Birmingham
Marty's plays to hipsters, cool kids and an unapologetically geeky crowd, who are all attracted to a friendly bar packed with comic book art, Star Wars…
Must-see nightlife in Alabama
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Birmingham
This is the sort of bar Birmingham boasts would be the envy of New York or Los Angeles. Atomic Lounge is just funky and fun – a cross between a 1950s rec…
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Alabama
The Wildwood has a dedicated mission of keeping Florence funky, and it's doing a fine job. With arcade games, inked up clientele, tropical-inspired…
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Birmingham
Birmingham's beautiful people pack into this cool space after work and on weekends, sipping handmade cocktails under giant paper planes and a Birmingham…
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Birmingham
A crowd of young creatives and older drinking pros knock back their brew while tapping their toes to live music in a courtyard full of junk, antiques,…
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Alabama
It's worth noting the Hound is a restaurant, one that serves decent burgers and steaks. We mainly love it for the bar though, a lovely old cedar-top where…
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Birmingham
Hidden behind a metal fence, a set of stairs and a nondescript door, the Marble Ring makes a good effort to live up to its speakeasy theme, further…
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Birmingham
Look for a neon 'Pi'-ish symbol in an alleyway, head downstairs into a cellar space, and check out this lovely Birmingham bar: long banquettes, strong…
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Alabama
Great coffee, hip vibes and a friendly atmosphere all come together to make Alchemy our go-to spot for caffeinated refreshment in Huntsville. Keep an eye…
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Birmingham
A funky neighborhood bar – our favorite sort – the Parkside has weird art on the walls, assorted bric-a-brac, a big outdoor courtyard with a fire pit, an…
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Alabama
This effusively friendly cafe is a good spot for, yes, a cup of coffee (or cappuccino or latte, pick your caffeinated poison). But there's also the…
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Alabama
This downtown bar has dozens of beers on offer, and some 50 classic arcade games, so sink a beer, get in a few rounds of Galaga, have another beer, take…
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Alabama
This clubby, wood-and-leather accented bar, located at the Hotel at Auburn University, feels like a good spot for something strong and a cigar. There's no…
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Alabama
In the basement of the Stricklin, you'll find a vintage bowling alley, a busy bar, an arcade with video games, shuffleboard and the like. We like our…
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Alabama
This recommended, dimly lit bar sits at the intersection of dark-wood-vibe upscale lounge and neighborhood dive; the hybridity of genre works better than…
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Birmingham
This well-run cafe serves coffee from Seed, a local roaster that practices sustainable business ethics, and serves fine coffee and baked goods besides…
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Birmingham
This brewery hosts patrons in a wide-open, airy space that's pretty perfect for sipping any one of their nine highly regarded brews – regularly voted some…
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41 Street Pub & Aircraft Sales
Birmingham
A slick wooden bar fronts a large open space offset with some shuffleboard tables. Behind the bar, strong drinks (the Moscow Mule is a winner) are served…
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Alabama
This sweet bar carries a bicycle theme throughout; there's a fantastic outdoor space for tipping back a beer or a cocktail on humid Mobile nights.
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Alabama
Fairhope's party people pack into McSharry's for a couple of key reasons: it stays open late; and it has a big outdoor courtyard (they call it a Paddy-O…
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Alabama
You need coffee, you need a soft cafe setting, you need a pastry or a sandwich or a...burrito? Sure, they're served evenings, Monday to Saturday. Anyways,…
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Alabama
This buzzy bar has a good selection of beers, a convenient location downtown and an outdoor 'Sand Bar' for those who need refreshment al fresco on a faux…
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Alabama
This cute, cozy bar (some might say, 'nook-like') is a justifiable favorite with the Huntsville boozing crowd, who come here for cheap drinks, live music…
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Alabama
Take a break from the world with the Tuskegee intellectuals at this friendly little coffee shop, which also has a decent smoothie selection, plus booze if…
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Alabama
The Houndstooth is a quintessential sports bar in a quinstessential sports town. It generally gets mobbed before and after Crimson Tide games, and it's a…
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Alabama
Head into the taproom of this beloved local brewery for some 20 draft beers. The attached beer garden and pet-friendly patio hosts live music and special…
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Alabama
Well-made coffees, a laptop-friendly vibe and a commitment to a good cup of joe (or tea) makes Satori one of our favorite cafes in the region.
