The Grocery is a Homewood staple, but an odd vibe. They have some fun punching bag games, dart…read moreboards, and pool tables. Sometimes they have live music. I come here usually when some big sports game is on, and they have some good TVs around for watching with friends. They have draft beers, high noons, well cocktails, nothing particularly special in terms of drink or food, just bar food. Service is relatively quick and you order up at the bar, no table service. I must confess, this is not my favorite spot in town. The one time I've been here later at night, security was eerily tight for suburban Homewood. Like they searched my purse and had security inside. Eerie, indeed. Bathrooms can get kinda gross, wet floors. This space has so much potential for hosting larger events! It's huge when you open it up to the back, which they rarely do. Would love to see it reinvented.

The Grocery is a fun place to hangout in Homewood. They offer craft beer, non-alcoholic beer,…read morecocktails and mocktails. They also have live music, pool tables and dart boards. There is always a fun group of people hanging out. Parking can be a problem, but I think there is a lot across the street.

This place is the definition of a dive bar. Sticky tables, smoky atmosphere, and service that felt…read morealmost nonexistent both visits. The first time we waited around 15 minutes at a table before anyone acknowledged us, and the second time was basically the same experience sitting at the bar. Friendly service definitely wasn't the strong point here either. That said, the food honestly saved this review from being much lower. The wings had a fantastic sauce with great flavor, the fried pickles were crispy and addictive, and the fried green tomatoes were genuinely delicious with a really solid batter. Even the beers were ice cold and crisp, which fit the vibe perfectly. The biggest issue is that the pricing feels a little high for the overall experience and environment. If you're charging those kinds of prices, the cleanliness and service really need to match it better. If you're coming strictly for fried bar food and cold beer, you'll probably enjoy it. Just don't expect attentive service or a polished atmosphere.

The meat and three today was meatloaf which was very airy light and had BBQ sauce on it. I also had…read morefried okra, and collards which were delicious. The service is also fantastic. The cook's name is Joseph and he knows how to season. My only complaint was that it's a bar at night so still smoke filled during the day. I noticed a LOT of outgoing orders. My husband couldn't smell the smoke until we got into the car together, but I have asthma, and I could. He had meatloaf with black-eyed peas and collards. No seasoning needed! And it was $7 and change-we will go back. This is my second visit. It won't be the last.

Mountain Brook outpost. Crestline staple. My friends and I used to be regulars here for Wednesday…read moretrivia, which is fun. They host an annual event called Oteysfest which is a LOT of college kids and ends up being sold out. As a bar, there isn't a whole lot of room for moving around/socializing. This isn't really your post up, dance vibe. It's seated. Imagine gold bros in quarter zips. Menu is very family-friendly. Chicken tenders, sandwiches, pasta salad, and the like. My recommendation is 100% the fish and chips, which is a special they only have on specific days. My buddies love the transfusions (vodka, grape juice, ginger beer, lime, I think). It's a fun time, and good for a casual, easy lunch. Unless there's something huge going on parking is normally super easy.

Great little "hole in the wall" in Crestline Village! Fun ambience, good burgers, wings, sandwiches…read moreand salads (and real onion rings, just like I like them.). The service is fantastic, as well. Indoor and outdoor dining available when weather permits.

They had the most amazing Philly flatbread!!! Absolutely delicious!!! This place should have a…read morehigher score. No pics of it but trust me. The best!!!

Service and bar drinks were great. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak which was highly recommended…read more However, I did not like it. Poor choice of steak, in my opinion did not taste like steak.

The Yelp! Category questions really can't fit this place. It's like trying to fit the proverbial…read more'quadrahelic block of unknown dimensions' into a surface without any obvious holes. They don't normally serve food, so you can bring your dog. Except tonight they're having a crawfish boil. Is it romantic? Not by my estimation, but there is always a couple kanoodling in the corner which is making the people holding a wake slightly uncomfortable. So why should you come? Three reasons: 1) the service. Bartenders that can meet a wide variety of expectations are hard to find. 2) the quality of the cocktails is hard to beat. It's so nice to have the Buffalo Trace Manhattan hit the bar without a word being said. 3) The price. Ten bucks for a top shelf Manhattan (I pray they don't read this) is such a bargain. I may be here in happy hour, but hey. One of B'ham's must sees. Please don't though, because as the song says, 'Everyone hates a tourist'.

Had some Monday night brewskis with the boys. Lou's is one of those places that is so casual and…read more"locals only" that even as a local, I feel like a poser. This place is storied, I'm sure my parents drank here before I was even thought of. Birmingham legend spot. No beers on draft, I understand, means they have less dishes to do. But they have all the classic domestics and local beers you could want. Plus, they make great cocktails. The spicy marg here is unlike any other. Service is insane. On this Monday, we were treated like regulars. The man in charged asked us what kind of music we wanted on, "pourers choice," we said. He proceeded to play exactly what we wanted to hear, which included Forget You by CeeLo 3 times. The woman serving our table was awesome. "What can I get for you baby?" Suddenly, my Monday woes fell by the wayside. The couple of outdoor tables are a great spot to enjoy an evening in Birmingham. I haven't bought anything from here yet, but they seem to have any liquor you could want.

Gus, Jaylan, & Carlette made this experience so amazing! It was a quiet night but honestly so much…read morebetter for the evening! The entire staff at Elyton as just Top Tier!! Valet are impeccable out front. Super kind an accommodating. Look for the signs on the elevators for Moonshine. Not all the elevators have access to the rooftop where Moonshine is. All the food was really good! We had the Spicy Moon Pizza, Braised Ribs, and wings! All my friends had drinks that they said were 10/10 as well! It's a wait to be seated unless you are going to the bar. The views are so amazing as well! Especially at night. The bathroom was well taken care of well! Super clean! I recommend coming on a weeknight. When it's quieter! For what we were here for, it made the night better. If you are looking to socialize a busy night here would be so fun! 100/10 experience!

Bri was a great bar tender. The drinks were made well. She was personable. The vibe was very chill…read more It was a great adult environment! i also heard several people say the pizza was really good

When I first drove up, my first thought was. Where am I, and what the heck is this?…read more But this is one of those don't judge a book by its cover deals. I was, however, surprised by the strictness of the security at the door, Courtyard 280 is a private club, so you have to pay $1 membership fee for a membership card, and show your ID. There beer selection is just OK, but there food is really good, and they have more options than your typical bar food. The best part about Courtyard 280 is that they are now hosting a steel tip blind draw every Monday night, and I'm glad that vaping and smoking aren't allowed inside. They do have pool tables and host pool leagues, and they even have a ping pong table. Also, they stay open until 5 am.

I've heard great things about Courtyard so I was excited to try them. They are tucked away but…read morestill stay super busy. The parking lot was full when we pulled up. When you walk in they'll ask for your ID and a membership ($1 if you're new). There's plenty of seating inside or you can sit outside. Even though the bartenders are super busy, they will still come out to take your order. We decided on the catfish nuggets, fries, and fried mushrooms. The catfish nuggets were delicious and the fries were perfectly cooked. The fried mushrooms, however, I could have done without. I'll be back to try more things on the menu plus they have a happy hour everyday.

I have been wanting to visit this place for a while as I have been looking for a "dive" bar close…read moreto my apartment. I finally have been able to visit it recently and this place is super clean and the staff is so friendly. This place is now my favorite bar to go to when I just want a beer and to catch up with some buddies as I can expect great service and a clean place to hangout, relax, and watch whatever sport is on.

Took a shot on this bar and happy we did. Awesome service and the atmosphere is chill, fun and…read morerelaxing. We decided to order some food from the restaurant a couple doors down while we enjoyed our delicious cocktails! Our lovely bartender was so awesome and she even gave us glass plates and some silverware to use so we didn't have to eat out of the styrofoam containers!! We love bars that we can bring outside food in to while we get our drink on and this bar is in a perfect location to take advantage of the 3 restaurants within walking distance!! This bar is so welcoming and the bartender had a lot to do with that so a huge "Thank You" to Edwina!! We will be back!