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    Pogo Cocktail Bar

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Alice K.

    Great ambiance and attentive service at the door, but the bar team seemed short staff as it took a significant time to be greeted and receive our order. Also, the seating situation was sparse as the tall tables were very spacious, but I was seated next to a couple on the couch facing AWAY from the live music, so this was very inconvenient. I hope they have increased their table seating. The drinks are nothing special, you could have something more fascinating and delicious for the same or lower price at Paper doll, Mayawell, or Cayo. Live Music however was a nice touch, but don't expect it to be the main focus as it was mostly drowned out by the chattiness of a weekend evening.

    Davida B.

    It's truly a sight to behold in there! Nice vibe - very speak easy entrance door. Nice private seating areas. Really good drinks!

    Seasonal expression #2, a coffee and passion fruit gimlet
    Amal D.

    5 stars across the board. Such a fun, unique spot. The ambiance takes you back in time while still having a modern feel, and the drinks are top notch. My personal favorite is the number 2, coffee and passion fruit gimlet. I've never had anything else like it. Plus you can end the night with a game of pool. Will definitely be back.

    Kiki C.

    Perfect location for a dinner date, out with friends, or celebration cocktails with family! We went for after dinner cocktails celebrating my dad's 80th birthday, and he enjoyed it!! The service was friendly and quick, the drinks were phenomenal, and the ambiance was amazing. I love this hidden gem. If you liked the Blue Monkey on Cobb Lane, then you will love this elevated experience. Before we left, we were joined by younger family members on their first stop of the night with one celebrating her 24th birthday. Perfect for all ages! But, get there early, because the line gets long and it's harder to get in later.

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    Emily H.

    Pogo is the speakeasy of your dreams! The ambient lighting plus the live jazz is truly one of a kind in Birmingham. Every detail has been thought out intentionally and implemented perfectly. Truly the place that Bham was missing. Highly recommend adding this to your list!

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    Peter D.

    Nice little speak easy under the Amour Restaurant. They don't have Coconut Malibu Rum but all the other good bourbons they had in stock. Service was good and was a fun place to meet up and drink with friends.

    April B.

    What a gorgeous place to enjoy a cocktail! The service is good , with a more professional bar staff. 100% recommend stopping by for a drink.

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    1 year ago

    Cool spot- attended with friends for community event! I will return on a regular night to really get the vibe

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    1 year ago

    Snack menu was disappointing. No mystery- didn't really feel like a speakeasy. It's beautiful but meh otherwise.

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    Great drinks, fun vibe. #5 is our favorite! Don't forget to make reservations and head on up to Armour House for dinner!

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    Food, ambience and service was great, was there for a retirement party which was just perfect for about 40 or so people

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    I finally got to check out Bygones! My friend and I went for a late night bite and a cocktail, and…read morewe sat at the bar. The service was quick and the hospitality was unmatched. They have a food truck that I've heard wonderful things about and I ordered the chicken Caesar salad. It was almost like a chopped Caesar salad and it was just the right amount for a small girl dinner. If you like Parmesan cheese, this is a must order as they do not skimp on that! What was really nice however was that you couldn't tell the food was from a food truck. It was great quality and you are able to order from inside the bar and they deliver it to you. That was a great service. I can't quite remember which cocktail I got, but it was very delicious and at one point the server had even given me a new chilled glass so my drink would remain cold as I sipped on it. This is definitely a great date night spot or just a place to grab a drink with friends, definitely a little more upscale as we were there in the evening, so the lights were dim. I won't drop my rating as it's spring time in the South but I remember being cold immediately as I walked in- but that's typical for a lot of places.

    Yall! Get down here!!! The absolute best SEXY bar ever. Sophisticated. Dark wood…read morecabinets....exposed brick walls ...black and brass fixtures...great music. But the real jam! The mixologist! These guys aren't bartenders! They have science in the back! I'm talking Suvied fruits and centrifuges! It's fabulous. So much so, my plane was delayed and I was thrilled to find out while I was still there! Drake and Dustin....Dustin and Drake they are Pros!

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    Tucana Tiki is a great experience from start to finish when you walk in it's like traveling to an…read moreisland oasis. They have multiple seating options; the first floor has booths that can accommodate smaller and large groups. The bar area is very inviting and fun to be able to watch your drinks being made and upstairs offers a more private area. When not seated at the bar they do have someone to come around to make sure you have what you need. The servers are very nice and tend to remember you, which is a great feeling. The menu rotates seasonally, which makes it easier to try new things. My favorite menu item so far has been the cheeseball that was on the menu around Christmas time. It had a great flavor served with crackers the only thing is when we came back after the first of the year it wasn't on the menu anymore. On my most recent visit I had the queso which also had great flavor, served with blue corn tortilla chips. When it comes to the drinks I like how on the menu they let you know how strong it is using toucans. Many of the drinks feature rum, but they do still offer some gin and tequila options. Everything I've had has been good and something I would try again. I would like to note that many of the drinks are fruity and can be somewhat sweet. At Christmas time they even had holiday themed drinkware which I felt was a nice touch. If you are not a drinker, they also have options for mocktails. Which has been great for me the last couple of months. I didn't care for the Phony Negroni, but I think Negroni itself might be an acquired taste

    We were in town for the holidays and after dinner we stopped by for a couple of quick drinks at…read moreTucana as we wanted to try something new and this was our first time here. Its a very cool spot with upstairs seating but we sat at the bar and ordered. The containers the drinks came in was really nice as mine was in a gingerbread man and I really wanted to take it home, LOL! All in all this was a good experience for the short time we were there.

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    4.5
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    This is NOT a review for the bar. It's just a mini review of the Drift Food Truck that's outside…read more I've eaten there many times and have never been disappointed, though not always "Wowed"--and that was only once. The menu varies so don't expect this menu when you go. The smash burger is dependable and good. The duck fries are pretty awesome, but they seem to be super enthused about their house seasoning, almost to the point of obliteration! It's good; They just need to be a little more judicious with it. Pictured are the noteworthy Brussel sprouts: "$10 BRUSSELS' SPROUTS Red wine balsamic glaze, Agrodolce pearl onions, scallions, fried garlic " You can also have them topped with grilled chicken for a few bucks more. Can Brussels be overcooked? Apparently not. These aren't as charred as the photo suggests. The red wine / balsamic reduction adds a lot of color to them. They may look charred but there's no burned taste in the flavor. I know, those poor little Brussels look overwhelmed, but they're not. They were good in my mouth and belly. Be careful not to spill any in the car on the way home, or the next day your car will not be very welcoming to guests.

    This place came very highly recommended to us, so when we moved to Birmingham, we couldn't wait to…read moretry it. I love that they switch up the themes and keep the menu rotating! We went very early one Saturday and were the only people in there -- but I won't hold this against them at all, as we are always early birds. The staff were all hanging out in a booth near the door. One bartender eagerly jumped up to help us, but the rest seemed pretty inconvenienced by our presence. Our bartender was great -- very personable and knowledgeable. That's about the only redeeming factor. The menus were tattered and sticky, bar itself was kinda gross, lipstick marks on our glasses, and our drinks were subpar at best. I believe the theme when we went was something about Italy, so there was a lot of potential for creative drinks, but they all seemed pretty uninspired -- think limoncello, Negronis, etc.. Also, some weird blue frozen one, but I can appreciate catering to every crowd! We probably won't be back.

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    This is caramelization cubed! So good...,
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