This place draws you to it. Whenever we are in town we try to go elsewhere, but always end up at…read moreClub Crush. Great bar staff, DJs, and they have had decent cover bands a few of the times that we were there. Haven't had a bad night at Club Crush.

While visiting Birmingham (my hometown), I decided to give Crush a try. They were charging $18.00…read morefor cover! When I asked, I was told there were 5 bands that night. However, I walked in around 11:30 p.m. and waited...and waited...and waited...for a single band to perform. No one did...soundcheck after soundcheck and no performers. After an hour, I asked the security worker for a partial refund (at least?) if I left. He sent me to another person (promoter or manager) who rudely yelled that he had five bands to pay and there are no refunds (partial or otherwise). I heard not a single group and left with less than 18 dollars in my pocket. I'm no stranger to bars (having played in Birmingham area rock groups for many years) or "Crush" (having played there when it was Louie Louies) and I empathize slightly with the situation. But his behavior was rude and uncalled for. I suggest that if you visit "Crush," ask many questions about why you are paying so high a cover price AND ask when the performances begin.

Horrible place serving fake Alcohol. They definitely refill their bottles with cheap booze. I am a…read moredrinker, yet when I left this place, I could not walk. The alcohol made my partner vomit because it was so cheap, and then these goons kicked him out after we paid 240 to get in. Do not go there, they are very low class, trashy, nasty, and a tiny bar, even by Alabama standards. They serve poison!!

Nana Funks was the venue for an annual Do Dah Day event [maybe Do Dah Night or Do Dah Eve] for…read moreseveral years. It was the location where folks met, bought tickets for raffle prizes and various "give aways" that benefitted Birmingham/Jefferson County animal shelters, and drank and visited. These events were always fairly early in the evening like 6-9 PM so I cannot speak to the after-hours/early mornings at Nana's. It was a fine venue to have a drink and support Do Dah Day.

I LOVE EL SOL!!!! Me and my coworkers go every week. We always have a good time. The security knows…read moreus now and they are always super nice and happy to see us every time we go. The bull is awesome and the dancing is always fun. They have different nights with different events and music. Ive met a lot of cool people there and made a few friends. Anyway I always wanna go back and we always have a good time.

Look I don't want to get into how I ended up at this place. I was under duress and subjected to…read moresignificant coercion. I am too old to be doing shit like this. But there I was, so here is what it's like. This place breaks all 3 of my rules for bars. I've always said 1) no sticky floors, 2) no 50 gallon trash cans, and 3) no plastic cups. Well, it has all 3. So there's that. Security at the door searches everyone with a metal detecting wand. There's a cover. There's a mechanical bull. There's a stage with a gaggle of people doing indiscernible shit that appears to be some kind of musical performance but I literally am not sure. There is cigarette smoke in the air. There are people stumbling around attempting to socialize who I feel are unlikely to remember a lot of this tomorrow. The drinks are cheap and pretty bad, the crowd is at that stage of their lives where they are mystified by being out late at night in loud, dark, crowded places where seedy vibes are in the air. I'd be willing to bet you could score a variety of drugs in the place if that was your thing. The odds seemed pretty high just going off the vibes. Overall it was...an experience. Probably would not do it again, but you can if you want.

Rounders is definitely a hit-or-miss kind of bar. The drinks are way overpriced, but it is a…read morecollege bar, so I guess that comes with the territory. I'd honestly recommend pre-gaming before you go, because the cover charge is usually around $25 just to get in. It is still fun, though. The place has three different rooms -- a club-style dance room with smoke and flashing lights, a bar area, and an upstairs dance floor with a DJ -- so you can kind of pick your vibe for the night. The bartenders are okay, but they can be a little rude sometimes, which is a downside. Also, the floors are slippery asf most nights, so watch your step. Overall, Rounders can be a good time if you go with the right group and know what you're getting into. Fun vibes, but definitely pricey.

Great experience! I went here for gameday and got Happy Dad, it was the best drink! Roll tide!read more