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    Gabriel's Cafe

    4.0 (38 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Karaoke
    Divey

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    1 year ago

    Awesome fiod, friendly bartenders. Everyone knows your name here. It's my favorite place

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    3 years ago

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    Not for me. The smoking was bad and the waitress was not helpful. The cook had to come out to take our order

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    2 years ago

    Great drink prices and the ambiance is great vibe for a group of friends as an after hours place.

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    4 years ago

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    3 years ago

    This place is awesome! I always have fun here!the people are always great and the service is second to none.

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    4 years ago

    Didn't answer my fone cal at 7:45 on a Sunday but I'm tryna get my drank on love this place they let me smoke and stuff get ya drank on

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    3 years ago

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    6 years ago

    I'm so glad this place is still able to operate during CoVid. Great daily specials and an awesome staff.

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    6 years ago

    Service was excellent. Patrons were very friendly, Good cheeseburger and best onion rings I ever tasted.

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    15 years ago

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    9 years ago

    A smoking bar with great bartenders and bar food that is done right. And a great steak. You won't be disappointed.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place!!! Service is excellent. Food is delicious! One of the best hang outs in the Hoover area!

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    15 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Great service, live music, good prices!!! absolutely one of the best bars in Hoover....

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    10 years ago

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    15 years ago

    If you just want to have some fun, that's a good place to go. Decent food and prices. Attention: google maps shows it 100 meter off

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    Hands down the only bar I will spend my hard earned money at, and not just because it's the only bar I know in Hoover.

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    The location is connected to a Mexican restaurant with arcades separating the two. The atmosphere…read moreis family friendly and very upbeat. The staff was friendly and patient as I forgot my readers so a lot of questions were asked. Thank you Andreana. We had the tenderloin (which I haven't had in YEARS). I was not disappointed. We also had the southerner and it was tasty. They had a happy hour where I got a wine and husband got a frozen drink. Then round 2 I opted for the daily drink, daiquiri. Each day there is a different drink as a special. I enjoyed the music and the vibe. Would come back to this place when I'm in Birmingham again.

    I have been here for lunch a couple of times now for The Work Week Lunch Deal - Standard Burger (or…read more6 wings), Side , Soda/Tea for $13.49. A really good deal! Seated immediately and ready to take your order as soon as you decide. The Standard Burger (Lettuce. tomato, onion, pickles, horsey sauce & american cheese) is really good. Fries are cooked just right. Previously I got a mix of the Fries and Onion Rings. Onion Rings are great too! I have had The Three Hander sandwich (Niman ranch corned beef, fries, tomato, jalapenos, creamy slaw, dijonaise, mozzarella on sourdough) from their original location which is great too. I should probably try other things as well but the lunch deal is hard to pass up. Since it is not too far from my office, will definitely continue to be a part of my regular lunch rotation. Only downside for me is the parking. There are limited spots on the street out front. Adjacent to the building there is a lot that is part of the apartment complex behind it but not really enough spaces for the 2 restaurants.

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    First time at this chain. Was pretty impressed. Parking spaces in the back (appreciate the parking…read morelot for parking a truck). Restaurant was clean. Bar was nice with 4 large TV's and nice beer and liquor selection. We opted to do the $15 flight. You get 4-1oz pours of select whiskeys. The bowman port barrel was my favorite (smooth and with good taste). The least favorite was knob creek 12 year. Was not near as smooth for a 12 year whiskey (surprised). It will out some hair on your chest! Pretzels were my favorite appetizer. It was hot and salty! Pretzels were served with beer cheese in a cast iron dish (love). The pretzels were soft and buttery. No complaints. I will knock them for this dip trio though. That salsa tasted canned from the store and not a fan of the buffalo chicken dip. Queso dip and tortilla chips were great though! Service was excellent!

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    We have been here a few times, every visit the place was loud.. I mean it really is a sports bar…read more We always start our meal out with the Death Valley.... It is not for the faint of heart. Needless to say that drink is about 16oz and will knock you on your tail if you are a light weight!! When we first started going here I could easily drink 2 and part of the wife's lol... now not so much. The food here is always good and the staff is very attentive.. great place to eat on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon!! Highly recommended!!!

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