I'm not a beer drinker but I do respect a fun place to squat and people watch. And this place fits…read morethe bill! Back Forty is huge-with plenty of seating to accommodate large crowds, couples or even families with little ones. There's plenty of big screens to watch the games on, and I would really love to come back during football season to do just that. I ordered their infamous Back 40 cheeseburger on this visit. While it wasn't my favorite, for a brewery it was definitely above average. It was juicy, made to order and fresh. I didn't care for the sauce nor the stringy onions so I would order it plain next time or try something else on the menu. The shoestring fries were well seasoned with something like garlic parmesan. They were my delicious! The staff were friendly and helpful as we placed our orders. This is a cool spot to hang with your friends, drink, eat and watch some sports or watch the trains go by. I enjoyed my visit and I'm looking forward to coming back.

Not sure about the glowing reviews…read more Service is inattentive, and slow moving - a "that's not my job" attitude. Had to ask for the menu. Then had to ask for service. Staff very busy talking amongst themselves. Once service came (once) it was efficient and friendly. We tried the burger and the pizza. Loved the honey pepperoni pizza but the burger does not live up to the hype. The beers are indeed very tasty and, if we come back, we will only order those and the pizza.

Both the pork chops and the filet are amazing. We loved the atmosphere and the people were…read moreextremely friendly. We will definitely be back!

Staying in Homewood. Looked around for a low carb option. The Refinery hit the spot. Tuna,…read moresquash medley, and a side salad for the person looking for low carbs. I had a delicious pork chop with black eyed pea, corn, okra, and tomato succotash. A glass of red wine and a bottle of beer. Small dining area with a warm welcoming feel. There are tables outside when the weather cooperates. It was a little warm outside for us. The service was good! Our only issues were rounding the block a few times for find parking and 18% gratuity being included with the bill.

I really didn't know what to expect, going to a place called the Garage. But it really is a garage,…read morelocated on a side street or alley. This is such a unique place. The sandwiches looked great. My grilled cheese sandwich was perfect!! 2 types of cheese with enough butter to make the cheese ooey and gooey. We didn't really understand how/where to order or how/where to sit, but following the directions of the folks in front of us helped. The menu consisted of sandwiches, soup and chips. There were a selection of different types of beer, wines and liquor. Cool ambiance; hanging out in the garage eating a sandwich while having a drink. The seats were a little uncomfortable, church pews, but you're in a garage. I would go back for the grilled cheese sandwich, for sure. The people with me thought their meat sandwiches were delicious!

Last couple times I've come have been during Saturday lunch hours. Plan to wait about 30-45 minutes…read morefor a sandwich if you come during this time. They do warn you about the wait and personally I don't mind the wait because the bar area is very cool on the inside and sandwiches are immaculate. Outdoor patio is a vibe. Definitely a hidden bham gem.

The servers behind the bar are so friendly and they remember your name! They have games and then…read morevery comfortable seating. You can see the brewery from where you're seated. There's also outside seating and I think they have a yoga class. The Birmingham language club meets there on Thursdays, see meet up app. They are so welcoming to us! The selection of beer is good too. This is also a good place to watch soccer games.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this establishment before a recent Barons game…read more We loved the environment and the option for both indoor and outdoor seating. It was also great to see how accommodating the establishment are to dog lovers by having treats available. The entry process was very organized with the ID checks and hand stamping, and the service was incredibly quick; while we were waiting in line, another register immediately opened to take our order. The cashier was very knowledgeable and answered our questions with confidence. We were thoroughly pleased with our drinks and the excellent service. We plan to return soon and look forward to our next visit.

This place is just oozing with coolness. The first thing we did about this place was almost miss…read moreit entirely! It's seriously tucked away on the side of the old strip mall. We got in not long after they opened, please don't judge, on a weekend. The bartender was cool AF and we just loved everything about this spot. We played some free pool, drank some drinks, had jello shots and took photos in the photo booth. What's not to love?!

I was here with my friends for some pool and drinks. For context, we were not there very late…read more(maybe 9-10:30ish). My friends and I played some pool, had some drinks and then decided to leave. Before leaving, my best friend and I decided to go to the ladies room. Upon discovering that all bathrooms save one were full, we elected to go into the single available bathroom together. I will at this point acknowledge that there was a sign on the bathroom door that said "one person at a time" that we did not see initially. After entering the bathroom, but after I had disrobed to the point necessary to use the bathroom, we heard someone BEATING on the door saying only one person allowed at a time. We explained through the door that one of us was in the process of using the bathroom, and that we would be out shortly. The banging on the door continued, and, when I stated that I was mostly naked (to use the bathroom) this person returned "I bet you are." Once we were finished using the bathroom, this person ( a man who was identified as one of the owners by a friend, but not confirmed as such by me) aggressively confronted us about the bathroom policy, sayin we would be kicked out. I told him I was about to leave anyway, and that we'd only decided to go into the bathroom together once the other bathrooms were deemed full, and that, further, it was more efficient to use the bathrooms in pairs, where one person used it, while another washed their hands. He was not receptive to this feedback and further pointed to the sign. Upon walking away, the women he was with even stated that I was "such a b*tch", to which he did nothing. If this was an owner, I am appalled at the treatment of a patron. Had this been handled differently, I would have gladly offered an explanation and apology. Further, if this owner allowed his guest/date to insult me loudly across the bar, it makes me wonder what else they allow. If this is someone not affiliated with the bar, which, based on the passion of the affront, I doubt, I encourage the bar to better police their patrons, as this encounter made me feel very unsafe. I won't be back.

This bar is located in the Birmingham Club establishment so it is membership and guest only…read more This bar is very relaxing. It is also graced with a wonderful view of the Birmingham city. They have a well-stocked bar and a selection of seasonal cocktails. They are however limited in their craft beer selection. They only have 5 taps and unfortunately the beer selection is not all craft. There is a nice seating area with plush comfy chairs around a fireplace. Two large screen TVs are mounted on each side of the fireplace make this an excellent spot for viewing sporting events. In some corners you can even find an intimate spot. They have a bar menu consisting of dollar oysters including your choice of Blue Pointe and James River. They also make flatbreads. You can also order off of the menu of the adjoining restaurant the Signature. When it is warmer you can also sit outside on the patio and enjoy the view or the sunset and take advantage of their happy hour specials.

This is a great new spot created from the renovation that The Club just completed! It has…read moretraditional bar area along with a sitting area! An a great view of the city to boot. It also has an outside bar area and sitting area. The outside bar has a limited amount of options however one can go inside or have wait staff assist. The inside bar has an expanded drink and liquor selection along with wine and cocktails. They also have a limited menu with some nice apps and mains. They big addition is an oyster bar when available! They also run happy hour specials and a ladies night as well! This is a great new addition to a great venue!

My go to spot to chill and have a nice glass of Chardonnay or a shot of Espolon blanco. The…read morebartenders are very personable and you have the option to sit inside or outside. They do have a boxcar that serves food. Parking is not a problem.

This is probably my favorite patio in Birmingham. Gorgeous outdoor space with plenty of seating,…read morethe nicest staff, cheap-ish beer, and the food is amazing! Street parking can be tricky, but it's one of my fave places. Do not skip out on the food. The salt & vinegar chickpeas are the perfect bar snack. I dream about those chickpeas! The fried okra is absolutely perfect- crispy tempura batter over whole okra makes for a beautiful presentation. And the SMASH BURGER is SO GOOD!!!! Definitely put this spot on your rotation!

The Grocery is a Homewood staple, but an odd vibe. They have some fun punching bag games, dart…read moreboards, and pool tables. Sometimes they have live music. I come here usually when some big sports game is on, and they have some good TVs around for watching with friends. They have draft beers, high noons, well cocktails, nothing particularly special in terms of drink or food, just bar food. Service is relatively quick and you order up at the bar, no table service. I must confess, this is not my favorite spot in town. The one time I've been here later at night, security was eerily tight for suburban Homewood. Like they searched my purse and had security inside. Eerie, indeed. Bathrooms can get kinda gross, wet floors. This space has so much potential for hosting larger events! It's huge when you open it up to the back, which they rarely do. Would love to see it reinvented.

The Grocery is a fun place to hangout in Homewood. They offer craft beer, non-alcoholic beer,…read morecocktails and mocktails. They also have live music, pool tables and dart boards. There is always a fun group of people hanging out. Parking can be a problem, but I think there is a lot across the street.

This was my first time coming to Avondale since they built up all of the decks in the back! My…read morefriends and I came on Saturday during the day to watch college football, which they show on the big screen behind the stage. We sat in the new, upper "VIP" section! They had some barstools, but for the most part Avondale is BYO chair. I brought a towel to sit on. The upper deck was nice because it was shady on a hot day. Then, you're only one flight of stairs away from the bar right below. Avondale makes great beers. I had a Sour Pash, one of my favs, and a couple cans of Porch Light, made by Cahaba Brewing's company. In addition to great beers and drinks, I was hungry for some food. The nearly always have 1-3 food trucks parked right on the lawn, and they offer Miracle Pizza now! I ordered from a QR code inside, and Miracle brought the pizza over from right next door. It was delicious, too! They make a great pizza. It was fairly empty when we got here at 11:30, but by 3:30 it was buzzing with SEC fans of all teams. This is a great spot to watch Saturday football, especially as the weather cools off. Oh, and did I mention? Dog friendly :)

The ever changing venue. I love these 'people'. They keep adding features to the show space. The…read morenew upper deck is pretty cool, but just a bit askew from the stage. Food is an area they could work on. The food truck on sight was serving Philly cheese stakes and nachos. Something to take note of is who gets on the big screen. Whoever kicks-off first is the answer.

We came for dinner & the food was great. Service was nice as well. We came in the afternoon on a…read moreweekday, so there was not really a long wait. Nice ambiance.

My husband and I had a great dinner here after a long day! The service was good, it didn't take…read morelong for our food to arrive, and everything was delicious! The atmosphere is really nice, it felt cozy but still upbeat. I had the fish and chips with (I think) a cranberry slaw and it was so very good!! We also had a pretzel appetizer which was very tasty. It was a very good dining experience and we will definitely be back the next time we are in the area!