Lenell's Beverage Boutique is a small, quaint shop tucked away in north Birmingham and it is…read moreexactly the kind of place I love stumbling into. Lenell herself is incredible to talk to. She is basically a librarian of beverages. Her knowledge runs deep and she genuinely knows the story, flavor profile, and use for just about every bottle in the shop. Conversations here feel natural and educational, not salesy. A quick heads up for anyone not from Alabama, the state government makes things messy when it comes to alcohol taxes and pricing. That is not on Lenell. She clearly does her best to keep prices reasonable, but the regulations and taxes make it challenging. Knowing that, the value is still there when you look at the quality and uniqueness of the selection. And the selection is what really stands out. It is curated, thoughtful, and downright impressive. I was able to pick up several bottles I have never seen before anywhere else. This is not a grab a bottle and leave type of store. This is a browse, ask questions, discover something new kind of place. If you enjoy unique spirits, interesting bottles, and talking to someone who truly knows their craft, Lenell's is absolutely worth the visit. I am really glad I stopped in and would not hesitate to come back next time I am in Birmingham.

Kind of feeling a little embarrassed that I hadn't stopped into this place until now. They've been…read moreopen for a while and I'd seen some reviews and a few articles but hadn't made it by to see for myself. Well now I have and I can tell you that it's amazing. The lady who owns the place has done a fantastic job at curating a remarkable selection of things that you're going to want to try. The vibes are cozy and the decor interesting. The price points span a good range so there's something for everyone. Definitely check out the wine specials. I picked up a dozen assorted bottles to fill up a wine rack that had gone empty, and I was able to do that for what turned out to be less than expected. Will definitely be returning once I need to do that again. Aside from the interesting selection of bottles and the friendly vibes, it's also cool to see new and quirky businesses popping up in areas that are undergoing a revitalization. You love to see it. Long story short this is a very cool spot that you should make it a point to visit. Take the wine lover in your life and let them marvel at the unique selection. Check out the wide array of gins in the bathtub up front. Spend some time browsing the shelves and you might find something you didn't expect to find. Great spot. Local owner. Cool vibes. Interesting selection of things that you might not see everywhere. Go there and check it out for yourself. You'll love it.

Amazing store!!! All kinds of beer to the extent it's confusing. Don't be scared...there are people…read morewho will help with your selection. When in Bham this will be my place for gift buying!!!

I stopped by during what I believe was their first-year anniversary celebration, and it was packed…read more There was a line out the door, and it moved pretty slowly. When we finally made it to the counter, we stood there for about five minutes before anyone acknowledged us--despite there being plenty of staff on hand. The person who ended up taking our order seemed either overwhelmed, new, or unsure of what they were doing, which made the service less than smooth. That said, they do have a solid selection of beers. Unfortunately, out of the four stouts I tried in my flight, three completely missed the mark, and the one I did enjoy was just okay. To be fair, it was a busy event, so I don't want to hold that entirely against them. I'd definitely consider coming back on a regular day to see how the experience compares when things are a bit calmer.

Great food event at Sloss Furnaces this year! There was food from EastWest, The Mayor, Bongiorno,…read moreSol y Luna, Tre Luna, Adorned Sweets, Daniel George, Habitat Feed & Social, and Troup's Pizza (that I can remember at least!). There were cocktails from Reve, Paper Doll, Adios, as well as beer and wine samples. It is a great way to taste some local cuisine!

This is an annual event held in Linn Park, downtown Birmingham…read more This is a well conceived, but poorly executed event. Tickets are sold in advance and at the gate. There is not enough of a discount for the pre-sales to take the risk of inclement weather as absolutely no refund is offered. That would be okay if the "organizers" did some planning and made arrangements for rain. But no, they have outside tables with no cover so these tables are useless if it rains or is very hot as was the case in 2013. You end up standing in line for measly offerings of food and then stand to eat. There are no facilities in the event itself to go relieve yourself of consumed beverages. Why not expand the area for the restaurants? This is a real charlie foxtrot. Nobody can walk by, the lines are ridiculously long and when it rains, it is just a massive jam. If you are going to take my money and offer no refund, you need to plan for rain, very hot weather and other contingencies. The portions are small, usually cold and unappetizing. You can go to a good restaurant for the money and not have to put up with all the inconvenience. We will not go back until better planning is initiated. I would recommend taking this event off your future plans. I came home wet, aggravated, disappointed and feeling like my pocket had been picked. No, no, just no. If you want to be miserable, go. Otherwise, go somewhere else. IMHO, this is the kind of event that needs to go out of business.

So this review is comparing to other locations. This would have to totally qualify as a whole in…read morethe wall liquor store. Too bad they don't follow the stereotypical restaurant hole in the wall that is a well kept secret. Very small store front that if you blink you will miss it. Parking lot isn't the best. The whole place just kind of has the in-kept feel and is in desperate need of some updating. As far as selection goes, they aren't too bad. But since they are pretty small it isn't uncommon to find them out of what you are looking for. Staff is there. They don't go out of their way to see if you need help like some of the other locations. I guess if I'm in the area looking for something I would check them out, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come to this location.

This ABC store has the most rudest individuals that work there. Don't expect a "hey or welcome"…read morewhen you enter the building. Instead a lady walked up to me and said in a loud , disrespectful and rude manner "how you doing". They need more professionals who can at least act like they actually want to go to work.

Friendly and helpful service. The older dude who I'm pretty sure is the owner is amazing and after…read morea couple times in the store will remember you. He has great recommendations too. If you are staying downtown and need a package store this is the place to go.

Minutes from UAB, this is store hidden besides Fat Sam's Sub. They have a good selection of wine,…read morebeers and liquor. Price is right. The people are very helpful and if you need them to order something, they always are keen to help. Oh, also they an attached Grocery store! I usually stop here on Fridays and grab quick groceries and wine!

Staff is always super sweet and helpful. Wide variety of alcohol and they sometimes have sales on…read moredisposable vapes.