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    Iron City Bham

    4.1 (262 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    IRON CITY BHAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Lucky Daye
    Val W.

    I have been to this venue on two separate occasions. Most recently, I was here for the 40 under 40 event, where my husband was one of the honorees. I really like how this venue can be transformed into different vibes. Last year, I was here for the Lucky Daye concert and it was a completely different atmosphere. I had a great time on both occasions. Parking can be a little bit of a hassle when it comes to this venue so be prepared to potentially have a bit of a walk. Besides that, I like this venue

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    Russell G.

    Julian Bond highlighted the event which says a lot. This was a tribute to the late great Bernard Lockhart. Creator of Magic City Smooth. The artist were awesome. The quartet was composed of really talented musicians. Carr performed with his quartet and rocked the stage. The seating in this hall has three levels. It was difficult to get tickets so we ended up on the third level. We were the first on that floor and seating on our ticket were tables 16-20 with 20 the worse table. We should have been able to get a better table but our view was blocked but the speakers. Original ad said 1st come first served. Not the case since we were first. We were told we possibly could be moved but afterwords Multiple Complaints fell on deaf ears. However we had a great time and the food was good.

    a crowd of people watching a concert
    Nancy C.

    Writing about the venue and not the acts sometimes is difficult. I am not sure which entity is responsible for the experience. We came to see Samantha Fish. My spouse follows her on social media and loves the blues. The concert started at 8. There was a warm up band as typical. To our disappointment, there was a second warm up band that was more of heavy metal, exceptionally loud and non-enjoyable. Frankly, if we didn't have ear buds, we would have left without seeing Samantha. She didn't come to the stage until 10 pm. she played for about an hour. We were disappointed by the concert.

    Iron City - Key Glock
    Brianna M.

    Concert for Key Glock was amazing! Great ambiance and drinks were on point with the server!

    Brussels sprouts
    Ranita S.

    Service was great. Food was fresh. I recommend the half chicken if you want something filling and priced fairly. Appetizers were really good. But overall most items had pork in them so if you're a vegetarian or Muslim your options are limited. Atmosphere and service is what brings this place up. Some of my friends complained about portion size not matching the hefty price. I was able to find parking. Our waitress was energetic and kind. Love the overall vibe and feel of the place. Liked the hotel and lobby.

    Jessica P.

    This is such a great venue!! Went to saw electric Avenue on a Saturday night. I highly recommend getting a table upstairs instead of being in the crowd. There is also a bartender located upstairs which is convenient. The band played the beat of the 80s. I hope they come back soon. I already have tickets to see rumours the fleetwood mac cover band in December

    Orville Peck!!
    Jeremy C.

    This was my first time seeing a concert in Birmingham and Iron City is the perfect venue for these smaller, general admission shows. Pretty easy to find and a good amount of parking in surrounding lots, despite it being a relatively small building. Even though it was standing room only, I noticed that it was small enough still to where you could probably get a good view just about wherever you are in the crowd. If there's another band or artist that I absolutely love performing here, I would probably make another trip from Nashville just come down and see them here.

    Todd Snider
    Paige K.

    Iron City is open at limited capacity, with general admission seating. Yes, chairs everywhere. The usual, sunken standing room only area is now filled with chairs. Upstairs in VIP, there were tables and chairs. I do not recall seeing anyone in a mask. Bathrooms were clean, and getting a drink was easy. My friend was drinking and kept saying, these drinks are strong! There's a gated smoking area to the left of the stage. The restaurant and extra bathrooms are off to the right. Todd Snider is a talented and entertaining musician and storyteller. Every song had a story. He talked and we laughed. He talked and we felt the loss of friends, family, and normalcy. He honored lives lost in 2020, including John Prine and his beloved dog. Show started around 9. He played 2 sets and finished around 10:30.

    Mini desserts mean you can have that extra glass of wine!
    Jay T.

    As a music venue, this place is great. Super fast bar, great acoustics, and plenty of room- but still an intimate show. The grill is super nice. I'm regularly there for Beer & Hymns and lunches/dinners, and I've never had a bad experience. The burger is really good!

    Orville Peck
    Michael C.

    Great venue! Would definitely see other shows here. Was a busy crowd but nothing unexpected. Saw Orville Peck!

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    Clarissa W.

    Wow, wow, wow! This place is a gem for sure! We are celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary today, and wanted to go somewhere different. After checking the options here on Yelp, we settled on Iron City Birmingham. We parked on the 22nd Street side, and mistakenly tried to go in the doors for the concert area. The young lady pointed us around the corner to the restaurant entrance on the 6th Avenue side. Kris, our waitress, was extremely friendly. We had questions, she had answers. She shared what she liked the most from the menu, and we went with her recommendations. We came in hungry, so we started with the Fried Green Tomatoes topped with pimento cheese and pork belly. I am not a fried green tomato lover (in fact, I don't do tomatoes), but that appetizer was delicious. Crunchy, creamy, just wow. My husband went with the Iron Pork Tacos and I went with the Prime Rib Sandwich with sweet potato fries. Both of the meals looked tantalizing. I actually took a bite of his cup of street corn, and it was delicious. My husband loved his tacos and said he didn't need any of the Texas Pete hot sauce that Kris brought out. I thought my sandwich was incredible - moist and tender - and the sweet potato fries were perfectly crunchy, not oily at all. Kris came back with the dessert menu. We were both full, but got two slices of the gluten free White Russian Ice Cream cake to go. I am looking forward to diving into that for real. We even gave Kris inspiration when we shared our thoughts behind staying together for as long as we have. Thank you SO much, Iron City, for giving us a GREAT anniversary dinner! We will be back!

    Inside view from stage/front!
    Deyon J.

    I came to Iron City for a Wale concert. Other than standing in the cold to wait until doors opened... no complaints. Great venue... accommodating staff!

    Iron City Pork Tacos w/Street Corn Off the Cob

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    Thanks for the great review Paige! We hope to see you again soon.

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    Great venue & nice vibe - enjoyed seeing big head Todd & the Monsters! We will be back!

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    Tried to call , email , dm on instagram simply about skip the line passes and I for 5 days did not get a single response from anyone

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    Great burgers and fries before seeing a great show! It would be sad to see this place close. I hope they figure out how to keep it open.

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    Thank you for your kind words, Daphne!

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    Great, clean venue. Great bar and bar service! Clean bathrooms! We love watching the Velcro Pygmies there!

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    Ask the Community - Iron City Bham

    Please confirm my instincts. I have been twice and no matter where you are, it is an awesome viewpoint to see a band. (I am about to buy Todd Snider tickets)?

    Iron City is a nice venue. I would advise you to wear COMFORTABLE shoes because seating is very limited.

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    Review Highlights - Iron City Bham

    Not only is the Iron City Grill top notch the concert venue is state of the art.

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    The Nick

    The Nick

    3.8
    (53 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    The Nick is definitely not for everyone -- but it's absolutely an experience you'll never forget…read more After my friend (who was hosting us) passed out, my other friend and I decided to see more of Birmingham's nightlife. A friendly bartender at Up-Down Arcade Bar (another must-visit!) told us about this place, mentioning it's one of the few bars open 24 hours on the weekend. Naturally, curiosity won. From the jump, this place had character. There's a bouncer at the door, a makeshift elevated DJ booth to the right where you have to pay cash for a "membership." Don't worry -- there's an ATM conveniently behind the booth, ready to charge you a nice little convenience fee if you didn't bring cash. The membership lasts a year, but still, that was a first for me. Inside? Small. Crowded. Lively. And at 1 AM, there was a guy passed out in a chair right by the entrance -- with his dog roaming freely around the bar. I honestly couldn't make this up if I tried. The bartenders were solid -- fast, cool, and trying their best to keep up with the rush. There's a selection of local beers (pretty good ones too) and two pool tables... well, technically one, since they only had one cue ball. The pool sticks? Ancient relics. The bathroom? I'll spare you the visuals. Outside was much more breathable. There was a local guy named Walter -- from Georgia, of all places -- selling BBQ. Cool dude. The turkey wing was a little tough, but his attitude made up for it. Now, the real highlights? The people and the atmosphere. You've got folks eavesdropping on your conversations, tossing around racially backed jokes at me (that I politely corrected), a row of chain-smokers out front, and a woman openly asking for cigarettes or change that may have been homeless, but was definitely a crackhead and she so eloquently vocalized. It's a gritty and downright raw type of place, but somehow, it works. There wasn't any live music when we came, but I'm sure that's what makes this place shine more than it already does in its own unique way. I'll definitely be back for a performance night. Bottom line: Five stars because The Nick is exactly what it's supposed to be -- an unfiltered slice of Birmingham nightlife that refuses to apologize for being itself.

    It seems like I'd heard of this place since the day we moved to Birmingham in 2012. I've heard some…read moreinteresting stories about it since then also. lol! I went at 4:30'ish on a Tuesday for happy hour with some pals. Very slow time which was perfect for us. The bartender was very laid back. The customers seemed like regulars... familiar. Good drinks. The walls are super super busy. You can't look and not see something you didn't see before. I definitely recommend going for the experience if you've never been.

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    The Nick
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    Sound & Page

    Sound & Page

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    This is THE room for music fans. It's a quiet venue, a rock venue, and everything in between…read more Above all, it's intimate. You aren't just a spectator, you're part of the show. Here's why I say all of those glowing things: This room is tall, but small in square feet. There are bookshelves that align the walls. They are covered in books that face backwards, so the pages soak in the sound. It's a noise canceling solution that was just too dang obvious for anyone else to figure out. At times, the ticket prices might be steep, but it's worth it. It means you get to see one of your favorite acts in an intimate venue with people that care. Think about it... you won't have to deal with the drunk dude at the bar talking about who knows what, while your trying to enjoy a show. so good.

    It's hard to review perfection is it not. Birmingham is really quite blessed to have such a vibrant…read moremusic scene and to add another music venue seems a bit superfluous but let me tell you this venue is important for the city. Yes we have plenty of places to see rock shows and indie shows but a true listening room where music is front and center and not the whole "hey look at me I'm at this show and you're not" thing we just don't have. I'm rambling because it's hard to convey the excitement I have for this place. It's the type of room that you can go to and the artist doesn't even have to be mic'd up for it to sound amazing. From what I understand a bar area is coming and there are more renovations to be done in the space but really the aesthetics don't matter when it comes to this place. It simply is a place to go and listen to music without distraction. Get there as soon as you can.

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    A bacon plate from Knife Party. Delicious.
    A bacon plate from Knife Party. Delicious.
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    Alabama Theatre

    Alabama Theatre

    4.7
    (79 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    The Alabama Theatre has a very rich history here in Birmingham and has been a landmark since the…read more1920's. It is a beautiful and elegant venue that has been renovated over the years but kept its identity to its original state. I've attended several events here over the years, from concerts, to movies to guest speakers. My high school graduation was held here back in 1997. There are usually snacks such as popcorn available for purchase and beverages. I don't remember other food being available. The staff is always pleasant and ready to assist. Pro Tip: The seating on the lower level is much more comfy than upstairs, especially if you are hippy or curvy or just want more room. Buy your tickets keeping this in mind.

    Great venue for a show or concert. There's plenty of street parking along with paid parking nearby…read more The venue offered snacks, cocktails and drinks. I'm not sure about prices, I didn't have any. I don't think any of the seats are bad for viewing the stage.i do think that they should invest funds into renovating or replacing the seats. The seats are short, low and small. They also do not have an elevator. Be prepared to climb many stairs if you don't purchase floor seats. They seemed to have improved the sound system, which really made the musical experience better. I thoroughly enjoyed Orchestra Noir and can't wait to see them again next year. I will definitely go back.

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    Dance competition at the Alabama theater
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    Lake Street Dive.
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    Dread River Distilling Company

    Dread River Distilling Company

    4.6
    (128 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Great service, bartender was super friendly and attentive, fun guy to talk to. Only had time for…read moreone drink but it was pretty good, I would order again for sure. Menu was extensive but it only had about 8 in house cocktails? The rest of the menu was food, beer etc kinda expected more options from a distillery. Ambiance was a little off, the outside of the building is nice, but inside when you get down to it was a little rough around the corners, it's my own preference, but having a bunch of big screens with sports on while serving chicken wings kinda kills the distillery vibe and makes the place seem more like a sports bar. It's not horrible, just seems like they were trying to cross a distillery with a buffalo wild wings.

    My husband and I came here for dinner during the week. We started out with the catfish egg rolls…read more They came out piping hot. These were very crispy. Catfish was very good. The roll had a little too much greens for my taste. For dinner I got the steak quesadillas. There were four pieces. The quesadilla steak was good and there was a flavorful jalapeño sauce in there. The quesadillas had a little kick. I really enjoyed it. Service was good albeit a little slow especially considering we were the only ones in there. Food took a bit to come out but I knew it was fresh. Very cool place inside. You can tour the distillery. They make all their own alcohol right there. I enjoyed my cocktail which was the book club.

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    Feels Like Summer
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    Dread River Distilling Company

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