Always a fun spot, and the food is always good. Always a crowd. Everyone is friendly. Very diverse clientele. We tried the Avondale location, but we prefer the Colonnade. The Avondale location had a different "vibe" and just didn't seem the same. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Black Market Grill is a great choice if you're looking for a dive bar vibe. Comic book panels cover the tables and walls, which is perfect for a 40 year old guy like me who still maintains a proud monthly subscription to Action Comics.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere alone had me smiling before the drinks even showed up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was awesome too... even though it was a busy night they were attentive and genuinely pleasant. I had a few cocktails and they were all tasty treats. Didn't try a beer but the menu showed a really solid selection. There were a lot of good looking food options and I'm honestly wishing I had picked a different one. I went with the Flip-a-delphia based on a recommendation and it was... all the way mid. Nothing terrible, just nothing memorable either. The sweet potato fries though? Absolutely top notch. They basically saved the whole plate. I'd definitely recommend the spot for drinks, vibes, and fries... just maybe skip the Always Sunny themed menu items when you order. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped by for a couple cocktails, and sat at the bar. A little slow at first but as the night went on, the place got busier and louder.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders were quite nice, along with all the people we met. Didn't have any special cocktail, just a couple martinis and they were good. We didn't eat there, but from what we saw, their food looked great and heard from customers that the burgers are awesome. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Cranberry martini - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun and friendly neighborhood bar with an awesome drink selection.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside and outside seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Didn't eat but was told the food was good read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Big Bad Wolf - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was lively![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's been a long time since I was last here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for group outings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the music being played in here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't get any food. I just had some drinks. The bartenders were quick with getting people served. I've heard the food is good here. Will definitely have to try something next time I'm in the area. read more

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Food was good. Service was horrible. We sat 20 minutes before someone acknowledged us. Another 10 for fountain drinks. And another 30/40 min after we ordered. I ended up just asking for the food to go. Our server was not friendly nor did she apologize or explain the wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a Saturday night so maybe that's why the service was crappy but I wouldn't recommend it to a friend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool location, probably not for kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu had a decent variety and the food all looked great. I ordered the Flip-a-delphia (solid Always Sunny reference). There were several other things I wanted to try. To be a little critical, the chicken on my sandwich was a little salty, but I typically don't like a lot of salt. Definitely would recommend! read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Flip-a-delphia with Sweet Fries - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I like going for their Cajun pasta! They put plenty of chicken and sausage in it. (Wish it had shrimp too!) read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Cajun Pasta and Lemon pepper wings w/ French fries! - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I was visiting on a work trip and I couldn't be happier with everything here. The service?? Krissy and Brady are amazing. Friendly responsive and not overbearing. The food?? Delicious!!! The hulk burger is to die for and the drinks are stellar. If I ever get a chance to come back to Alabama this will be my go to spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is chill and feels like home![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely stop by here if you aren't pretentious and want a great spot. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Hulk burger. Pacifico and the gin- eration xxx - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Sorry that zero stars isn't an option. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is like that nasty bar that was the last stop of every late night of your college career: loud, mediocre offerings, crappy service and the surliest wait staff in town[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. You endured it because you were just grateful they looked past your bad fake ID. But now that you're 21, bars like Black Market are just not worth it. So skip it. Find a real bar. read more

The food here is great. My husband comes here often and told me I'd love their fries and he was right. Battered fries are always delicious and theirs are great. They are light and crispy. If you're craving fries, come here. You won't be disappointed. The Greek Egg Rolls are so dang tasty! They are huge and so incredibly filling. I had to stop myself from eating more to save room for my entree of the Protein Plate with fries and broccoli. The chicken in my entree was moist and nicely seasoned. Service was fast and the decor is really cool with their retro comic book tabletops and art. For a bar, their food is great! Highly recommend. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Greek Egg Rolls - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I checked out their new Avondale location and it's still the same good vibes and good food! I sat out on the patio, which was covered and heated, and enjoyed my meal. My server was sweet and attentive, definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Wings and loaded fries - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was fresh and delicious! The service from the wait staff and kitchen was fast, friendly, and welcoming! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the environment of this restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Bbq burger and sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great location, server was quick, got everything right, very pleasant. I just had a burger which was very good, just how I like it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice environment, a good bar to go to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Being in a nearby hotel and hoping for something better than a Denny's, does not qualify any restaurant for receiving 5 starts when 1 star is better than the rubble. But Black Market deserves my rating of approval. Go to it. A tasty four stars, with my only downgrade from 5 stars being offering basics, with a half dozen tweaks. Take the same burger, crumble fried/dried breaded onions; top with 6 or 7 chunks of Gorgonzola, now your 5 star territory. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sure, you're a bar that happens to have a restaurant. But you could also be a restaurant that also has a bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Aim for both!! read more

Worst Experience I have had in a long time!!!! "At 3rd Av Avondale Bham" It was seat yourself, which is no big deal. But then it went down from there. There was only one waiter, and five exbo's but the waiter was the only one really doing his job. We at least where able to order food quickly but then waited and waited and waited for our food we came in around 5:30PM and didn't leave til 7:22PM. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As we waited a would came up to the bar from the patio with a DOG!!!! Holding it over the counter people sit at, letting it jump out of a bar stool on to the floor and run around, then at one point kicked the dog, then chased the dog under my legs kicked me when getting the dog.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then the girl fall out of her own chair onto the floor. She should have never been served another drink and asked to leave the minute she brought the "DOG TO THE BAR counter!!!!!!" Then when we finally got our food, I order the firey wings the where undercooked and warm temp. It then took me at lest 10 to 15minutes to get the waiters attention all while watching this Women make a seen the whole time. First off the bar tender should have said nope your done to the lady. Secondly there should been more waiters and waitresses on a Sunday! Thirdly the cook should be retrained how cook. And fourthly they are way over priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only things they had going for them was the decor and music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And last but not least, they had employees drinking there!!!! If the employees want to drink they should go to the bar next store because it looks bad for that company if they are they in business attire/logs drinking. WONT BE BACK to the location of "4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222" read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Black market bar and grill - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My family stopped by here on a Sunday, early afternoon, only to find out they were serving brunch. We have not had brunch in a while, so it was not a disappointment. We shared Brunch Skins, Chicken N Pancakes and French Toast. All of these items were very unique. The Brunch Skins were potato skins filled with cheese, corned beef hash, creamed spinach, bacon and tomatoes. They were very good. The Chicken and Pancakes were good. Three chicken fingers with buckwheat style pancakes with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The cheese grits on the side were good too. The French Toast tasted like French Toast, nothing special there, Hashbrowns were chosen as the side and it was a flat McDonalds style potato fritter. The service was great. Drinks kept filled and we were not abandoned. We'll be back and perhaps be more adventurous in our choices. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Sunday Brunch Chicken N Pancakes - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Love the look and feel of the restaurant. If you love 80's music like I do, you'll be singing right along. My only gripe is the wait for the food was long and the food was cold. I feel like If the food would've came out hot it would've been MUCH better. read more

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It was a good place to sit and a single drink but the top shelf margarita wasn't any different than a plain margarita. The food was good the eat and the servers were nice. Everyone in here seemed to be having fun in their individual groups. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Everything - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Nice bar and grill with a lot of good beer and food options. Outdoor dining area as well with attentive servers. Place was busy and seemed like a pretty popular spot. Not the place to go to if you're looking for a healthy bite to eat. Lots of cool artwork on the walls and tables as well. read more

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Black Market Black Market was extremely convenient for hotel guests like myself who were in town for events, and by convenient I mean it was basically 3-4 minutes away. We rolled in after 10 pm, post-event, and got our IDs checked because apparently, you're never too old to prove you're not a toddler. Hooray!!! The staff member checking IDs said something about food, drinks, and bar, and honestly, that's all we needed to hear - we weren't told sorry closed. Hooray!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]As we entered, our ears were treated to some lovely screeching and screaming from the music, because why not, right? Grunge party![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Like any new uninformed patron, we were expecting to be seated, but servers repeatedly walked by, offering only brief glances without a smile, greeting, or inquiry about our needs. I turned to my Beautiful Husband and suggested that perhaps we should seat ourselves, as the servers seemed overly occupied. And that is precisely what we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We plopped ourselves down in a booth, surrounded by decor that screamed 'we don't care' and grunge music that gave off a major 'meh' vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat staring around and waited for a server like that is what you do in eateries, right? Well, not this night. Servers seemed to embody a 'whatever' attitude and treated us as if we were old friends who departed on bad terms and had not seen each other in a long time avoiding eye contact. While watching the impolite scene playing out before ours eyes I started singing the song melody "Walk on by" using my lyrics "If you see me walking down the street and I start to ask for service each time our eyes briefly meet Walk on by, walk on by." LMAO. Finally I stop a lovely server saying informing her of our first time here snd how does it work. She super politely said just order from the bar. We thanked her and she responded, "Yes ma'am you are welcome" and kept on truckin'. As instructed, my husband bar crawled and ordered two Blue Moon drafts, which are becoming increasingly difficult to find on tap due to eateries opting to sell individual bottles at inflated prices, equivalent to the cost of a six pack purchased at Walmart. The apparent greed is certainly frustrating. Anyway we hung out for a bit and disconnected from the world, enjoyed delicious cold beer and engaged in romantic conversation. Following our intimate interlude, we ordered parmesan wings to go and returned to the hotel. The wings were fried nicely but the flavor was nothing to write about. I am going to take a chance and assume as a non native of Alabama this establishment has maybe a day service etiquette and night service etiquette. Reading other reviews customers seem to echo bad customer service experience yet food was praised. Managers, are you aware that patrons often discuss the pros and cons of their pre- and post-dining experiences? Do you consult reviews to maintain a competitive edge in a challenging economic climate where eateries struggle to remain operational? Here's some sage advice to management: delivering exceptional customer service is the magic ingredient that elevates ambiance and dining experiences from ordinary to extra ordinary even in an aesthetically challenged environment. Conversely, poor service is a flavor-deterrent that can diminishes one's appetite, much like happened to us after discussing our experience on the way back to the hotel. Our appetite was eroded when we tried eating the wings. I am sure it might have tasted better if service was better. As a visitor, I would advise that this establishment may not be suitable for individuals who are easily offended or have specific expectations for customer service. On a positive note, the draft beer was exceptional, particularly in comparison to some of the subpar, flat, or sour drafts we have encountered elsewhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The customer base was diverse, comprising various age groups, and patrons were generally respectful and mindful of their surroundings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, the service, and the vibes were all great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So glad we were able to sneak in for brunch with no wait!

Great food! Especially all of their burgers! However, I don't like that they charge a "to go" fee for pick up orders. It hasn't always been this way. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables for 2 are WAY too small - felt like I was going to knock off my drink or my meal every 5 minutes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had to move tables in order to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent drink selection, basic menu, and good location with parking out front. read more

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I didn't get to try this location out till recently since I have a Black Market right next to my house. I came here to join my friends after a soccer game about two weeks ago. I like how it was open late on a Sunday night, there are not many places around this area that are. I also felt much safer here late at night than I do at the downtown location. It was a nice atmosphere. Service was pretty good as well. We didn't have to wait long for anything. I got the East Lake tacos as well as beans and rice for the my sides. My food was all pretty good! read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - East Lake Tacos grilled with rice and beans on the side - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

[[HIGHLIGHT]]there are rats everywhere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the bartenders are completely rude. terrible place. I would never go again.

Don't waste your time. Service is terrible, drinks are junk, go somewhere els. Try out culinary drop out instead

The food is pretty good. The beer is way over priced though. The grilled chicken salad looked beautiful, all the ingredients were fresh and crisp. We also ordered the baked feta, and requested some veggies for my wife instead of pita chips because of the gluten. They were willing to accommodate this special request. I ordered the garlic parmesan wings, which came with thick cut fries. I think the food is worth coming back for. read more

The Black Market Bar and Grill in Avondale serves brunch on Sundays from 10 AM to 3 o'clock. This past Sunday I visited there and got the "alley-fried steak" with a side off scrambled eggs. It was very good, and I am excited to go back on another Sunday to try more of their menu items. It was really hard to choose just one thing when they have several delicious looking options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience of the place was casual yet the décor was outstanding. With tattoo flash art and music references everywhere, it was easy to relax and enjoy the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were also very polite and professional. I will definitely be back! read more

First off I really do enjoy eating here and was glad to see it move closer to me in the Avondale area but I do have to update my review based on a recent experience. I understand people have bad days but I was left sitting for over an hour while the staff continued to deliver the wrong order to the table. I was eating alone so it was just one order placed. I want to clarify that management was very nice about the issue but not very attentive to the problem as it continued for over an hour. I will eat there again but maybe when they are not so busy. read more

Pretty disappointed in this place. I went with a large group today sat between 2 tables. We found this restaurant simply by searching nearby restaurants on Google maps after another waitlist was just a little too long. The good news is that we were able to sit immediately here, when all surrounding restaurants were on wait lists of at least a hour " The bad news is that we regretted it. I think this alone was possibly a sign. The service was pretty slow (though friendly). The food was very lackluster, and simple expectations went unmet. For instance I ordered a messy appetizer. The waitress said she'd be back with silverware/napkins. She didn't return for about 10 minutes. Also the staff seemed to be willingly inattentive when help was needed, such as when I went in to the bar to ask a question about lunch menus (since the waiter was M.I.A) and despite looking all around and directly at staff while waiting to ask for assistance (waiting for them to finish interacting with bar customers), they would then quickly jet away from my direction. This happened when we initially came in too. There are other reviews that talk about the quality of the food, and are correct. I would steer away from the pancakes and hash browns. It should also be noticed that the grits are actually CHEESE grits, which is not stated on the menu. All around, the majority of the food seemed to be mediocre, or even maybe preserved, as though you are buying fast food and it's not actually being cooked for you. We would definitely not visit again. I only got a few pictures, but the potato skin appetizer was actually really good and a pleasant surprise for the visit. read more

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Awesome food and service !!!!! Amazing mixed drinks, ice cold beer!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music fun place to go for all the family[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Not far from the Summit shopping area, this is a great spot for bar food and cheap drinks. I recommend sitting on the patio for happy hour, but get there early because it gets crowded quick. My go to is the Phil's Chicken Fingers tossed in their "Halo the Horrible" hot sauce with a side caesar salad. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - Patio at happy hour, Pinot Grigio - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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What a gem! Nothing can beat $3 mimosas ($11 pitcher!) for brunch! My husband got the cheatin' vegan omelette than he enjoyed. It's a total bar and grill, chill vibes and great for a less formal breakfast! Our server was great and we enjoyed our time before heading to the airport. read more

Black Market Bar & Grill - a menu for the restaurant - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I went to Black Market looking for a good time and I found it. My local buddy introduced me to this spot, where we had some drinks while enjoying some sports on TV, the fun ambiance, and the extra friendly bartenders. While the place isn't super huge, I have to say they've done an outstanding job in terms of the layout. They've been able to make use of the space to include decent indoor and outdoor seating, in addition they've been able to make the bar the focal point of the place. And why not? There's a good number of taps and dare I say, an outstanding selection of spirits. I appreciate the funky decor (see signage) and the fairly clean bathrooms. Prices don't seem to be too bad and I love the eclectic crowd during peak hours. On occasion, they'll play movies on a projector and when sports is happening, there are a couple of TVs at the bar. And my favorite thing about any nightlife biz: they're open late. So good. The next time, I'll give their food a shot. I've read enough about how good their brunch and burgers are, which always peaks my curiosity. read more

I work next door and just needed a little snack, so I thought I would grab some potato skins here.. when I got there they added a tip (without telling me) then once I left I looked at the amount I was charged and was charged an additional $2 and when I called they couldn't tell me where the other $2 charge come from. Nor did they try to make it right. Oh also for the $18.35 it only come with 5 potato skins. I now remember why I never eat here. 0/10 recommend!!!! read more

I'd prefer to give it 3.5 but I still enjoy my time there. My biggest complaint isn't the service because the service is always wonderful it's more so the crowd on the weekends just a bit rowdy. The food is always great and I make it a point to grab something when I go in. I also love well Wednesdays where all well drinks are a dollar up to a certain time, all in all I enjoy going with friends and having a drink. read more

Name: Black Market Bar & Grill - A Bar From the Darkside Location: Birmingham, AL Date: 10-09-24 Overall Rating (1-10): 8 Review by My Out n About - Robert and Sheila Henley This review and related comments are based on our personal experience at the business discussed and are not endorsed or solicited by the individual business. Your experience will differ. myoutnabout.com myoutnabout@gmail.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/myoutnabout Description: Located in a shopping complex in the Colonnade area of South Birmingham, this small bar is a very popular spot. The theme in the bar is a little on the darker side with black décor and also includes a bit of a biker element. The menu has a large variety of items from standard bar fair to large burgers and sandwiches. We tried their McGoolers Potato Skins $12.95 which were cooked nice and tender with a crispy outer ring. They were covered in bacon, green onion and believe it or not queso cheese. The queso added a bit of a unique flavor that Wolfie really liked. Me not as much. The bar tender was fabulous. We went there a few times over the next couple of days and she had it down pat. She remembered our drinks, our previous conversation. I'm certain she is a reason thus place is so popular. Bottom Line: This is a fun place with interesting décor. Their clientele ranges from bikers to executives. Recommended. R&S Rating Scale (1-10) Atmosphere: 6 Comfort: 5 Pool Tables: No Darts: No Food Price: $12.95 (5) Food Quality: 7 Soft Drinks: Yes Coffee: Yes Liquor: Yes Beer: Yes Wine: Yes Drink Price: Bacardi Water $6.75 Drink Quality: 6 Music: Canned Cleanliness: 5 Fun: 8 Staff: 8 Purse Hangers: yes Non Smoking: yes Restrooms: 6 Parking: Ample free parking Camper/RV Parking: No read more

We went for Sunday brunch. Food was very good. Drinks were delicious. Server seemed to have too many tables to keep up but was friendly. Restrooms were clean. read more

This bar/restaurant has provided a mixed experience for me over time. Sometimes it's great and sometimes not. Maybe that's normal. This review is for a recent takeout order. Stopped by to pick up a couple of items to share with friends coming over. Ordered the My Ex-girlfriend Sister's Salad and the Hummus and Veggies. The salad was fine. The hummus and veggies was awful. Maybe I should have asked more questions, but I figured they knew what veggies to serve. In my mind I expected maybe cucumbers and carrot. When I opened the box it was unprepared green and red bell peppers pieces and old, brown spotted pieces of celery which were covered in the hummus. The box did not have any dividers so everything ran together. Overall, the entire dish was not something I could serve. Hummus and bell peppers is not a good flavor combination unless it is fresh and crisp and NEVER green. This was sliced randomly and still had the white pith and seeds inside. The celery was so old it should only have been used to flavor a soup or stew, not used to dip. $11.99 plus tax. If you order this appetizer, ask a lot of questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a positive note, the servers are great and it's a comfortable place to dine on the outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The fried okra is awesome read more