43 Best Cocktail Bars in Birmingham

“Very nice place to have a drink and meet friends!!!“

“Jentry, Kynsey, Ayon, Nick, and Nicky are the best! Perfect drinks, vibes and snacks! You’ll never find any other place like it! I always feel so welcomed and at home! If you need a getaway to paradise, come see my friends at Tucana!❤️“

“Great atmosphere. So glad there's another place like this in Birmingham! Great Coffee, great pastries, and fantastic entertainment. Can't wait to come back for a show to try some of their cocktails! After hearing about the owners sister who was killed by a metra train, it's so inspiring to see her keep thriving and keeping her sister's memory alive. ❤️❤️“

“Was looking g for a place for a quick old fashioned. This place was recommended and did not disappoint. Great little place“

“Last night I went there beautiful place relaxing Friendly place. I will come again. 10/10“

“Great selection of bourbon 🥃“

“Perfect spot! My niece invited my sister and I out for her 40th birthday party. The lounge was so laid back. Good lighting, parking, and seating. Everything's set up so nice, including the bar, along with great bartenders as well. Great space for a nice party, meeting, reception, etc.“

“This place is cool! It’s set up like a men’s club but it’s not one. Here are my notes

Onyx. 11pm arrival. Only Latino here but nobody cared. Friday. $20 cover. Street parking available. Good crowd and energy. Smoking allowed inside but good ventilation. Music at a tolerable level. You can sit anywhere until someone gets a bottle and wants your spot. Employees are super chill. I would be curious to see this place in the summer with the very clean outdoor pool.

Everyone was friendly and there were some serious cuties here. Nobody in dancer attire. Just people drinking and some girls dancing in street clothes. I’m sure things might change as the night goes on.

I left at 12:30 and the place was getting better and better“

“I love the friendly atmosphere. The chicken plate is Bumping and oh, my Bartender makes the Slamming Bob Marley drinks, so if you want to relax and chill this the low key spot to be. Trackside hun“

“This was our last stop of the night and I'm extremely happy we ended up going, instead of saving it for a different girls' night! They had great appetizer and drink options. The service was great, but there ended up being several different servers and it caused some mix up with our bill. But disregarding that little inconvenience the atmosphere, drinks, food, and decor were all GREAT! Make sure you try the Jello shots with pop-rocks“

“I had an amazing time at this beautiful lounge! The venue is beautiful! Very clean!! The crowd was very laid back the perfect spot for hard working people to relax after a long day /week’ The DJ went from the good 90s to present! The drinks were top tier! Also the bottle girls were very professional and sociable!! I cant wait to return to this awesome establishment!! I had an amazing time!!! Thank you to the owner for showing love to our section!!“

“Exceptional in every way. The food is always over the top. They go above and beyond to make this the best dining experience. It's our favorite Birmingham restaurant.“

“Atmosphere and vibe is awesome. Love the space and the live music was just the right touch. Service was a bit slow for a high end bar like this, super disappointing on that side of things. Prices are very high. Be ready to pay $15/ small serving of drink per person. Pricing and service need improvement, but hopefully with time things get better.“

“You do not have to take a drink if you do not want it. And I am pretty sure that your waitress could run circles around you. If that is all that you have to complain about….ONE BEER…you may need to just stay home.“

“We had a nice lunch on the patio and enjoyed our coffees and sandwiches. The cortado was not sweet, ymmv, and the cold brew was good, not weak nor very acrid. We enjoyed a Japanese egg salad sando, a schmancy BLT, and this avocado toast with a medium-fried egg that was fantastic. The service was great and they also offer pastries from the nearby Last Call Bakery that looked delicious. It was a little pricey, thus the 4-star. Despite this, we already have plans to return.“

“Food was good, but everything was cold. Really like the place the staff is excellent. Wish they would concentrate on making sure that the food arrives hot.“

“A Birmingham bar must do, just to see if it suits you. HOFO, in all it's hallucinatory glory, certainly suited us (or vice versa) and we will be back on this long weekend trip. Meet a regular with a drink named after them if you can and get them a shot (or drink of preference).“

“Every visit = perfection. The service is impeccable and the food is delicious. You can’t go wrong with the Burrata, Kale Caesar, and Calamari!“

“We went to Magnolia Point for the first time last night and are so glad we did. The food was delicious, service fast and attentive and the prices very reasonable. It’s a great place to take kids because it’s got lots of food they would like (fish tocos, hamburgers, etc) and not too fancy. There’s also a great outdoor patio that we cant wait to try. We’ll be back for sure!“

“I've practically lived here for the past month while studying for a difficult board exam. I love how the drinks are very customizable, and the general vibe has to be my favorite of any of the coffee shops in Birmingham. Super friendly employees too.“

“Enjoyed a night out with friends! The wait staff were great, very kind and jovial.
They were out of a lot…. Like a lot, one of the things was fries that we were all really wanting and then a couple of the entrees that a couple of us had wanted. They were very accommodating though and even brought us lemon cello shots on the house.
My burger was incredible, as well as the salad. I was very pleased. My husband and friend both got the chicken and waffles, the chicken was a bit dry but the waffle was good. Could have used more syrup. My gf got the risotto and it was very flavorful, definitely something you would enjoy if you like mushroom mushrooms.
I would definitely like to go back to try some of the things that they were out of for sure.“

“Awesome service and even better food. Can't go wrong booking Simone's Kitchen. We hired them at my property for an event and will definitely hire them again!!“

“Ruby Sunshine Homewood was kind enough to donate delicious Sausage and Bacon to our brunch for Labeled and Loved Jefferson County Sisterhood Circle. We are a support group for special needs moms. The managers Marsha and Andrew were very professional .Your generosity was much appreciated❤️ See you soon!“

“Great service and great drinks! Shout out to Princess and Ricky! Always a good time when they are working!“

“It's already got a "'Nick' name", lol, pun intended. To be around for such a short time and already be addressed so affectionally says it all.“

“We have gone to Freddy’s many times and always had an amazing experience! The service is always amazing, the wine plentiful, and the food delicious and consistent. We had a party for my husband’s birthday this past weekend and were so impressed by the execution of service. If you want to be truly taken care of, come to Freddy’s!“

“Had a great time here! Had the smoked chicken quesadilla and the strawberry and dragonfruit agua Fresca and it DID NOT disappoint! Had an amazing server (Aspen) who was happy to ensure we enjoyed every aspect of the meal. The booths are a bit uncomfortable because the tables don’t overlap the seats very well, but other than that, this place is a must-try!“

“I love to eat here the food is so good and the staff is friendly I just love this place“

“We visited this renovated food hall on our way out of Birmingham. The space itself is really cool and features some great food options. I had the poke and a bubble tea, which were both delicious. There is seating inside the hall and in the attractive patio space outside. Fun spot for a quick lunch!“

“I've been coming to the wxyz bar at Aloft on week ends with friends, it's a great place to meat people from all over, but what keeps me coming back is the bartender B.J. she is one of a kind, polite, funny and pleasure to talk to I will be back you should to!!!!“

“The people we sat next to were very friendly and “added” us to their fun group. Even the people on the other side of us wanted in on the action. Had a blast!!!!“

“Went here Sunday , for Sunday funday . I ordered the strawberries with Hennessy, Mango hookah , & a glass of champagne. The bar tender Carlos was amazing. His customer service was so good, I thought he was the owner. This will definitely be my new spot to go to !“

“Everything is wonderful including the staff.“

“We celebrated our friend, Tara's birthday, and it was absolutely perfect! The staff was friendly and inviting (and hyped the birthday girl up), the DJ was on point, the drinks were superb, and there are no words for the food! We could hardly get out the door because the music kept pulling us back in! This place is all it's hyped up to be, and we can't wait to go back!“

“The beef bulgogi is just delicious! Going back for the dumplings… the best I’ve ever had 🥟👍🏽. Great service too!“

“Five Star! ⭐️ I loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing!“

“Great service and quick! The pizza was delicious, great sauce and crust, even better pepperoni cups 😍“

“I was in town for a wedding this weekend and stayed at The Kelly. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious for being in a historic building. The price was fantastic for such a nice hotel in a good location. The staff is unbelievably friendly and welcoming. I didn't get the names of the front desk workers but they were absolutely terrific! The valets are some of the best I've ever encountered. Eric, Tory and Thomas went out of their way to be helpful every single time. One evening I accidentally left a bag in the car and Thomas volunteered to go all the way back to the parking garage to get it for me. From now on, when I am in Birmingham I won't be staying anywhere else but The Kelly. I suggest you do too!“

“My hubs and I enjoy this place very much. We were celebrating my birthday, which is tomorrow. We didn't enjoy the artichoke option, but the sushi was wonderful. They even fixed me my fave cocktail, which wasn't on the menu. We ate so much appetizers that we were full. We ordered a salad and an entree to go to eat tomorrow, but we did get the chocolate chip pan cookie with vanilla ice cream and caramel to share before we left. Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Oh, and Maya is amazing.“

“Amazing food, environment, and service by Cody was awesome!“

“This is CO-CO I just left here. I do reviews all day on service. They didn’t disappoint. I just left yo moma I left the food on the table it was horrible. Munchies food was great. Young lady who waited on me was so pleasant even when I left the man told me to be safe out there. When she asked me did I want one piece of catfish or two. I should have said one. Because you get what you pay for. Stop by y’all won’t be disappointed at all.“

“Moon Shine makes magic happen! We got engaged here at sunset and it was absolutely perfect. The sunset view was gorgeous, the servers (specifically Pickles, I sadly didn’t get anyone else’s names but they were all great) were precious and so nice, the pizza was delicious, the drinks, the hospitality… I could go on and on! Beautiful place. 10/10! Thank you Moon Shine!!!“

“Came here with my daughter for my birthday, we had Amber as our server who was exceptional! She helped us choose a fun drink to celebrate, food was wonderful, and she gave us a free tiramasu for my birthday. Go see Amber at North Italia!!“