Great food, good selection of beer and great atmosphere. We had the beer cheese dip with pretzel…read morebites, chorizo quesadilla and wraps. We've had the pizza which is good as well.

This place is a GAY bar ran by a filthy fat gay dude named Eric Messer…read more Stay away unless you want to see guys dressed up as women and kissing each other etc.....freaking gross ! ....................................................................................................................................

Came here after dinner for a lil 1,2. It was cold so I didn't hang out too long. I ordered some…read moreridiculously sweet drink. Not sure what I was even thinking! Definitely not my norm. Should have ordered some whiskey to warm me up! The lady bartender was friendly. There was a nice crowd present taking in the live music on a Thursday evening. Elysian Gardens is cute and really is a unique spot. Parking is relatively easy to navigate. I am not sure if they still have food on site. I didn't see any. It's quite spacious here so come check them out!!!

Elysian Gardens has a great Wed-Fri happy hour! I stopped after work with a few coworkers on a…read moreFriday and it was great! It wasn't too packed and the drinks were super cheap. If it's a nice day, it's a perfect place to chill out and relax. If you stay after happy hour, it seems like they have live entertainment and you miss the cover charge.

Mojo Pub is right next to Jack Brown's in Lakeview. I came here with friends right before we got…read morefood at JB's one night. It's great if you are waiting for a table here. I got the pineapple rum while I was here.

Dive bar. I had a chill time here on a Friday night. It was a nice crowd but not too crowded. All…read moreof the bartenders were hardworking and friendly. I enjoyed my first time here and plan to return to try the food menu!

Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had Laven-drop martinis while we waited to be…read moreseated which took about 20-25 minutes. The bartender was friendly and she fixed some darn good drinks. They have live music, a plus in my book. They also have outside seating. We started with fried oysters and fried crab claws, both could have been seasoned a little more, other than that they were pretty tasty. I ordered the twice baked tater with chicken and it was surprisingly good and loaded with chicken. My husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were very tender but needed more smoke flavor. The baked beans were not good; lacked flavor and tasted like canned pork and beans. The mac and cheese was decent, nothing to brag about. The owner/manager stopped by and apologized for the wait. It took a while for our appetizers to arrive. I appreciate the fact that he took the time to address the wait as he did with other customers. Our server was friendly, very attentive and also apologized for the wait. We do plan on returning to try other items on the menu and to have a good drink.

It seems that every time I look in this direction, this location has a different restaurant name…read more This time was no different. Hillside Music & Que just recently opened under new management. It was most recently Palm & Pig. I tried it when it was Palm and Pig and I thought it was rather good. Hillside is located near the Vestavia City Center right next to Bob's Power Equipment, which ironically has been in that location for over 20 years at least. Hillside is located on at the end of a small strip so they have a nice outdoor space with a covered patio. It's great for a guitar player and with big heaters is even pleasant to sit out there (when it wasn't Hillside). The interior is quite large despite the small entrance. It extends quite far to the back. They have a nice little bar and a good side stage for their many live performers. In fact their very model for this restaurant thrives on live performers with "Band Inquiries Call 205-901-2225" centered on their menu! Our party arrived on bustling Friday evening. Luckily we didn't have to wait long at all and got a table right away. Our server arrived quickly and got our drink orders. There wasn't a performer but the place was loud with chatter. While we were there, a two man guitar group started setting up. Our drinks arrived promptly and our orders taken. About 15 minutes later our food arrived. Matthew tried the Diablo burger. I had to have a bite and it was spicy as promised. Their "Dooom a -que" sauce wasn't bad. Tammy and Jack tried the Philly. Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions and topped with American cheese on a cuban roll. It also wasn't bad. Plentiful grilled beef and good bread. Sarah had the Hillside burger. It was also good and burger a nice medium. I tried the shrimp poboy. Lettuce, onion, pickle were topped with 6 perfectly fried shrimp in a slightly toasted hoagie bun. After I lathered it with the smoked tomoato aioli sauce which was served on the side, I took my first bite and was impressed. I've had worse and this poboy was quite enjoyable! Yom Yom Yom. We also really enjoyed the "okra fries". The cucumber salad was rather underwhelming and the fries were soggy and undersalted. Surprisingly none of us tried any of their bbq. A good reason to return. We had a good time and had great service. If you enjoy good ole southern comfort food and good live entertainment, give Hillside a try.

The Yelp! Category questions really can't fit this place. It's like trying to fit the proverbial…read more'quadrahelic block of unknown dimensions' into a surface without any obvious holes. They don't normally serve food, so you can bring your dog. Except tonight they're having a crawfish boil. Is it romantic? Not by my estimation, but there is always a couple kanoodling in the corner which is making the people holding a wake slightly uncomfortable. So why should you come? Three reasons: 1) the service. Bartenders that can meet a wide variety of expectations are hard to find. 2) the quality of the cocktails is hard to beat. It's so nice to have the Buffalo Trace Manhattan hit the bar without a word being said. 3) The price. Ten bucks for a top shelf Manhattan (I pray they don't read this) is such a bargain. I may be here in happy hour, but hey. One of B'ham's must sees. Please don't though, because as the song says, 'Everyone hates a tourist'.

Had some Monday night brewskis with the boys. Lou's is one of those places that is so casual and…read more"locals only" that even as a local, I feel like a poser. This place is storied, I'm sure my parents drank here before I was even thought of. Birmingham legend spot. No beers on draft, I understand, means they have less dishes to do. But they have all the classic domestics and local beers you could want. Plus, they make great cocktails. The spicy marg here is unlike any other. Service is insane. On this Monday, we were treated like regulars. The man in charged asked us what kind of music we wanted on, "pourers choice," we said. He proceeded to play exactly what we wanted to hear, which included Forget You by CeeLo 3 times. The woman serving our table was awesome. "What can I get for you baby?" Suddenly, my Monday woes fell by the wayside. The couple of outdoor tables are a great spot to enjoy an evening in Birmingham. I haven't bought anything from here yet, but they seem to have any liquor you could want.

Dave's Pub is located in Five Points South. They have some of the cheapest drink options I've seen…read more They have some local bands and karoake nights too. They also have an outdoor patio that just about always has people. Service is always good here too.

Dave's Pub on St. Patrick's Day = pure chaos in the best way…read more Packed, high energy, drinks flowing, and the bartenders kept up like pros. Classic dive bar vibes with a fun crowd and great atmosphere! Will 100% be back!

First time here for St. Patrick's day and it was a hit! Very festive! Had games. Lots of beer on…read moretap. I tried the smithwick mixed with a cider and it was AMAZING! Top beers! We enjoyed the food truck as well. Want to come back when I'm in town.

I had a laid back visit to Rails & Ales recently. It wasn't busy ... at all! Me and the new owner…read morechatted a bit, so that was nice. They have $2 off all draft beers and glasses of wine for happy hour. The owner informed me that they also get a lot of limited edition beers. I actually had one. It was a very fruit forward IPA that was delicious! I also had a light lager for easy porch/patio drinking! Lol I really enjoyed my time here. This is a spot I use to frequent but not as much now'. With all the additions to the space , I plan to come here more often in the future.

u cant go wrong here! its a win win. Great for gifts or just to hang out! Id prefer the lighting be…read moredimmer, some norah jones or something for mood but its a great little spot for ladies night out or a date night.

I recently checked out Board in Birmingham for a girls night out, and had a great experience! The…read moreinterior was lovely, with comfy velvet sofas and lots of cozy chairs. The service was on point, with several servers keeping our table stocked with wine and food. We tried several different appetizers for the group. The baked Brie was divine and I also really enjoyed the Caprese skewers. We got a large charcuterie tray to share, but I forgot to grab a picture of it. It was loaded with meat, cheese, olives, fruits, pickles, nuts, and chocolate. Everything was just delicious! We also appreciated that on Wednesdays they have half price glasses of wine! The next time you're looking for a fun spot for a girls night out or even a date night, check them out!