Staff. Absolutely great bartenders. They give you time to ease into your time here and I love that!…read more The spot is spotless and well decorated. If I came later in the evening I would have thought I stepped into a modern vintage lounge! The outdoor seating was few however the interior is so spacious, sitting outdoors wouldn't do your full experience well here. What I ordered was new for my tastebuds! The menu is what drew me to this spot. At the time I was there, their food menu was yet out. I plan on making more visits because absolutely loved this entire vibe!

10/10 Drinks & Mixology! Bygones absolutely knows how to…read moremake a drink! Classic vintage bar feel. The mixologists are top-notch and provide great service. You can truly taste the creativity and quality in every sip. My favorite was the Raspberry Rose Margarita--made with fresh raspberries they puree in-house! The flavor was incredible and definitely one of the best margaritas I've had. If you're in Birmingham and love elevated cocktails, Bygones is a must-try!

Such a fun and unique bar. They have a great drink menu for adventurous drinkers and words just can…read moredescribe the vibe there. Our group had so much fun having drinks and playing some card games.

Obsessed. I would literally come back here JUST to come here! This is the most unique, enjoyable…read moreplace! The vibe was perfection! No notes

I love meeting friends at Key Circle Commons! They consistently have interesting and fun drink and…read morea really incredible atmosphere. It doesn't feel like you are in Birmingham anymore. I will say, if you are coming on a Friday or Saturday night, get here early. The place is small and fills up quick! Highly recommend.

Came in for an old fashion and it hit the spot, the ambiance is cozy and intimate, service was…read moregreat and can't wait to come back!

I'm a bit torn because I felt this place was great but my fellow revelers (aka my husband and…read moreinlaws) felt the service was off. For my part, I thought the cocktail I had was fantastic. My husband and FIL liked theirs too. My MIL felt there was barely any alcohol in hers but I cannot confirm. We did have a hiccup with the bill being completely wrong (and we were overcharged twice) but it was all settled. There were not very many people at the bar for a Friday night. But perhaps it's a more late(r) night place. We are all geriatric in our party (sort of). I didn't mind and it seemed to be picking up when we were leaving. Overall decent, but maybe I miss Pale Eddie's just a bit.

Sloan's Bourbon Bar never misses. The night I went, they were hosting a WhistlePig tasting, and it…read morewas such a great experience. I ordered the featured Old Fashioned for the evening along with a WhistlePig flight, both were excellent. The Old Fashioned was smooth, balanced, and exactly what a bourbon lover hopes for. One thing I really appreciate about Sloan's is that they host tastings almost weekly (or very often), and they're great about posting details on their social media so you always know what's coming up. It makes the experience feel curated and intentional. The service is always amazing; knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about bourbon. And the atmosphere? Grown and sophisticated. It's the perfect spot for a date night, a business meet-up, or just a refined night out if you appreciate a good pour. If you love bourbon and want a polished, elevated experience in Birmingham, Sloan's is the place

After a family birthday dinner at Bamboo, my son suggested Pogo for after dinner drinks. It was a…read moreshort walk away, so we all decided to go. This is a speakeasy type set up. You go through the Armour House restaurant and down the stairs to get there. When we arrived there, there was a line out the door. We had a party of six, so we put our name down for one of the booths. It took awhile to be seated, but once we were. It was totally worth it. The booths were large and private and easily sat six people. My favorite drink was the Banana Mai Tai mocktail.

This is a fascinating speakeasy bar! Went to hear our friend play and it was great! Pleasantly…read moresurprised about the beautifully decorated inside, comfortable seating and subdued lighting! It was very cozy! The drinks were fantastic! There are a few options on the menu, but the mixologist will make whatever you come up with. Waitresses were friendly and, helpful, and speedy! Great first visit!

This review is strictly regarding Brennan. He is the best mixologist in Birmingham. Truly! He works…read moreWednesday nights (which is karaoke nights) and on the weekends. He is a creative genius and the backbone of this establishment! Their Jell-O shots also have pop rocks which add a joyful nostalgia. Place is cute. It has a wig bar and dance floor they refer to as the dollhouse. Fun vibe all around, one of Birmingham's underrated bars for sure!

I hadn't been to Paper Doll since their new POP renovation, and wanted to try it out this weekend!…read moreWalked from a restaurant on 2nd Ave after eating dinner and stumbled into a burlesque show! It's a very intimate bar, galley style. The cocktails are great, they have all the basics and usually a smaller menu of fun options. My friend and I ordered a drink and sat down at one of the tables to take in the show!! They do the burlesque show on the last Friday of every month! It was so fun and the crowd made it feel like a safe space. I'm going to try to bring my mom and some of her friends for the next one! It's a great bar with comfortable seating, and on this night it wasn't so loud that my older, hearing impaired friends wouldn't enjoy it. Burlesque aside, this is a great bar for an intimate drink. It's relatively dark in here so much more of a romantic vibe.

In my opinion, El Royale is basically a higher-level Chuy's. It's more upscale, with a much more…read moreromantic atmosphere, low lighting, and a great cocktail menu. The food is good, but I'd describe it as more Tex-Mex than traditional Mexican. The menu is somewhat limited, but I usually go more for the drinks, chips and salsa, and maybe some queso. I've had the chimichanga, which was pretty good, and on my most recent visit I had the steak and chicken fajitas. They were good and had plenty of flavor, although the portion was smaller than what you'd typically get at a traditional Mexican restaurant. Where El Royale really stands out to me is the atmosphere and cocktails. I've had the Party Vixen, which I really liked. It had a great flavor and reminded me somewhat of a gimlet. I've also tried the Flaming Royale, which was fine, but the flaming lime definitely makes it a fun presentation. The ambience is probably my favorite part of the restaurant. It's dimly lit, intimate, and very romantic, making it a nice spot for drinks or a date night. They do seem to get pretty busy on weekends. I went on a Sunday once and didn't have too long of a wait, but on another Sunday they only had bar seating available, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you want a table. A couple of things to know: El Royale is cashless, and while there is plenty of street parking in the area, you may have to walk a bit depending on when you go. If you don't want to deal with parking, I'd recommend using the valet. Overall, I think El Royale is a good choice if you're looking for a more upscale Tex-Mex experience with a romantic atmosphere and interesting cocktails. I personally go more for the drinks and atmosphere than the food, but I've enjoyed what I've ordered.

High end Mexican??? Plants, a valet and high end prices do not mean good food. The tacos were…read moredry, the enchiladas bland, as was the salsa. Then there was the thumping. I think it was meant to be music - but there were no words or instruments other than thump, thump, thump - LOUD thumps, thumps, thump the entire time we were there. Stick to the little Mexican restaurant on the corner...better food, better prices and no thumping.

First time venturing to The Margaret... we heard great things, so thought we would take a chance…read moreand glad we did. As we stepped into the cocktail bar, we were greeted by friendly employee, who turned out to be the manager. Very cool and great conversationalist. He made a few valentine cocktail suggestions and we ended up with the sex appeal and cupids arrow. Both were delicious, and the shot was more the size of a drink, but still amazing. Loved the vibe, NOLA kind of decor... Those chandeliers were awesome! Already looking forward to going back!!

A cute, down-home, hidden bar in downtown Birmingham. I came here on a Friday night, and my group…read morewas really the only group in here. If you're looking for something without a big crowd, this seems like a good option. Although I don't know why there isn't a bigger crowd here! This place has a fun drink menu, average pricing for cocktails, comfortable seating, and a cool vibe. I had the French 75. Classic and delicious. They play good music and staff was kind.

I've been to Denim a few times and I always have a ball!! The most recent time I went, I was there…read moreto taste their new menu items. They now have food and a few new drinks. The vibe was lit as always and the new stuff did not disappoint! I love going there and they have great bartenders as well.

Awesome place to hang out . Has a private room as well , just in case you want to relax …read more Had a non alcoholic Margarita personally, others had Alcohol in there's , had a good time . Staff and service is awesome , parking was easy to find , even though it was a Saturday Night . Music was entertaining too. Go try it once at least

Came here on a Friday night with some friends and it was packed out! We had to put our name down…read morefor a table (3 of us), but they called us within 10 minutes that we could be seated! This is the same process as Bamboo on 2nd -- same owners. No reservations, just have to get there and give them your phone number. Luckily there's several other good bars nearby you can wait at! I love the concept of drinks and dessert. And I love the name "Nightcap." Perfect. It seems like they source most, if not all, of the desserts from local bakers. I have a slice of the plain ol cheesecake from Sorelle's in Homewood and it was FANTASTIC. One of the best pieces of cheesecake I've ever had. The wine and cocktail menu is extensive. Prices are standard for a spot like this, $10-16 per drink. Our service was great. The decor inside is super fun. The wallpaper is incredible. I'll definitely be back.

I read so much about Night Cap that we had to try it after having dinner at Bocca. The service was…read moregreat, and I highly recommend the Caramel Biscoff Cheesecake. It was absolutely delicious and plenty for two people. There have small tables for two as well as larger tables for groups. There are a lot of seats at the bar and two large TVs. Perfect for watching a sporting event.