50 Best Bars near Hoover

“Visiting here from Pittsburgh, Pa. Great little sandwich shop…had the Camilla. I have to say it was the best sandwich I’ve ever had! Friendly atmosphere and wonderful service. I will be back on my next visit!!!“

“bartenders are great. food is great. they have karaoke on Wednesdays and maybe other nights as well I'm not sure. they stay open till 2:00 a.m. which is great if you want to go somewhere after work. it's very laid back environment. they have a couple of pool tables and darts and multiple restrooms which is great for a bar instead of a line.“

“Best. Fried. Pickles. EVER. ❤️ Greta food, great service!“

“This is a fantastic place to eat. Played Ross Bridge Golf Course and had a recommendation to go here. Brandy, met us and from that moment she set a fun and friendly mood. Most people don’t realize that the server IS the face of the company and she was kind, cheerful and full of wit and spared with me from the beginning. The food was very good and everything she recommended was fabulous! I hope you are lucky enough to get Brandy as your server. She made our day brighter!!“

“Excellent establishment. The Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and the selections are VERY good. The Beer and Wine tasting events are excellent as well. If you enjoy good beer and/or good wine and you're not visiting this place then you're missing out!!!“

“We love their BBQ! We eat there all of the time and take our grown kids there too! The catfish, wings, and Pork sandwiches are amazing! Friendly staff too!“

“Our waiter, Alex, at the hoover location was spectacular!“

“FANTASTIC restaurant! Drinks are on point, food is amazing, and the staff makes this one of our fav restaurants and definitely a repeat! 10/10 recommend!“

“The absolute sweetest customer service, best atmosphere, and delicious food! 10/10 recommend! 💚“

“Stopped in for lunch with my toddler and sat outside. Staff was super friendly and welcoming, which was a nice start. Food-wise…it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but definitely not the worst either. I’d eat here again.

The kid’s corn dogs were a hit and my daughter devoured them. Fries were very salty (which I actually love), but a bit much for my toddler, so I kept those to myself. The egg rolls were just okay, like a 3/5. They needed a better dipping sauce…. not sure what exactly, but the ones that came with it were kinda blah.

Wings had good flavor, but they had that weird fridge taste… might’ve just been me. I took them home, tossed them in some hot BBQ sauce, hit them with the air fryer, and they turned out pretty tasty.

Sitting outside was fine, but a few patio fans would’ve helped with the heat. There were a lot of flies, but hey….. that’s just outdoor dining sometimes.

Oh and when it’s time to pay, you have to pay on their handheld device and it’s just annoying to me. It’s 2025, just give me a receipt with a QR Code to scan (with exception of paying cash).

Overall, chill spot. I’d come back.“

“This place is awesome. The vibes are good and bartenders are so nice. Drinks are spectacular and creative.“

“We had an incredible experience! Bailey gave us fantastic recommendations, and every dish she suggested was absolutely delicious. The Iberico Presa is definitely going to be one of my go-to choices from now on. Richard, our server, was outstanding and made the evening even better. We can’t wait to come back!“

“Love the atmosphere here and live music! might be Birmingham’s best hidden gem. Also, don’t skip out on the cheeseburger….the best I’ve had in a really long time!!!“

“We had a great time tonight for Valentine’s Day. The food and drinks were wonderful and we really appreciated the atmosphere and roomy table distances. Will definitely be back.“

“What an unexpected experience..... super cool bar themed and very enjoyable cocktails. Staff was super friendly including the owner who was working the door. Highly recommend checking out if your looking for something beyond just drinks and music.“

“This by far is my favorite place to eat and drink. If your looking for an ice cold beer, glass of wine or a cocktail handed to you by the best bartenders - this is your place! Best sandwiches and soup. Incredible bar to hang out and chill.“

“Friendly owners and patrons!!! I felt like family on my first time visiting. If I’m ever back in town I will definitely stop and say hi!!! Thank you guys!“

“Amazing food and great service. 🙂“

“A good safe spot to come and let your hair down“

“I love this establishment. The atmosphere is great.“

“Everything was delicious!! Steak Tartare, Chicken Liver Mousse and Escargot as appetizers, Trout Amondine and Basque Cake make this one of the best dining experiences I have ever enjoyed in Bham. Service was the best!!! Even met Frank Stitt!!! Can’t wait to go back soon!!!“

“All around experience was phenomenal! The name of the club was perfect, theme song for the night was "Issa Vibe". Reserved one of the birthday sections, which was beautiful. The whole club is nicely decorated, even the outdoor stage and seating area continued the nice laid back ambiance. The staff was friendly and accomadating, security was attentive and welcoming, Bando the DJ kept the vibe going reading the room well. Last but not least when the food truck opened up, we started dancing all over again when he brought the plates to wings and fries were on point.The review is a little long, but I wanted to express how much fun I had at such an awesome venue, we will definitely be back. The people, the venue, the entire staff are all a whole vibe!! Thank you, thank you and thank you, my birthday celebration was amazing!“

“Small place, but very nice and they’ve made awesome use of additional outdoor seating. The menu is small, but extremely well thought out and delicious! We had the smash burger and the French dip. Regular fries and the truffle fries, cheese sticks, and a delicious salad. It was 10/10!“

“wonderful atmosphere, friendly owners, both John and Eric are great! amazing drinks that change seasonally and the best food truck ever, try the Brussels!!“

“Our favorite bar in Bham, hands down. Taffy and Di are the best bartenders in the city! They make everyone feel welcome. The ambience is exactly what you’d want in a dive bar. If you’re in the Homewood area, this funky little dive is an absolute can’t miss! Make sure to bring some dollar bills for the jukebox when you stop by!“

“Went to 2 different locations before visiting Prive/Palace. You get entry to the restaurant for free and the club in back for $10. Security will check you before entering and parking spaces were nice.

The bartender was very nice and the people eating were also very nice. We ate wings, fries, catfish nuggets and had some drinks in between visits to the back club“

“Always find something good to drink. Love the atmosphere.“

“One of the finest meals you will ever have …. anywhere !“

“Love this place! Bingo is my favorite, Nanny's cooking is always fantastic. Always quick to get a drink!“

“amazing bartender 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗“

“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.“

“I love Dobbers! Especially Open Mic Nights on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays! The Hosts are alway friendly, the bartenders are great, and it's a safe space to just hang out.“

“Lou’s Pub & Package Store in Birmingham, Alabama, is a beloved neighborhood bar that seamlessly blends old-school charm with modern flair. Located in the heart of the Lakeview district at 726 29th St S, this establishment has been serving the community for decades, earning a reputation as a local favorite.“

“It's always Lit at Lit!!!“

“Great environment for family and friends to enjoy themselves congratulation Nephew Dee good job happy belated birthday sorry I can’t make it but I always love from Unk B“

“I had fish & fries & they were both seasoned to perfection. I also had 3 Long Islands 🤣 don’t judge me, judge your mammy lol! I will definitely return! All I can say is come early for a table it’s only 9:30 & it’s standing room only! Great DJ, food, & drinks….i had the pleasure of meeting the owner who gave me a little history about the business! Must visit yall thank me later especially if you enjoy an older, mature, crowd! FYI!! I spent $10 on fish & fries… my Long Islands were $8 each can’t beat it, owner purchased 1… I can’t wait for my friends to come from Atlanta so we can show out 🤣“

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

“Love love love everybody!! Les“

“Great service and atmosphere, drinks were great and the hostess makes sure you're satisfied, I ended up having vodka and cranberry juice , I preferred cognac but it is not available there. I would recommend this place for a fun and exiting evening with great mixed drinks.“

“I walked from the hotel and dare I say that the walk was a little sketchy. If I had to guess, I’d say that I wasn’t in the most favorable area of Birmingham, but nevertheless I blended in because I was in a familiar environment. Initially, I thought that the food truck outside was the bar, but I was able to go inside the bar and watch the game until my food was ready. I ordered a double shot of Jameson and the price was a bit more than I was accustomed to paying, but needless to say I didn’t scoff at the price. I like how both of the business were working together and from what I was able to see from the short amount of time that I was there is that it’s a popular corner of Birmingham. I would recommend it.“

“Fantastic cocktail bar! We had delicious drinks and food! The salt and vinegar chickpeas were fantastic! So was the Bahn Mi! We are visiting from out of town and the owner was so kind to tell us about the area and some entertaining stories about his life! He told us the history of the building as well! 10/10 recommend this place or cool vibes, unique cocktail, and delicious food!“

“Let's get started, on Friday the 14th Dana and Steven stopped in while attending the Alabama Fiber Festival at the Brewery next door on Friday for lunch. So glad we did their French Onion Soup was absolutely delicious and the Smash Burgers unbelievable. So good we went back on Saturday We had the Pub Sub and Macaroni n Cheese both delicious and Steven another bowl of French Onion Soup. Anytime we are in the are of this location or the other location this will be a have to stop in. Delicious food fun atmosphere and great staff.“

“Love the vibe❤️🎶, great drink, friendly attentive staff. Definitely a go to spot. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🍹🍹🍷🍹🍷🍷🍹“

“Great chill spot. Drinks on point“

“The setting is distinctly laid-back. The DJ's playlist seamlessly blended music from various eras, sustaining an upbeat mood. Guests interacted freely, fostering a convivial atmosphere. This establishment is geared towards individuals aged 40 and above. It offers a secure space to relax, unwind, and escape the stresses of work without unnecessary fanfare.“

“Great food and excellent customer service me and my daughter liked it“

“Party all the time with Eastside Lounge“

“I was genuinely excited to try this restaurant after passing by it so many times while traveling through Downtown Homewood. Unfortunately, my experience was a bit of a letdown. That said, it wasn’t terrible by any means, which is why I’m giving it 3 stars. A friend and I dined here together as most of my readers know, I often bring someone along for reviews to offer more than just my own perspective. Appetizer: We started with the Tallulah Wings, opting for the Sweet Heat Dry Rub with Alabama White BBQ sauce. The first surprise was that the wings arrived already coated in the sauce. In my opinion, when a sauce is meant as a dip, it’s best served on the side, not as a coating. Unfortunately, the wings themselves were quite underseasoned it reminded me of drinking a LaCroix, with just a faint whisper of the sweet heat flavor. That said, the little flavor I could taste had a nostalgic charm, reminiscent of Golden Flake potato chips and those are undeniably delicious. I just wish the wings had packed more of a punch. Entrée: Next, we tried the Social Stack, essentially their version of a McDonald's Big Mac. I have to say, it was significantly better than a Big Mac. The sauce was flavorful, the patties were fresh and well-seasoned, and everything came together beautifully. It’s a rich burger, but the crispy, seasoned fries helped balance that richness. The freshness and flavor made this burger a standout I’d absolutely order it again. If it weren’t for the disappointing wings, this meal would have earned a solid 4 out of 5 stars. As it stands, I’m giving it 3 out of 5. However, I do plan to return and explore more of their menu. I believe there’s potential here, and I’m hopeful my next visit will be a more satisfying experience.“

“RosėRita is so good and the Wings!!!??! 😋 O-'M-'G! the wings❤ I love to get a Margarita or 3 on Taco Tuesdays they just pair so well together 👍🏼“

“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!“