50 Best Bars near Hoover

“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.“

“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!!!“

“We were in Ross Bridge for the farmers market and decided to try Front Porch while we were there.

We were seated immediately and met by our server at our table of choice on the patio.

We chose to start with the bacon bombs and cheese curds. This was an excellent choice!! Bacon wrapped kielbasa in a candied BBQ style sauce! Sign me up for seconds!

The cheese curds were great as well! Deep fried and melted to perfection!! Even better when you dip them in the bacon bomb sauce.

My wife got the chicken finger platter and I grabbed the chicken lettuce wraps.

Chicken fingers were hand breaded and fried crisp. She asked for extra bacon bomb sauce to dip them in. Sweet potato fries were crispy with a honey sauce.

Chicken lettuce wraps had an excellent taste but were a little dry. Made from breast meat, just seemed a little over cooked.

Service was excellent, patio was nice and airy with a view of the street and area. Restaurant was clean and quiet.

Would stop by again when we are in the area!“

“Great food! Great experience“

“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! 💚“

“Racist don't want people of color in or around his business.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best bar in Birmingham — and we have tried ALL of them. The drinks are good (and at great prices, for Birmingham), but the staff and atmosphere are really what makes the place so special. They take a lot of pride in what they do and go out of their way to make sure everyone feels celebrated. Forever grateful for our HOFO crew!“

“Amazing food and great service. 🙂“

“Cool spot to see a show and have some drinks.“

“We had brunch this past Sunday and the food was incredible. We had a large table and each of us got something different. Every single item on the menu was so delish! We will be back!! It was a fun atmosphere. The drinks and the food were amazing.“

“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.“

“Omg! Definitely a must have!!! We are incredibly picky but tonight we had an amazing dinner & drinks.“

“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.“

“It's always Lit at Lit!!!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“I've never done this before, but I'm not even going to mention the food in this survey, nothing wrong with it, it just doesnt hold a candle to the service we received! We ate there tonight and had Maddy D as our server and she was unlike any server I've ever had. I mean she was holding multiple trays and plates effortlessly while navigating the handheld scanner, while cracking jokes and making the whole table feel invited and welcomed. I have truly never seen someone so great at what they're doing, working their butt off but not at all letting you know how hard they're working. I would say she's the type of server everyone should strive to be like, but I dont think that level is achievable. If you are a business owner and want the most capable employee, come to soho social and ask for Maddy d. FIND ANY position in your company for her and she will nail it, she's that kind of person.“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Always great service and top notch selection. My wife and I consider it our favorite spot for a night cap. We actually ate dinner 5 mins from home, then drove 15 mins downtown just to come here because nowhere else would do on a special occasion.“

“First time visiting, but was welcomed like we were regulars. Gary Jackson is great with the karaoke & bartenders were, as well. My wife and I had a great time. We will visit again!“

“Love this spot. Blend #4 is one the best beers in town, and Ryan is great behind the bar.“

“Love love love everybody!! Les“

“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 🤣“

“In my opinion this is the Best place for Daiquiri’s in my city Birmingham,Al !! No bad vibes or weird energy just delicious, well crafted drinks. You will barely taste the alcohol which is good for me because I’m a lightweight who doesn’t like a strong tasting drink . As a really introverted person this place made me feel welcome and at ease !“

“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!“

“Phillips High School Alumni Week“

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

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

“✨Breathtaking views of the city here!🔥 Must visit rooftop bar located at the historic redmont hotel with stunning ambiance.💎 Cocktails and beverages crafted by friendly bartenders.🍸Nice place to relax wether in a group or solo. Outdoor/Indoor seating available.

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“Visited for the 1st time with a friend that had been before. Staff were all great from the doorman to the bartenders. Especially the female bartender with long brown hair, she was so nice & accommodating. For two females we felt safe & parking was easy even with the area being crowded.“

“This is the best karaoke bar on Earth! Every person is welcome here; great crowd, the most loving and encouraging host. Just love. Traveling, passing through. Lucky to stumble on this gem. Hopefully they don't start getting karaoke tariffs“

“amazing bartender 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗“

“always fun with a great staf f“

“Great chill spot. Drinks on point“

“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!“

“Party all the time with Eastside Lounge“

“We arrived late and had a few drinks but I loved this spot. Not too big of a space, but it was very intimate, and the live music was everything. The singer and band on stage were very talented and did an excellent job on their cover of some classics. Will definitely visit again.“