Charming space on Main Street. Amazing prices. Great food. While I recognize they are building…read moretheir menu, I hope they will have higher end wines and add sides like a garden salad and bread to complete the entrees. Very friendly bartender.

First time customer, but will definitely be back! This place has a local hangout kind of feel. I…read morehad the Sirloin Steak. It was AMAZING! Cooked just right, very tender, & excellent flavor. Our waitress, Emily, provided excellent service. A great overall dining experience.

It's the place where everybody knows your name!! This bar is more like family to me. I've been…read morecoming here as long as I can recall there's something for everyone no matter their style!! I don't drink but the beer is ice cold an the ladies working there are awesome, Miss Liz the owner well they don't come any more nicer or classier. She's a savvy business lady an her bar is the place to be... ps. For all us smokers it is the only place left you can still smoke in.. try it you'll love it!!

Talk about a warm welcome. We'd never been to the area, but of all the places we visited this…read morecharacter-filled joint was the funnest and friendliest of them all. Whether you're looking for good vibes to comfortably grab a beer solo, or have a big group hang -- you'll feel right at home! Besides the standard bar games like pool & darts, there's also something fun going on every night of the week -- from poker to bingo to a weekend DJ with big karaoke potential... and the staff, great service but also just really awesome people. Have fun!

Great people and the bartenders are very friendly. A great place to watch sporting events. If you…read morego once, you'll come back.

I'm giving this place 5 stars, but not because it's a fine dining restaurant with craft cocktails…read moreand mixologists and a rack full of fancy wines. I'm giving them 5 stars because they're doing a 5 star job at what it is they're doing. Let me be clear....this is a dive bar/biker bar located in what most people would consider a very bad part of town. They keep the door locked and you have to knock and someone will let you in. I'm not sure why this is, but I suspect its to keep the nefarious types who may linger around in this part of town from barging in and causing trouble. It's a popular place for bikers. Like old guys with motorcycles who drink whisky and shoot pool. They do a bit of kareoke in there, they've got a few pool tables, a jukebox, and a tv or two so you can watch a game if one happens to be on. Drinks are ridiculously cheap...but don't go in thinking you're going to get Johnny Walker blue, or Don Julio. I believe Old Forrester was the top shelf, but hey...you order a Manhattan, and you drink it. It costs half of what it would anywhere else. Definitely a neighborhood place, with a neighborhood crowd. But the handful of times I've been here everyone was as cool as could be. Best beer in the house is Guinness, so don't get all snobby about your beer. This is the kind of place where you go in and fit in to what they're doing. Don't try to make them adapt to you. Its an experience. Go for it. A dive bar/biker bar in a seedy part of Bessemer. Get out there. Live the adventure. Meet some bikers. You'll be glad you did. Again, not 5 stars because they're a top of the line fancy place. I'm giving 5 stars because they're doing great at what it is they do.

Best dive bar in America! The oldest bar in Tuscaloosa, Harry's walls are covered in rich history…read more Joe Namath was a regular in his college years, and several of his scenes from East Rider were filmed there decades later. Harry Hammond, the bar's founder, has pictures of him serving drinks at Harry's to many noteworthy patrons, such as the trombone player from The Lost Boys, Tonya Harding, and Emilio Estevez. Pro tip: order a Swirley Worley (extra swirley) shot off the secret menu. If you like Englebert Humperdink tunes, then come on a Tuesday to enjoy Rubio sing some "Harryoke." If humor is your thing, the main door guy (calls himself the sheriff of Harry's) is a regular George Lopez. The manager Ben is a super neat guy as well. He tans his own leather and has several freezers full of delicious meats. The midget wrestling event in February is a must see. Talk about little guns, big message... These folks are sturdy and ornery! Long story short, Harry's rules.

Recently remodeled but still has the original vibe; management changed over in 2019- has only gone…read moreup hill from there. Cheapest drinks in town, safe environment and welcoming crowd. There's a reason it's been open since 1972. Great place to watch the game, play pool, or just grab a beer.

Since this has place new management, it is amazing ! This…read morelil tallapoosa bar is so convenient and so fun! Cant wait to come back tomorrow!

Too cold. Bring a jacket Smoking allowed. Which is fine if…read moreyou didn't freeze to death. Only good thing was Kelly the bartender!

The Nick is definitely not for everyone -- but it's absolutely an experience you'll never forget…read more After my friend (who was hosting us) passed out, my other friend and I decided to see more of Birmingham's nightlife. A friendly bartender at Up-Down Arcade Bar (another must-visit!) told us about this place, mentioning it's one of the few bars open 24 hours on the weekend. Naturally, curiosity won. From the jump, this place had character. There's a bouncer at the door, a makeshift elevated DJ booth to the right where you have to pay cash for a "membership." Don't worry -- there's an ATM conveniently behind the booth, ready to charge you a nice little convenience fee if you didn't bring cash. The membership lasts a year, but still, that was a first for me. Inside? Small. Crowded. Lively. And at 1 AM, there was a guy passed out in a chair right by the entrance -- with his dog roaming freely around the bar. I honestly couldn't make this up if I tried. The bartenders were solid -- fast, cool, and trying their best to keep up with the rush. There's a selection of local beers (pretty good ones too) and two pool tables... well, technically one, since they only had one cue ball. The pool sticks? Ancient relics. The bathroom? I'll spare you the visuals. Outside was much more breathable. There was a local guy named Walter -- from Georgia, of all places -- selling BBQ. Cool dude. The turkey wing was a little tough, but his attitude made up for it. Now, the real highlights? The people and the atmosphere. You've got folks eavesdropping on your conversations, tossing around racially backed jokes at me (that I politely corrected), a row of chain-smokers out front, and a woman openly asking for cigarettes or change that may have been homeless, but was definitely a crackhead and she so eloquently vocalized. It's a gritty and downright raw type of place, but somehow, it works. There wasn't any live music when we came, but I'm sure that's what makes this place shine more than it already does in its own unique way. I'll definitely be back for a performance night. Bottom line: Five stars because The Nick is exactly what it's supposed to be -- an unfiltered slice of Birmingham nightlife that refuses to apologize for being itself.

It seems like I'd heard of this place since the day we moved to Birmingham in 2012. I've heard some…read moreinteresting stories about it since then also. lol! I went at 4:30'ish on a Tuesday for happy hour with some pals. Very slow time which was perfect for us. The bartender was very laid back. The customers seemed like regulars... familiar. Good drinks. The walls are super super busy. You can't look and not see something you didn't see before. I definitely recommend going for the experience if you've never been.

Service was Excellent and Drinks were made well. Would Recommend for Anyone looking for a…read moreNeighborhood Bar.

So I like to find places that are not franchises...you know, just little hometown restaurants and…read moredive bars. I find that the give the most genuine experience. I was buying some stuff at Harbor Freight (don't ask) and I decided to check out a place I could get an Ultra and relax. I asked the kid at the register and he said that they have the Cat&Mouse Club (he pointed to ) over there. I drove over and went it. It is a pretty cool place! It is kind of a mix of old school and modern dive. I sat in the 70's style chairs at the bar (so comfortable for a bigger frame I might add) and look up to see the smiling face of Bev, who took my order. She struck up a short conversation and i immediately felt like this was my neighborhood bar. The people next to me started in on the conversation and before you knew it, we were all laughing and talking about nothing. I stayed through two shifts and met Skeeterr (bartender) and a host of new people. Hey this bar has been here since 1969, so they know how to treat people. It is a vibe. Now, don't be put off by the location, it is a really nice spot!

So this place is off the beaten path for real. The staff was friendly and the food was honestly…read morefantastic. They did the okra with flour instead of cornmeal and it was crispy on outside and soft and sweet on inside.. phenomenal. Raw plywood floors and dirt/gravel parking lot but reasonable and good af. You will have to wait for your food so don't be in a hurry but if you got the time, have you a drink and relax. It's all cooked fresh so it's honestly worth it. Take it from a Yankee. The place is great. I'd go for eating during the day. At night it's gonna get packed and rowdy.

We wanted to check this place out so we decided to take the motorcycles out for a spin…read more This is a True dive bar No frills and clean. Complete with Pool tables, electronic dart boards and plywood floors. We ordered a cheese burger, ham sandwich and fries. The Alabama Vs Kentucky football game was on two TV's and there were a couple tables of Alabama fans who were very enthusiastic. Heard a couple F bombs. We are in Alger so, whatever. Apparently, if Alabama scores, the waitress brings around a pitcher of something red and shot glasses. Everyone yells Roll Tide and takes a shot. Fun. We did not participate since we were on the motorcycles. Not a single mask was worn by anyone. We kept ours on as much as possible. All tables had ash trays. I think all the other tables were smoking. Which is a big turn off for me There is a sign in sheet when you come in the door. It appears this is more of a club than a public bar. See pictures. Food was good. I would come back, but not during the pandemic

This place is just oozing with coolness. The first thing we did about this place was almost miss…read moreit entirely! It's seriously tucked away on the side of the old strip mall. We got in not long after they opened, please don't judge, on a weekend. The bartender was cool AF and we just loved everything about this spot. We played some free pool, drank some drinks, had jello shots and took photos in the photo booth. What's not to love?!

I was here with my friends for some pool and drinks. For context, we were not there very late…read more(maybe 9-10:30ish). My friends and I played some pool, had some drinks and then decided to leave. Before leaving, my best friend and I decided to go to the ladies room. Upon discovering that all bathrooms save one were full, we elected to go into the single available bathroom together. I will at this point acknowledge that there was a sign on the bathroom door that said "one person at a time" that we did not see initially. After entering the bathroom, but after I had disrobed to the point necessary to use the bathroom, we heard someone BEATING on the door saying only one person allowed at a time. We explained through the door that one of us was in the process of using the bathroom, and that we would be out shortly. The banging on the door continued, and, when I stated that I was mostly naked (to use the bathroom) this person returned "I bet you are." Once we were finished using the bathroom, this person ( a man who was identified as one of the owners by a friend, but not confirmed as such by me) aggressively confronted us about the bathroom policy, sayin we would be kicked out. I told him I was about to leave anyway, and that we'd only decided to go into the bathroom together once the other bathrooms were deemed full, and that, further, it was more efficient to use the bathrooms in pairs, where one person used it, while another washed their hands. He was not receptive to this feedback and further pointed to the sign. Upon walking away, the women he was with even stated that I was "such a b*tch", to which he did nothing. If this was an owner, I am appalled at the treatment of a patron. Had this been handled differently, I would have gladly offered an explanation and apology. Further, if this owner allowed his guest/date to insult me loudly across the bar, it makes me wonder what else they allow. If this is someone not affiliated with the bar, which, based on the passion of the affront, I doubt, I encourage the bar to better police their patrons, as this encounter made me feel very unsafe. I won't be back.

Said they were open.. we paid $21 to park across the street and head up to get a drink but we got…read moreup there and all the lights were off and nobody was there lol. Great time...

Nice view of Birmingham, Drinks are overly priced and not to mention Colin the "bar manager"…read moredoesn't like that us man talk to the bartenders. Extremely hostile and jealous environment. Word on the street is that the manager is hooking up with one specific bartender and very protective over her. Other than that nice view. Wouldn't come back because me and my group of buddies felt uncomfortable.