Oasis Bar &amp; Grill

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.

DIAMOND HANDS

50 cent Natty

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Roll tide

Catch 22

4.3(50 reviews)

7.0 mi

Came highly recommended and it didn't miss particularly for their infused drinks. Tried the peach…read morebourbon and it was good. Plenty of options to pick from and a great for the price as well.

Best bar in Tuscaloosa!!! Amazing drinks and servers! I love catch sooooo much! Everyone should goread more

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Alcove

4.5(59 reviews)

6.8 mi

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.

Two highly rated dipa beers. Westbrook Three Claw and Terrapin Cumulus

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The Brown Bag Restaurant

4.8(66 reviews)

10.4 mi

The Brown Bag Restaurant in Northport has been a staple for good eats for as long as I can…read moreremember. I can't tell you how many times people have recommended it for lunch, yet I never managed to stop in and experience it for myself until today. My work schedule and the Bag's hours always seemed to clash, and since it's a bit off the beaten path, it stayed in the "out of sight, out of mind" category. Now, as I'm approaching full retirement, I finally had the time to swing by and see what all the fuss was about. Upon arrival, the first sign you're in the right place is the parking lot. It's packed, about like a blue tick on a hound dog. Stepping inside, don't expect anything fancy. The interior is old school with faded paint and a no frills setup. Your food is served in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. But that's part of the charm. Who needs fine china when you're filling your gizzard with good soul food? The place was full and I managed to grab one of the last open tables under the roof. I then waited for the waitress who was running laps across the dining area, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out customers, and handling everything in between. If you come anywhere near lunch hour, don't expect Jimmy John's Freaky Fast service. You're here to slow down and enjoy the experience. When I ordered, I went with a catfish fillet, turnip greens, field peas, fried green tomatoes, a side of cornbread, and tartar sauce for the fish. The fried green tomatoes did not make it out with the order, but the waitress was very apologetic and adjusted my bill to a meat and two instead of a meat and three, which I appreciated. Now to the important part, the food. The catfish was hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, just honest, well done Southern cooking. The turnip greens and field peas were flavorful and comforting, exactly what you hope for in a place like this. The tartar sauce had a slightly sweet twist that I was not expecting, different from the traditional version, but surprisingly excellent. I will need a few more visits before I can fully put that into words, but it worked. Overall, now I understand the buzz. The Brown Bag delivers exactly what it promises, simple, hearty, well prepared soul food served without pretense. I will definitely be back, and now that retirement is on the horizon, I have got all the time in the world to wait on a good meal, unlike you working folks still rushing through lunch.

Great food Great People. I ordered 1/2 Chicken with greens and beans. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth it.

Roll Tide!!

Catfish, fried okra, corn

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The Dive Bar

4.0(6 reviews)

34.4 mi

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.

The Dive Bar has relocated to Main Street in the old Indigo restaurant. Nice atmosphere

Traditional wings, all flats, extra crispy, lemon keeper

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Jackie's Lounge

3.7(7 reviews)

6.7 mi

It's a great little dive bar that's been in business in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa since the…read more50s!! It opens at 7am fur shift workers and early day drinkers! Great, fun ambiance, typically fun excellent service, and they may not serve food, but you can ask for a "Pink Panty Pull Down" and they'll serve you up the best (and maybe only) in town!!

Very relaxed atmosphere with nice bartenders and owners, highly recommend coming hereread more

Happy Birthday Queen!! Celebrating in the corner with the Girls!

Supposed to be Christmas shopping, but stopped for a beer ..needed 1 more...

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Gallettes

3.5(24 reviews)

6.2 mi

Oh my. Oh my!…read more Yellow hammers is all that I can say! Great place to go on gane day but get there EARLY to get a seat otherwise it is standing room only.

Galettes is always so much fun! I love the atmosphere there and the fruit punch happy dads.read more

Got Happy dad! So good!

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Happy Dad

Loosa Brews

4.7(62 reviews)

6.8 mi

Great vibes and setup. You can go in the back patio for a more quiet setting, arcade room for…read moregames, or main area for the hustle and bustle. They had Singo going on so it was pretty loud. The restaurant seems to attract people of all ages. Service was speedy and the beer selection was wide. I look forward to returning and trying more types of out of state beers

Came here on a rainy night when other bars seemed to be closed! I wanted to try their margaritas…read morebut unfortunately they had ran out of all except for the strawberry margarita; so we tried that and it was nice! Loved the cozy environment, they also have a backyard where they have live music bands performing sometimes! They also got some arcade games in the back. All in all a solid place! The only reason that I'm giving a 4 star is that I noticed that the drink was heavily watered down and when I asked for adding less ice on my second drink the bartender said they have to add ice to a certain level!!! I could taste less water and more of the actual drink with less ice on my second drink though!

Front sitting area

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"World Famous" Alabama Owl

5.0(4 reviews)

31.3 mi

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.

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Muddy Waters Sports Bar

4.0(2 reviews)

60.9 mi

This places name has changed several times but has stayed streaky (as far as I know) with quality…read more bartenders and food.

My husband and I dropped by to have a drink at this bar. The owner was friendly and very visible in…read morethe establishment. The crowd was a mix of younger and older people. We enjoyed hanging out for a little while. We will definitely go back.

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Kayla F.

10 years ago

Hands down, one of the very best burgers I've ever had! This place is a hole in the wall, dive bar gem in Tuscaloosa. If you can stand to eat through the smoke and drunks, I would definitely go! I recommend not going too late after dark though, because that's when the party starts. read more

CNhubb30

4 days ago

Food is great !!! They have the best onion rings and ranch , my go to is the club sandwich, but you can never go wrong with any of the burgers . I love the pride the new owners have for their business and how attentive and involved they are !!!! read more

Allye D.

12 years ago

By far best cheeseburger In Tuscaloosa! Patty melts, Club sandwiches, & The wings are awesome too. Friendly staff! Place to chill out, have a good dinner, & Even have a cold drink. Love this place! read more

Debbie C.

200

3 years ago

Best cheeseburgers and onion rings in Tuscaloosa! You can call it in and go pick it up!

Oasis Bar & Grill - divebars - Updated September 2026

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