While visiting my stepson at the U of Alabama, my wife and I heard that the Sanctuary was a cool…read moreplace. It definitely is! This former church has been turned into a great restaurant with live music. There's plenty of tables and a bar with a huge screen for sports. The band sets up in the corner up front. The food here is all small plates. Since there were 4 of us, we ordered quite a few. Some favorites were the Pork Belly Tacos, Steak Tacos, Chicken Salad Sliders, and the Steak A La Plancha. Together, with nice glasses of wine, this was an excellent dinner! The restaurant is off the beaten path from downtown and parking on the street is easy. If you're looking for something different, check out The Sanctuary!

recently visited The Sanctuary on 25th while attending my niece's law school graduation…read morecelebration. The facility was very nice, clean, and provided a pleasant atmosphere for our special occasion. The service was good, and the staff was attentive throughout our visit. As for the food, it was prepared well and appeared to be enjoyed by many in our group. Several people complimented their meals and seemed very satisfied. For me personally, the menu offerings and flavors were simply not the type of food I typically prefer. That's a matter of personal taste rather than food quality. Overall, I had a positive experience with the venue and service, but the cuisine was not quite my style. For that reason, I would give The Sanctuary on 25th a 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Great beer list. Friendly locals. Nice quiet ambience. Very chill compared to most of Tuscaloosa.read more

There's no food - so don't arrive expecting to eat and drink. That is the only drawback…read more The actual bar experience is a welcomed relief from the college kids - just very chill and laid back. The bartenders are super attentive and the drink variety is exceptional. One half is a quiet restaurant type area and the other half has pinball and video games. I tell anyone coming to town who wants a break from students but a chill place to drink that this is the spot.

$10 for this???? 5 wings (flats/drummets) WOW! Not a good…read morerecommendation. I understand the economy is hard for businesses too...but geesh!

Came here after church for the first time and it was great! Cute area, amazing service, tasty and…read moregood quality food for a bar type restaurant. You can get burgers but also get entree like salmon here which were this place apart from just a regular burgers bar joint. Our party was celebrating a birthday and was so nice with all our needs (extra plates, napkins, forks, and knife to cut the cake). My sandwich was an oldie but goodie. The show stopper was definitely these house made chips! 10/10!!!

If you're looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and a place full of character, The Avenue Pub…read moreis a must-visit! The food was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. From the moment you walk in, the rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and even better food. Get the Salty Dog and Blackberry Smash! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Roll Tide, Alabama!

The service was awesome Brittany was great…read more The Thai nachos was good! The steak sandwich was way salty.

Great spot to catch some Sunday football,and for a few after dinner drinks.loved the Halloween…read moredecorations.i think we will be returning here for our Halloween spirits

1831 is a nice relatively new addition to Temerson Square in the downtown area of Tuscaloosa. It's…read morea typical Tuscaloosa bar with some not so typical features. The owner of this bar knows how to keep things looking clean and in tip top shape. I'm serious about the cleanliness and the ladies bathroom is never out of order or disgusting. This is a rarity for Tuscaloosa and most college towns. I attended school at UA and lived in Athens, GA while working at UGA so I know this for a fact. So far so good and I hope they keep it up! Overall, 1831 is a great place to enjoy yourself after an Alabama game during football season with friends for a variety of reasons. It has good local beer from some of the emerging area Tuscaloosa breweries (Black Warrior, Druid City, etc), plenty of selections from Birmingham's amazing breweries (Avondale, Trim Tab, or Good People), friendly staff and bartenders, routinely has good local rock and funk bands playing, and is a place to meet the fun loving people who pack it on the weekend. 1831 is a must stop for anyone doing bar hopping from out of town in Tuscaloosa and a great new place for locals too!

My wife and I stopped by Innisfree today for their legendary meat and three, and as always--it did…read morenot disappoint. It's been a few years since my last visit, but back when I worked closer to downtown, this place was a weekly (sometimes twice-a-week) lunch ritual. Man, this spot is awesome for lunch! Now, if you try to come on a weekend--good luck. The place is packed to the gills, and the folks lined up outside aren't there for the turnip greens, if you catch my draft, I mean drift. They're here for the other "festivities"... the bar. But let's talk food. Whether you're circling your favorite meat and three combo or grabbing something off their regular menu, you can't go wrong. Their meat and three is like stepping straight into Granny's kitchen on a cool October Sunday afternoon. I went with the country fried steak, Caesar salad, fried okra, turnip greens, and--because I'm not a quitter--a helping of blackberry cobbler. Every bite was fantastic. My wife went with the fried catfish, paired with black-eyed peas, fried okra, and of course, the same irresistible blackberry cobbler to top it off. Her meal was every bit as delicious as mine (not that I didn't try to sneak a bite or two for quality assurance purposes). The background music today was a dose of pop, with Ingrid Michaelson's The Way I Am setting a nice, mellow vibe--pretty fitting for a lunch date with my wife. Soft and pleasant... though, if I'm being honest, I'd trade Ingrid for a little Metallica or any one of those glorious 80s hair bands in a heartbeat. Nothing says "meat and three" like a little Pour Some Sugar on Me, right? These days, a meal I used to enjoy weekly has become a rare treat, but today's visit reminded me why I loved it so much. The outdoor seating is perfect for a crisp fall or breezy spring day, TVs are plastered all around so you won't miss your favorite team (Roll Tide, of course), and there's even a pool table if you're feeling like hustling a game or two. The lunch staff is fast and friendly, and if you haven't experienced this Tuscaloosa gem, do yourself a favor and step inside for their lunch menu. Just maybe leave the late-night crowd to the younger folks--they've got more energy (and stronger eardrums) for that scene than I do!

Great little spot to eat before a concert or anything really, food was piping hot and good! We came…read morehere before a concert as it was close to our parking spot lol. Glad we did, I ordered the fish and chips, they were hot and good. The chips were waffle fries and really good too. They had one huge plus going for them, angry orchard on tap!!!!!! Took a few minutes before our waitress came by but after that she was spot on!!! All in all a great place to unwind at the end of the day!

Session Bar is THE BEST spot for a cocktail in TTown! We used to live in Tuscaloosa and remember…read morewhen it opened. It has impressed us for years and never wavered. They are passionate mixologists who are obviously well trained and spot on! We loved our drinks and conversation with the gorgeous and delightful Jessica. A must stop if you are in the city. Nice, casual, chill atmosphere with a youthful-masculine slant. Surpasses some popular haunts in New Orleans, where we live now. Just go!

Sessions is an awesome cocktail bar. The drinks are always spot on and very good. They have added…read moresome more contemporary cocktails to the menu which is fun! The staff are evidently all friends who seemingly love being there and being with each other. The atmosphere is positive and fun while also being relaxed but nice enough for a date. If you do not love your drink you can swap it for a different one.

Came highly recommended and it didn't miss particularly for their infused drinks. Tried the peach…read morebourbon and it was good. Plenty of options to pick from and a great for the price as well.

Best bar in Tuscaloosa!!! Amazing drinks and servers! I love catch sooooo much! Everyone should goread more

The "chili cook off" was fantastic last year! All you can eat for five bucks!…read more Glad to see it's back this Saturday at 2pm....

Great place to hang out in Tuscaloosa and fantastic beer. I really appreciate that they're spinning…read morea different record every time I go in. Crowd here looks to skew a bit older than the downtown scene, creating a chill atmosphere.