This is the coolest concept; JUST LIKE you are 14 again in your friend's mom's basement, hanging out waiting for your friends to finish their "7 mins in heaven" game, lol. They don't have many drinks options but the options they have are ok. They have a phone booth for $5 that gives you a strip of photos that are both super nostalgic and amazingly awesome. Its a cool place to hang and grab a beer but eat before you come. read more

I'm going to gently, lovingly refer to Mom's Basement as The Poor Man's Atomic Lounge. I mean that with the deepest sense of endearment. They are doing a specific thing with a specific vibe, and they are doing it well. Caught a Koo Koo Kangaroo / MRYGLD show here on a Thursday night, and it was a fun experience! It feels like Mom's is the epitome of hipster irony: the drinks are only in cans! the food is all frozen, microwavable! wood paneling! pool table! Yes, yes, it's all quite quaint. As others have stated, it's an actual basement in an actual strip mall, complete with a plethora of photos of various moms. They really commit to their theme, that's for sure. While the canned options are great, I do enjoy a cocktail from time to time. Would love to see the theme evolve to include the parents' liquor cabinet.... It's definitely a fun dive bar, and a cool thing to experience, but I can't say that I would choose it over Parkside or one of the other Bham Classics. read more

I went here in a Sunday afternoon so it was pretty much empty. It's weird because it truly feels like your at your grandmas or moms house depending how old they are. It also feels like pretty much any dive bar in the mid west. There are fun games here, pinball, pool, darts and cool sitting areas just not very many of them. Only negative is it's kinda hard to find but that probably changes on a busier night of the week. I would go back but not somewhere I'll go on a regular basis. read more

Great cool spot that actually looks like your best friend's mom's basement. Old school arcade games and your usual bar games are available. The late hours allow for extended fun times with friends. It's also great that they offer a variety of craft beers. read more

Classic. Wood panel walls. Pictures of people's moms all over the wall. Happy hour specials with Totino's Pizza rolls and a PBR. This place is unlike anything I've seen before. Fantastic concept for a bar. It feels like you can sit with. Comfortable, unpretentious, eccentric and fun. Love the creative vibe going on in BHM's scene right now. read more

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My friend and I came to this place during Haloween for their event since we heard a lot of good things about it. It's definitely a cool throwback and pretty chill. We had to wait in line since they apparently have a 100 person capacity and it is small. Definitely not the place to be mysterious. I will say that this place has a sort of vibe that other bars don't have. It lacks a lot in drink options and space/danceroom. If you want a cool bar to chill at and spend time with friends then this is it. You will see some cool dancers here but there rlly isn't that much room to join in and have a dance party which kinda sucks. Overall it was fun and I will definitely come by again since the vibe is rlly laid back and fun. read more

This place is pretty cool. It has a nostalgic feel with old couches, pictures on the walls, and wood paneling. They have a limited selection of drinks as they only serve canned beer, but that actually adds to the feel of the place. Your standard miller lite, bud light, colors light, etc are $3. The place is really hard to find. It is actually in the basement of a shopping center in the Avondale area. There is no way you would ever find it unless you know you are going there as I had trouble finding it and I was already meeting friends there. I went on a Sunday afternoon and there was no one there but that could have been due to the fact it was a Sunday afternoon. I'd recommend checking this place out. Simple cheap beer selection. Nostalgic feel. Actually pretty clean as well. read more

It was a very cool bar to hangout. The name makes complete sense as you literally feel like you are in your basement of your childhood home. They have a pool table that is free to play, pinball game, darts, a photobooth, and a full bar. The drinks are not pricey either. It is overall a fun place to hangout with your friends and to grab a drink or play games. read more

The vibes are immaculate. The drinks are cheap. The people are open and beautiful. And the wall is full of pics of moms. So 10/10.

Like drinking in Eric foreman's basement. Place is great. I try to make up for all the cool free stickers by tipping my bartenders well!

Literally a basement turned into a bar. Mom's Basement is quirky and a little unassuming. It exudes a very chill, home-y atmosphere that attracts a hip late twenties crowd. They serve beer and wine only, no liquor unfortunately. There's also a pool table as well as vintage arcade games to entertain you. You can also bring a picture of your mom to hang on the "mom wall" as well. The space is a little small, so I do see space possibly being a bit of an issue once more people find out about this newly open joint. Definitely worth checking out to grab a drink and bask in the nostalgia of hanging in your mom's or friend's mom's basement. read more

I really loved Mom's before they exploded. Karaoke night was really fun and I could actually go and my friend would get to sing a few songs. Now it's always a two hour wait before she can even do her first. On top of that it's way too crowded on karaoke night with standing room only and it takes 30 minutes to wait in line to use the restroom. I wish they did two karaoke nights a week to spread things out. Maybe one on Tuesday for us old people who can't stand how loud and crowded it is and thursdays for the young kids who like to be crazier. read more

Solid BHM original where you can come in, grab a drink and spend some time with friends (or even make some new ones). It's in a very walkable part of Avondale so you can make a night of bar hopping, although I doubt you'll want to leave Mom's anytime soon. Don't forget to bring a picture of your mom to hang on the wall. It's a nice little touch that makes this place even homier than it already is. Stop in for a few drinks, or karaoke, maybe a concert or one of the other great events that they have. Whatever is happening, I promise you won't be disappointed. It's a great spot, with good drinks that's bursting with nostalgia. Give Mom's Basement a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place does in fact look like someone's Mom's basement. Very quirky, very chill, a great addition to Birmingham night life. But if you are looking for a wild night out this place is not for you. They have a large variety of beers and ciders available. The rosé cider that they serve is my personal favorite. This place is defiantly worth checking out! read more

Perfect spot to chill, hang out with friends and have a beer. It's not trendy, just a dive bar with pool table, dart boards, and fridges full of canned beer. Love it! read more

Ahhh.... man.... you got to go! Got to! It's the most beautiful bar in Birmingham! The canned beer and wine is cold and the women are down right beautifuuuuuul. Everyone there was beautiful and the bar tenders were downright delicious!!!!!! read more

Cool concept and cheap cheap drinks. They have free shoes and a nice vibe for night life. Will be back

David Bates and Ella Horne are the sexiest bartenders in Birmingham. God bless America.

Moms Basement was exactly what I thought, a cool mix between an 80/90s basement. Something out of Married With Children(ish), Peggy Bundy style. They completely stuck with the theme the whole way through. I loved the fact that I could get a scoop of cheese balls and a beer and take a few shots in the photo booth. Board games, beer, photo booth and a few snacks are the best way to spend a chill day. Love this place. read more