This bar is located in the Birmingham Club establishment so it is membership and guest only…read more This bar is very relaxing. It is also graced with a wonderful view of the Birmingham city. They have a well-stocked bar and a selection of seasonal cocktails. They are however limited in their craft beer selection. They only have 5 taps and unfortunately the beer selection is not all craft. There is a nice seating area with plush comfy chairs around a fireplace. Two large screen TVs are mounted on each side of the fireplace make this an excellent spot for viewing sporting events. In some corners you can even find an intimate spot. They have a bar menu consisting of dollar oysters including your choice of Blue Pointe and James River. They also make flatbreads. You can also order off of the menu of the adjoining restaurant the Signature. When it is warmer you can also sit outside on the patio and enjoy the view or the sunset and take advantage of their happy hour specials.

This is a great new spot created from the renovation that The Club just completed! It has…read moretraditional bar area along with a sitting area! An a great view of the city to boot. It also has an outside bar area and sitting area. The outside bar has a limited amount of options however one can go inside or have wait staff assist. The inside bar has an expanded drink and liquor selection along with wine and cocktails. They also have a limited menu with some nice apps and mains. They big addition is an oyster bar when available! They also run happy hour specials and a ladies night as well! This is a great new addition to a great venue!

I stopped by SideBar on a whim because I was looking for a casual place where I didn't have to…read moredress up. The outdoor seating was nice, with both covered and uncovered options, although the lighting outside could have been a little better. I was sitting on the patio because I had food from the taco truck. They checked IDs at the door, which wasn't an issue. At 34, I actually didn't feel much older than most of the crowd, which was a pleasant surprise. The drink selection seemed a bit limited. I wanted to try the frozen espresso that was advertised on the menu board, but they told me they didn't have it that night. That seemed a little odd, especially for a Friday night when you'd expect popular menu items to be available. Inside, the venue was spacious and featured a live band, which added to the atmosphere. It wasn't overly crowded, and I appreciated that. They also have outdoor beach volleyball courts. I didn't make it out to the courts, but I could see people gathered around watching the games. One thing I found a little unusual was that I was told I had to eat my food on the patio. It wasn't a problem, but it seemed odd since I didn't notice them serving food inside. I'm guessing it's probably a cleanliness or policy issue. Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for a super casual night. The relaxed atmosphere, live music, and outdoor space made it an enjoyable place to hang out.

Sidebar is always a fun place to go in Lakeview. They have beach volleyball outside. My friends and…read moreI last came here on St. Patrick's Day when most places were closed for the night already. They had drink specials and good live music too!

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!

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.

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 place was awesome! Met up with some friends here on a weekday night to celebrate a friend's…read morebirthday. We decided to go here because we've never been and it turned out to be a hidden gem that I will certainly go back to! It has a dive bar vibe with graffiti all over the walls and I could tell the building has been there for a long time but the drinks were well priced, the staff was friendly, and the best of all.. the three pool tables there were all free!

It's a pretty small dive bar. First night I visited was a Saturday and they closed early at 10:00pm…read moredue to lack of business. 2 weeks later I tried again & there was a lot more people so the first visit must have been a fluke or exams were happening. It's definitely a place for UAB students as that was almost the entire clientele. 3 pool tables and 1 ping pong table, think I recall seeing a dart board as well. Bartender was nice & I never had to ask for another beer while sitting at the bar.

This is an "if you know, you know" place. It's in an alleyway down two sets of stairs that smell…read morelike they use a scrub and an antibiotic. The bar is spacious and has a neat vibe, graffiti walls, vending machine, pool tables, interesting decor... Definitely, worth a visit. Jackson was our bartender. Awesome guy!

Played pool with 3 #2 balls and a few fours. Drink beer...have fun. Don't think about it…read more#divebar#divebar I love dive bars. Would give it a 5 on but the urine smell was too prevalent for me.

Said they were open.. we paid $21 to park across the street and head up to get a drink but we got…read moreup there and all the lights were off and nobody was there lol. Great time...

Nice view of Birmingham, Drinks are overly priced and not to mention Colin the "bar manager"…read moredoesn't like that us man talk to the bartenders. Extremely hostile and jealous environment. Word on the street is that the manager is hooking up with one specific bartender and very protective over her. Other than that nice view. Wouldn't come back because me and my group of buddies felt uncomfortable.