50 Best Cocktail Bars near Birmingham

“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%.“

“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.“

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

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

“We had the most amazing Easter brunch at Madam! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a festive vibe. The warmth and friendliness of the staff (management checked in repeatedly and server Rishikesh was perfect), the delicious food, gorgeous setting of the restaurant, and pictures with the Easter bunny made this a special and memorable holiday. Our party enjoyed short rib sandwiches, lobster rolls, crème brulee French toast, omelettes, eggs benedict and more!“

“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 ....“

“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.“

“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 🤫🤐😎“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Such a blast to play here!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I had the Monte Carlo. the first time being here it definitely will not be the last. I absolutely loved the sandwich. Curly fries were perfect too. Looking forward to coming back. The photo I took when I was almost done eating highly recommend this place“

“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!“

“We just held a baby shower in the enclosed outdoor Patio at the Troy location, January 18th. Was worried it would be cold since it was in the low 20s outside and windy, but it was wonderful. Staff was wonderful to work with from all the pre-planning with Jenna through the entire staff at the Troy Location. Servers were very attentive to all the guests. Manager worked with us on how and when we wanted the appetizers served, followed by lunch and then dessert. It was a great location for the shower. It was like having it in our own backyard but with service and none of the cleanup! The fireplace with the chairs by it was a great place to display prizes for the guests and a great place for the new mom and dad to open the gifts with everyone being able to see. It was easy to walk around and talk to everyone. We will definitely recommend to our friends for future events.“

“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 :)“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Had a fantastic time at the cocktail class! It was both entertaining and engaging from start to finish. Patrick kept things lively while sharing great tips and techniques that were easy to follow. Learned a lot, and walked away with some seriously improved mixing skills. Highly recommend for a fun night out!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“What a treat!! This place is fab ♥️ the carajillo cocktail is perfection and the food was fantastic. I had the shrimp tacos and they were phenomenal. My hubs had the cactus mahi mahi and he loved it. Prices are reasonable and the quality is everything. Congratulations Ara on this wonderful new restaurant! We LOVED it!!“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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 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!“

“The catfish is seasoned to perfection! Fried hard as requested and definitely did not disappoint“

“My impression of Sips On Six makes me think of a hall that was turned into a nightclub. The first time I went I think it was on a Friday or Saturday. I guess they were having Hustle lessons, because the DJ was playing hustle music and giving instructions. The food and the drinks were good, the drinks are a little expensive. My friend and I ordered some Don Julio Tequila and just one shot a piece came out to be $14. I would go there again, because the atmosphere was really nice and the crowd was very mature and well mannered.“

“Amazing atmosphere, drinks, food and service. The tortilla chips are made fresh in house and so so good! Super close to UD Mercy - we will be back for sure!“

“Nice experience, amazing food, and atmosphere. Server was great too.“

“I hardly ever give a 5 star review across the board this place was amazing. I had the turkey chops with fresh made mashed potatoes with asparagus. My home girl had the lamb chops and baaaaby they did not disappoint. Our appetizer was the corn beef egg rolls they were also very delish. Whoever the chef is he/she definitely chefin!!!!! I will be back.“

“What a great dining experience here at Belle Limone! The experience kicked off with the staff kindly suggesting where my fiancée and I should park for the best prices as we were out of town. From there, we got to walk up to the restaurant which was so authentic, aesthetic and historic. The food was to die for, every dish was full of flavour! The staff were amazing as well as our waitress was so attentive, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place!“

“Delicious waffle tenders extra tender and juicy“

“nice lil place to enjoy food and karaoke with my friends will be back“

“First time visiting and I will definitely be back. Staff were efficient and friendly. My food and drink was excellent!“