Drinks were good at first. Huge horror fan, and I was soooo excited to experience the bar. The vibes were high. We traveled quite a ways. The waitress was attentive for our first round, and then it got more busy. When she took our second round order, we didn't receive drinks for over thirty minutes. Even then, we only received one drink out of four. I asked for one of the souvenir cups multiple times, and only the last time did they say they were too busy to grab. Tried explaining we were just trying to close out at that point and didn't see our waitress again. Had to go to the bar to finally close out. Disappointing, didn't need to spend the money anyways. An hour and a half there to beg for a second round and no souvenir glass. Thank you! read more

Great drinks and a speakeasy vibe here. Interesting horror Christmas theme decorations.

No trouble getting a bar seat at about 7:30 pm on a friday. Staff was quick to take our orders and we tried a variety of drinks, all of which were really good. Loved the decorations for halloween, very cool stuff. The cocktail menu was not huge, but they had a lot of good stuff on it. The place is kinda hard to find but when you do find it, its worth it. read more

Very quick service. Super cool waitress. Love this bar! The ambiance is dark and dungeony and super cool. No food on the menu! read more

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Fun location to get to, they commit to a theme! My husband and I enjoyed our cocktails, the friendly staff and the laid back vibes. Definitely a place we will visit again! read more

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The Halloween pop-up had a cool vibe and fun decorations, but it didn't fully deliver. The specialty drinks were just okay--nothing stood out--and for the price, I expected more. Service was pretty slow, and it felt like the staff was overwhelmed. It wasn't a bad experience, but it could've been better! read more

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My 'GO TO' spot in Birmingham for the best old fashion cocktail can be found here located in the basement of Founders Station. Just look for the red neon signs outside and descend the staircase into the depths of this eclectic bar. The mood is always a perfect balance regardless of how many patrons inhabit the space at any given time. Bar service staff has been top notch since day one. read more

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Casual no nonsense bar serving some really good drinks. Loved the ambience and the friendly vibe. Bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly as well. read more

Relaxing and chill atmosphere with yummy cocktails. It's an underground cocktail lounge that does not disappoint! Order from the menu or ask for the bartender to be creative! I got a yummy twist on an old fashioned and I loved it!! Close to a lot of other cocktail bars so make a night of it and hit them all!! read more

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After reading in Bham Now about the top places to get Halloween cocktails, my husband and I decided to do a cocktail tour. One of our stops was Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar. Located on the backside of Cayo Coco and known for its secret location, Pilcrow was a little difficult to find. Luckily we saw other people walking in the right direction, so we decided to follow them. When we arrived there was a $5 cover at the door. I'm not sure if this was because it was Halloween weekend or if this is a regular thing. We arrived around 9:30, there wasn't a line out the door, but there was a steady stream of people. All the tables were full, but luckily we were able to find two seats at the bar. The bartenders were very busy, but still super nice. I was impressed with the decorations , and I loved their Halloween drink menu. My husband and I decided to share three cocktails. The first one was called Witch's Kiss , the second one was called Don't Look in the Basement, and the third, my favorite was called Cemetary Spritz. Also, it was served in a cool skull mug. Overall it was a super fun evening, and I definitely want to visit Pilcrow again. read more

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This joint makes great craft cocktails at reasonable prices. It's an out of the way in the middle of everything. The menu is full of delicious sounding concoctions as well as a wide variety of spirits. I started with samples of tequilas and a mezcal and finished off with Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good (it was more than "pretty good") Seeing the bartenders preparing the cocktails is a show in itself. Pilcrow is a unique experience in Birmingham. #speakeasy #hiddengem #killercocktails #happyhour #craftcocktails read more

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Still fabulous! Black walnut is it! Also, restrooms are upstairs and it's a small capacity place!

Oh my goodness! A MUST if you visit Birmingham. I would frequent here. The staff was so friendly and the service was quick and personable. I love that they introduce the staff on the front of their menu so you really feel welcome and get to know everyone. The drinks were AMAZING and the atmosphere was incredible. I love skulls and day of the dead themed places and they nailed it. You go down a little flight of stairs to get there and it's a cozy bar underground. read more

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Amazing drinks. Extremely knowledgeable bartenders. Great value. Loved how the place was decorated. Will definitely be back.

Never will ever patronize this place ... terrible service . Appalled and sad it's that bad . I have been 2 times and every time was bad. Do better. read more

Cool looking spot. I liked the atmosphere, and the bartender was very friendly, but I didn't like either of the drinks I had.

This place is truly a hidden gem in Birmingham. It's a little tricky to find but totally worth it when you get in there! Yates was the bartender tonight. Drink genius! Heads-up: they do not serve food but there's good options in walking distance. Definitely recommend! read more

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Pilcrow is definitely in my top 5 bars of Birmingham. I love the private (and free) sections you can have for your group. That definitely adds to your experience and makes you feel secluded in a way that I love. Even when there's a crowd you feel like you're in your own little private space. The atmosphere is amazing and the service and drinks are top tier as well. Try the weekend frozen specialty drink, it never fails!! I always leave here satisfied and it's become a staple whenever I come out! I would definitely recommend. read more

This is a hidden gem in downtown Birmingham. I hadn't heard about it until recently, but I'm glad I did. You can't see it from the street, and it's located in a basement-like room. Very low key and intimate. It's good for a date night or night out with friends. There was music playing, but it wasn't loud. You can actually hold a conversation without yelling. I recommend the Founder's Margarita, but there are many choices. The bar was busy, but the bartenders were hustling getting drinks to people as soon as they could. read more

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Amazing atmosphere bartender was super friendly, drinks were yummy. Hard to find if you're not looking

Nice hidden chill spot. I would highly recommend this establishment for a date night. I love how they had melted candles everywhere almost as if they were celebrating the day of the day. I would come back to try the mixed drinks. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, unsure why we received minimal service, we got one drink and never saw our server again, went to the bar about 20 minutes later, closed our tab and left. read more

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We came here on a Friday night and had a blast. The drinks were all amazing, and the ambience and vibes were so cool! We got a private table that was separated from others with drapery. It was cozy and kind of dark and intimate, but with fun bar vibes. I love that we had a waitress and didn't have to go to the bar every time we needed a new drink. Would definitely come back! Here are the drinks we ordered: Yoga pants 8/10 El Diablo 9/10 Heugel margarita 9/10 Witch's kiss 9/10 read more

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This is a very cool bar. Located in a cellar that was turned into a bar. Me and my wife were in town for the weekend and after our meal upstairs we came down to unwind and we both thought this was a nice chill spot. The bar was packed and the bartender was spot on. The only thing I wished they had was TV but then again that's what a sports bar for. read more

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Super glad I got to experience this amazing establishment. First and foremost, it's always nice to see how bars implement social distancing during these unprecedented times and I must say, they're doing a pretty good job. The seating sections are partitioned off so no two parties are in close contact. I really appreciated this for safety reasons but it also made our time together much more intimate. Now, for the drinks. At first I decided to go with something simple and safe, a whiskey with ginger beer. After the first round though, I felt like walking on the wild side so I decided to order The Founders margarita; and boy was I pleased. Everything about the drink was immaculate and intentional. I especially loved the poblano pepper salt rim which added a bit of complexity to the drink. All it took was one drink for me to start feeling it and I'm assuming it's because it contains both cognac and tequila, lol. Anywho, this is such a cute place for quite literally anything. Must try! read more

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Stopped by for a few cocktails since we heard there was a new "speakeasy" in Birmingham. I wouldn't call this place a speakeasy because it's not really hidden hence the big neon symbol pointing to the entrance and it's social media presence. Overall, this place is really cool the decor is pretty simple yet unique. I am certain this bar will definitely continue to draw a large crowd. The cocktails are pretty good I tried the Witch's Kiss and the Ampersand Collins and my husband had a basic margarita. The staff was extremely friendly and opened to providing suggestions according to your taste. I am excited about this new addition to Birmingham and I can't wait to return. read more

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I didn't know anything about this place, but my husband's friends had us meet them here. It's a nice place, with minimal but cool decor. They do not serve any food, but the drink list is nice! I tried the Witch's Kiss and I like it! The place is narrow and on the smaller side, but the bartenders and servers were super friendly. This is definitely a good place to hang with a few friends or take a date! read more

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Cocktails were awesome. I am very picky about my Manhattan. It was perfectly crafted with my requested Bulleit Rue and straight up. Perfect meaty dark cherry. Stirred as and good Manhattan is and blended to perfection! Highly recommend! read more

The atmosphere in this place was phenomenal!! It's a low key bar in downtown Birmingham that you wouldn't even know is there unless you know where to look for. The vibe of the place was amazing and the staff and bartender was very sweet and helpful. The drinks were so good, I asked the bartender for a sour yet fruity drink and he mixed up a great and strong concoction for me!! I will definitely be going back!!! 5/5 read more

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Truly a gem in downtown Birmingham area! This speakeasy bar has great decor, vibes and the staff is amazing! Had a couple of rounds here and enjoyed every bit of it. Definitely recommended! read more

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Pretty chilled lil spot.. drinks were good, vibes was nice.. definitely would go back read more

At first I was super impressed and excited for this place. Then, we sat... and I started looking around. It was at most... an okay place. The concept was nice. Because it felt edgy at first. But it fell short unfortunately. The bar stool seating was awkward because it felt like you were sitting in timeout looking at the wall. The waitresses/bartender was okay, she seemed annoyed when she came to us until we made a compliment about her cloths and then she started warming up. But i don't think it's the customers job to make you happy about your job... The drinks were way over priced and they didn't live up to their names (awesome names), and they were pretty but didn't taste like anything. I might give it another try, hoping this was just an off night. read more

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Nice addition to the night life scene in Birmingham. We visited on a Friday evening around 7:00 to have a drink prior to dinner at a nearby restaurant. It is a unique space, a bit small, but inviting nonetheless. Since it was early, it was not crowded and there were a few open spaces on the sofa (one long continuous sofa along the wall), as well as one high top. The menu had several choices that caught my eye, but I decided on the One Night in Bangkok and I am so, so glad I did. It was flavorful, refreshing, and delicious. It definitely ranks in my top 5 of best drinks in Bham. One concern, it took a really (emphasize really) long time for the mixologist to prepare our drinks, even with my husband standing at the bar waiting. I understand the drinks are specially made and I expect to wait longer than I would for a basic Jack and Coke, but the wait was extensive. I must say this was a bit of a turn off. However, I enjoyed my drink so much that I will certainly return. read more

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I had actually never heard of this place until I came two days ago, and I probably wouldn't be able to find my way back here without google maps. This speakeasy is tucked away in a basement on Morris Avenue. This place is nicely renovated, and when we walked in there was already a decent number of people here. The lighting inside was interesting, as you can tell from my pics, it was mostly red and not the easiest to see in but definitely set the atmosphere they were going for. I couldn't really make out what the menu said, but I tried some of my friend Kimia's drink which was El Diablo (I think). It was a little too strong for me but good for those who like tequila I'm sure. I can see a lot of women and non beer/wine drinkers liking this place. Service seemed a little slow, but not ridiculous. read more

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Great service! Cool vibe! The bartender offered to make me a jalapeno margarita because I didn't think I could handle the ghost pepper margarita. I I wouldn't have liked the ghost pepper margarita. But, the jalapeno margarita was just right! Service was good. read more

First impressions walking down into the Pilcrow Cellar was a cozy and intimate medieval-style cocktail bar. Exposed brick, candles lighted across the walls and intimate lighting were all part of the great ambiance. It's a little tight on seating given the popularity, but ample shared space and couches that you should be able to find room for you and your friends. Cocktails and beers available were pretty well made - they have a bunch of bottled craft beers, as well as some on draft. Cocktails were generally unique and they out a good twist on some of the classics. The downside to my experience was the service while waiting at the bar - I think we waited about 15 minutes or before we could get our first order in after being passed over several times. It got a little better after that but still a little lacking. I'm usually not picky and will give the bartenders a pass if it's super busy but that didn't seem to be the case that evening. I'll definitely be coming back and recommend Pilcrow to those in search of some genuinely good cocktails in Bham. read more

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We visited Pilcrow on a Saturday night while we were waiting for a table for dinner at The Essential. This was our third time there and every time has been so much fun. Follow the red neon "P" and go through the red door and down the stairs to reach your destination! The drinks are unique with most featuring tequila. The space feels like you're in a secret cellar with candle wax dripping down the walls like candles have been burning for years. Super cool vibe! My husband ordered the tequila and Paloma squirt and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Interrobang Punch with Titos, passion fruit, and Prosecco and it was so delicious. Definitely my favorite drink I have ordered here so far. Around 7pm on a Saturday, the place was not very crowded yet and it was a great time to go. Also to note, two employees walked up twice to make sure we were doing ok. Service was great, employees are enjoyable and knowledgeable of the menu. Be sure to check this place out! read more

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Sweet new bar in town. Love the location, the vibe and cocktails. Great place for a good social gathering, conversation and some good cocktails. Hip and trendy. read more

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This bar has a one of a kind atmosphere being in a cellar and having the red light all around. There were also many melted candles along the wall to add to the feel of the room. The drinks were smooth and delicious. The tequila cocktails let you taste the agave without having a harsh bite at the end. read more

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such a chill bar. The drinks were well explained and given good recommendations based on what we wanted. Would totally come back again!