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.

I was excited to learn of their Saturday- Sunday brunch. When I visited on a Sunday, it was packed…read morewith soccer fans. The crowd was buzzing! The bartender on duty was hardworking and assisted me quickly with my drink order. I just had a $11 mimosa ..... I ended up not ordering any food but I plan to return to try the traditional English breakfast.

If you ever need to kick up your feet after a long day and just want a bevy and kick back- this is…read moreyour place. This is one of my favorite places in Birmingham because of its no frills, neighborhood hangout vibe. The team there can make a mean cocktail and they are kind! It's a kind of place that you'll always make a friend. My favorite is the summer time on the patio. It's colorful and laid back and they have a good amount space for large groups! There's always something going on at the tavern, whether it's bingo or trivia or live music or even on a night when they don't have anything scheduled, they have a bunch of games like darts and pool and shuffleboard. 100/10 would recommend. Oh, and Maria and Rudi's food? I usually get the nachos or burgers, but everything is good!

I have been wanting to visit this place for a while as I have been looking for a "dive" bar close…read moreto my apartment. I finally have been able to visit it recently and this place is super clean and the staff is so friendly. This place is now my favorite bar to go to when I just want a beer and to catch up with some buddies as I can expect great service and a clean place to hangout, relax, and watch whatever sport is on.

Took a shot on this bar and happy we did. Awesome service and the atmosphere is chill, fun and…read morerelaxing. We decided to order some food from the restaurant a couple doors down while we enjoyed our delicious cocktails! Our lovely bartender was so awesome and she even gave us glass plates and some silverware to use so we didn't have to eat out of the styrofoam containers!! We love bars that we can bring outside food in to while we get our drink on and this bar is in a perfect location to take advantage of the 3 restaurants within walking distance!! This bar is so welcoming and the bartender had a lot to do with that so a huge "Thank You" to Edwina!! We will be back!

Cigarettes are sublime. Freedom from idiotic government rules -- priceless. Felt like being back in…read moreNevada (a good thing). Shot some pool w family, drank some Cahaba beers on a quiet afternoon. Beautiful.

I've been coming to Pub for years and it's a great place. There's a pretty impressive selection of…read morecraft beers on tap. The food is good, we really like the wings and the fried mushrooms! I've never had any issues here, either from the staff or from other customers. It's a relaxed place with musical acts several nights a week, but karaoke tuesdays are my fave! Joe the karaoke DJ is SO great, and he can make basically anyone feel like a star. They also frequently have good acoustic music or full bands if you're in the mood to rock out. Like everyone else that has reviewed so far, I'm definitely not a fan of all the smoke, but they do have outdoor seating if you need some air. Go check them out!!

Courtyard Oyster & Bar 280 is such a cool spot to eat, chill, and have a good time. The food was…read moremagnificent, but the bartenders and servers really made the experience! My girl Lo showed OUT! She made me feel so special, took her time explaining the menu, and made sure I was taken care of the entire time. This place really gives you that "come as you are and make yourself at home" feeling. The energy was 10/10! They have pool tables throughout the space, so there's always something going on and the atmosphere is fun without feeling overwhelming. And the hours are a major plus. They're open 11 AM-5 AM the next day, so whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, late-night food, or drinks, they've got you covered. Definitely a cool spot to hang out, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. I'll definitely be back!

When I first drove up, my first thought was. Where am I, and what the heck is this?…read more But this is one of those don't judge a book by its cover deals. I was, however, surprised by the strictness of the security at the door, Courtyard 280 is a private club, so you have to pay $1 membership fee for a membership card, and show your ID. There beer selection is just OK, but there food is really good, and they have more options than your typical bar food. The best part about Courtyard 280 is that they are now hosting a steel tip blind draw every Monday night, and I'm glad that vaping and smoking aren't allowed inside. They do have pool tables and host pool leagues, and they even have a ping pong table. Also, they stay open until 5 am.

The service was quick and the bartender was really nice. The wings and fries was pretty good. I…read morelove the ambiance of the place.

Here's a fairly new spot to vibe, grab a drink , and even see some entertainment on Saturday…read morenights. It was my first visit and initial it gave off a lounge type, by the end of the night it was a social spot with music/DJ, and some cool features like belly dancers, some with fire, and a remote style service using a robot.

The Yelp! Category questions really can't fit this place. It's like trying to fit the proverbial…read more'quadrahelic block of unknown dimensions' into a surface without any obvious holes. They don't normally serve food, so you can bring your dog. Except tonight they're having a crawfish boil. Is it romantic? Not by my estimation, but there is always a couple kanoodling in the corner which is making the people holding a wake slightly uncomfortable. So why should you come? Three reasons: 1) the service. Bartenders that can meet a wide variety of expectations are hard to find. 2) the quality of the cocktails is hard to beat. It's so nice to have the Buffalo Trace Manhattan hit the bar without a word being said. 3) The price. Ten bucks for a top shelf Manhattan (I pray they don't read this) is such a bargain. I may be here in happy hour, but hey. One of B'ham's must sees. Please don't though, because as the song says, 'Everyone hates a tourist'.

Had some Monday night brewskis with the boys. Lou's is one of those places that is so casual and…read more"locals only" that even as a local, I feel like a poser. This place is storied, I'm sure my parents drank here before I was even thought of. Birmingham legend spot. No beers on draft, I understand, means they have less dishes to do. But they have all the classic domestics and local beers you could want. Plus, they make great cocktails. The spicy marg here is unlike any other. Service is insane. On this Monday, we were treated like regulars. The man in charged asked us what kind of music we wanted on, "pourers choice," we said. He proceeded to play exactly what we wanted to hear, which included Forget You by CeeLo 3 times. The woman serving our table was awesome. "What can I get for you baby?" Suddenly, my Monday woes fell by the wayside. The couple of outdoor tables are a great spot to enjoy an evening in Birmingham. I haven't bought anything from here yet, but they seem to have any liquor you could want.

We've lived in a different state for the past three years, and we still had to make the drive back…read morejust to get one of Bear's Bloody Marys. That should tell you everything you need to know! Bear is an awesome employee, and his Bloody Marys are seriously the best. Great service, great atmosphere, and absolutely worth the drive! We will be back

MTV is still a no for me. Thursday was probably the worst day to stop here. Specifically between…read more6-8.... They play BINGO(for money ) and apparently it's the place to be! I should have left when I saw the masses of people, but after 2 years I was determined to give them another shot. I didn't order any food just a drink. They certainly don't have the best craft beer selection soooooo I ended up with a Stella. Sigh I paid for my drink and closed out my tab immediately. The vibe here is just not for me. This visit was not better or worse. Simply the same 3 star experience from 2 years ago.