River

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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Rounders

2.4(41 reviews)

0.6 mi

Rounders is definitely a hit-or-miss kind of bar. The drinks are way overpriced, but it is a…read morecollege bar, so I guess that comes with the territory. I'd honestly recommend pre-gaming before you go, because the cover charge is usually around $25 just to get in. It is still fun, though. The place has three different rooms -- a club-style dance room with smoke and flashing lights, a bar area, and an upstairs dance floor with a DJ -- so you can kind of pick your vibe for the night. The bartenders are okay, but they can be a little rude sometimes, which is a downside. Also, the floors are slippery asf most nights, so watch your step. Overall, Rounders can be a good time if you go with the right group and know what you're getting into. Fun vibes, but definitely pricey.

Great experience! I went here for gameday and got Happy Dad, it was the best drink! Roll tide!read more

Ohhhh yes

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I will survive

Gallettes

3.5(24 reviews)

0.6 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

The Houndstooth Sports Bar

3.6(29 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place was not even full or exciting and they tried to charge a $60 cover. This is either poor…read moremanagement or someone trying to pocket money. We quickly declined and gave our business to other local venues. Definitely stay away.

The Houndstooth is a T-town landmark sports bar. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon during a…read moreCrimson Tide football game on TV. It has ample seating indoors and on a large street side patio. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. There are dozens of large screen TV's throughout providing good viewing of the Alabama game. We ordered some adult beverages and some bar food (wings, rings, fries and quesadillas). We were surprised when the food arrived at the bar in cardboard "to go" style boxes. ??? (The bar food comes from a related take-out place next door.). The food was good but the wings were very small (sparrow wings?) and the onion rings were disappointing as rings go - over cooked, breading crumbly and greasy. Alabama won the game clinching yet another SEC-West title. The place erupted in cheers and the bar cranked up Sweet Home Alabama which got everyone singing. Five stars for the ambience and service but three for the food. Hey, it's a sports bar, so I wasn't expecting a super gastronomic experience. Lots of spirit and energy on game day. The Houndstooth rocks. Roll Tide!!

Conecuh in a blanket

Sloppy fries. Delicious.

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Catch 22

4.3(50 reviews)

0.8 mi

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

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.

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Innisfree Irish Pub

3.0(93 reviews)

0.5 mi

My wife and I stopped by Innisfree today for their legendary meat and three, and as always--it did…read morenot disappoint. It's been a few years since my last visit, but back when I worked closer to downtown, this place was a weekly (sometimes twice-a-week) lunch ritual. Man, this spot is awesome for lunch! Now, if you try to come on a weekend--good luck. The place is packed to the gills, and the folks lined up outside aren't there for the turnip greens, if you catch my draft, I mean drift. They're here for the other "festivities"... the bar. But let's talk food. Whether you're circling your favorite meat and three combo or grabbing something off their regular menu, you can't go wrong. Their meat and three is like stepping straight into Granny's kitchen on a cool October Sunday afternoon. I went with the country fried steak, Caesar salad, fried okra, turnip greens, and--because I'm not a quitter--a helping of blackberry cobbler. Every bite was fantastic. My wife went with the fried catfish, paired with black-eyed peas, fried okra, and of course, the same irresistible blackberry cobbler to top it off. Her meal was every bit as delicious as mine (not that I didn't try to sneak a bite or two for quality assurance purposes). The background music today was a dose of pop, with Ingrid Michaelson's The Way I Am setting a nice, mellow vibe--pretty fitting for a lunch date with my wife. Soft and pleasant... though, if I'm being honest, I'd trade Ingrid for a little Metallica or any one of those glorious 80s hair bands in a heartbeat. Nothing says "meat and three" like a little Pour Some Sugar on Me, right? These days, a meal I used to enjoy weekly has become a rare treat, but today's visit reminded me why I loved it so much. The outdoor seating is perfect for a crisp fall or breezy spring day, TVs are plastered all around so you won't miss your favorite team (Roll Tide, of course), and there's even a pool table if you're feeling like hustling a game or two. The lunch staff is fast and friendly, and if you haven't experienced this Tuscaloosa gem, do yourself a favor and step inside for their lunch menu. Just maybe leave the late-night crowd to the younger folks--they've got more energy (and stronger eardrums) for that scene than I do!

Great little spot to eat before a concert or anything really, food was piping hot and good! We came…read morehere before a concert as it was close to our parking spot lol. Glad we did, I ordered the fish and chips, they were hot and good. The chips were waffle fries and really good too. They had one huge plus going for them, angry orchard on tap!!!!!! Took a few minutes before our waitress came by but after that she was spot on!!! All in all a great place to unwind at the end of the day!

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Rhythm & Brews

2.7(19 reviews)

0.7 mi

Horrible, rude staff. Terrible music. It is a fight waiting to happen. They treat costumers like…read moretrash. I have seen bouncers body slam people for no reason, when they could have just escorted them off the premises.

I checked this place out when I was in town with a friend on a Saturday night after an Alabama…read moregame. We came here for drinks (and a bull ride) after eating dinner and that is when we stumbled across their nitrogen-infused drink menu! I got one with fireball, I think it was called a cinnamon apple pie drink or something like that, and honestly it wasn't very good, but they infused a lot of nitrogen, so it sizzled all over the place, which made it very fun to drink. Several people asked me what drink I had ordered because they wanted the same thing. Then we tried the fruitier ones and they tasted better, the Harley was my personal favorite because it was so peachy and flavorful. As the night went on and the bar got busier, they stopped infusing the drinks with nitrogen, which was disappointing because they're advertised as being full of nitrogen. I loved the vibe of this place, it's a country dive bar within walking distance from several other locations, making it easy to pop in here unexpectedly. There were a couple live bands the night we came: the first couple weren't the best, but the last one was energetic and charismatic and got a great response from the crowd. They also have a mechanical bull and offer to rides for $5, so we each rode a couple times. Earlier in the night they took it pretty easy on us, but as the crowd grew, the rides tended to be shorter (luckily I had figured out the proper way to ride by this point lol). I absolutely loved my experience at Rhythm & Brews. We stopped by here just to ride the mechanical bull and ended up staying for about 7 hours... If that doesn't tell you what we thought of the place, I don't know what will!

The bartenders are next level

The environment is always electric

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Gray Lady

4.0(10 reviews)

0.8 mi

Pretty cool interesting bar near AL Campus that I asked my son about. We were eating across the…read morestreet and had a wait for a seat. We decided to cruise over here and it was pretty cool. Now I am from San Diego, and it seemed like a pretty liberal ( for Alabama ) bar....like I don't know if it was a gay bar even lol, but if it was I didn't feel out of place or anything. Son said he went back a few weeks later with a few college friends who are older then he is and they said they love this hole in the wall. Drinks were cheap, bartenders were extremely cool, and definitely not a college bar like rounders lol.

I got roofied here last night. Obviously, I do not remember, but apparently, the bouncers were…read morehostile to the EMTs called and to my friends who were trying to help me after I become unresponsive.

A pic of the centerpiece of the bar. It is outfitted with Crimson Tide regalia.

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Harry's Bar

3.5(6 reviews)

1.7 mi

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

The Red Shed

3.1(12 reviews)

0.6 mi

Red Shed is such a fun, laid-back spot! They always play good music, and if you go on Wednesdays,…read morethe karaoke is super fun -- definitely the best night to stop by. The drinks are really well-priced, especially midweek, and you HAVE to try their frozen alcoholic slushies... they're insanely good. The staff is always nice and respectful, which makes the whole vibe even better. There aren't a ton of places to sit, but honestly it's still a great time whether you're with a group or just stopping in for a chill night out. Overall, Red Shed is one of those easy, go-to places when you just want good music, good drinks, and a good vibe

Visiting in town, absolutely great bar. The bartenders were super nice, the bouncers were friendly…read moreand the band was great. Overall had a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to return.