Kind of a cool atmosphere in this place and I can see how if this was in your neighborhood you'd probably make this your local bar. Cool tables in the back by the bathrooms if you wanted a little more privacy. We sat at the bar to have a few drinks. We didn't stay long because the first drink was really bad. After that, we were out. read more

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Wow. My partner and I had a weekend trip to Birmingham a few weeks ago and our dinner plans ended up having an hour and a half wait. Thankfully, this was directly across the street and had been on my list for a while. This place was PACKED on a Friday around 7pm. They have a number of booths but any vacant one had reserved signs on it. We got lucky and got a couple of bar stools and ordered a pair of old fashioneds. The bartender was super attentive and friendly, despite it being balls to the wall. Their selection of spirits was quite impressive. Also, unbeknownst to me until i went to the restroom, they have huge back area for seating as well. I was definitely impressed and enjoyed my time here. read more

Great atmosphere!! The bartender asked "what do you like" then commenced to prepare the best tequila drink ever!! The bacon fat tater tots and homemade ranch were the perfect pair. The hummus had the perfect hints of spice and garlic!! Definitely a great hangout spot to enjoy drinks after work or for a free Friday night. read more

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Really enjoyed this spot. I like spontaneity of just telling them what you like and they coming up something! Also the periodic table appeals to my nerdy side, so that was pretty cool as well. read more

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We visited during happy hour time after completing business across the street. Service was extremely slow on a Tuesday night. I tried to order at the bar when we walked in and was told a server would come. It was at least 30 minutes before we got our drinks. We ordered a Mai Tai and an Ol' Fashion. Neither drink was mixed properly. The Ol' Fashion was missing ingredients, and I think the proportions were off in the Mai Tai. So neither drink was any good. We decided to close out and go to another bar. I think we were there an hour and a half and were only able to get one drink order in. At least we didn't see any rats. Based on reviews, I am sure the regulars get better service. read more

My GF and I just spent 20 minutes at the bar getting ignored and unable to order a drink. Not a I'll be with you shortly, not a I'm sorry it's a busy night give me a few , nothing. Other locals getting service but apparently tourists get ignored. I suggest going to Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar around the corner. Amazing drinks, service and decor. read more

This is the place to go when you want a unique drink that you can't exactly recreate. The bartenders or should I say mixologists are amazing. When a friend and I were there, you just ask for whatever flavor you're in the mood for and they manage to make an amazing drink. Highly recommended bar and they serve food as well, but it's not a restaurant. The atmosphere is really neat, paper planes on the ceiling and they have board games. Check it out. read more

The Collins Bar - Whatever I ordered was fantastic. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This bar was very nice. They serve food and drinks. One downside is that they do not have a cocktail menu so you better come prepared with ideas in your head. They can pretty much make anything but you'll have to know what you want. My friend and I went here to watch the game and the tv was very small. We made it work but it was EXTREMELY small. The food was interesting. The pigs in a blanket were not your traditional pigs. I was expecting something different so they caught me off guard . Aside from that, I would definitely go back. The staff was friendly and the vibe of the place was nice. read more

The Collins Bar - Pigs in a blanket and tater tots - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is unique, fun, and mysterious all at once. It's the fun retro sign that drew me in. It was the serious mixology that kept me there longer than I anticipated. I sat at the bar and asked for a drink menu. No drink menu! You tell the bartender what you like, and he creates a hand-crafted drink right before your very eyes, using super fresh, unique ingredients. I wanted a bloody mary, and this could have been the most unique, fresh tasting bloody mary I've ever had. I actually can't stop thinking about it. I regret not watching him make it. My second drink had tequila and pink grapefruit juice, along with guava and peppercorn. Sounds crazy, but it was AMAZING! I'm not from here, but it was such a fun, unexpected drop-in, that I told the staff I wanted to steal all of them, and their concept, and take them to my state. They advised me that would actually be kidnapping. If I'm ever in Birmingham again, I'm sooo coming back here! read more

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You won't be disappointed. Walked in greeted off the bat. Bartender very professional. I didn't get his name. But good dude. Young lady that also served me outstanding service all in the whole time she was training a new server (Hannah). Good luck young lady on working at Collin's. Great place to go if your in town. Food was good too read more

First stop every time in Bham, staff is great. Drinks are great. Never tried the food.

The Collins bar is by far the most extraordinary table service bar in the city. The vibes are so big that they emanate from the roof in a satellite dish and ricochet off the moon. Bravo read more

The Collins Bar - The best bud light of my life - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have never had a bad experience at Collins! Tonight, I had Wren as a server and he was PHENOMENAL!! So attentive and made sure we were having a great time. 10/10!!!! read more

I really like The Collins Bar. From the floating umbrellas outside, the large paper airplanes hanging from the ceiling inside and the fish shaped candy dish greeting you in the front, to me, this place has atmosphere. The seating is great, patrons feel like they are in their own private alcove but part of the action at the same time. In the back there are private tables with a cool red lighting and a TV if you are in to watching sports. And that is just the atmosphere!! Now about the drinks. You name the cocktail, they will make it for you. And if you are looking for a fancy, tropical type drink, like a pina colada, they will make this for you and even add a fancy umbrella. This is not one to miss. read more

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I've been coming to The Collins bar for years and I love this place so much! I make it a point to come here when I come into town! It holds both a sentimental value but it is also just a cool bar. So the atmosphere is that of a typical bar dimly lit nice ambiance, some board games that can be borrowed, and some chic decorations, most notably the large periodic table on the back wall behind the bar. The thing that I love the most about Collins bar is that you can order tastes rather drinks which for me when I was new to drinking was perfect for trying different things. What this means is if you don't know what you want drink wise you can talk to your server and say I don't know what I want but I like fruity/tropical or berries etc and these alcohols and not these. And they make some collaborations with those details, you can also ask for odd things like extra fun or some surprise and they usually don't fail to impress! I ordered extra fun and they gave me a fancy tiki cup and sparkly coaster. It's these little details that make it great! read more

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This bar used to be our friend groups favorite bar. Service has gone down hill. After sitting at a table with dirty drinks, we did not say anything but waited for a server. A bartender came by and said "I have a clean table if y'all would like". We politely said "It's okay, we are in no rush". Her reply was "okay, you just make more work for us." The server, on top of this, while cleaning the table, snarkly said "Yea sorry, there is just unwritten rules in bars,", and proceed to avoid serving us for 30 min despite trying to stop her several times. When the server finally came by, they said "oh well let me figure out since y'all played musical chairs", despite sitting in the exact same spots. The bar tenders proceed to make drinks with no liquor and served us solely mixer then asked us to pay. As a member of the LGBTQ community, being served by another member of the community, I am embarrassed that such negative and inappropriate behavior is how he/she/they is represented us. This establishment should really address how it's workers treat others read more

Whenever I go to a bar, I really like to see what makes the bar unique. Two things really stood out to me at this bar and as I'm sure you know, the first is telling the bartenders what you like and they make it for you. The second are the HOT DOGS. We were in a group of four and sat at the back where there wasn't wait service. We eventually found a nice booth seat and the waiter offered to hold our booth spot while I went to grab my friends from the back. He took out orders and came around often. The drinks he made were great! Everyone at the table loved every single drink he made. I wish I got his name but we all agreed at our table that we would always look for him when we came back. I saw that they had hotdogs and hadn't eaten dinner yet, I figured I would just get a standard chili dog and it was very good! As I looked at the menu, I wondered what lyric sauce was. I googled it and found out the hotdogs here have a history. I decided to order a normal lyric dog and loved it! I do think that the hot dog isn't for everyone, because the lyric sauce has a nice sort of tang to it, but it's 3 bucks so give it a shot if you're there! Our waiter came by often and refilled my sprites without me asking. We usually barhop after just one round of drinks but our waiter literally made the night for us and we stayed for 3 rounds. Will be back soon! read more

You can never go wrong coming to Collin's. I love how different this bar is. Virtually no menu. Just speak on what you typically like and have this amazing mixology magic happen right in front of you. Not only are the bartenders knowledgeable, they have never made anything that I have not wanted again. The crowd is always friendly and everyone just comes to have a casual and good time. read more

This was my second time coming to this bar. I had no idea there was another section in the back, lol. I really like the concoctions they come up with when you tell them what you like to drink. I also didn't realize they had games. I mean what better way to have fun at a bar than alcohol and games, lol! We played Jenga while enjoying our drinks in the back. On my first visit I tried the bacon fat fried tater tots and the hummus dip with the veggies! Those menu items were delish! This visit, was much later and the kitchen was already closed. read more

Our Bartender Peggy made the night. It was amazing to watch her skill in mixology. Very focused and profession taking the time to perfect each drink!! Example of how the service can really make or break a bar or restaurant!! Great job!! read more

Fantastic atmosphere, custom drinks, great seating!! We loved it! You can order vague drinks by telling the bartender things you like, for example, I love vodka, refreshing drinks, cucumber, mango, not sour and they made the perfect drink! Or you can find any drink on Pinterest and they can make them too! They also have a great snack menu! Great place to people watch and mingle! read more

I hadn't been back here in a while, but I went out for a friend's birthday last night and he wanted to come here. First, we were confused about their hours. I knew I had heard they were open Mondays, but when I looked on their website, it hadn't been updated. I called them to make sure they would be open and they were! My party got there at 8 and there was no one really out. This might be because they just started being open on Mondays. The atmosphere was perfect for the get together. I stuck with a domestic beer, but my friends got whiskey and cokes that they said were good. I bought my friend a grilled cheese and my man friend had ordered one as well. We had just went to another place the night before and ordered a grilled cheese there, so that grilled cheese was on the brain and heart. It was a good grilled cheese (I had some bites), but it just didn't have that taste that the previous one did. My friend was in agreement with me. Overall pretty good grilled cheese! It even came with chips! We played games, ate, and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Cool Bar, Hand crafted drinks! We had a wonderful time sitting outside waiting for our special made cocktails. Their bartenders are very knowledgeable and willing to talk about the many versions of a drink. It's nice to get an alternative to something you usually drink at every bar! read more

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This is a fun bar. Drinks were top-notch, bar tenders were seasoned professionals, great decor, and not too expensive. Most importantly, I got the last root beer dum dum out of the bowl. Use your phone flashlight to search the bottom of the glass. Cheers. read more

The vibe was so nice and our server was great. I think her name was Emily. The drinks were also good.

My favorite mixology bar, with a great ambience, amazing bartenders and delicious bar bites! Their periodic table behind the bar is a spin off on abbreviations for Birmingham's iconic businesses and restaurants. This is not your regular bar where you order a drink off the menu, but you tell the bartenders your flavors of choice and preferred drinks and they will come up with a concoction for you to enjoy. The more detail you give them, the better your drink turns out. Their food menu is also pretty great, and I have tried most of the items on there including hummus, charcuterie board and pigs in a blanket. The food is delicious, well presented and in good portion sizes. This bar also hosts artists for the Thursday Art walk, as well as Restaurant Pop Ups, besides other fun events. And they are open on Sunday nights! read more

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Super swanky craft cocktail place located in Birmingham Alabama. Low lit atmosphere which I'm a personal lover of. Decor is on point for a trendy and hip place for people who love a good cocktail made right. They have the perfect size menu to accommodate your face as well. I chose the pigs in a blanket .. 4 bourbon glazed pork belly in puff pastry with maple mustard. Awesome is the best way I can put it. I'm a sucker for pork belly so this satisfied my tastebuds to the max! If your in the area and fancy a tasty hand crafted cocktail this is a must for a destination. read more

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Maybe I've got too much Yelp on my brain, but all I could think while in Collins was "definitely 5 stars." The decor is cool, clean, and creative. Even the restrooms, which were VERY clean, had creative messages on the mirrors and counter tops. These messages change routinely, so it's always fun to check them out. The periodic table behind the bar highlights both good and bad things Birmingham is known for. You can stare at it for hours. Beyond the decor, this staff is friendly and professional. Both owners came over to speak and make sure everything was ok. Trust me, everything was definitely ok. read more

There comes a time in your life when you want more from a drink than a hangover. When you've reached this pinnacle of adulthood, The Collins Bar is for you. Another spot in my epic moving away bar crawl, Collins caught my eye with the brightly colored umbrellas and vintage periodic table deco when you walk in. This place was made for the ASFA kid in the city. There is no drink menu. Tell the bartender what you like, and they'll make an unique cocktail for you. These are mixologist in vests and good temperaments. The drink I had felt like a long lost friend. I can't tell you what was in it, but that would also defeat the point of my personal beverage experience. The Collins Bar is cool as hell. Try it out or don't say you live in Birmingham. read more

The Collins Bar - Shade of Hip. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My friend and I happened upon this place while waiting for a table to open at one of the nearby restaurants we were eating at that night. This bar doesn't really have a menu, so you can customize your drink however you choose. I personally prefer a menu to choose from, but the server was super patient and helpful while helping us figure out how to customize our drinks. I got vodka berry lemonade drink and it was delicious! The service was amazing. Even though they were really busy, they always made sure we were happy. I highly recommend! read more

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The Collins Bar...What can I say that hasn't been said already... Some of the best bartending is under this roof. My husband and I always try to sit at the bar in order to watch the guys "do their magic." The bottles behind the bar are just as cool to see as the guys making the drinks. They have bottles from the clear glass container to old, pharmacy bottles with drip tops. They ask you what you like to drink and build AMAZING cocktails based around it. I had a gin/champagne concoction that was, literally, one of the best drinks I have ever had. Like Old Fashions? You will not be disappointed in what they come up with. If you don't like to sit at the bar they do have ample seating. All along the seat backs are vintage games, jenga, and rock 'em sock 'em robots. Perhaps the focal point of this wonderful bar is the periodic table of elements displayed on the wall behind the bar. It's unique to Alabama simply because each element is either a well known person from the area, or a place to see. The decor is very eclectic with paper airplanes hanging from the ceiling, old posters on the walls, and the light fixtures above the bar. The Collins Bar is always busy and the guys do a great job making sure each and every person gets their drink. The bartender's never stopped moving. One of the best places to get a drink in Birmingham. One of the best features are the "Reserved" signs they place on your seat. When my husband got up to use the restroom, Angel reached over and put the sign up so patrons didn't take his seat. Very nice touch! read more

The Collins Bar - The Collins Bar "Reserved" sign is the best! The bartenders use it to hold you, or your partners, spot while gone for a few minutes. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a great Birmingham establishment! I love the environment and aesthetics inside and out! Great drinks as well!

This place is very unique inside. It has pretty good space inside for people to sit and some seating outside. I've never had a bad drink made here. There's really no menu except for the food menu. Just tell the bartender what you generally like to drink and they can fix you something up very tasty. We really enjoyed our date night here. Look forward to coming back. read more

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YUM! period. (can I stop here...) The Collins bar is really great! I have to admit, we went on a Thursday night and the crowd was manageable. Personal bartender service on deck! Ordered something amazing(not sure exactly what...)....rum, pear, craft beer, whiskey, some amazing vermouth(blanc)...all thee above! TRUST YOUR BARTENDERS! It's helpful to know that someone is crafting a tailor made cocktail to your preference. Be aware: drink menus are non-existent, be prepared to share your likes and dislikes The decor is so cool! We actually made a paper airplane Oh happy day!!!! read more

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My wife and I were in town briefly due to the fact that her brother was having major surgery at UAB. We decided to try out The Collins Bar and to say our experience was great would be grossly understated. The bartender, Cole was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He listened to my likes and constructed a custom bourbon cocktail that is by far one of the best places experiences...I say experience because the profile of this beverage made me pause for a moment and reflect how good it was, that I've had to date. We will be back again and again. Thank you Cole. read more

Drinks were great. Great concept, but sat at the bar and didn't get service for 30 minutes at a time.

Excellent drinks, excellent location, excellent service. What else can you ask for? Has to be one of my favorite spots for a drink. I think the food is spectacular as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken and Waffles and the Grilled Cheese. read more

The Collins Bar - Southern Living. An amazing drink with Honeysuckle Vodka. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I am only giving one star because the drink was good. This is absolutely the worst service I ever had! The menu says, "We tailor make our cocktails. Tell us what you want and we will take it from there." Well, my wife did that and was met with a look of disgust. Next, took forever to get waited on, was able to get 1 drink and then ignored. Waited an hour while raising my hands to be seen just so I could cash out and get the hell out of here. Were they busy? Yes, when we got there. Did it stay that way? No. Did it get better? Nope! Awful! read more

I've been to The Collins Bar countless times now. Every time I would hope it would be better, but it has just been consistently mediocre. Service here is questionable. I've found it to be extremely hard to place an order for drinks or food here. You can argue that it's busy, but so are other bars and it isn't too much of a problem there. Once orders are placed, the wait is ridiculously long. I've found even drink orders takes forever to come out. Otherwise this place isn't too shabby. It's just the service that needs to be improved upon. The drinks are decent here and the food is pretty solid as well. read more

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I think it's super important to know what kind of drinks you like before you come because the menu is confusing for someone like me and knowing what to order/ what goes with what. After a couple of times, I've learned what I do and don't like. Also one of the tall bartenders, is just beautiful, he reminds me of Lauren Conrad's boyfriend from Laguna Beach. I come here pretty often, but have had to wait a bit for service and seating on Fridays/Saturdays....but they can't control that cause it's so packed on weekends. read more