Tap Ins is awesome! We visited for a work gathering and it was such a fun environment. The…read moreChristmas decorations were great and can compete as being one of the best I've seen this season. I had the Old Fashion Drink which was delightful and an appetizer of mozzarella sticks. Both were perfect! Some of my coworkers had the turkey and cheese sandwich and said it was delicious as well. The owner is very personable and does a great job interacting with the guest. His service was above and beyond. I'm planning to be back very soon!

I saw a Tap Ins soft opening event advertised on Facebook, so on my day off my husband and I…read moredecided to try it out. There were four golf simulators that include mini golf and four duck bowling lanes with a bar in the middle. We aren't golfers so we passed on the simulators and decided to try the duck bowling. It was really fun and we were able to get in four games during the hour.

Visited here for the first time recently. We were greeted soon as we entered by the gentleman…read moreworking. The gentleman working was friendly & very helpful! I looked over the wine & beer options available. I selected the Quest Cabernet Franc, which was very delicious! Also , it ended up being the last of the bottle available for 2025. Guess it was my lucky night! I really enjoyed this choice. I also tried an Italian boxed wine and it also was good. Don't knock box wine until you've tried it. Prices were reasonable on wines by the glass. Pleasure is all wine also is store. They have an array of wines available for all styles. Pricing is comparable to other shops in town. The inside of the wine shop has many seating options. Patio seating is available too. This spot is great for a meet up with friends or solo. It's also good for large groups. I plan to return soon to enjoy some more delicious wines.

This is the first time we visited this location since they have moved in. They were supporting a…read morecommunity group that improv comedy on a Saturday night, and we decided to visit this small venue to check it out. The event had the place packed. Plenty of wine to go around, and everyone had a good time. I would recommend attending a special event at this location.

Cigarettes are sublime. Freedom from idiotic government rules -- priceless. Felt like being back in…read moreNevada (a good thing). Shot some pool w family, drank some Cahaba beers on a quiet afternoon. Beautiful.

I've been coming to Pub for years and it's a great place. There's a pretty impressive selection of…read morecraft beers on tap. The food is good, we really like the wings and the fried mushrooms! I've never had any issues here, either from the staff or from other customers. It's a relaxed place with musical acts several nights a week, but karaoke tuesdays are my fave! Joe the karaoke DJ is SO great, and he can make basically anyone feel like a star. They also frequently have good acoustic music or full bands if you're in the mood to rock out. Like everyone else that has reviewed so far, I'm definitely not a fan of all the smoke, but they do have outdoor seating if you need some air. Go check them out!!

My dinner was absolutely delicious and the ambience was amazing. I ordered the wedge salad with…read moresteak. The steak was cooked to my satisfaction. Tender and favorably. 10 out 10 for me. I ordered the Paloma drink .. again to my satisfaction. Everyone was so nice from the wait staff, to owner. And almost forgot to mention the DJ spinning the tones we all knew. If you're ever looking for a new spot recommend you check them out.

First time visiting here with a group of friends. Very classy and elegant upscale cocktail bar. It…read moreis dimly lit, but there are windows all around that allow natural sunlight in. Service was good and we did get a chance to meet the owner, Trice. Everyone was pleasant. Our cocktails were fabulous. Trice had explained that the syrups he uses are made in house with the freshest ingredients. We ordered a few apps to go with our drinks. Again, very fresh and light. We absolutely loved the baked pita that came with the warm pimento cheese dip. We didn't taste much of the pimento, but still delicious... I mean who doesn't love melted cheese dip Very pleasant first time experience. Not a huge menu for food, but perfect for apps and cocktails with friends.

Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had Laven-drop martinis while we waited to be…read moreseated which took about 20-25 minutes. The bartender was friendly and she fixed some darn good drinks. They have live music, a plus in my book. They also have outside seating. We started with fried oysters and fried crab claws, both could have been seasoned a little more, other than that they were pretty tasty. I ordered the twice baked tater with chicken and it was surprisingly good and loaded with chicken. My husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were very tender but needed more smoke flavor. The baked beans were not good; lacked flavor and tasted like canned pork and beans. The mac and cheese was decent, nothing to brag about. The owner/manager stopped by and apologized for the wait. It took a while for our appetizers to arrive. I appreciate the fact that he took the time to address the wait as he did with other customers. Our server was friendly, very attentive and also apologized for the wait. We do plan on returning to try other items on the menu and to have a good drink.

It seems that every time I look in this direction, this location has a different restaurant name…read more This time was no different. Hillside Music & Que just recently opened under new management. It was most recently Palm & Pig. I tried it when it was Palm and Pig and I thought it was rather good. Hillside is located near the Vestavia City Center right next to Bob's Power Equipment, which ironically has been in that location for over 20 years at least. Hillside is located on at the end of a small strip so they have a nice outdoor space with a covered patio. It's great for a guitar player and with big heaters is even pleasant to sit out there (when it wasn't Hillside). The interior is quite large despite the small entrance. It extends quite far to the back. They have a nice little bar and a good side stage for their many live performers. In fact their very model for this restaurant thrives on live performers with "Band Inquiries Call 205-901-2225" centered on their menu! Our party arrived on bustling Friday evening. Luckily we didn't have to wait long at all and got a table right away. Our server arrived quickly and got our drink orders. There wasn't a performer but the place was loud with chatter. While we were there, a two man guitar group started setting up. Our drinks arrived promptly and our orders taken. About 15 minutes later our food arrived. Matthew tried the Diablo burger. I had to have a bite and it was spicy as promised. Their "Dooom a -que" sauce wasn't bad. Tammy and Jack tried the Philly. Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions and topped with American cheese on a cuban roll. It also wasn't bad. Plentiful grilled beef and good bread. Sarah had the Hillside burger. It was also good and burger a nice medium. I tried the shrimp poboy. Lettuce, onion, pickle were topped with 6 perfectly fried shrimp in a slightly toasted hoagie bun. After I lathered it with the smoked tomoato aioli sauce which was served on the side, I took my first bite and was impressed. I've had worse and this poboy was quite enjoyable! Yom Yom Yom. We also really enjoyed the "okra fries". The cucumber salad was rather underwhelming and the fries were soggy and undersalted. Surprisingly none of us tried any of their bbq. A good reason to return. We had a good time and had great service. If you enjoy good ole southern comfort food and good live entertainment, give Hillside a try.

Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz)…read moreEverything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM

Finally made it to the Front Porch. We heard fabulous things about this place, so thought we would…read morecheck it out. Had an enjoyable dinner on the patio. It was nice and not too loud. Our waiter was great and had lots of suggestions. We ended up with the blackened chicken pasta and pimento cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection and tasty. The bun itself was a little thinner than what I am used to but still good. The pimento cheese was not my favorite, as it seemed to lack something. The sweet potato fries with caramel sauce were delicious and great accompaniment to any burger. The pasta was just your average dish. They did have a nice cocktail menu... Ended up with a blueberry lemon drop martini and absolutely delicious. Will we be back? Yes... There are some other things we would like to try.

One word...Terry. He was extremely attentive and supplied service above and beyond. Waters…read moreconstantly filled, check-ins on drinks timed perfectly. Couldn't ask for a better person from a service standpoint!!!! Btw, Terry's margarita was absolutely delicious!

I visited this bar twice…read more On the first occasion, the bartender was slow and inexperienced. Plus the computer system was inoperable so the bartender had to keep track of tabs by hand. On the second occasion, same experience as the first. However, the second time had the added bonus of the bar's water pipes busting. Water began to flood from under the bar into the lobby area and it had to shut down for the rest of the evening. The drinks were $$$ I remember it was about $38 for 2 mixed drinks. Hope they resolved their plumbing issue.

I was traveling home from out of town and found this bar along my route. It was getting late so I…read morecalled to confirm their business hours. I got an automated message that said to leave a message and my call would be returned as soon as possible. I thought maybe the bar was busy and they didn't have time to answer, no big deal. Upon my arrival I noticed a very low selection of liquor, draft beer, or customers. The only customers I saw in the bar were two people playing pool. I asked the bartender about tequila. He asked me if I wanted a shot without telling me what was available or if that's what i wanted, which makes me think there is not much of a selection. Before I could ask what type of tequila there was to drink or ask what type of mixers the bar had, which I don't think there was much mixers to choose from by how empty the bar looked, the bartender then proceeded to ask me if I was "messed up". I drink rarely and take no medication. At this moment I hadn't had a drink in short of a week. He then proceeded to tell me that I was slurring my words, although that was definitely not true. He refused to serve me. I've been to bars all across the United States and this is the first time I've ever been refused to be served, especially before my first drink. He didn't ask how I was doing, if I was meeting friends, if i was planning on driving home, or getting a ride from someone. The bartender decided I was "messed up" within 30 seconds of me being in the bar. If a bartender can't tell the difference between someone who is 110% sober and "messed up", while making that decision within 30 seconds of a customer entering the bar, then that bartender should be looking for a new profession. I'm not quite sure if he was insinuating that I had been drinking, taking to much medication,or using recreational drugs, but none was the case. Maybe this is the type of bar where people often arrive to inebriated to get served or the bartender prefers locals and refuses service to others.I'm not certain this is the situation, but regardless it's extremely unprofessional and the bartender was absolutely wrong and unjustified. I will never be returning to this establishment and would recommend avoiding this bar. The next time I'm in this town I'll be sure to go elsewhere. I wouldn't return to this bar if it was the only one in town!

I guess they only like a certain group of people to patronize their establishment because my…read moreboyfriend and I went there last week on a rainy cold night to be treated like we were trash we didn't even bother to stay because of how we were treated. All we asked is if the kitchen was open and the response was Ain't no kitchen you can go eat at Purple Onion now some may think oh that's nothing but sometimes it's not what you say but how you say it. We could have stayed and had drinks shot pool but the attitude given no thanks. You should really think about how you treat all of your customers !!!