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.

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.

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.

Love this place located on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk. Great for a an after-work wine down or a group…read moreget-together. I went on a Wednesday and surprisingly, it was busy. There was a birthday party/dinner and a company wine-down all so there's plenty of room for large groups. Although it took a while to get someone to my table; the service ended up being pleasant. The crab cakes were a little salty but very good and the brussels paired well with them although my meal consisted of an appetizer and a side. Overall it was a chill atmosphere with great views. I recommend going during sunset.

The Lookout is one of the best rooftop spots in Tuscaloosa if you're looking for a great view, good…read morevibes, and a relaxed night out. Sitting right above Hotel Indigo, the atmosphere alone makes it worth it the sunset over the Black Warrior River is absolutely beautiful and gives the whole place a perfect backdrop for a night out with friends or a date. Anna and Jackson provided excellent customer service

I was not particularly impressed with this place when a friend and I visited on a Friday night…read more The atmosphere is very relaxed and cool, which I did really like. Their decorations give off high-end vibes and make the place feel more up-scale and sophisticated. Because of this, I found the music playing not fitting for the evening. When we walked in, it was club style music that I would rather dance to, not sit, chat, and have a few drinks to. It did not match the vibe and took away from the atmosphere. We ordered a mexican pharmacy at the bar, which my friend had recommended to me. I was not impressed, but that is on me, as I should have paid more attention to the menu. I did appreciate watching the bartender make the drink, as they obviously had great expertise behind the bar. My biggest complaint was that the drink was about 6 oz and cost me $15. My overall impression of this speakeasy was just a feeling of being underwhelmed. It is obviously popular, and I would love to try more from the expert bartenders, but I struggle paying their prices and find the atmosphere in contrast to the point of the bar.

Went in tonight for drinks at 11pm and got basically cussed out by a worker off the clock or…read moresomething. A couple of friends and i walked in around 11pm, and i don't know if i was a worker off the clock or something but there was this woman sitting at the bar with her feet on another barstool, on her laptop, halfway through a cocktail and clearly drunk. As soon as we came up the steps, she yells, "How the f*ck do people keep getting in this is the third group!" Mind you, the door was unlocked and wide open. Then, she finally acknowledges us and says "sorry we're closed." I work at a very busy bar here in Tuscaloosa, and I can understand being annoyed, but saying something like that in front of customers coming into your establishment is so incredibly gross. I had an offer to work here and this completely turned me off I will not be coming back.

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.

One of Tuscaloosa's hidden Gems of a bar!! Great staff,…read moreexcellent service, friendly patrons and the home of the Leprechaun. Check it out and you will not be disappointed!!

Pretty cool interesting bar near AL Campus that I asked my son about. We were eating across the…read morestreet and had a wait for a seat. We decided to cruise over here and it was pretty cool. Now I am from San Diego, and it seemed like a pretty liberal ( for Alabama ) bar....like I don't know if it was a gay bar even lol, but if it was I didn't feel out of place or anything. Son said he went back a few weeks later with a few college friends who are older then he is and they said they love this hole in the wall. Drinks were cheap, bartenders were extremely cool, and definitely not a college bar like rounders lol.

Everything about Hopper's Corner Bar is what you want for your night out in Tuscaloosa!!…read moreHopper's provides unbelievable customer service while providing some of the best crafted cocktails available anywhere in town. If you've never visited this absolute Diamond of what a bar should be in Tuscaloosa, you've missed out! Go check it out. You'll find your new go to once you experience a night at Hopper's!

I was there for an event. I opened a tab. When I closed the tab I thought it was a lot but assumed…read moremy husband and son had put there drinks on the tab. I mentioned it to them and they said they had not. I called to speak with manager 3 times no response. The food for our event wasn't ready when the event started. People had to stand in line while it was being cooked. Very poor management, service and over all experience.

Love the ambience here. Very tasty appetizers and mixed drinks. The place is low noise and has…read morecomfortable seating. Located on the second floor of Half Shell.

This was our first visit to Forte in Tuscaloosa, and I really wanted it to be love at first bite…read more The restaurant itself sets the mood perfectly -- clean, stylish, and with a bar area that practically waves you in for a drink before you can say "just water for me." The outdoor seating is a gem, especially on these cool October evenings when the humidity finally gives us a break. Dinner started off strong with a Caesar salad that hit all the right notes -- crisp, fresh, and flavorful. The croutons, though? Let's just say they could double as home defense. Then came my Mushroom Cream Pasta, rich and delicious in flavor, but the noodles were a bit too enthusiastic about staying firm -- more "al dente" than I ordered. My wife's Pan-Seared Salmon fared better -- flaky, well-seasoned, and politely reminding my pasta who's boss. The staff, to their credit, were wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and even comped my dish (which I insisted wasn't necessary). Despite tonight's hiccup, I'll be back. Forte has the charm, the service, and the potential -- I just hope next time my pasta decides to soften up a little!

I loved this restaurant! A must stop in Tuscaloosa! The salmon and creme brûlée were amazing!!…read more The service was also terrific and it was a beautiful restaurant!