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    3.4 (48 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lucy T.

    Sidebar is always a fun place to go in Lakeview. They have beach volleyball outside. My friends and I 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!

    Love the atmosphere! New owners took over 2 years ago and me and my friends are there 3-4 nights a week out of the week now. Drinks specials at always good and the staff is so nice

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    Jade B.

    If you're looking for a fun and youthful spot to hang out in Bham, this is it. Fun and energetic atmosphere. They require ID and charged for entry after a certain hour so be sure to have identification and cash on you to avoid using the ATM. The drinks were okay and the $10 bucket was a DEAL! Shoutout to the DJ who had a variety of music playing and had everyone dancing! Definitely planning to come here again when in town.

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    Whitney H.

    Loud music, good drinks, plenty people. What's not to love? The bathrooms were actually nice and clean and did not smell of old vomit and regret. This place gets two thumbs way way up.

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    Alex R.

    This is a fantastic place. It has a lot of outside space. Games like pool, jenga, darts, and for the more energetic beach volleyball (minus the ocean). They have a reasonable selection of draft beer and any mixed drink you could want. They do not serve food. If you plan to go on a weeknight (Mon-Thurs) the inside bray be closed and the outside bar has a limited selection of beer. But it is quiet and relaxing. If you go on Friday or Saturday it's a different world. At 7 it is quiet and peaceful but by 9 the scene changes. The Yuppies start showing up in droves and it becomes a friendly rowdy crowd (which I enjoy). By 11 it is packed. I love this place except for one thing. Cigarette smoking is permitted in the outside area so it can get quite smokey if there is no wind. It is almost a flashback to the Southside of the mid 80's

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    Linda R.

    If you have never been to Sidebar, you should at least check it out. Located in the Lakeview district, they have an outdoor sand volleyball area, Jenga and darts. They are called Sidebar because there is an actual bar on the side of the building which is open most of the time. There is also an inside bar but everytime I have been there, except once, it was closed. The have a pretty good craft beer selection and the prices are typical. There is an outdoor patio with a fan in the front but alot of people smoke there, so if you don't smoke be aware. People of all ages come to this bar, but FYI late at night, there is a younger crowd.

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    Bygones Cocktail Bar

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    I finally got to check out Bygones! My friend and I went for a late night bite and a cocktail, and…read morewe sat at the bar. The service was quick and the hospitality was unmatched. They have a food truck that I've heard wonderful things about and I ordered the chicken Caesar salad. It was almost like a chopped Caesar salad and it was just the right amount for a small girl dinner. If you like Parmesan cheese, this is a must order as they do not skimp on that! What was really nice however was that you couldn't tell the food was from a food truck. It was great quality and you are able to order from inside the bar and they deliver it to you. That was a great service. I can't quite remember which cocktail I got, but it was very delicious and at one point the server had even given me a new chilled glass so my drink would remain cold as I sipped on it. This is definitely a great date night spot or just a place to grab a drink with friends, definitely a little more upscale as we were there in the evening, so the lights were dim. I won't drop my rating as it's spring time in the South but I remember being cold immediately as I walked in- but that's typical for a lot of places.

    Yall! Get down here!!! The absolute best SEXY bar ever. Sophisticated. Dark wood…read morecabinets....exposed brick walls ...black and brass fixtures...great music. But the real jam! The mixologist! These guys aren't bartenders! They have science in the back! I'm talking Suvied fruits and centrifuges! It's fabulous. So much so, my plane was delayed and I was thrilled to find out while I was still there! Drake and Dustin....Dustin and Drake they are Pros!

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