50 Best Cocktail Bars near Birmingham

“Let me just say I didn't actually go in but I placed a special order over the phone. I spoke with Adrienne and it was a great experience. She did a wonderful job, I will absolutely be going in person now.“

“Everything was great. Great musician. Food was good. Drinks were great. Nice ambiance. We did not get served right away, waited 10-15 min to get served. A table that sat after us were attended to first. If not that, I would have left a 30% tip vs 20%.“

“Great drinks and night scene. Had a lot of fun their last night.“

“Food is beyond amazing. Those Chefs there really know their stuff. Plus, they are friendly enough to chat with about the menu when they have time. We had the most enjoyable evening, the atmosphere was a different level of upscale dining. I must also mention the drinks are out this world. The service staff and bartender were so accommodating and friendly. Best girls nite out in a long time.“

“The atmosphere is amazing; your eyes will wander around to try to see everything. The food was delicious; we had brunch. The service was poor; it took over 15 minutes for someone to bring us water and take our drink order. Our server was very slow (not the same person who took our drink order); we had to ask another server to get her for us so we could ask questions about our bill.“

“Fun casual dining- great food, good service!“

“more to my origional comment........ french frys say smothered in gravey.... didn't come that was as there was just a small amount of gravey with a large amount of mayo in the middle....... french frys were cold ....“

“Very cool bar. Staff was super friendly. I would recommend a reservation.“

“I almost don’t wanna tell the world about another Clawson MI gem, but this place is 🔥🔥. The ambiance, the flavors, the music, the service—all amazing. But don’t tell anyone 🤫🤐😎“

“Went here for a little get together with friends and it was super cute. It’s a small little pace right on Main Street but super warm inviting atmosphere. It’s intimate and inviting. My go to drink is gin and tonic and here I their lavender gin & tonic. They distill their own spirits and have a large selection of freshly made syrup and mixers. I didn’t have the opportunity to stay long, but I would love to come back again and try some of their other concoctions.“

“Great place! Paul made us some of his delicious cocktails, and the meatballs were on point. Very creative menu.“

“The perfect atmosphere for networking, live band, and socializing. I attend weekly and the people are amazing! 💕❤💕“

“Such a blast to play here!“

“Participated in a grad party given here by a relative. Great food, great service! Staff was very accommodating, and went out of their way to make things perfect! Atmosphere was perfect for an afternoon outdoor party! Would definitely recommend!“

“I planned ahead and made a reservation in advance on 12/3 for Thursday 12/18 at 745pm for 3 people at The Viridian Room. We specifically made this reservation through their Instagram/Resy. My two friends and I show up, and not only is the Viridian Room closed, but so is French Toast, despite their hours stating the close at 9pm. I tried calling to no avail, and ended up going to another Clawson bar, Local, instead. We were so excited to try this place and extremely disappointed we were not able to attend. Attached below is the confirmation of my reservation.

Edit 1/16/26: The manager had reached out to me via text and was kind and apologetic. She offered to reschedule the reservation and provide a free appetizer. My friends and I went back last night and had wonderful drinks and a snack! The bartenders were very kind and prompt. We will definitely go back. Thank you for making things right!“

“If you are contemplating where to dine…go here…you won’t be disappointed. Gabi and Gabriel are such gracious and hospitable owners of this diamond in the rough in hazel park. Service is 10/10. Their food…100/10. Their drinks are plentiful and their food is all authentic and homemade. Their Langos with garlic sauce is AMAZING…Honestly my wife and I have tried almost all of their staples (they also have rotating chef specials) and we have not found one thing that we don’t like. Their “from the woods” polenta is fantastic for vegetarians. There is something for everyone and once you go…you will keep going back for more.“

“everything was amazing from the cocktails to the bugers, fries and Korean chicken sandwich!“

“Outstanding happy hour experience today! Love the atmosphere and the menu. Margaritas were yummy. Service was great.“

“Barrel House has become our go-to place to hang out and eat. Their food is delicious, the drinks are great, and the staff are all amazing!“

“Outstanding food and service! We enjoyed Happy Hour and the bubbly drinks were spot on! It was an unexpected surprise and great seeing Manager Frank running the show - one of the best leaders in the industry! We will absolutely be back and also refer our guests from the Royal Park Hotel to visit R H House! Highly Recommended and wonderful atmosphere as well!“

“If you are looking for a chill vibe with excellent drinks, come to Traverse City Whiskey Outpost in Ferndale! The manager, Dave is the best - he's friendly, attentive, and a true mixologist! I love it here :)“

“15/10!! Their consistency and portions are amazing. This restaurant has yet to disappoint. Tried the sunrise country skillet for the first time today and it’s my new favorite. Very clean restaurant and the most pleasant staff!“

“Had lunch with my mom her rosie was out waiter she was fun and exciting and amazing! Hard to find such amazing waitresses these days. Now to the atmosphere it was very homey and spacious and also with privacy booths absolutely will be back!“

“Valentine has been a staple in the community for years. Great products, carefully crafted - you can tell they really care about what they do! This is a destination point for anyone visiting the area. Make sure you stock up on bottles and merch to take home! Their cocktail list at Belle’s Lounge is top tier, as well. There’s a whole page of espresso martini variations for an affordable $13, plus a full multi-page menu of other cocktails made with their own products at really affordable prices for a distillery or craft cocktail bar. I’m shocked so many people are sleeping on this best kept neighborhood secret! Not to mention the number of weddings we’ve attended at Belle’s Lounge. Stunning event space built right in. If you haven’t been yet, this is your sign to go!!“

“best quality food and Great atmosphere the drinks are phenomenal highly recommend“

“Came here for dinner with my sisters. We all enjoyed our meals and our waitress and all staff we encountered were amazing.“

“Hands down our new favorite restaurant. Our server Chris made it feel just like dinner at a friends!“

“We were instantly greeted and seated. Our server Robby was awesome. The entire staff was friendly. Chef Johnny is very talented and friendly. I love that he greets all guest and will even bring your food out himself. For starters we had the shrimp and crab cakes. They were crispy on the outside and melted in your mouth. The surprise with these was that there was whole shrimp inside. We loved it. The sauce on top was just the right amount. The salmon with saffron rice, coconut curry sauce and green apple slaw was the best salmon I've had in a while. The pairing was new for me but it worked. The salmon was juicy and perfectly cooked. When paired with everything on my plate it was like fireworks. Everything popped and was amazing. My husband had the beef strudel. Now he was thinking it was gonna be like a beef wellington but no. When he put his fork into the perfectly crispy flaky crust and into the most tender beef either of us have ever had, OMG. With the first bite all he could do was say "WOW"(sorry about how loud he was). The flavors of that plate were incredible. The blueberry cheesecake was the icing on the cake. It was perfect. Sweet but not too sweet and the smear of lemon sauce on the side elevated the flavors. The drinks. I had the rainforest and my husband had the Johnny Manhattan. When we saw how small the glasses were we were definitely worried. That feeling quickly faded with the first sip. The drinks may be small but they are strong and delicious. We had to pace ourselves with those. Overall, I give this place a 10/10 and will definitely be back again soon. Thank you to everyone there for a great time and for great service.“

“The food is great but not halal. Service is on point and didn't miss a step. Seatting is first come first served. Can see about 14 small round tables not including the bar seats. The vibe is chill and is a great place for a low cost but high atmosphere date night. Not great on street parking so it's best to get here early if you wanna a spot.“

“White Wolf Japanese Patisserie is an absolute gem. Their pastries boast unique flavors that are a delightful departure from the ordinary. The Yuzu Cheesecake and Azuki Red Bean Paste Swiss Roll Cake are must-tries, bursting with authentic and refreshing tastes. The Matcha Latte and Raspberry Rose Yuzu are equally exceptional and perfect for a refreshing treat. The staff at White Wolf are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The female chef went above and beyond by offering us a sample of their delicious banana bread, which was a nice touch. It’s evident that everyone who works there is genuinely happy, and this joy is reflected in the quality of their products. If you’re looking for a place that combines unique Japanese flavors with top-notch service, White Wolf Japanese Patisserie is the place to go. Highly recommended!“

“Food was amazing. Everything we had was delicious. Great Sangria. Attentive staff. Only wish was…turn the music down. It was too loud to hear our friends talking.“

“Delicious! Make your own salad was wonderful with lots of good ingredients.“

“My experience at condado was great , the food the vibe and my bartender Katie was on point with everything.“

“Came with a group of 5 of us on a weekday evening. We were immediately greeted by a few people telling us that they were short staffed so that threw us off at first. But we decided to give it a chance anyway and be patient.

Food was okay. Nothing spectacular but also still good. The shawarma nachos were the best thing we had. Delicious. We got the taster platter and personally, I only liked the red pepper dip all the others were a little bland.

We then got the mixed platter which was $65 and felt like there wasn’t much meat on the platter. The food that we did get was good, but again, nothing to brag about.

The service, although they warned us about being short staffed was not bad and our server was great!“

“We had dinner this evening and the experience was absolutely awesome! The service provided by Tim was exceptional and the food was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We dined at Beppe last Saturday and it's obvious that For the Wise is a sister restaurant yet it has its own personality. This restaurant is sure to become a favorite in Royal Oak.“

“Delicious food, reasonably priced, beautiful decor, friendly staff.“

“Fun time meeting people. Great food and drinks.“

“This restaurant is a gem in Berkeley. We love the drinks and appetizers and the menu rotates for the season. We've never had a bad meal, the atmosphere is beautiful and it feels very elevated for a birthday or celebration without having to drive to the city.“

“We love O’Grizzly’s. When Hoops closed, we needed to find a new favorite spot. We found it! Cold drinks, great service and delicious food. It’s our go to spot.“

“I was there tonight and it was turnt! Whoever the dj was i hope he there every Saturday it was a young cat he did his thing on the 1’s & 2’s. The drinks were fire too shout out to the ladies behind the bar!! Keep it up encore ill be back next week.“

“Came to town to celebrate my cousin's upcoming wedding and I stopped here with her for some cocktails. The atmosphere was perfect, we used the outdoor seating area and enjoyed hanging out for a few hours. Drinks were super good, all the staff was friendly, and our server, Nick, was super fun and we enjoyed chatting with him! Thank you, Saint 1881 and staff. We had an amazing time :)“

“My daughter and I enjoyed a Mothers Day lunch here together. The food was fresh and tasty. We shared a strawberry salad and hamburger. Kitchen kindly split the entrees for us in back. Nice wine offerings and mimosas. Popovers came out fresh from the oven served with their strawberry butter- yummy!“

“The perfect, laid back place to enjoy amazing food and delicious cocktails! I am obsessed with the pineapple mule, the make their own infused pineapple vodka. The live jazz on Thursdays is the perfect reason to make this a weekly visit!“

“i ordered the summer salad and wings with a glass of wine. wow! everything was great! cant wait to being my husband to enjoy our new get away!“

“Had a great experience at The Blind Owl! Amanda was our server and treated us like family from the moment we sat down. The food was awesome! We had the sushi and ceviche, and everything was fresh and delicious. Great food, great service, and an all-around welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Clean, good service and happy staff. Most of all good food…“

“Our anniversary...great staff...the hostess was more than accommdating to move our table from middle to room to side so I wouldn't panic..thank you! Our server Gera(sorry dont know spelling) was so attentive to detail and very friendly...thanks for everything“

“I'd not seen the doors here open before but there were people inside so I stopped in.
I ordered the fajita salad and it was delicious! They also said they have soft serve margaritas so I'll be trying that next time! Even got to speak with one of the owners and he said they recently purchased it and reopened just last week so I'm excited to see what they do with the place
Can't wait to stop in again!“