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    Workplay

    4.2 (61 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    WORKPLAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Very loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Beautiful stage
    Sydney J.

    What an AMAZING place/venue!!!! This place offers the coolest ambience for private events, shows, concerts, etc. I also want to just give a MAJOR shoutout to several people I've come in contact with. One being Josh, the manager and owner, and Johnny the other owner. Josh and Johnny have been nothing less than incredible to work with, and I truly feel I can heavily trust them to make sure we have the best time. They also make sure your events are brilliantly put together. Their communication and professionalism says a ton about how incredible they are for the management of this business. The bartenders are GREAT! They offer several mixed beverages and also are super kind and friendly. They all have made me feel very welcome and I can't wait to go back. Leah, Joey, and Matthew were PHENOMENAL bartenders!!!! They were all incredibly personable, friendly, and professional. Ashley works in the box office, and she was also super sweet. She was a busy bee and seemed to handle everything with charm and classiness. Very professional, very kind. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. Josh is a the sound-check fella, and he was also super sweet and friendly and made our event pleasurable and easy. The process can be so stressful, yet so rewarding and he was an asset to the team. I truly can't express my gratitude towards all of the incredible workers here. They made the experience 10/10, and location and ambience is just as brilliant! I also want to add-- I'm very impressed with the level of security this place has. I always feel safe with the amount of security. They are always on the move and making sure everything is secure. Edit to add-- there is not food served at the venue BUT they often have food trucks outside. Today was Corn King.

    Excited to see Demola the Violinist!
    Rikesha F.

    Great venue for concerts! I've attended a few here and have enjoyed each experience! There really isn't a bad seat in the house. I prefer sitting upstairs so I can see the entire stage without feeling too crowded. Tip: Get to the venue early to pick your seat!

    Frank H.

    This is a great place to meet for an evening of fun and laughter. The setup is great for small events. The Yelp event was awesome with great vendors and our Yelp manager did a phenomenal job of orchestrating everything. This is a place that I will come back to.

    Poster wall
    Jasmine T.

    Workplay is such a cool event venue! The space has several different areas to mix and mingle, with my fav being a side room that has a wall covered with posters from previous concerts. They also have a bar that serves some pretty tasty cocktails. If you're there for a show, it'd be hard to find a bad seat as that particular event space gets a good view of the stage from every angle. I'm definitely looking forward to checking out more events here.

    In the crowd waiting on PJ Morton
    Val W.

    Last night was my first time at WorkPlay, but it will not be my last. I went to see PJ Morton and he put on an amazing show! Finding parking was relatively easy. I bought tickets online and chose to pick the tickets up from Will Call. My name was on the list and I received my wristband to enter. The room we were in did not have any chairs so we stood for the entirety of the concert. WorkPlay had sent out an email to advise of the standing room only so I made sure to wear comfortable shoes. The acoustics in the room where PJ's concert was last night were awesome! The sound was so clear. The lighting was dope too! I would definitely come back her for another performance.

    Vodka sprite and cranberry juice
    Lucy T.

    This place is pretty cool. I've been here a few times for concerts, fashions shows, and once to shoot a country music video actually. You never know what they have going on here. I've also heard of them hosting high school proms here. They have a parking lot across the street, but seeing as how it is still downtown Birmingham, it gets full pretty quickly on event days so you are left with street/parallel parking...if you are lucky. They have a bar that seems to be open to patrons all the time. Seems like people will just come here to drink after work. Their drinks are pretty hit and miss, so I probably won't come here to just hang out but more so if there is a real event or concert I want to go to here. Their actual concert stage is two tiered with some chairs, tables, and booths. Some of which get moved out of the way depending on who the performer is. I don't dance so I'm happy with a booth in the back!

    Open stage night
    George W.

    First time here to see a friend play on open stage night - first Wednesday of the month I am told. Easy to find. On the border of the gentrified part of town and dystopia. No problem parking. Nice building and stage area at the bar. Good crowd but older, reasonably priced drinks, great bartender (Katie - sorry if misspelled). We just missed happy hour. Don't come hungry, folks, as they do not serve food here. This is not iron city. It's better.

    Baker (Greenleaf Hustle) Brant Benefield Eric Watters (SLJ) playing happy hour Thursday night! No cover!
    Bakey B.

    Awesome music venue, the happing place for every day or special events! Gorgeous weddings here- awesome concerts. They even have spaces to rent!

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    Nice set up that's well run and maintained. Great place to enjoy a show and hang! Good roster of performers and nice bar set ups.

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    beers and drinks are just so expensive, shows are good and good sound and stages, but god damn i cant justify the 10 dollar 12 oz beer cans

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    The Nick

    The Nick

    3.8
    (53 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    The Nick is definitely not for everyone -- but it's absolutely an experience you'll never forget…read more After my friend (who was hosting us) passed out, my other friend and I decided to see more of Birmingham's nightlife. A friendly bartender at Up-Down Arcade Bar (another must-visit!) told us about this place, mentioning it's one of the few bars open 24 hours on the weekend. Naturally, curiosity won. From the jump, this place had character. There's a bouncer at the door, a makeshift elevated DJ booth to the right where you have to pay cash for a "membership." Don't worry -- there's an ATM conveniently behind the booth, ready to charge you a nice little convenience fee if you didn't bring cash. The membership lasts a year, but still, that was a first for me. Inside? Small. Crowded. Lively. And at 1 AM, there was a guy passed out in a chair right by the entrance -- with his dog roaming freely around the bar. I honestly couldn't make this up if I tried. The bartenders were solid -- fast, cool, and trying their best to keep up with the rush. There's a selection of local beers (pretty good ones too) and two pool tables... well, technically one, since they only had one cue ball. The pool sticks? Ancient relics. The bathroom? I'll spare you the visuals. Outside was much more breathable. There was a local guy named Walter -- from Georgia, of all places -- selling BBQ. Cool dude. The turkey wing was a little tough, but his attitude made up for it. Now, the real highlights? The people and the atmosphere. You've got folks eavesdropping on your conversations, tossing around racially backed jokes at me (that I politely corrected), a row of chain-smokers out front, and a woman openly asking for cigarettes or change that may have been homeless, but was definitely a crackhead and she so eloquently vocalized. It's a gritty and downright raw type of place, but somehow, it works. There wasn't any live music when we came, but I'm sure that's what makes this place shine more than it already does in its own unique way. I'll definitely be back for a performance night. Bottom line: Five stars because The Nick is exactly what it's supposed to be -- an unfiltered slice of Birmingham nightlife that refuses to apologize for being itself.

    It seems like I'd heard of this place since the day we moved to Birmingham in 2012. I've heard some…read moreinteresting stories about it since then also. lol! I went at 4:30'ish on a Tuesday for happy hour with some pals. Very slow time which was perfect for us. The bartender was very laid back. The customers seemed like regulars... familiar. Good drinks. The walls are super super busy. You can't look and not see something you didn't see before. I definitely recommend going for the experience if you've never been.

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    The Nick
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    Sound & Page

    Sound & Page

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $

    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.

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    A bacon plate from Knife Party. Delicious.
    A bacon plate from Knife Party. Delicious.
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    The Sanctuary on 25th

    The Sanctuary on 25th

    4.4
    (117 reviews)
    49.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Ambiance and service is a 5. Food is a 3. Love the decor from the massive bar to the antique main…read moredoors, low lights and live music in the evening. There is a large screen over the bar that has music performances when live band is not playing. Love the specialty drinks based on the 7 deadly sins. Our waitress was attentive and wonderful. Very friendly. Loved the brussel sprouts with balsamic, apple and bacon. My fish tacos were good but the fish of the day was fishy and slightly dry. My husband had the pork belly tacos and again the pork was dry. He also had the lobster Mac and cheese. This had good flavor but was watery in the bottom. The lobster was shredded throughout and not lumped. Worth a visit.

    I had been meaning to try this bar for some time. Ran out of the house while some work was…read morehappening at home and I needed a great afternoon stop to kill some time. Made the decision to turn in and try Sanctuary; how fortuitous! First, this isn't just a music venue! It's a classic bar with real cocktails (mocktails, as well), but also a great reincarnation of an old church. And they serve awesome food!! Second, the drinks and food are top notch! Try a Paper Plane! It's my new favorite way to drink bourbon, TBH. You will absolutely feel distinguished while you do. I overheard many professionals around me, too, so it's definitely a place to run elbows with University types. Finally, I love music. This place has different musicians all the time. But my favorite is Dr. Warren Ertle's Corpse Revivers, an old fashioned Jazz band! They play two shows a night, almost every Tuesday! I say "almost" because, well, ...just check the Sanctuary's facebook page before you invite friends to a show. (Ask me how I know!) Overall, it's a great time, try the tacos!!

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates - Medjool Dates wrapped in Hickory Smoked Bacon and glazed with a Honey Bourbon Reduction
    Bacon Wrapped Dates - Medjool Dates wrapped in Hickory Smoked Bacon and glazed with a Honey Bourbon Reduction
    Rojo Chicken Tacos - Braised Chicken served on a Crispy Flour Tortilla, Topped with a Street Corn and Cotija Cheese
    Rojo Chicken Tacos - Braised Chicken served on a Crispy Flour Tortilla, Topped with a Street Corn and Cotija Cheese
    Steak Al A Plancha - Lime and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak, sliced and Topped with a Fresh Herb Chimichurri (Cooked Medium Rare)

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    Steak Al A Plancha - Lime and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak, sliced and Topped with a Fresh Herb Chimichurri (Cooked Medium Rare)

    Workplay - musicvenues - Updated June 2026

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