Really enjoyed my first concert at Iron city we came to see Juvenile on Thursday night and a time…read morewas definitely had I've been here a time or two for a couple of events never a concert setting and it was fantastic friendly staff the check in was smooth & easy we got there early and were able to get seats in the general admission area great view we danced all night didn't get to try the food hopefully our next concert we will

Great venue! I've been to several concerts here and even a wedding! It's very industrial, but as…read morefar as concert halls go, feels intimate. It's not stuffy and usually not so packed that you feel overwhelmed! Bar service is quick and you don't have to miss any of the show to re-up your brewski. They also serve tall-boys to prevent you having to make too many trips back to the bar. The most recent show I went to was Mini Kiss. It seems like most indie/pop/rock/country acts nowadays elect to play at Avondale Brewing instead of here. I do love Avondale Brewing, but it's nice to be indoors for a show every now and then. Security is tight here, which simultaneously makes me nervous and gives me peace of mind. The bathrooms seem newly renovated and were clean! They had a ton of stalls in the women's bathroom, so I'm sure lines move quick if there even is a line.

I've been to Denim a few times and I always have a ball!! The most recent time I went, I was there…read moreto taste their new menu items. They now have food and a few new drinks. The vibe was lit as always and the new stuff did not disappoint! I love going there and they have great bartenders as well.

Drinks and service were amazing. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Music creates a…read morenice atmosphere for all ages. We will definitely be back.

Oasis is one of those amazing dive bars that you keep coming back to. There is always live music…read moreand a fun crowd even on a Sunday night. If you are looking for craft beer, you will only find cans and bottles, but they do have a full bar. Parking isn't the greatest, but it is that way all over the Lakeview district.

it's a cool bar that offers cigars & darts , 10/10. Cool bartender and fun crowd. Will be back.read more

Love the new spot! I've been twice now with friends and really enjoyed! The food was amazing and so…read morewas the ambiance!

Omgggg my husband and I stumbled upon this place and it was nothing short of amazing!!! The food,…read morethe vibe, and the service was excellent! I ordered the fried snapper and garlic mashed potatoes. I didn't know it also came with collard greens and cornbread. EVERYTHING was cooked and seasoned to perfection! I've never had good seasoned, clean tasting collard greens at a restaurant. My husband ordered the Rasta pasta that came with shrimp, chicken, and sausage. It was seasoned with its spices to perfection. Let's just say we shared each other's food. LOL I highly recommend Casanova and will be back to experience their weekend brunch.

Went to R&B Bingo event at Workplay. The event was fun and the Workplay staff was great. The event…read morehosts even bragged on the staff's accommodations and kindness. But that Downtown street parking is always a pain. We sat upstairs... it was a bit dark but overall good seats. The restrooms could have been a bit cleaner but that could contribute to those using it throughout the night. All in all, great space for a good time!

We popped in to get caught up on emails and work. I enjoyed the smooth low playing music, very cozy…read moreand each drink is custom to your liking each order. The Owner/Barista Lee is very cordial and patient. He helped me customize my delicious my almost Harry Potter drink.

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 !!!

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.

Another 5 star review for Kristen Warren and her team at The Wine Loft in Birmingham!! I visited…read morethe Wine Loft first after seeing the positive reviews on Yelp when I was planning my son's rehearsal dinner. I spent several more days looking over other venues in the Birmingham area and The Wine Loft easily became my top choice. I was very pleased with the results. The event was reasonably price, great food, attentive staff all set up in a cool downtown atmosphere.

My conference hosted a dinner here at The Wine Loft and it was one of the highlights of the…read moreconference. The food was amazing and everything was prepared and organized perfectly. It was served buffet style and the staff made sure that we never ran out of food. The best part of the night for me was the bartender. Every drink he made for us was spot on. We had the option to leave early since buses were coming back and forth to the hotel, but it was such a great time that we ended up staying until the event was over.