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    The Margaret

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE MARGARET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    French 75
    Lyn D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a lovely, quaint little location in downtown Birmingham near a few cool places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a French 75 for $12 during happy hour, also they include $5 glasses of wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is amazing, and the mixologist was super nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out!

    Pauley's old fashioned & the seasonal Amelia
    Matthew M.

    This was a very pleasant experience and overall vibe. We were looking for a place to hang out before a concert in BHAM and this place looked exactly like our sort of place. And, it was. Comfortable blue crushed velour couches overlooking the street view, pleasant classic tunes on the radio, a kind bartender taking care of everyone. Really, a great place to hang out before a concert. Drinks were good. The old fashioned I had was pretty well made with three kinds of bitters added. My wife had one of the seasonal drinks which had this wonderful violet hue to it making it feel extra fancy. My only small critique would be price point. It was $30, if you include an appropriate tip, for two drinks. Since we only had the two drinks, this wasn't so bad for the hour we spent there, but if you wanted to have a few, you might be feeling a bit poorer the next day. (Note: this was mostly due to the old fashioned being $14) Still, a lovely and relaxing place. Will most likely be back.

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    Linda R.

    We happened to be downtown for an event and decided to stop for a cocktail before we left the area. A quick Google search brought up The Margaret. It was close by, and we had never been, so we decided to stop it. The first thing I noticed was the number of chandeliers. It definitely added to the ambiance. Also, the alligator made out of spare items on the back wall was interesting. Think paint brushes, hinges, etc. My favorite was the backroom. It reminded us of the old Blue Monkey cocktail bar that used to be on Cobb Lane. It was nice and quiet, which is what we were looking for. We noticed the number of skeletons hanging around. Kind of gave it a creepy vibe. Left over from Halloween, or just because? I would love to hear the back story. Great place. I would love to visit again. The bartender made great drinks. My favorite was The Hurricane.

    A regular four legged customer.
    Lylliam A.

    Stop at The Margaret Bar while in Downtown Birmingham, Alabama. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool location with good vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were great. Service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pets welcome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If in town, will definitely stop for a drink or two. Worth visiting.

    Pinot Noir
    Rebekah P.

    I went to The Margaret with a small group of friends on a Tuesday evening. Immediately when you walk in, it feels like you've stepped away from Alabama, which I love. It feels like an escape from the everyday. The couches, chandeliers, and funky chairs added to the overall ambiance. I didn't order any of their specialty cocktails, but several sounded delicious. I was just in a wine mood, and their selections were nice! I went for a pinot noir at $10/glass. We played one of the games they have available, but an important card component was missing, so we looked the missing cards up online. Overall, it was a very comfy, low key night downtown, and I'll definitely be back! I'm curious to see how it is on a weekend night!

    Larry S.

    First night in town with Gorgeous, and we needed a place to relax before dinner. Loved the velvet furniture and chandeliers. Very comfortable atmosphere. Gender neutral bathrooms were very clean. Taylor was friendly working behind the bar.

    Watermelon cucumber with Tito's
    Jamie M.

    The Margaret is a super lovely bar! The ambiance is excellent. It's a friendly, clean adult vibe. They have a beautiful chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The bar is nice and clean and well organized, with a lovely mirror in the background that gives an excellent reflection. Some of you will remember this bar; it is the old atomic, but it is wholly made new. You will not find a clue of any resemblance to the old bar that was in the space. They have their special drinks that are very cute and refreshing. I had a watermelon cucumber. I added vodka to mine to make it non virgin. The bartenders were very friendly, and they were very social. They weren't just standing off the side; they had a conversations with me, and my friend in the bar was super cute. It would be best if you gave it a try. You can even stop at this bar on a pedal tour. When I was there, a paddle tour came through super cute they play good music, and we stood up and danced for a minute. you'll want to put them on your list of places to check out!

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    Awesome bar in the heart of Birmingham! Great atmosphere, bartenders and drinks. Chill spot.

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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.

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    Tucana Tiki is a great experience from start to finish when you walk in it's like traveling to an…read moreisland oasis. They have multiple seating options; the first floor has booths that can accommodate smaller and large groups. The bar area is very inviting and fun to be able to watch your drinks being made and upstairs offers a more private area. When not seated at the bar they do have someone to come around to make sure you have what you need. The servers are very nice and tend to remember you, which is a great feeling. The menu rotates seasonally, which makes it easier to try new things. My favorite menu item so far has been the cheeseball that was on the menu around Christmas time. It had a great flavor served with crackers the only thing is when we came back after the first of the year it wasn't on the menu anymore. On my most recent visit I had the queso which also had great flavor, served with blue corn tortilla chips. When it comes to the drinks I like how on the menu they let you know how strong it is using toucans. Many of the drinks feature rum, but they do still offer some gin and tequila options. Everything I've had has been good and something I would try again. I would like to note that many of the drinks are fruity and can be somewhat sweet. At Christmas time they even had holiday themed drinkware which I felt was a nice touch. If you are not a drinker, they also have options for mocktails. Which has been great for me the last couple of months. I didn't care for the Phony Negroni, but I think Negroni itself might be an acquired taste

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    This is NOT a review for the bar. It's just a mini review of the Drift Food Truck that's outside…read more I've eaten there many times and have never been disappointed, though not always "Wowed"--and that was only once. The menu varies so don't expect this menu when you go. The smash burger is dependable and good. The duck fries are pretty awesome, but they seem to be super enthused about their house seasoning, almost to the point of obliteration! It's good; They just need to be a little more judicious with it. Pictured are the noteworthy Brussel sprouts: "$10 BRUSSELS' SPROUTS Red wine balsamic glaze, Agrodolce pearl onions, scallions, fried garlic " You can also have them topped with grilled chicken for a few bucks more. Can Brussels be overcooked? Apparently not. These aren't as charred as the photo suggests. The red wine / balsamic reduction adds a lot of color to them. They may look charred but there's no burned taste in the flavor. I know, those poor little Brussels look overwhelmed, but they're not. They were good in my mouth and belly. Be careful not to spill any in the car on the way home, or the next day your car will not be very welcoming to guests.

    This place came very highly recommended to us, so when we moved to Birmingham, we couldn't wait to…read moretry it. I love that they switch up the themes and keep the menu rotating! We went very early one Saturday and were the only people in there -- but I won't hold this against them at all, as we are always early birds. The staff were all hanging out in a booth near the door. One bartender eagerly jumped up to help us, but the rest seemed pretty inconvenienced by our presence. Our bartender was great -- very personable and knowledgeable. That's about the only redeeming factor. The menus were tattered and sticky, bar itself was kinda gross, lipstick marks on our glasses, and our drinks were subpar at best. I believe the theme when we went was something about Italy, so there was a lot of potential for creative drinks, but they all seemed pretty uninspired -- think limoncello, Negronis, etc.. Also, some weird blue frozen one, but I can appreciate catering to every crowd! We probably won't be back.

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