The Grocery is a Homewood staple, but an odd vibe. They have some fun punching bag games, dart…read moreboards, and pool tables. Sometimes they have live music. I come here usually when some big sports game is on, and they have some good TVs around for watching with friends. They have draft beers, high noons, well cocktails, nothing particularly special in terms of drink or food, just bar food. Service is relatively quick and you order up at the bar, no table service. I must confess, this is not my favorite spot in town. The one time I've been here later at night, security was eerily tight for suburban Homewood. Like they searched my purse and had security inside. Eerie, indeed. Bathrooms can get kinda gross, wet floors. This space has so much potential for hosting larger events! It's huge when you open it up to the back, which they rarely do. Would love to see it reinvented.

The Grocery is a fun place to hangout in Homewood. They offer craft beer, non-alcoholic beer,…read morecocktails and mocktails. They also have live music, pool tables and dart boards. There is always a fun group of people hanging out. Parking can be a problem, but I think there is a lot across the street.

It's been a few years since I visited and my impression of the place has not changed - a great…read morelocal brewery brewing outstanding craft beer. And something I learned about while imbibing on the bar, Good People's has been hugely successful and has acquired a few other breweries in the local area...which means some are available on tap. One of my favorite brew is the IPA and it's available at local establishments and at COSTCO too! Needless to say, I picked up two cases to take home with me to imbibe on my favorite IPA!

Good People Brewing is probably the most popular brewery in Birmingham, Alabama and they are…read morelocated across the street from Regions Field. The service here is friendly and the place has a cool.enough ambiance and vibe. This is a great place to come enjoy a beer. I would definitely recommend here.

Love this venue. All the staff members are friendly. You can grab a bite to eat from Gus's World…read moreFamous Chicken, which is right next door, and take into the brewery and enjoy your food with one of their beers or kombucha teas. I was sorry to hear one of my favorite staff members, Tyrese, has moved to Pensacola. He will definitely be missed. There is always something going on at BDB. The bar is airy and inviting but for the industrial bar stools...they are super uncomfortable, but they do have other seating available.

No food. Service was great! The atmosphere was pubwonderful!!!…read moreDefinitely worth a visit if you're into pubs!!

For being a brewery technically based out of Atlanta, Monday night really knows how to emphasize on…read morethe Birmingham community. This isn't just a brewery but it's an event space for things like young professional meetups, drag shows, puzzle nights and trivia, fun runs etc... It can be hard to decide where you want to sit after coming in as you go through the laid back patio (although the trains are sometimes loud) or inside where you're greeted with neon lights and retro futuristic vibes. Just like the beer, there is no bad option. There are many beers to choose from, which are frequently rotating but no worries, some of the fan favorites like Dr. Robot are constantly on tap. There are beers made specifically for the Birmingham location as well. If beer isn't your thing there are Margaritas and cocktails. There's also plenty of food. The tacos aren't going to win over my Abuela's heart but they are serviceable. I typically go with the nachos though. I always hear how good the Patty Melt but every time I go to order one they are out of hamburger patties. There is almost always something going on, or some type of happy hour/deal. Any night is a good night at Monday night!

Came here to the Vintage Market. They had clothes, music media, and video games. They had a great…read moreturnout. All the vendors were so nice and there were some good deals. After looking around I ended the trip with a Taco Tuesday beer and some chips and salsa. The bartenders were friendly and gave some great recommendations. I always love coming here. Great place for hanging out when the weather's nice.

Love Back Forty, along with the rest of Birmingham. There's always so much going on here,…read moreespecially when the weather is good. Tons of kids and dogs outside. People often host their own little parties and events at the picnic tables here. I came on a Sunday afternoon, and it seemed like a lot of families came for lunch and to hang out after church. The food here is certainly impressive food for a bar to me. I love the wood fired pizzas. I will say, I think the size is a bit awkward. They're a little too big to be a single serving, and a little too small to be for two people. The beer is all good. Service at the bar always friendly. The fries here are some of my favorite in town. Shoestring.

Located right next to Sloss Furnaces, this is a fantastic place to grab a beer, catch the big game,…read moreand enjoy a solid meal with friends. They've got a huge selection of beers and a full dinner menu, so there's something for just about everyone. Whether you're coming for drinks or planning to eat, you won't feel limited. Parking is plentiful, which is always a win in Birmingham, and there's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. It works well for small groups or larger parties. One thing to know going in: this isn't really a full-service setup. You order and pick up your own food, and aside from someone occasionally clearing empty pint glasses, there's not much table service. We actually didn't receive utensils with our food and had to go back up to the counter to grab some. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of. I ordered the catfish sandwich with fries. The sandwich itself was delicious -- crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. My only small gripe was that it came in a to-go box. I understand it probably makes cleanup easier for them, but it does take away a bit from the dine-in experience. The fries were shoestring style, which just aren't my personal favorite. They're fine, but I always feel like I need about three handfuls to feel satisfied. We went on a Saturday night and the brewery was packed -- and I mean packed. It was very loud and definitely more of a party atmosphere than a relaxing dinner vibe. If you're looking for a quiet night out, this probably isn't it. But if you want energy, beer, sports on TV, and a fun crowd, this place delivers. Overall, it's a great hangout spot to catch a game, grab a drink, and enjoy good food -- just expect a lively, high-energy scene.

It's a nice local brewery. Have a open concept indoor space and nice patio/deck feel outdoor…read morespace. They have food provided on site from vendors and food trucks. Which are great as well. Have a standard set of beers on tap and have a seasonal and boutique/craft styles of short runs. Parking is easy. It's a nice change from the corporate feel craft breweries

Went to Trim Tab and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is laid-back,…read morewelcoming, and the kind of place you can easily spend a few hours in. Whether you're going with friends or just stopping by to unwind, it has that relaxed energy that makes you want to stay awhile. The beer selection has a good range to choose from if you're into trying different things . The don't have many light options which is more my speed. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, and the staff seemed genuinely passionate about the beer they were serving. They were happy to offer recommendations let us sample the different beers before buying what we wanted.

Gable Square is a local neighborhood bar that serves good craft beer and is usually busy. They have…read moreinside and outside seating, mostly bar stools inside with a few tables. There also is a juke box. Gable Square has dart boards as well pool tables. They have a pool league, and on some Tuesday nights teams will play as part of the dart league. I would classify Gable Square as a dive bar, but it is a super fun place and the locals are always super nice.

Fiverr is a terrible bartender . overpours everybody and they doesn't know how to handle it when…read moreher drunks get out of control. this could be a cool place but she has got to go.

Great beer selection with indoor and outdoor seating. They even have skee ball - just like at the…read moreJersey Shore. Food available next door from " The Current at Cahaba". Close to BHM airport for some before or after flight refreshments.

If you need a place to hang out with friends, this is the place. Huge indoor space, great balcony,…read moreterrific beers served up with gusto by nice barkeeps. All in all, a great place to gather and shoot the breeze. It's a nice cross section of Birmingham, all in one cool place. I mean, if you can't strike up a conversation with someone while you're there, hell, you're just not trying There's almost always something going on, and there are usually a food truck or two lurking.

This was my first time coming to Avondale since they built up all of the decks in the back! My…read morefriends and I came on Saturday during the day to watch college football, which they show on the big screen behind the stage. We sat in the new, upper "VIP" section! They had some barstools, but for the most part Avondale is BYO chair. I brought a towel to sit on. The upper deck was nice because it was shady on a hot day. Then, you're only one flight of stairs away from the bar right below. Avondale makes great beers. I had a Sour Pash, one of my favs, and a couple cans of Porch Light, made by Cahaba Brewing's company. In addition to great beers and drinks, I was hungry for some food. The nearly always have 1-3 food trucks parked right on the lawn, and they offer Miracle Pizza now! I ordered from a QR code inside, and Miracle brought the pizza over from right next door. It was delicious, too! They make a great pizza. It was fairly empty when we got here at 11:30, but by 3:30 it was buzzing with SEC fans of all teams. This is a great spot to watch Saturday football, especially as the weather cools off. Oh, and did I mention? Dog friendly :)

The ever changing venue. I love these 'people'. They keep adding features to the show space. The…read morenew upper deck is pretty cool, but just a bit askew from the stage. Food is an area they could work on. The food truck on sight was serving Philly cheese stakes and nachos. Something to take note of is who gets on the big screen. Whoever kicks-off first is the answer.

Wanted a late meal and there were few places open. I grabbed the New Orleans Steak extra onions…read moreand mushrooms. The only problem is it's hard for them to get a rare temperature on their extra thin steaks. Love the butter sauce they cover the potatoes, vegetables and steak in. Also Applebee's lack bread on their menu unless the pasta is ordered. Anyway, I sat at the end of the bar at "Club Applebee's" and made my order with the bartender. Unfortunately everyone was grieving the untimely death of a friend. I remember her from previous visits and dropped cash in the displayed jar in her memory. Even though I say I no longer drink, there's one exception to that rule. Applebee's Top Shelf Margarita was and still is my favorite cocktail. Once I was told the kitchen was running behind because of lack of experience line cooks, that was enough for me to have a drink as I waited and people watch. The music was thumping like no other Applebee's I've visited in any state! To my pleasure it was a great jazz channel. Some of the same regulars were in the same stools they were in the last time I was there years ago. By the time I returned from the facilities a chilled salt rimmed glass with olives was next to my shaker of margarita. I wish I knew their recipe because for all my efforts I can't make a margarita as great as Applebee's! This one didn't disappoint my memories either. Kudus to the bartender. I would suggest a sociologist PH.D candidate sit at that bar to investigate the mating ritual of that crowd. I have enjoyed watching so much a few times, my order got cold and I switched to ice tea in my shaker. Anyway, I enjoyed my order from Club Applebees. The steak was more Med than Rare as I ordered. The potatoes were crispy and full of the butter sauce at the same time. For once I received the extra onions and mushrooms I paid for and requested. They accidentally put someone else's salad in my bag even though it had extra blue cheese dressing that I couldn't use because I really dislike it. My order was perfect to enjoy with my feet up as I watched Top Chef. The people watching didn't disappoint nor did the music bother me. All in it was a great experience one can't get at any other Club Applebees because all other stores are just restaurants instead of a local joint like that one. If I was younger, was really a drinker and not concerned about getting a DUI, I might be a regular plopped on a bar stool being watched instead of the watcher.

This isn't a real place. No one even took a drink order after 15 minutes. They really need a new…read moremanager because this isn't the first time of subpar service.