Birmingham Restaurants and Bars
The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets as being the next “Hot Foodie Town.”
Before diving into the actual food portion of my Birmingham Guides, we’ll start off with a drink, because that’s what you do! See below for my full list of Birmingham bars and my favorite cocktails to order at each one.
What to Drink in Birmingham
With all the buzz around food, I’m not quite sure the cocktails in Birmingham, AL are getting enough praise. Do not sleep on the cocktail menus in Birmingham. They are full of culture, whit, and flavor!
Southern Source Side Note:
The best places for me to get cocktail inspiration are from local Birmingham bars and restaurants. I’ll take a photo of the menu that lists the ingredients and make it my personal mission to recreate it at home. I have done that many times on the blog and you may not have known!
Earl Grey Cocktail – Bamboo on 2nd
Grapefruit Margarita – El Barrio
Raspberry Moscow Mule – FLIP Burger
Sea Salt Grapefruit Fizz (Coming SOON) – Satterfields
The Atomic Bar | Eric and Jamie Photo
Below are some of my favorite cocktails to order around the Magic City. I cannot wait to keep this list of drinks and Birmingham bars growing as the city does, too.
Best Cocktails in Birmingham, AL
Carrigan’s – Southern Culture
- Gin, harvest roots kombucha, dolin dry, lime, celery bitters
Collin’s Bar – Ramos Gin Fizz
- Gin, orange blossom water, 1 large egg white, half-and-half, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup
East West – East 75
- Gin, orange liqueur, thai basil, lime, prosecco
Atomic Bar – Chase Lewis
- Redmont gin, pomegranate liqueur, lime, ginger, honey, mint
Bamboo on 2nd – Touch of Grey
- Bombay East Gin, Earl Grey Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon
Jinsei – Mojito
- Fresh fruit, mint and rum shaken with simple syrup, lime juice and soda
FLIP – Boozy Milkshakes
- Nutella + Burnt Marshmallow with donut vodka
The Louis at the Pizitiz Food Hall – Rosemary’s Baby from Ono Ice
Fancy’s on Fifth – Blood Orange Margarita
Marble Ring – Look & Listen
Satterfield’s – Sea Salt Grapefruit Gin & Tonic
Hot & Hot – Dirty Martini
Avo/Dram – Yin-Yang Martini
El Barrio – Grapefruit Margarita
41st Street Pub – Moscow Mule