42 Best Cocktail Bars in Birmingham

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

“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. ❤️❤️“

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

“Pit stopped heres on my way from the world cup in atlanta. Super cute location, amazing tiki mugs ans glassware, i took some half pours of some plantaray special releases. The banana pina colada rips, i wish i couldve tried the midori frozen drink. Service was fine. Lovely selection of rums, shots, shareables, and cocktails, phenomenally executed cocktails.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“We are lucky to have a place like this in Birmingham! My *only* change would be to get rid of the longer tables and cap groups at 4 people for indoor seating for listening parties- bigger groups inherently have louder conversations and sometimes that can interfere slightly with the “intentional listening” experience.
Food is consistent and reasonably priced, the drinks are well made, and the service is friendly, but go for the music!“

“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.“

“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“

“Top notch customer service! Greatly appreciate the sweet angel barista who made a fabulous lavender fog latte and ginger mint mocktail and then brought out the biohazard kit like a true professional. Ten out of ten. Great place to ... 😅😬“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Hidden gem found through a secret door in the bowels of a residential lofts building. It can be tough to find but that ends up being a delight because once you find the door and enter, it’s a whole new world. It’s a calm, secluded, and cool space. Perfect for a date night or out with friends.“

“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!“

“The food and drinks are excellent! Catfish is super hard to get right consistently - they can do it with their eyes closed!

Delicious alcoholic beverages and wonderful selection of seasonal entrees. I highly recommend this place for a nice night out without the need to go all out with dressing up and such. Intimate setting without the formal feeling.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Everything about this place was amazing. The staff and atmosphere were so welcoming. Not to mention the drinks!! 10/10. They were super delicious. Only downside was the baker wasn't in so I didn't get to try any infused desserts but I will definitely be back. A good girls night spot but also has a romantic atmosphere for date night.“

“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!“

“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!!!!“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“The food at BrickTop's is always delicious! We come here usually for special occasions, but this last Saturday, we came just to have an excellent meal after a stressful week.

Everything is always fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is good: the music isn't too loud, and we can actually hear ourselves talk.“

“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!!“

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

“1st time trying Munchies and the food was finger licken good. I had the garlic par while wings with okra, fried green tomatoes and a slice of the red velvet cake that was divine .. I knew by the color it was going to be good. Great lunch spot . Great atmosphere . Clean & fast service 👏🏽“

“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!!!“