The bacon-wrapped figs are delish! We had the sweetest waitress. The live musician made some…read morederogatory statements, and she came over to apologize and make sure we knew those were not her or the establishment's opinions. I trust the owners took note and won't have them back. The building is cool. We sat in a cozy booth. We will try again!

While visiting my stepson at the U of Alabama, my wife and I heard that the Sanctuary was a cool…read moreplace. It definitely is! This former church has been turned into a great restaurant with live music. There's plenty of tables and a bar with a huge screen for sports. The band sets up in the corner up front. The food here is all small plates. Since there were 4 of us, we ordered quite a few. Some favorites were the Pork Belly Tacos, Steak Tacos, Chicken Salad Sliders, and the Steak A La Plancha. Together, with nice glasses of wine, this was an excellent dinner! The restaurant is off the beaten path from downtown and parking on the street is easy. If you're looking for something different, check out The Sanctuary!

This was my second time attending this music festival and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well…read moreattended by friendly folks from all over. The food and concessions are good and the prices are reasonable. It was billed to me as a bluegrass music festival but as much or more the music is folk and Americana. It is family friendly. We arrived Friday afternoon around 5PM and there was hardly a space left to pitch a tent but a friend helped us find a good spot. Many I spoke with had been there for a few days and I was also told that you can get there even a week earlier to mark out a spot. Four showers and plenty of port-o-potties. It is 97% primitive camping. Being a music festival we heard from many talents among whom I enjoyed the Herb Trotman Band's bluegrass. I go for the bluegrass. I also enjoyed Todd Snider's one man performance with his humorous and witty lyrics, but as the night progressed he got just a little too political for my taste so I turned in a little early. Those camping around us could be heard picking, laughing, singing and having a wonderful time all night long. Saturday morning I must say I slept through the nature walk and morning yoga but I did walk about and filled my cup with the complementary coffee more than a few times. Saturday night featured a no show in form of Tony Rice Unit who had called in with sickness, but we were blessed with the scratch band the guys put together and though I can't quite remember the group name they came up with they won the crowd over. I hope they play instead of Tony next year. Dread Clampitt is a regular favorite each year at the Acoustic Cafe. I had only heard them once before at last years festival and I honestly did not care for them. I have to be honest, but I am so glad I gave them second listen. They seemed like a completely different band and I was absolutely blown away. Dread Clampitt, I can't wait until next year. Claire Lynch Band came up the rear as the final performance of the night and I turned in quite late with sounds of fiddles, banjos, and mandolins ringing in my ears. I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend in Haleyville, Alabama while attending the Acoustic Cafe 2013 and I look forward to returning next year. Oh and last but not least, there is a whole lot of hula hooping going on. Give it a chance and you'll might become a regular.

This is THE room for music fans. It's a quiet venue, a rock venue, and everything in between…read more Above all, it's intimate. You aren't just a spectator, you're part of the show. Here's why I say all of those glowing things: This room is tall, but small in square feet. There are bookshelves that align the walls. They are covered in books that face backwards, so the pages soak in the sound. It's a noise canceling solution that was just too dang obvious for anyone else to figure out. At times, the ticket prices might be steep, but it's worth it. It means you get to see one of your favorite acts in an intimate venue with people that care. Think about it... you won't have to deal with the drunk dude at the bar talking about who knows what, while your trying to enjoy a show. so good.

It's hard to review perfection is it not. Birmingham is really quite blessed to have such a vibrant…read moremusic scene and to add another music venue seems a bit superfluous but let me tell you this venue is important for the city. Yes we have plenty of places to see rock shows and indie shows but a true listening room where music is front and center and not the whole "hey look at me I'm at this show and you're not" thing we just don't have. I'm rambling because it's hard to convey the excitement I have for this place. It's the type of room that you can go to and the artist doesn't even have to be mic'd up for it to sound amazing. From what I understand a bar area is coming and there are more renovations to be done in the space but really the aesthetics don't matter when it comes to this place. It simply is a place to go and listen to music without distraction. Get there as soon as you can.

Went to R&B Bingo event at Workplay. The event was fun and the Workplay staff was great. The event…read morehosts even bragged on the staff's accommodations and kindness. But that Downtown street parking is always a pain. We sat upstairs... it was a bit dark but overall good seats. The restrooms could have been a bit cleaner but that could contribute to those using it throughout the night. All in all, great space for a good time!

We popped in to get caught up on emails and work. I enjoyed the smooth low playing music, very cozy…read moreand each drink is custom to your liking each order. The Owner/Barista Lee is very cordial and patient. He helped me customize my delicious my almost Harry Potter drink.

Just as a foreword I've never been here for anything but the concerts and never tried the food. I…read morewent here strictly for the concerts Ricks is an awesome bar with not too high prices. The drink prices are average, but man do they pour it on. The drinks aren't skimpy on the liquor in them. They definitely have a heavy hand with the bottle, and that evens out the drink prices. This place has an old school honky tonk vibe that I love. There are old guitars from concerts on the wall. Neon beer signs on the wall. Large bar in the back of the venue. The bar tenders are usually slammed but always get your drinks decently fast. Security deals with the people who have had a little too much to drink pretty quick, and don't take any crap. If you act up, you're out. Fall asleep on the table, you're out. Puke on the floor, you're out. They keep the crowd under control, but aren't overbearing Buying a ticket online is easy, and you can even reserve a table. If you do reserve a table for a concert, it's a nice place to sit. The problem is people will usually stand in front of you blocking your views. Overall, great place for a concert. Will be back for the food.

Classic American Bar, service was excellent! The history overflows from the this place.read more

This was our second time visiting Brickhaus and it was even better than the first time! We happened…read moreto go on a Tuesday night this time and were invited to play a game of "name that tune" with the rest of the patrons as we enjoyed our meal. This visit, I personally had the chicken tenders with their brickhaus fries. Both were delicious! One unique feature of this bar and grille that we also enjoy very much is the large selection of beer they offer. Although it may seem intimidating, the bartenders are very knowledgeable about their selection and are a great help at finding the perfect beer for you. Another point I should mention is that here you order your food at the bar and seat yourself. I would highly recommend eating here if you are looking for a low key, family friendly dinner spot.

Mar 2023 We had a group get together for the night cobbling…read moretables together to accommodate all of us. We had grabbed a few beers to entertain though there were a number of them that the keg was already tapped unfortunately. There was large outdoor seating area with a small outdoor stage as well, probably for day concerts. A jazz band was setting up inside the play for the night though which was nifty. Food was decent. I had gotten the grilled cheese and fries. Others had gotten burgers and chicken tenders, and there were mozzarella sticks to share. Fries came out hot which was nice, but nothing's gonna wow you on that end. Oil definitely needed to be changed though to be honest. Can be good for certain purposes, but misses on other marks.

What an awesome place for a concert!!…read more My boys and I went to see cake here! We drove down from Alpharetta... about 4 hours, and spent the night so that we could catch cake that evening. The Amphitheater was awesome. Nestled in the heart of the downtown area it is truly a great venue. Not a bad seat in the house, lots of food and drink options, entry was simple getting out was easy! The sound quality was exceptional and honestly it was just a great time! I'd come back here for another concert any time.

So we went to see Alabama Shakes, my sister invited me and this is the first time I've been to this…read moreparticular amphitheater. The food booths were pretty much automated with credit card only ...no cash accepted so keep that in mind if you're thinking about getting food/drink at the venue. The only place that took cash was the T-shirt sales. There isn't any cover as it is an outdoors amphitheater, so bring a rain poncho and also make sure you carry a clear bag as they don't allow bags over a certain size. For bag particulars, it is best to check their website . It was an amazing concert and a very memorable visit.

My first time attending an event here. I met the owner and he was a nice guy. Before I knew who we…read morewere, he asked if he could take my wife's coat. The owner was operating the bar and he was accommodating. I came here tonight to attend a wedding reception and enjoyed the spot. We had food that was supplied and it was tasty. The place is nice inside with room outside for sitting. The floor is suitable for dancing with a fully stocked bar. They do take cash, Apple Pay and credit cards.

I really liked the vibe at Uptown Jazz. There is no food service, but you can bring your own food.read more

Absolutely amazing and beautiful home! Me and my family stayed here for my cousin's wedding…read morereception. There were about 20 of us total and everyone had plenty of space to maneuver around. The rooms are nice and spacious. The kitchen and dinning room are enormous and gorgeous. There are two living room areas and a huge reception room with attached kitchen and bar area. This place was perfect for the wedding reception. There was lots of space for setting up tables, food, music and dancing. There is also space in the backyard that features a large covered patio, courtyard with koi pond and gazebo. Overall this was the perfect place for all of my family to stay to attend the wedding and reception of my cousin and her husband. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would definitely recommend Bear Creek Manor for group events.