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    The Fennec

    3.5 (117 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Beautiful venue
    Stephanie F.

    I attended a find raised at the Fennec's rental space. It was amazing! The bar was well well stocked and the service on point! The venue was perfect for the event. The food was not my favorite but likely the choices of the event hosts.

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    Westyn R.

    I went to The Fennec on a Friday night to watch college basketball games and have some drinks. We were seated quickly, and in front of multiple large screens. There's literally not a bad seat if you're there to watch games. The sound on was a nice touch as well. After a bucket of beer (which was a special for the night) we felt like a snack and ordered the nachos. It left a little to be desired, but it did the trick. However, I was mainly here for the drinks and games and I've got to say it was a lot of fun. The staff was checking in frequently to see if needed anything else, and helpful when we had some questions. If you're looking for somewhere for sporting events, this is definitely a place that should be on your radar!

    Darrell O.

    This was my first time coming here so I came out for the Alabama and sat at the bar. It wasn't to crowded so service was spot on for me, LOL. I ordered the Birmingham hot honey chicken and a loaded bake potato which was really good. The venue is realy big as they have concerts there and a lot of TV's for your enjoyment and I believe I some pool tables in separate room. I was only there for a short time but next time im in town I'll stop by again for a full experience

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    Cailen R.

    I have been to the Fennec a few times. The vibes are sometimes hit or miss, but the food is always amazing!! We went in for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they were having March Madness specials that included happy hour all day for all around 1 matchups. Our bartender David was so attentive and he provided such good service. The drinks were yummy and perfectly balanced!

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    Ryan H.

    Came here to say to watch a baseball game and was very impressed with the set up. Not just TVs everywhere, but massive TVs on the wall. They also have plenty of seating and pool tables. I sat at the bar and the service was great as the bartenders were chatty and quick with the drinks/food. I got the nachos which were a little subpar in my opinion especially for the price. Everything was pretty expensive on the menu but honestly every place is like that now so not sure it's that crazy. I will say that everyone else around me got food that looked really good so I will be back but will have to order something else. They also have drink deals for Barons games which is something I will keep in mind!

    Tara R.

    I went to the Fennec to watch some of the games for March madness. They have one huge screen in the middle and plenty of other large TVs throughout the bar so there's always a great view. For drinks we ordered a beer bucket which comes with 5 domestic beers of your choice. They also have a pretty extensive cocktail menu. For food, I ordered the Blazer Burger which was pretty good although the patties could've been juicier and it was a bit expensive for what you get. It came with fries which were flavorful and the perfect crispiness. Our waitress provided excellent service, checking in often to see if there was anything we needed. Overall, a great spot in Birmingham for grabbing some drinks while watching a game!

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    Lou L.

    I came in because I heard this was the spot for live music, but I picked the wrong night. Apparently, there was a show (music theater) playing at the arena down the street and everybody was there. This place was empty except for one other table. There was a guitar player when I walked in, but he finished one song and left. The food was good, but the empty place on a dreary day was a little sad, especially by myself. And the room was cold. Not going to taste down since I picked a bad date, but can't say too much either.

    Charmaine C.

    Had the opportunity to visit the venue for a private event. The venue is always nice to visit but the parking not so much. The venue is great for party with very spacious, good drinks, and awesome atmosphere. I enjoy visiting this place!

    Hot honey wings with the drizzle honey sweet potatoe fries
    Lathan B.

    I know The Fennec has made some changes, especially with the addition of Ramblers Sports Bar and Grill. I really like the new setup, with more TV screens throughout the facility. I tried the hot honey wings along with the drizzle honey sweet potato fries, and they were delicious!

    View outside(nice Suv) it's mine
    Gabe P.

    A friend and I came here for Sunday brunch. I arrived at noon and upon entering , the outside hostess asked me if I had a reservation. I didn't have reservations but was seated fairly quickly at a comfy booth. Our server , Z was new. Overall she did a nice job. She was kind. A little slow at some things but grace given. The brunch menu offers some apps, a number of entrees and a few salad options. And of course, cocktails. We both had Wiley wings ( honey hot). They were decent and filling. Not spicy enough for me. I added a waffle on the side. My friend added a side of the potato hash. This dish name doesn't match what you actually get. It basically was some overcooked, extra crispy pieces of potatoes. The setup has changed some since my last visit here. They have added a new front bar, which is cute. They are utilizing the space that has more natural light. I actually love that! In the warmer months , they told me that the windows are opened up. I'll definitely be back to experience that. Glad we decided to come here. We were able to easily go from brunch here over to RMT to see The Color Purple.

    Patrice S.

    This was my second time visiting this establishment for a special event and I just love it. The food was good and the band was great.

    Davida B.

    The live music was great during happy hour. They have good happy specials. I ordered the 3 way app. The hummus, pimento cheese, brie and the vegetables were average. The pita chips were not good at all. I was told the waiter was made aware but nothing was said to me and I didn't push it. My friend got the potato skins and liked them. Others had the fish and shrimp tacos and seemed to really enjoy them.

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    Pamela W.

    Bookmarked this place to try & it was so good! Me & the hubs shot a lil hookie from work grab a couple of drinks & ate good! He had the shrimp poboy & I had a fried chicken Caesar salad but I added tomatoes & bacon so bomb we had the yellow hammer drink which I wasn't too fond of but overall great meal nice atmosphere (we sat outside) our server completely forgot about us but his back up made sure we were taken care of i forgot her name but she was the hostess when we first arrived... thanks girl!! I highly recommend them & will definitely be back

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    Not sure what was worse, the food, or the service. Very disappointing, I was hoping for cool sports bar vibes but got nothing.

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    Thank you for the review! The new public parking lot is now open!

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    Place was fun pool tables helped good environment I'll go back next time food was ok typical bar food our waitress was amazing

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    10 months ago

    Great food, wonderful service, love the atmosphere! Drinks are always yummy! We really enjoy The Fennec!

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    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham

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    I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

    We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

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    I rarely eat the impossible burger but it was so darn good!

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