Cigarettes are sublime. Freedom from idiotic government rules -- priceless. Felt like being back in…read moreNevada (a good thing). Shot some pool w family, drank some Cahaba beers on a quiet afternoon. Beautiful.

I've been coming to Pub for years and it's a great place. There's a pretty impressive selection of…read morecraft beers on tap. The food is good, we really like the wings and the fried mushrooms! I've never had any issues here, either from the staff or from other customers. It's a relaxed place with musical acts several nights a week, but karaoke tuesdays are my fave! Joe the karaoke DJ is SO great, and he can make basically anyone feel like a star. They also frequently have good acoustic music or full bands if you're in the mood to rock out. Like everyone else that has reviewed so far, I'm definitely not a fan of all the smoke, but they do have outdoor seating if you need some air. Go check them out!!

The meat and three today was meatloaf which was very airy light and had BBQ sauce on it. I also had…read morefried okra, and collards which were delicious. The service is also fantastic. The cook's name is Joseph and he knows how to season. My only complaint was that it's a bar at night so still smoke filled during the day. I noticed a LOT of outgoing orders. My husband couldn't smell the smoke until we got into the car together, but I have asthma, and I could. He had meatloaf with black-eyed peas and collards. No seasoning needed! And it was $7 and change-we will go back. This is my second visit. It won't be the last.

This place is the definition of a dive bar. Sticky tables, smoky atmosphere, and service that felt…read morealmost nonexistent both visits. The first time we waited around 15 minutes at a table before anyone acknowledged us, and the second time was basically the same experience sitting at the bar. Friendly service definitely wasn't the strong point here either. That said, the food honestly saved this review from being much lower. The wings had a fantastic sauce with great flavor, the fried pickles were crispy and addictive, and the fried green tomatoes were genuinely delicious with a really solid batter. Even the beers were ice cold and crisp, which fit the vibe perfectly. The biggest issue is that the pricing feels a little high for the overall experience and environment. If you're charging those kinds of prices, the cleanliness and service really need to match it better. If you're coming strictly for fried bar food and cold beer, you'll probably enjoy it. Just don't expect attentive service or a polished atmosphere.

If I could leave zero stars I could. The older blonde woman looked at our ID's and immediately…read morekicked us out because we have out of state licenses. We paid $30 for an uber to get here just to get kicked out. Wish I could get my money back.

Love going there with my friends great company great food and great service everyone is always niceread more

The Garage kicks ass. Tons of history, extremely dope vibe, great service, solid sandwiches/soup…read more If you get the chance go check out this historical gem tucked away in Birmingham. Voted one of the top bars to travel to in multiple magazines. The owner basically built a bar around his workshop. The middle looks way better during the summer, but a must visit if in the area.

We had a lovely lunch at the Garage!…read more Their sandwiches are fresh and made to order. It's very straight forward and you choose all of your own toppings. Soup changes daily and this day was chickpea and chorizo. Nothing life changing about it but it wasn't bad. We walked into a small, dark, crowded dive bar and ordered amongst several other people after waiting in line shoulder to shoulder with other customers. I say this not to complain (because with a crowd like this on a random weekday, they're obviously doing something right) but to take your kids in car seats (‍) with caution. Crowds in small spaces stress me out and it would have been even worse if we'd had the boys with us. I'd also highly suggest going on a day when you can sit outside. There's very minimal seating inside. They do have a lovely, spacious patio that also feels like a garden with plenty of trees for shade. However, they make it clear they don't want dogs there. Parking was horrific. A narrow street with cars on each side. We barely fit through it. If there wouldn't have been an open spot on it, I'm not sure what the next option is because I didn't see anywhere else and this street only held so many. I would dine here again because the sandwiches were fresh and delicious and they obviously know what they're doing! I was pleasantly surprised that they had prosecco as well. Just heed my few warnings and you'll enjoy as well!

My mom and I stopped by here for lunch one Saturday afternoon. La Libertad is the epitome of a…read morefamily-run restaurant for families. I wasn't super familiar with Salvadoran food, but the menu was very easy to navigate. The star of our lunch were the chicken pastelitos. Similar to the concept of an empanada, but fried and scrumptious. Perfect appetizer. The fried platanos (plantains) were also perfect. They got the crust outside just to my liking. The tamales were also outstanding. It's hard to find restaurants that do very freshly steamed, tender tamales like this. It was served in the husk. We got the one with the pork filling which hit the spot and complimented the sauces they provided. I would totally stop by here to pick up a large order of tamales, I'll have to look into if they can do that. All in all, this place is incredible and worth the drive if you've never tried pupusas or anything of the sort. Very casual, but sit-down and order at the table.

Food was amazing. The pupusas are a must try !! The server was nice and helped us out. If you're…read moreever in the area, give it a try!

Second time we went there and had another a long wait for the food. The ribeye steak was tough. We…read morecould hear the kitchen staff yelling for the waitresses, which is not professional. I feel the price is too high for the service and the quality of the food. I would only go if you have an entire evening to kill bc you will be there awhile.

Excellent service! I was really craving wings and ranch, and after I ordered my 6 all flats, lemon…read morepepper, extra crispy, they told me they were out of ranch... I was SO disappointed. The gentleman serving us was determined to get me some, and he did! The wings were so good!

My Dad had to have a burger from the place my Mom kept raving about me taking her to when they…read morestopped by for a brief visit. Naturally... I took him. He ordered The Triple Lindy with fries and I ordered the Texan with tots. Can't forget the foxtrot sauce for our sides. He enjoyed his visit and said he'd return. Service was top notch, per usual. Food was made fresh to order.

Wife had the Texan, it had jalapeños and bacon . Very good burger not too greasy, patty was…read moreseasoned well but the kicker was the chipotle sauce. Would recommend. The patty melt was fabulous. The onions and meat meshed well together. Great patty melt that was dripping grease. The tots were great but please add more sauce the queso was good but the sauce was amazing. Every bite should have sauce on it. Fries were well seasoned and crispy. Satisfied with my meal and would def come back, love the ambiance.

I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

Amazing atmosphere and great location to watch airplanes take off and land. Plus the food is great!…read moreGreat live music and entertainment during the week and weekends.

Headed in for happy hour - not sure what the happy hour deal/pricing is - but we stayed for dinner…read more Small menu and really no vegetables / anything healthy, but if you're looking for dive food (and a bit salty) and good service, this place is what you might be looking for... Drinks: * First Class Fizz - heavy on the club soda, but otherwise good * Mile High Margarita - really good and made fresh Dinner: * Jalapeño Poppers - cheddar filled, very crispy * Buffalo wings - wish the buffalo was hotter * Burger - as advertised, and huge. Sides are huge too. Onion rings were 3xs the serving size as other restaurants.

It is an institution…read more If local then great for live music. But not some place that will be welcoming.

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.