The Alcove is one of our best bets when we hit Tuscaloosa for a game. A massive selection of…read morebeers, a great chill atmosphere and a mature but rowdy crowd make it worth the stop. Pros: The beer list is stellar featuring plenty of local, regional and popular craft brews. I'm told their bourbon selections were equally good and fairly priced. Prices are acceptable. It's not divey, but it's a bar in a college town. Still, it's chill enough to keep TVs pumping in additional SEC action without being overpowered with loud shitty music. Excellent live music on occasion. The outdoor setup is great. Cons: I wish they had food, but it's not a huge deal. Service can be a little odd in that everyone is so friendly, bartenders don't move super fast. The bathrooms are small and awkwardly placed. Conclusion: It's always on our list for a visit. Great beer and cocktail lounge and very ideal in the fall to sit outside. We can and do come back.

Great beer list. Friendly locals. Nice quiet ambience. Very chill compared to most of Tuscaloosa.read more

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.

Extremely disappointing experience with the staff at Rounders. While waiting in line, another girl…read morecalled me a bitch because she felt I was standing too close to her, despite us having been in line for the same amount of time. I apologized, but instead of allowing the situation to be resolved, security immediately kicked me and my friends out, claiming we were a "disturbance." What makes this experience even more frustrating is that the girl who insulted me knew the security guard. I was never given an opportunity to explain myself, and despite apologizing, I was still forced to leave. It's disappointing that a situation that could have been resolved with a simple conversation resulted in us being kicked out.

Great place for live entertainment before the bama game! Cover is almost always cash only ($35 for…read moreSaturday game day) so do be prepared. It is a bar and they are famous for their yellow hammers in the yellow cups. Service was good and overall clean-ish (as good as a game day bar can get). It was fun to see all ages and rival teams have a good time before the game. Also very very close walk to the stadium.

Oh my. Oh my!…read more Yellow hammers is all that I can say! Great place to go on gane day but get there EARLY to get a seat otherwise it is standing room only.

Came in town to visit some family and friends, I have been to this bar thousands of times! One of…read moremy favorites in Tuscaloosa. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with some BBQ chips. The burger was delicious! The bacon was thick and flavorful. I will order this again when I get to T-Town again ROLL TIDE!

This place was not even full or exciting and they tried to charge a $60 cover. This is either poor…read moremanagement or someone trying to pocket money. We quickly declined and gave our business to other local venues. Definitely stay away.

Best bar in Tuscaloosa!!! Amazing drinks and servers! I love catch sooooo much! Everyone should goread more

Came highly recommended and it didn't miss particularly for their infused drinks. Tried the peach…read morebourbon and it was good. Plenty of options to pick from and a great for the price as well.

We stopped in here for dinner before a concert. Seemed like a great hangout for the college crowd…read more We grabbed a table and perused the menu. I got the club sandwich. It was really very good! I would get it again. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Service was good. I'd eat here again.

My wife and I stopped by Innisfree today for their legendary meat and three, and as always--it did…read morenot disappoint. It's been a few years since my last visit, but back when I worked closer to downtown, this place was a weekly (sometimes twice-a-week) lunch ritual. Man, this spot is awesome for lunch! Now, if you try to come on a weekend--good luck. The place is packed to the gills, and the folks lined up outside aren't there for the turnip greens, if you catch my draft, I mean drift. They're here for the other "festivities"... the bar. But let's talk food. Whether you're circling your favorite meat and three combo or grabbing something off their regular menu, you can't go wrong. Their meat and three is like stepping straight into Granny's kitchen on a cool October Sunday afternoon. I went with the country fried steak, Caesar salad, fried okra, turnip greens, and--because I'm not a quitter--a helping of blackberry cobbler. Every bite was fantastic. My wife went with the fried catfish, paired with black-eyed peas, fried okra, and of course, the same irresistible blackberry cobbler to top it off. Her meal was every bit as delicious as mine (not that I didn't try to sneak a bite or two for quality assurance purposes). The background music today was a dose of pop, with Ingrid Michaelson's The Way I Am setting a nice, mellow vibe--pretty fitting for a lunch date with my wife. Soft and pleasant... though, if I'm being honest, I'd trade Ingrid for a little Metallica or any one of those glorious 80s hair bands in a heartbeat. Nothing says "meat and three" like a little Pour Some Sugar on Me, right? These days, a meal I used to enjoy weekly has become a rare treat, but today's visit reminded me why I loved it so much. The outdoor seating is perfect for a crisp fall or breezy spring day, TVs are plastered all around so you won't miss your favorite team (Roll Tide, of course), and there's even a pool table if you're feeling like hustling a game or two. The lunch staff is fast and friendly, and if you haven't experienced this Tuscaloosa gem, do yourself a favor and step inside for their lunch menu. Just maybe leave the late-night crowd to the younger folks--they've got more energy (and stronger eardrums) for that scene than I do!

I checked this place out when I was in town with a friend on a Saturday night after an Alabama…read moregame. We came here for drinks (and a bull ride) after eating dinner and that is when we stumbled across their nitrogen-infused drink menu! I got one with fireball, I think it was called a cinnamon apple pie drink or something like that, and honestly it wasn't very good, but they infused a lot of nitrogen, so it sizzled all over the place, which made it very fun to drink. Several people asked me what drink I had ordered because they wanted the same thing. Then we tried the fruitier ones and they tasted better, the Harley was my personal favorite because it was so peachy and flavorful. As the night went on and the bar got busier, they stopped infusing the drinks with nitrogen, which was disappointing because they're advertised as being full of nitrogen. I loved the vibe of this place, it's a country dive bar within walking distance from several other locations, making it easy to pop in here unexpectedly. There were a couple live bands the night we came: the first couple weren't the best, but the last one was energetic and charismatic and got a great response from the crowd. They also have a mechanical bull and offer to rides for $5, so we each rode a couple times. Earlier in the night they took it pretty easy on us, but as the crowd grew, the rides tended to be shorter (luckily I had figured out the proper way to ride by this point lol). I absolutely loved my experience at Rhythm & Brews. We stopped by here just to ride the mechanical bull and ended up staying for about 7 hours... If that doesn't tell you what we thought of the place, I don't know what will!

Horrible, rude staff. Terrible music. It is a fight waiting to happen. They treat costumers like…read moretrash. I have seen bouncers body slam people for no reason, when they could have just escorted them off the premises.

One of Tuscaloosa's hidden Gems of a bar!! Great staff,…read moreexcellent service, friendly patrons and the home of the Leprechaun. Check it out and you will not be disappointed!!

Pretty cool interesting bar near AL Campus that I asked my son about. We were eating across the…read morestreet and had a wait for a seat. We decided to cruise over here and it was pretty cool. Now I am from San Diego, and it seemed like a pretty liberal ( for Alabama ) bar....like I don't know if it was a gay bar even lol, but if it was I didn't feel out of place or anything. Son said he went back a few weeks later with a few college friends who are older then he is and they said they love this hole in the wall. Drinks were cheap, bartenders were extremely cool, and definitely not a college bar like rounders lol.

Red Shed is such a fun, laid-back spot! They always play good music, and if you go on Wednesdays,…read morethe karaoke is super fun -- definitely the best night to stop by. The drinks are really well-priced, especially midweek, and you HAVE to try their frozen alcoholic slushies... they're insanely good. The staff is always nice and respectful, which makes the whole vibe even better. There aren't a ton of places to sit, but honestly it's still a great time whether you're with a group or just stopping in for a chill night out. Overall, Red Shed is one of those easy, go-to places when you just want good music, good drinks, and a good vibe

Visiting in town, absolutely great bar. The bartenders were super nice, the bouncers were friendly…read moreand the band was great. Overall had a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to return.

Great spot to catch some Sunday football,and for a few after dinner drinks.loved the Halloween…read moredecorations.i think we will be returning here for our Halloween spirits

1831 is a nice relatively new addition to Temerson Square in the downtown area of Tuscaloosa. It's…read morea typical Tuscaloosa bar with some not so typical features. The owner of this bar knows how to keep things looking clean and in tip top shape. I'm serious about the cleanliness and the ladies bathroom is never out of order or disgusting. This is a rarity for Tuscaloosa and most college towns. I attended school at UA and lived in Athens, GA while working at UGA so I know this for a fact. So far so good and I hope they keep it up! Overall, 1831 is a great place to enjoy yourself after an Alabama game during football season with friends for a variety of reasons. It has good local beer from some of the emerging area Tuscaloosa breweries (Black Warrior, Druid City, etc), plenty of selections from Birmingham's amazing breweries (Avondale, Trim Tab, or Good People), friendly staff and bartenders, routinely has good local rock and funk bands playing, and is a place to meet the fun loving people who pack it on the weekend. 1831 is a must stop for anyone doing bar hopping from out of town in Tuscaloosa and a great new place for locals too!