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Moon Shine

3.4 (94 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars, Pizza
Closed • Closed
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Mona A.

Meant to be for drinks and food, but could hardly get anything . We asked the lady to make us a margarita , she said they didn't have the ingredients for it , asked for other few different drinks and had same response to it. Ended up saying just give us what you have , which turned out to be awful. Being a Saturday night and running out of drinks by 10pm, that wasn't a good start . Lady serving us had an attitude issue as well, on the positive side the lady who greeted us in was awesome. The view from the rooftop is very nice .

Brooke M.

No doubt has a fantastic view of the city! So if you're visiting Birmingham, it's worth a quick beer and pictures! I expected a bit higher standard after entering the hotel, its a bit pricey as well but the staff was very friendly and the view at night is beautiful!

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BigAlsCandy C.

Great views and that's about all I can say about this place. Convenient since it was in the hotel. Great views from the rooftop restaurant. Bar was out of most liquors and I listened to the bartender explain time and time again why he couldn't make drinks because they didn't have the basic ingredients. This along with overpriced drinks and mediocre pizza was a big disappointment. Two stars for the views and that is being generous. Glad this place is in a hotel because they wouldn't make it as a stand along pizza place.

Victoria B.

Didn't eat here but the cocktail I ordered was delicious and fresh. It was a beautiful open air bar and they lit the fire places when it started to get a little dark out which only added to the mood. There were great views of the city and was overall relaxing. The bartender was friendly as well!

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Janis T.

Moon Shine offers great cocktails to go along with the amazing rooftop view of downtown Birmingham. The bartenders have always been friendly when I visited and willing to mix up a cocktail to your individual taste. Recommend this as a must-see stop for out of town guests.

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Gabe P.

Bear with me here. I've been here twice . No food or drinks on either visit. First visit was weeks after they initially opened, so you know how that can be. It was extremely hot and crowded and jammed packed with the Bham political scene. Miserable......so we left!! My 2nd time was much better. My friends and I decided to come here on a Friday night for dessert after having a nice dinner at a nearby restaurant . We were at least able to checkout and really take in the roof top views. A view of bham that was beyond astonishing!! Since none of my friends had ever been here before , I was happy they had a better first visit vs. what I experienced. There was a pleasantly , nice breeze paired with calm vibe. Unfortunately there was nowhere for us to sit so we ended up leaving a little prematurely than we wanted to. Definitely three star worthy for the beautiful views alone! No disputing that. The one and only staff member to talk with us was on her second day working here. I do want to point her out for being helpful and nice. KUDDOS to her! I'll update my review if I ever actually experience their food and/or drink service.

John L.

Since first coming here over a year ago, it continues to be a top favorite for roof top bars in downtown birmingham. They currently have a limited capacity due to COVID guidelines, but it does not usually get busy (with a line) until late in the night (after 8pm). Additionally, it may be a safer choice to come and enjoy the drinks, food, and view when it is not crowded (near empty) in the early afternoon during happy hour anyways. The food is pretty good, and the cocktails are great. All for a fair price. Service is good as well. I've never had any concerns or complaints after coming here. Love the view over the town. Great for photos!

Cuban sandwich(very salty)
Nina H.

Food is ok, drink and rooftop are great! Due to Birmingham weather, seating outdoor is not always pleasant(humid and hot, and sometimes they have thunderstorms) Food selection is really limited! the Cuban sandwich is toooooo salty! Tacos are good! Have not tried their pizza yet! Drinks are good! Recommended for a visit if you want to see some good sights!

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Michelle N.

Moon Shine bar opened on Friday, July 21, 2017, so this weekend was its debut. I came here with my friends on Saturday night and it was packed. There were a few large parties there and the interior and outdoor patio was very busy. I liked the feel of the place but I'd wait to come back on an off day or when there's less people. The rooftop area was smaller than I expected; with only one side of the patio actually having an overlook over the city. The Elyton hotel has 16 floors and the rooftop is the 17th. The elevators are a little slow but the little ticker showing the floors are cute. The interior also has very limited seating. I didn't get a chance to try the food items on the menu but my friends got beer and one of the signature moonshine cocktails. I ordered a glass of Lafage Miraflors Rosé, since they were out of the underwood Rosé. It was good, but as to be expected, (over)pricey. Overall, Moon Shine is a cute bar, but considering the limited rooftop views, I wouldn't really consider it a rooftop bar. I was expecting a little more open views/overlook of the city, but if you're looking to try something new, come to Moon Shine.

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Good times, great views. They let us stay as long as we wanted. Pizza was good. Service was good. Enjoyed it.

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Customer service was great. Jason was very friendly and took great care of us. Highly recommend!

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Absolutely abysmal service. Don't come here, you'll regret it. Employees are rude and are completely uninterested in doing their jobs.

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Great ambiance; fantastic view of Birmingham! I had the moon pie and it was great! I would recommend

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