dog that everyone has been talking about. You can tell this place gets some mad business. So I thought that even when ordering to go it would've been just like the other pictures I saw others posted. Everything came on the side. I rather everything was already on my food that way it would've marinated into the food. I may give them another shot another day. read more

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Large crowd, fast service great atmosphere. The Pastrami on Rye was great. This is a new place at the end of historic Morris Ave. It looks like soon they will be opening up more seating on the roof, that will be awesome. Carrigan's will be making its name on the map. read more

Carrigan's - Downtown - Large crowd and fast service, The pastrami on rye was great. I will be back. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

One of the later opened places in Birmingham. And when you can't find anyone else open they are. And they don't serve late night food that sucks. This place is legit. The best salad was great and the corn dog was exceptional. Had a great heat to it and was cooked to perfection. Still crispy and not soggy at all, when your in the mood for something good late at night this is the go to place in my opinion. Can't go wrong with a local brew and a corn dog, life is good after that. read more

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This is a really solid bar + restaurant combo! Most bars that serve food have mediocre food, but not Carrigan's! They don't just focus on their drinks, which are good, but their entrees as well. It's a very popular place in Birmingham to get drinks and dinner and it's easy to see why. The portions are large, if a little on the expensive side. The only thing is that the beer here is a bit pricey for what they give you. Most cans are $6-$7 and that's a lot for one can of beer. This is the place to go if you want food AND drinks, but it wouldn't be my first pick if you only want drinks. read more

Pretty wild price increases on food in the last year. For example, falafel sub is now $15.95 plus $0.50 for sauce, which was free in the past. They don't tell you it's extra. For a ~26% increase, one might expect larger portion sizes. Nope, actually less than in the past. Other items have seen a similar jump. I would not utilize menu photos on here for an accurate idea of the cost of this bar food. read more

I met a friend here recently. I'm not a resident of Birmingham and she is new to the area; we found Carrigan's simply by chance (thank you Yelp app!). We met for a drink and an appetizer about 6:30 and both enjoyed ourselves. Bar tenders were knowledgeable and there was a wide range of cocktails on their drink menu you may not typically find in a bar in Alabama. Good beer selection as well. Great selection of craft beers, many local selections as well which I appreciate. For food we split their amazing fries with chili and cheese and they were just delicious. The only thing I did not love was having to order at the bar (both for food and drinks). They don't have any servers at all. Totally subjective though and it was still a really cool place. read more

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Great atmosphere. Good food and reasonably priced. We had the corn-dog and salmon salad. The grits are awesome. Collard greens were a bit salty. Would order all again. Wait staff was friendly and quick. Order at the bar and food is brought out. Would definitely return. The food is really good for what it is but this isn't a restaurant where you go simply for the food. The architecture, landscape and interior are off the charts good - so you might be coming here for that aspect. Don't come here just for the food (you might be slightly disappointed), instead come for the overall atmosphere along with an appetite for some good (but not amazing) food. read more

I absolutely love Carrigan's Public House. They have an excellent atmosphere along with the most amazing food. The decor and location are fun too. Perfect for small cozy setting or larger groups as well. It's a must do for Birmingham. read more

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Cool spot and location. Good food and beer selection. The staff really seemed to have no interested in taking my order as I sat there with an empty glass. More then once! read more

Love all the big windows/doors and the repurposed building. But found myself wanting more.......Wish the bar had more vodka selections and wished the menu was a bit more diverse /larger. read more

Me and my friend split the falafel sub and the corn dog and they were both fantastic! The falafel was made of black eyed peas which made a really nice texture. And the corn dog had two amazing sauces on it and the batter was crispy and delicious. If i went back, i think i would get the falafel sub just because of how different it was. Also the fries were the right amount of crispy and fluffy on the inside. Sitting outside was nice on a summer night! read more

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