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    Good People Brewing

    4.5 (300 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Breweries
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Blue Razz Coconut slushie
    Tiffany J.

    If you're looking for a good drink before hitting the town or just want a chill spot to enjoy a beer, check out Good People. It's right in the heart of downtown, so super easy to find. They serve the best alcoholic slushies ever, hands down. There's usually a food truck outside and plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The parking is the only downfall, but honestly, it's worth the walk. Solid spot to kick back

    Margarita B.

    A lovely gem of a brewery in Downtown Birmingham. Dog-friendly with a good mix of brews on tap, a casual, low-key spot to enjoy a brew or two. Servers were very kind and helped us navigate their tap list as we were unfamiliar with the local brews. We got a good mix of beers in our flight and enjoyed being around some Good People in Alabama!

    Natalie F.

    Good people probably has my favorite atmosphere of the breweries in Birmingham. It is so fun to come before or after a Birmingham Baron's game, but it is also perfect on a warm summer night and all of the lights are lit up. The addition of the faux grass is perfect and it makes it very kid friendly. Not to mention HotBox Food Truck is there permanently and the food is so amazingly good. The burger you cannot go wrong with and the lemongrass fried chicken is out of this world. On a summer day cool off with a crisp beer and the soba noodle salad!

    5 beer flight
    Amy M.

    Popped in for a quick flight of beer at good people after walking around railroad park and I'm glad we did! The bartenders were attentive and gave great suggestions as to what to try. The beer itself was cold and very tasty. I recommend trying their sour beer if you like almond and cherry flavor. It wasn't overtly sweet and had a great tartness to it. The brewery is also dog friendly, has a food truck, and outdoor seating. I would not mind stopping by again next time I'm in Birmingham. Cheers!

    Dayana V.

    We were on a time crunch but HAD to stop in. The drinks we wanted were out unfortunately but we tried a blueberry wheat that was really good. We stocked up on merch and headed out

    PhantaSmash
    Dee R.

    Came in thinking we were gonna have lunch! But we learned they don't serve food! However the amazing girls at the bar let me try different beers before I picked one! I chose PhantaSmash. It was great! Very strong.

    The Bar
    George D.

    This is one of my regular stops when I visit Birmingham. We included in our Brewery Crawl. It's right across from the baseball stadium. Another bonus, Tortugas opened a second location right next door. As to GP, it's wide open inside with plenty of cozy sitting areas. Before COVID, they had bar seating too but that is gone now - I assume a tempt thing. Outside, there are many picnic tables and some nice lighting. Suggest sitting outside if the weather dictates. The bartenders are always pleasant and willing to help with suggestions / tastings. They have a more permanent food truck now - maybe run by them? It's right out front. Their Brussels Sprouts are legendary!! I usually get their Brown Ale. It's one of my favorites. They also had a blueberry type beer on my last visit that I tried. A little out of my comfort zone but it was delicious. When in Birmingham, you must visit Good People.

    GP IPA
    Alice K.

    Great ambiance. Their muchacho and IPA are tried and true. I would recommend others to branch out and try their cocktails or cherry sour. They are very good!

    Nancy C.

    Met our friends from the Midwest for drinks. Place was quiet and super clean. I do nit care for pale ales, so I ordered the vodka and cranberry juice. Service was great. We had a great visit before we headed out to dinner. Will come back again. Certainly us an ideal place to meet larger groups of people. Only wish they had paper towels and not hand blowers in the bathroom.

    The Gordo!
    Christopher T.

    Always a great time. El Gordo day is great. Struggle sometimes with beer selection be nice if there where not all of the same genre at times during regularly operation or have some more style offerings. If I am being picky. However, it's still great. We love going before baseball games. Staff is friendly and attentive

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    Super friendly staff and great beer options. There is plenty of room for larger groups

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    Great beer great people GOOD TIMES . Enjoyed everything about the establishment. I can't wait to go back

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    Great ambiance; indoor and outdoor. Wide selection of brews. Food truck outside with good food.

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    Great atmosphere. Large outdoor areas. Nice staff. Clean and neat. Oh and the beers were delicious.

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    Ask the Community - Good People Brewing

    Are kids allowed with parents of course?

    Does Good People have a space for groups?

    How large? They do have pretty large tables and lots of open space.

    Do they have any options for gluten free friends (wine or cider)?

    Yes they do! They have a hard lemon spritzer that's yummy

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    While we were making the move from Texas to North Carolina we stopped in Tuscaloosa for the night…read more I wanted to try a restaurant downtown since it was our first time in this town and the Avenue pub came highly rated. Parking is manageable, but you'll need to find parking either in front or to the side of the restaurant. When you walk in it has the feel of a polished, upscale pub. We were seated and immediately ordered the bacon burger (which comes with a 1/2 a pound of ground beef with provolone and bacon). I also would recommend adding grilled onions to the burger and upgrading the fries to pub fries (seasoned fries topped with shaven Parmesan, mozzarella, and chopped bacon). The peppercorn ranch that is especially good and tied everything together. If you are looking for a craft burger spot in the heart of Tuscaloosa, I can't say enough good things about this place and it's absolutely worth checking out.

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

    Carrigan's is probably one of my favorite spaces in Bham. It's rustic, has charm, tall ceilings,…read moreand 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!

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    Carrigan's - Downtown - Large crowd and fast service, The pastrami on rye was great. I will be back.

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    The Garage kicks ass. Tons of history, extremely dope vibe, great service, solid sandwiches/soup…read more If you get the chance go check out this historical gem tucked away in Birmingham. Voted one of the top bars to travel to in multiple magazines. The owner basically built a bar around his workshop. The middle looks way better during the summer, but a must visit if in the area.

    We had a lovely lunch at the Garage!…read more Their sandwiches are fresh and made to order. It's very straight forward and you choose all of your own toppings. Soup changes daily and this day was chickpea and chorizo. Nothing life changing about it but it wasn't bad. We walked into a small, dark, crowded dive bar and ordered amongst several other people after waiting in line shoulder to shoulder with other customers. I say this not to complain (because with a crowd like this on a random weekday, they're obviously doing something right) but to take your kids in car seats (‍) with caution. Crowds in small spaces stress me out and it would have been even worse if we'd had the boys with us. I'd also highly suggest going on a day when you can sit outside. There's very minimal seating inside. They do have a lovely, spacious patio that also feels like a garden with plenty of trees for shade. However, they make it clear they don't want dogs there. Parking was horrific. A narrow street with cars on each side. We barely fit through it. If there wouldn't have been an open spot on it, I'm not sure what the next option is because I didn't see anywhere else and this street only held so many. I would dine here again because the sandwiches were fresh and delicious and they obviously know what they're doing! I was pleasantly surprised that they had prosecco as well. Just heed my few warnings and you'll enjoy as well!

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    4.1(22 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Well well well, a place I never knew that I needed to be at for some live entertainment. Yelp…read morepartnered with this business for an event and man- o -man, am I happy that I received an opportunity to experience this Birmingham hidden gem. Such an inviting and comfortable vibe when you walk through the door. The bar was a vibe, the bartender was a vibe and the drinks seemed appealing. But the magic happened in the lounge area with the great entertainment. Loved Sunday Story, got me looking at the calendar for upcoming events. Support this business if you're looking for a nice place to chill and enjoy live entertainment without distractions.

    I was super confused as to why the good reviews were not lining up with what i was seeing, but upon…read morefurther digging all the good reviews were from 5+ years ago. Sat at the bar and for the majority of the time i was the only person there. If this is a "brewery" why did they only have two of their own beers on tap? very strange. I noticed what looked like a board that used to list all their own beers on tap that was abandoned and now just a sad white board lists their two beers and a bunch of other standard beers you can get on tap anywhere. Supposedly they have a kitchen? i saw no menu, or kitchen hours, or anything about any food. Bartender only appeared to refill my glass then quickly disappeared into the back room. If you dont want beer they have a very sad hard liquor selection that looks on par with a college kids apartment. The kicker was when closing out on the ipad the tip amounts were defaulted to 25%, 35% or 45%! Very generous amounts for pouring a beer, i decided to leave my own amount for a tip. Trying not to rag on what sounds like a small family run business, but wow that was bad.

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