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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
