Guidebook for Birmingham
Drinks & Nightlife
Distance from house: 0.6 mile;
Why we like them: Awesome location in the historic Continental Gin building; Cahaba Blonde, Kiwi Kolsch, and Octoberfest (our faves); skee ball; tons of seating
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Cahaba Brewing Company
4500 5th Ave SDistance from house: 0.6 mile;
Why we like them: Awesome location in the historic Continental Gin building; Cahaba Blonde, Kiwi Kolsch, and Octoberfest (our faves); skee ball; tons of seating
Distance from house: 1.2 miles;
Why we like them: Large grassy area in back that people basically treat like a park (tons of pups); large selection of brews, including a SOUR ROOM; indoor and outdoor bars; Spring Street Saison, Strawberry Kolsch, Warning Shot Double IPA (our faves); host a ton of festivals and musical acts on their large outdoor stage; multiple food options steps away.
115 íbúar mæla með
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SDistance from house: 1.2 miles;
Why we like them: Large grassy area in back that people basically treat like a park (tons of pups); large selection of brews, including a SOUR ROOM; indoor and outdoor bars; Spring Street Saison, Strawberry Kolsch, Warning Shot Double IPA (our faves); host a ton of festivals and musical acts on their large outdoor stage; multiple food options steps away.
Distance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: We got married there! Doubles as an art gallery; good selection of different types of beer flavors, including sours; host awesome events that feature fun things like fire eaters or aerial dancers; almost always have a food truck; Paradise Now Berliner Weisse and the TrimTab IPA are two of our favorites that are around pretty constantly, but they constantly add in amazing limited-edition small batch brews that we love!
60 íbúar mæla með
TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave SDistance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: We got married there! Doubles as an art gallery; good selection of different types of beer flavors, including sours; host awesome events that feature fun things like fire eaters or aerial dancers; almost always have a food truck; Paradise Now Berliner Weisse and the TrimTab IPA are two of our favorites that are around pretty constantly, but they constantly add in amazing limited-edition small batch brews that we love!
Distance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: Serve their own very delicious food; large number of registers open where you can order drinks or food easily; large indoor and outdoor seating areas; ridiculously friendly staff; Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale and Peanut Butter Porter (our faves)
34 íbúar mæla með
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham
3201 1st Ave NDistance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: Serve their own very delicious food; large number of registers open where you can order drinks or food easily; large indoor and outdoor seating areas; ridiculously friendly staff; Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale and Peanut Butter Porter (our faves)
Distance from house: 2.5 miles;
Why we like them: Cozy atmosphere; walkable from Pepper Place farmer’s market; have an ambulance that doubles as a beer-mobile; Kaleidoscope kettle sour and Blueberry cheesecake smoothie sour- small batch (our faves)
25 íbúar mæla með
Ghost Train Brewing Company
3501 3rd Ave SDistance from house: 2.5 miles;
Why we like them: Cozy atmosphere; walkable from Pepper Place farmer’s market; have an ambulance that doubles as a beer-mobile; Kaleidoscope kettle sour and Blueberry cheesecake smoothie sour- small batch (our faves)
Distance from house: 3.7 miles;
Why we like them: Oldest brewery in town; across the street from Regions Field baseball park and Regions Park; one block from end of Rotary Trail bike path; large amount of indoor and outdoor space; lots of “swag”; Snake Handler Double IPA, Coffee Oatmeal Stout, and Urban Farmer (our faves)
70 íbúar mæla með
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St SDistance from house: 3.7 miles;
Why we like them: Oldest brewery in town; across the street from Regions Field baseball park and Regions Park; one block from end of Rotary Trail bike path; large amount of indoor and outdoor space; lots of “swag”; Snake Handler Double IPA, Coffee Oatmeal Stout, and Urban Farmer (our faves)
Distance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: best Guinness pour in town; table shuffleboard; Moscow Mules in copper mugs; good mix of clientele
7 íbúar mæla með
41st Street Pub & Aircraft Sales
130 41st St SDistance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: best Guinness pour in town; table shuffleboard; Moscow Mules in copper mugs; good mix of clientele
Pending reopening—Distance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: phone booth entry to speakeasy; great atmosphere; staff dress the part to match Prohibition period; decent cocktail selection; food available for order
26 íbúar mæla með
The Marble Ring
430 41st St SPending reopening—Distance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: phone booth entry to speakeasy; great atmosphere; staff dress the part to match Prohibition period; decent cocktail selection; food available for order
Distance from house: 1.2 miles;
Why we like them: fresh turnover of independent bands; community & city feel in one place; two separate bars; rarely super crowded
50 íbúar mæla með
Saturn
200 41st St SDistance from house: 1.2 miles;
Why we like them: fresh turnover of independent bands; community & city feel in one place; two separate bars; rarely super crowded
Distance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: spacious outdoor courtyard to bring the pups; good mix of people; Brandon the Cat
26 íbúar mæla með
Parkside Cafe
4036 5th Ave SDistance from house: 1.2mi;
Why we like them: spacious outdoor courtyard to bring the pups; good mix of people; Brandon the Cat
Distance from house: 2.2mi;
Why we like them: 55+ taps for beer tasting, large indoor/outdoor seating areas, excellent selection of beer & wine, will work with you to source something they don't carry
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Hop City Beer & Wine Birmingham
2924 3rd Ave SDistance from house: 2.2mi;
Why we like them: 55+ taps for beer tasting, large indoor/outdoor seating areas, excellent selection of beer & wine, will work with you to source something they don't carry
Distance from house: 3.1 mi;
Why we like them: industrial décor; excellent food & drink, including large cocktail and beer selection; people watching, rooftop lounge; if you order the corndog (which you should- thank us later), you may want to split it with someone…
61 íbúar mæla með
Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveDistance from house: 3.1 mi;
Why we like them: industrial décor; excellent food & drink, including large cocktail and beer selection; people watching, rooftop lounge; if you order the corndog (which you should- thank us later), you may want to split it with someone…
Distance from house: 3.9 miles
Why we like them: old school arcade games; great food & drink selection
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NDistance from house: 3.9 miles
Why we like them: old school arcade games; great food & drink selection
Local brewery that has fun local events almost every night. Very close to the house. Check out jazz jam sessions almost every Tuesday night.
True Story Brewing Company
Local brewery that has fun local events almost every night. Very close to the house. Check out jazz jam sessions almost every Tuesday night.
Shopping
Distance from house: 0.7 miles;
Why we like them: Made up of large number of booths from different sellers; high quality antique items from different eras; offer frequent sales; very nice staff; in same complex as Crestwood Coffee (can grab a brew before you peruse)
Urban Suburban
5514 Crestwood BlvdDistance from house: 0.7 miles;
Why we like them: Made up of large number of booths from different sellers; high quality antique items from different eras; offer frequent sales; very nice staff; in same complex as Crestwood Coffee (can grab a brew before you peruse)
Distance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: Occurs on Saturday mornings from 7am-12pm, rain or shine; Essentially year-round, with indoor- winter market January-April and the outdoor component being added April-December; during summer, local chef demo every Saturday at 9am; outdoor market consists of food, craft, and oddities vendors; delicious food trucks, live music, and samples.
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SDistance from house: 2.4 miles;
Why we like them: Occurs on Saturday mornings from 7am-12pm, rain or shine; Essentially year-round, with indoor- winter market January-April and the outdoor component being added April-December; during summer, local chef demo every Saturday at 9am; outdoor market consists of food, craft, and oddities vendors; delicious food trucks, live music, and samples.
Distance from house: 10 miles;
Why we like them: Large outdoor mall, so you can park and run into the store you specifically need; several restaurants, bookstore, and a movie theater located here; mixture of high end and affordable shops.
107 íbúar mæla með
The Summit Birmingham
214 Summit BlvdDistance from house: 10 miles;
Why we like them: Large outdoor mall, so you can park and run into the store you specifically need; several restaurants, bookstore, and a movie theater located here; mixture of high end and affordable shops.
Distance from house: 12 miles;
Why we like them: Outlet stores for large number of clothing, décor, kitchen, and bath/body needs.
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The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Blvd EDistance from house: 12 miles;
Why we like them: Outlet stores for large number of clothing, décor, kitchen, and bath/body needs.
Distance from house: 17 miles;
Why we like them: Very large indoor mall with most historically-popular department and décor stores
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Galleria Circle
Galleria CircleDistance from house: 17 miles;
Why we like them: Very large indoor mall with most historically-popular department and décor stores
Parks & Nature
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SEverything Else
Distance from house: 1.5 miles
Why we like them: Open 7 days a week; grooming, daycare, boarding; next door to and affiliated with a veterinary office (the vet we personally use- Avondale Animal Hospital); very friendly staff
The Pawms Pet Resort Avondale
3626 5th Ave SDistance from house: 1.5 miles
Why we like them: Open 7 days a week; grooming, daycare, boarding; next door to and affiliated with a veterinary office (the vet we personally use- Avondale Animal Hospital); very friendly staff
Entertainment & Activities
Sidewalk Film Center Cinema
1821 2nd Ave NArts & Culture
Address: 2 locations: Red Mountain Cabaret Theatre (301 19th St. N, Birmingham); Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at Alabama School of Fine Arts (800 19th St. N, Birmingham);
Distance from house: 3.7 miles or 4.2 miles, respectively;
Why we like them: Our favorite theater company in town; does a phenomenal job of both cultivating local talent and recruiting for roles from New York and Nashville; affordable tickets and refreshments; cabaret theater is extremely intimate setting.;
Contact: 205-324-2424
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Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre
1600 3rd Ave SAddress: 2 locations: Red Mountain Cabaret Theatre (301 19th St. N, Birmingham); Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at Alabama School of Fine Arts (800 19th St. N, Birmingham);
Distance from house: 3.7 miles or 4.2 miles, respectively;
Why we like them: Our favorite theater company in town; does a phenomenal job of both cultivating local talent and recruiting for roles from New York and Nashville; affordable tickets and refreshments; cabaret theater is extremely intimate setting.;
Contact: 205-324-2424
Distance from house: 4.0 miles;
Why we like them: Admission and parking are free; various collections and exhibits that both rotate and are permanent fixtures; frequent events;
Contact: 205-254-2565
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Birmingham Listasafn
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardDistance from house: 4.0 miles;
Why we like them: Admission and parking are free; various collections and exhibits that both rotate and are permanent fixtures; frequent events;
Contact: 205-254-2565
Distance from house: 4.2 miles;
Why we like them: Cultural and educational research center that promotes comprehensive understanding for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham; truly a moving, humbling series of interactive exhibits to experience;
Contact: 1-866-328-9696
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NDistance from house: 4.2 miles;
Why we like them: Cultural and educational research center that promotes comprehensive understanding for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham; truly a moving, humbling series of interactive exhibits to experience;
Contact: 1-866-328-9696
Distance from house: 4.8 miles;
Why we like them: The Vulcan statue overlooks the entire city and stands as a symbol of the city’s iron origins; museum and observation tower open 7 days a week 10am-6pm (as of this writing); world’s largest cast iron statue; best view of Birmingham;
Contact: 205-933-1409
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Vulkan Park og Safn
1701 Valley View DrDistance from house: 4.8 miles;
Why we like them: The Vulcan statue overlooks the entire city and stands as a symbol of the city’s iron origins; museum and observation tower open 7 days a week 10am-6pm (as of this writing); world’s largest cast iron statue; best view of Birmingham;
Contact: 205-933-1409
Getting Around
Birmingham Station
1801 Morris Ave Amtrak train station and bus station; recently remodeled to modern facility.