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    The Wine Bunker

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Old fashioned smokey and sweet
    Staci B.

    Pretty low key . Very relaxed vibe seems the bar gets more attention than actual tables. Everything was fine from the drinks to food (what little they have) Very small place , smaller than We are used to. The old fashioned was smoked which gave it a different flavor and was a bit sweeter than most. I enjoyed it ! I also got the Blk berry bramble -Was fine also. Hubbie got Jefferson's Ocean neat and Booker's on Ice. He enjoyed them. We also got a charcuterie board that was like 40 bucks with 2 meats, 2 cheeses, fruit with honey, dip , and honey grenade which is sunflower seeds in honey. Everything was fine but you really need to up the crackers especially with a table of 3. Not very friendly just bare minimum . It was a outing nothing more. Would I come b again ? Can't say I would. It seems a local hangout where people know each other . One and done for us I'm thinking. They do have Bourbon, Whiskey, and a few others no Gin , no Vodka Eh..It is indeed not a upscale bar . It's Mid with Mid level drinks. Please keep it real when doing a review people.

    Red wine flight
    Cheryl M.

    Super cool whiskey wine bar. We came in a Saturday night. Live music was awesome. I had a red wine flight. I liked 3 of the 4 wines. I told them I didn't like one of the wines and they replaced it. Afterwards, I got the sangria. It was really good. They have charcuterie boards and snarky things but no dinners. Great place to come after you eat. This is located in Alabaster in the same shopping center as Joes Italian. Definitely check it out!!

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    Jim M.

    What a great little wine and whiskey bar, and the fact that is it veteran owned is a huge plus.. We came on a Saturday night where they had a band... if you closed your eyes you would have sworn it was Pink Floyd!!!

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    Great service, great drinks, you need to go here! No really, right now, come on. We are at the bar having flat bread.

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    Highly recommend. Neighborhood place that provides awesome drinks and food. The best part is the people. Do yourself a favor and try it out.

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    Great little place to stop in for a cocktail before or after dinner. Saturday has music. Very quaint and great service

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    I got the blackberry smash with bourbon and it was so fresh and summery with the fruity taste!

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    Big Whiskey’s - Traditional BBQ chicken wings

    Big Whiskey’s

    3.4(284 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    First time at this chain. Was pretty impressed. Parking spaces in the back (appreciate the parking…read morelot for parking a truck). Restaurant was clean. Bar was nice with 4 large TV's and nice beer and liquor selection. We opted to do the $15 flight. You get 4-1oz pours of select whiskeys. The bowman port barrel was my favorite (smooth and with good taste). The least favorite was knob creek 12 year. Was not near as smooth for a 12 year whiskey (surprised). It will out some hair on your chest! Pretzels were my favorite appetizer. It was hot and salty! Pretzels were served with beer cheese in a cast iron dish (love). The pretzels were soft and buttery. No complaints. I will knock them for this dip trio though. That salsa tasted canned from the store and not a fan of the buffalo chicken dip. Queso dip and tortilla chips were great though! Service was excellent!

    I visited Big Whiskey's for dinner and made a point to arrive approximately an hour and a half…read morebefore their posted closing time, expecting full menu service. After being seated in the bar area, we were informed by our server that only appetizers were available. This was both confusing and disappointing, as it does not align with reasonable expectations for a restaurant still open for regular business. If the kitchen is no longer able or willing to prepare full menu items well before closing, that policy should be clearly communicated--either through adjusted hours or by informing guests upon arrival. Otherwise, it creates the impression of inconsistent operations or a lack of coordination between management and staff. Situations like this suggest a need for clearer operational standards, better communication, and stronger staff alignment with customer service expectations. Guests should not feel discouraged from dining simply because they arrive within what should be standard service hours. Overall, the experience reflects an opportunity for improvement in both management practices and customer hospitality.

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    Big Whiskey’s - Birthday Brownie a la mode

    Birthday Brownie a la mode

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    Sloan’s - Spiced pecans

    Sloan’s

    4.9(21 reviews)
    17.9 mi

    Sloan's Bourbon Bar never misses. The night I went, they were hosting a WhistlePig tasting, and it…read morewas such a great experience. I ordered the featured Old Fashioned for the evening along with a WhistlePig flight, both were excellent. The Old Fashioned was smooth, balanced, and exactly what a bourbon lover hopes for. One thing I really appreciate about Sloan's is that they host tastings almost weekly (or very often), and they're great about posting details on their social media so you always know what's coming up. It makes the experience feel curated and intentional. The service is always amazing; knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly passionate about bourbon. And the atmosphere? Grown and sophisticated. It's the perfect spot for a date night, a business meet-up, or just a refined night out if you appreciate a good pour. If you love bourbon and want a polished, elevated experience in Birmingham, Sloan's is the place

    Sloan's is a popular cocktail bar that is known for bourbon. I'm not a bourbon drinker but they…read morehave some nice cocktails that don't disappoint. They were showcasing some Master's inspired drinks and The basil birdie peach sour was incredible!! You definitely won't be disappointed with that drink if you get it. Our two waitresses "The two K's were so sweet and recommended what we had. This is a chill vibe bar to grab a drink and have some good conversation whether you're inside or sitting on the patio.

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    Sloan’s
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    Teddy's Bourbon Bar - Cheers to a Merry Christmas

    Teddy's Bourbon Bar

    2.9(12 reviews)
    58.2 mi

    The bartenders are always top-notch and I enjoy the ambiance and seating possibilities…read more The 3-stars is for the ridiculous and frustrating restrictions on the drink details. They had holiday cocktails all featuring bourbon (of course). I prefer vodka so I asked if they had vodka. She said they have vanilla vodka for the holiday cocktails (with bourbon). I asked to leave off the bourbon and it's not allowed. I asked if I could have some vanilla vodka as my drink - that's not allowed because it's only for the cocktails. It felt strange to be told no over and over in a bar. We're sorta turned off now and not recommending it for a while. To be a happy place, give a little flexibility so the vodka folks can come in and have a drink with their bourbon buddies. Sigh.

    We have been there several times with 19 & 20 year olds (family members) for dinner or lunch, and…read moresat in the bar section because we usually have 5 or more people. In fact we were there just last week with no issues. Last night, there were 7 of us for dinner. The server informed us that everyone had to be 21 to sit on that side of the restaurant. She said she'd have to ask the manager. I don't know when that policy went in place but it's never been an issue before. She disappeared and when she returned she said the mgr told her that was indeed the case. Why we were sat there (and several times prior) I have no idea. We left, they lost 7 dinners , beverages etc and customers.

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    Teddy's Bourbon Bar - Whiskey and beer combo, with its own special coaster!

    Whiskey and beer combo, with its own special coaster!

    Teddy's Bourbon Bar - Large selection of bourbon...the largest in Alabama they say!

    Large selection of bourbon...the largest in Alabama they say!

    Teddy's Bourbon Bar - A door, looking from the inside out.

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    A door, looking from the inside out.

    Big Whiskey - 6oz sirloin

    Big Whiskey

    3.4(24 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    I decided to come here on a Friday afternoon before six to finally catch a happy hour here. They…read morehave happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM. They also have some half-price appetizers during that time. We were promptly seated, didn't have a weight. This is my first time at this location. I had been to the one in Alabaster and Hoover location, but not this location. Our server's name is Shellee. She said it was her second shift. I never would've known unless she told me she was extremely attentive and friendly. We both started off with the perfect margarita on the rocks. We each had two of them. They were so delicious. I believe she said the bartender's name was Kasey. She definitely did a great job on those drink. We had a pretzel and beer cheese appetizer to start with which was very delicious and was recommended by the server. For dinner, I have the buffalo chicken wrap and my partner had the ribs. We were both happy with our meals. I did visit the bathroom and it was very clean. It definitely is one of the bigger locations I will definitely be back here again

    This place matches the review. Excellent customer service, good food and nice atmosphere. Place can…read morebe for game day or fine dining. My youngest and I ordered the following: Southwest egg rolls: 8/10 very good 6oz sirloin: 8/10 very good Rickhouse Ribeye (cowboy style): 10/10 very good quality steak and flavor. The cowboy still just enhanced things even more. Highly recommend Potato salad: 7/10 not bad at all. My ribeye medium was so good my daughter no longer wants her steaks well done... I almost a shed a tear to this news. Amen.

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    Big Whiskey - Whiskey flight! (Run Forest Run)

    Whiskey flight! (Run Forest Run)

    Big Whiskey - Pretzels and beer cheese

    Pretzels and beer cheese

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