Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
zen atmosphere, delicious coffee and tea. A 10 minute stroll.
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Revelator Coffee
1826 3rd Ave Nzen atmosphere, delicious coffee and tea. A 10 minute stroll.
closest place for good coffee if you don't feel like making it yourself. It's Starbucks.
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Starbucks
3130 Cahaba Heights Rdclosest place for good coffee if you don't feel like making it yourself. It's Starbucks.
Cool and unpretentious. Great for Ramen and other casual Asian fare. I love the roasted shoshito peppers and roasted edamame as noshies with cocktails. Great tuna tatami and roasted russell sprouts. A little loud. So, factor that in if you are hoping for cozy conversation.
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Shu Shop
1820 3rd Ave NCool and unpretentious. Great for Ramen and other casual Asian fare. I love the roasted shoshito peppers and roasted edamame as noshies with cocktails. Great tuna tatami and roasted russell sprouts. A little loud. So, factor that in if you are hoping for cozy conversation.
This houses a multitude of cafes and mongers. A good place to go with a group as everyone can roam around and find what they want and then sit together. Try the Ono Poke and the Eli's Jerusalem. Also great homemade Latin ice cream stand with interesting original flavors. Very casual. If its nice, take it out on the patio in the back.
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The Pizitz Food Hall
1821 2nd Ave NThis houses a multitude of cafes and mongers. A good place to go with a group as everyone can roam around and find what they want and then sit together. Try the Ono Poke and the Eli's Jerusalem. Also great homemade Latin ice cream stand with interesting original flavors. Very casual. If its nice, take it out on the patio in the back.
Fantastic for upscale Asian. Great sushi, ramen, dumplings, etc. Wonderful atmosphere. Owners, Bert and Sam are always on the premises making sure your experience is top notch. There may be an hour or more wait for a table, unless it is a football Saturday. i suggest you go early, get on the list, then stroll down to Pale Eddies pour house for a drink while you wait on their call.
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Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NFantastic for upscale Asian. Great sushi, ramen, dumplings, etc. Wonderful atmosphere. Owners, Bert and Sam are always on the premises making sure your experience is top notch. There may be an hour or more wait for a table, unless it is a football Saturday. i suggest you go early, get on the list, then stroll down to Pale Eddies pour house for a drink while you wait on their call.
Chef Chris Dupont is a perfectionist and it shows. This is a white tablecloth place. http://www.cafedupont.net/rc1ptdneboshts905xvfedpmiflttu
Not cheap. But, worth it if you are a foodie, not on a budget. valet parking, or stroll on a nice evening.
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Cafe Dupont
113 20th St NChef Chris Dupont is a perfectionist and it shows. This is a white tablecloth place. http://www.cafedupont.net/rc1ptdneboshts905xvfedpmiflttu
Not cheap. But, worth it if you are a foodie, not on a budget. valet parking, or stroll on a nice evening.
Chef Tom Saab owns and operates this upscale bistro.
http://www.bistro218.com White table cloths, valet. But, we prefer the 15 minute walk on a nice evening.http://www.bistro218.com
I hear the steaks are great. But, we love the fruit mist and the vegetable plate and west Indies salad. Gourmet, local fare with a hint of New Orleans. kinda pricey, but delsih.
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Bistro Two Eighteen
218 20th St NChef Tom Saab owns and operates this upscale bistro.
http://www.bistro218.com White table cloths, valet. But, we prefer the 15 minute walk on a nice evening.http://www.bistro218.com
I hear the steaks are great. But, we love the fruit mist and the vegetable plate and west Indies salad. Gourmet, local fare with a hint of New Orleans. kinda pricey, but delsih.
Fantastic latin fare, good bar, fun casual atmosphere. Moderate prices, great quality. You will likely have to wait for a table unless you go early. I suggest a grapefruit margarita at the bar to pass the time.
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El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NFantastic latin fare, good bar, fun casual atmosphere. Moderate prices, great quality. You will likely have to wait for a table unless you go early. I suggest a grapefruit margarita at the bar to pass the time.
This nearby storefront cafe has the best falafel, gyros,hummos, babaganoush, lentils, etc this side of the Jordan river. The owners are super friendly too and will let you sample anything on the menu. Be sure to say "Shukran" on your way out. ("Thank you" in Arabic)
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Falafel Café
401 19th St SThis nearby storefront cafe has the best falafel, gyros,hummos, babaganoush, lentils, etc this side of the Jordan river. The owners are super friendly too and will let you sample anything on the menu. Be sure to say "Shukran" on your way out. ("Thank you" in Arabic)
Breakfast, lunch or dinner and cocktails, this upscale cafe does it all beautifully and so delicious. Best week-end brunch on the planet. But, expect a wait. Take advantage of the 30 or 45 minute wait to browse the uniquely Birmingham nearby shops: Honeycreeper chocolates, A basic Shoppe for sustainable clothes and a unique mercantile for cards, original gifts and local goods.
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The Essential
2215 Morris AveBreakfast, lunch or dinner and cocktails, this upscale cafe does it all beautifully and so delicious. Best week-end brunch on the planet. But, expect a wait. Take advantage of the 30 or 45 minute wait to browse the uniquely Birmingham nearby shops: Honeycreeper chocolates, A basic Shoppe for sustainable clothes and a unique mercantile for cards, original gifts and local goods.
If you like fried chicken, this place is a stones throw away at the Battery.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
2201 2nd Avenue SouthIf you like fried chicken, this place is a stones throw away at the Battery.
Good spot for casual fare. Healthy options include shrimp lettuce wraps and fresh seasonal salads. Upscale soups and sandwiches.
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Brick & Tin
214 20th St NGood spot for casual fare. Healthy options include shrimp lettuce wraps and fresh seasonal salads. Upscale soups and sandwiches.
Right here in the neighborhood. Good pizza and salads and great beer selection.
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Pies & Pints - Birmingham, AL
125 20th St SRight here in the neighborhood. Good pizza and salads and great beer selection.
Asian/Mexican fusion......a.k.a Sushi burritos. Right outside the door, across the street at the Battery
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Wasabi Juan's The Battery
2201 2nd Ave SAsian/Mexican fusion......a.k.a Sushi burritos. Right outside the door, across the street at the Battery
This is a great place for craft cocktails and delicious food. Casual, upscale. Enjoy sitting outdoors if weather permits.
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Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveThis is a great place for craft cocktails and delicious food. Casual, upscale. Enjoy sitting outdoors if weather permits.
upscale pub food in a fun atmosphere. Lots of arcade games. All ages.
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St Nupscale pub food in a fun atmosphere. Lots of arcade games. All ages.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fun place for drinks and upscale pub fare. Loads of arcade games. Very casual.
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NThis is a fun place for drinks and upscale pub fare. Loads of arcade games. Very casual.
I can't say enough about this place. Just go. Owner, master bar tender Feizal and his wife, Rachel have created the most memorable place you will ever have a craft cocktail. Full of local flavor and personality. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the complimentary costume menu. And enjoy a game of Cards Against Humanity or Operation or choose one from the vast collection of games strategically placed around the establishment.
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The Atomic Lounge
2113 1st Ave NI can't say enough about this place. Just go. Owner, master bar tender Feizal and his wife, Rachel have created the most memorable place you will ever have a craft cocktail. Full of local flavor and personality. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the complimentary costume menu. And enjoy a game of Cards Against Humanity or Operation or choose one from the vast collection of games strategically placed around the establishment.
We love to walk to Jazzy's and enjoy a diverse music scene. The live R&B will get you out of your seat. Owner, "Square" makes everyone feel welcome. Live music usually starts around 9. The atmosphere is super clean and a little on the cruise ship side.
Jazzy's
2215 1st Avenue NorthWe love to walk to Jazzy's and enjoy a diverse music scene. The live R&B will get you out of your seat. Owner, "Square" makes everyone feel welcome. Live music usually starts around 9. The atmosphere is super clean and a little on the cruise ship side.
Good beer and good vibes, right outside your door at The Battery. And, if you get peckish, Gus' fried chicken is right there to pair perfectly with your brew.
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Birmingham District Brewing Company
2201 2nd Ave SGood beer and good vibes, right outside your door at The Battery. And, if you get peckish, Gus' fried chicken is right there to pair perfectly with your brew.
Entertainment & Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NThis is a fantastic museum.
Fabulous place to entertain and enrich kids. Also has an IMAX movie theatre.
https://www.mcwane.org
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McWane Science Center
200 19th St NFabulous place to entertain and enrich kids. Also has an IMAX movie theatre.
https://www.mcwane.org
An easy stroll down the Rotary Trail and you can enjoy Birmingham's version of Central park. Beautifully designed and full of vitality. Walk or ride bikes around, bring a frisbee or a football. A Great place to walk or people watch.
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Ίδρυμα Πάρκου Σιδηροδρόμων
1600 1st Ave SAn easy stroll down the Rotary Trail and you can enjoy Birmingham's version of Central park. Beautifully designed and full of vitality. Walk or ride bikes around, bring a frisbee or a football. A Great place to walk or people watch.
This place is fun if you like arcade games or have kids that do. Upscale pub food and a fun atmosphere for all ages.
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NThis place is fun if you like arcade games or have kids that do. Upscale pub food and a fun atmosphere for all ages.
This is a great live music venue that is very close, in Avondale. Check the schedule to see who is playing. The book some fantastic talent. They also have a fantastic coffee shop and cafe. It's definitely a hipster hang.
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Saturn
200 41st St SThis is a great live music venue that is very close, in Avondale. Check the schedule to see who is playing. The book some fantastic talent. They also have a fantastic coffee shop and cafe. It's definitely a hipster hang.
Right outside your door and around the corner is an access to the Rotary Trail. It is a beautifully landscaped trail that provides a nice place to stroll through the city. Go left and head to Railroad Park and Mile End Cafe. Or go right and head toward Pepper Place Market on Saturday.
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Rotary Trail Birmingham
2098 1st Ave SRight outside your door and around the corner is an access to the Rotary Trail. It is a beautifully landscaped trail that provides a nice place to stroll through the city. Go left and head to Railroad Park and Mile End Cafe. Or go right and head toward Pepper Place Market on Saturday.
Not to be missed if you appreciate local produce and handcrafted anything. Local makers and growers galore. Go hungry and thirsty and bring a tote to take plenty of goodies home. From 8-noon on Saturdays.
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SNot to be missed if you appreciate local produce and handcrafted anything. Local makers and growers galore. Go hungry and thirsty and bring a tote to take plenty of goodies home. From 8-noon on Saturdays.
Nice facility an easy walk from home. Workout for free if you are a member or get a guest pass.
Downtown YMCA
2101 4th Ave NNice facility an easy walk from home. Workout for free if you are a member or get a guest pass.
Sweet little group workout gym in the neighborhood, at the Battery. Try a class while you are on vacation.
True40® Birmingham - Downtown
2201 2nd Ave SSweet little group workout gym in the neighborhood, at the Battery. Try a class while you are on vacation.
Nice destination for a walk. Has fresh roasted peanuts, a variety of gourmet seasoned boiled peanuts and original merchandise. Located on a quaint cobblestone road. (Morris Avenue.) While there, leave your mark on the "Before I Die" wall on Morris Avenue.
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Alabama Peanut Company
2016 Morris AveNice destination for a walk. Has fresh roasted peanuts, a variety of gourmet seasoned boiled peanuts and original merchandise. Located on a quaint cobblestone road. (Morris Avenue.) While there, leave your mark on the "Before I Die" wall on Morris Avenue.
Arts & Culture
This is a fantastic museum. iF you love art, you will be impressed with this place. Houses modern, as well as historical collections from US, Europe, Africa, etc. Sculpture Garden and children's area.
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Μουσείο Τέχνης του Μπέρμιγχαμ
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardThis is a fantastic museum. iF you love art, you will be impressed with this place. Houses modern, as well as historical collections from US, Europe, Africa, etc. Sculpture Garden and children's area.
Great museum that documents the struggle for Civil Rights. Includes MLK's letter from a Birmingham jail and the original jail cell, as well as many other mementos and exhibits, film.
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NGreat museum that documents the struggle for Civil Rights. Includes MLK's letter from a Birmingham jail and the original jail cell, as well as many other mementos and exhibits, film.
Groceries
This is a locally owned organic Market. Good supply of fresh, local produce, hot bar, salad bar, bulk items, nice options for wine and beer, frozen foods, etc. A friendly, modern, healthy place to market.
The Harvest Markets - Downtown BHAM
1924 2nd Ave NThis is a locally owned organic Market. Good supply of fresh, local produce, hot bar, salad bar, bulk items, nice options for wine and beer, frozen foods, etc. A friendly, modern, healthy place to market.
Head out with some totes on Saturday morning and collect the fresh, good stuff from local farmers. Loads of wonderful prepared foods and ready to eat as well.
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SHead out with some totes on Saturday morning and collect the fresh, good stuff from local farmers. Loads of wonderful prepared foods and ready to eat as well.
Full service, high quality grocery store. Easy walk from home. Bring a tote from the pantry.
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Publix Super Market at 20 Midtown
230 20th St SFull service, high quality grocery store. Easy walk from home. Bring a tote from the pantry.