Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
Dreamland is a local BBQ place that is very famous for their ribs. If you like BBQ I'd recommend giving this a try!
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Dreamland BBQ Birmingham
1427 14th Ave SDreamland is a local BBQ place that is very famous for their ribs. If you like BBQ I'd recommend giving this a try!
This is a great local coffee place, known for their pour-over coffee. They brew each cup individually. Very cool! They also have beer in the evening.
Octane Uptown
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NThis is a great local coffee place, known for their pour-over coffee. They brew each cup individually. Very cool! They also have beer in the evening.
This is my FAVORITE Chinese food that I've ever had. Upon first arrival, you notice the restaurant is within a grocery store and it seems a bit odd. But the food is amazing and much worth the only-average service. Huge selection of asian food, and a great value for the price/portions.
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Red Pearl Restaurant
243 W Valley AveThis is my FAVORITE Chinese food that I've ever had. Upon first arrival, you notice the restaurant is within a grocery store and it seems a bit odd. But the food is amazing and much worth the only-average service. Huge selection of asian food, and a great value for the price/portions.
This is another hidden treasure of Birmingham. Red Bowl is a Korean restaurant within a Korean grocery store. They don't speak a lot of english, but the food is authentic and delicious. I recommend the chicken bibimbap.
Red Bowl Restaurant
22 Green Springs HwyThis is another hidden treasure of Birmingham. Red Bowl is a Korean restaurant within a Korean grocery store. They don't speak a lot of english, but the food is authentic and delicious. I recommend the chicken bibimbap.
A Birmingham staple. Some great BBQ, and this specific location has live music on the weekend.
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SAW’s Juke Joint
1115 Dunston AveA Birmingham staple. Some great BBQ, and this specific location has live music on the weekend.
This is our favorite Italian in Birmingham. Great pizza and pastas, all made with local and fresh ingredients. It's definitely a hidden treasure, and large portions for a great value!
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Giuseppe's Cafe
925 8th St SThis is our favorite Italian in Birmingham. Great pizza and pastas, all made with local and fresh ingredients. It's definitely a hidden treasure, and large portions for a great value!
Gianmarco's is a bit on the pricier side but is a GREAT local spot for a romantic date or if you want some great wine. They have a regular restaurant (reservation required) as well as a bar (no reservation required). Also in the back there is a cute little "wine shack" that serves the full food menu, and you can get bottles of wine for half price. No beer or liquor back there, but that's my favorite spot in town.
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Gianmarco's Restaurant
721 Broadway StGianmarco's is a bit on the pricier side but is a GREAT local spot for a romantic date or if you want some great wine. They have a regular restaurant (reservation required) as well as a bar (no reservation required). Also in the back there is a cute little "wine shack" that serves the full food menu, and you can get bottles of wine for half price. No beer or liquor back there, but that's my favorite spot in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best Birmingham breweries if you're a beer drinker. Side note to make sure of - breweries in Alabama do not sell liquor/wine or food - just beer! But this one has a few different great food options and food trucks around the area.
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Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SOne of the best Birmingham breweries if you're a beer drinker. Side note to make sure of - breweries in Alabama do not sell liquor/wine or food - just beer! But this one has a few different great food options and food trucks around the area.
Paramount is a great bar in downtown Birmingham that has a decent selection of beer, and half of the bar is an ARCADE!!! Tons of fun old school games.
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NParamount is a great bar in downtown Birmingham that has a decent selection of beer, and half of the bar is an ARCADE!!! Tons of fun old school games.
Collins Bar has nice inside decor and a nice little outside patio. This place specializes in mixology. How you order your drink is tell the bartender what alcohol you like, and flavors you like or dislike... Then they make a drink based on what you tell them! They have some great ones.
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The Collins Bar
2125 2nd Ave NCollins Bar has nice inside decor and a nice little outside patio. This place specializes in mixology. How you order your drink is tell the bartender what alcohol you like, and flavors you like or dislike... Then they make a drink based on what you tell them! They have some great ones.
Iron City has a good restaurant, a separate bar, and hosts a lot of great music shows and events.
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Iron City Bham
513 22nd St SIron City has a good restaurant, a separate bar, and hosts a lot of great music shows and events.
Innisfree and all of the Lakeview area is a great place to go out at night. Very wide variety of people and options to eat and drink.
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Innisfree Irish Pub
710 29th St SInnisfree and all of the Lakeview area is a great place to go out at night. Very wide variety of people and options to eat and drink.
Great outdoor music venue that brings lots of big acts to town
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Amfiteatar Oak Mountain
1000 Amphitheater RdGreat outdoor music venue that brings lots of big acts to town
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NSightseeing
Park i muzej vulkana
1701 Valley View DrGreat view of the city
We have a great Saturday morning market! Full of small vendors, lots of local food, and a great tea shop. A must if you're in Birmingham over the weekend.
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SWe have a great Saturday morning market! Full of small vendors, lots of local food, and a great tea shop. A must if you're in Birmingham over the weekend.
Parks & Nature
Great park for lots of outdoor activities. They also have a great dog park. And it's FREE!
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Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrGreat park for lots of outdoor activities. They also have a great dog park. And it's FREE!
Ruffner planina
1214 81st St SThere is a walking path called Vulcan Trail that starts right behind our house. It's a nice shaded trail within lots of trees. Beautiful for a nice walk or run outdoors.
Vulcan Trail
Vulcan TrailThere is a walking path called Vulcan Trail that starts right behind our house. It's a nice shaded trail within lots of trees. Beautiful for a nice walk or run outdoors.
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardFree art museum
McWane Science Center
200 19th St NGreat science museum, very fun for kids
Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest motorcycle collection. With over 1,400 motorcycles spanning over 100 years of production, the Barber collection represents 200 different manufacturers from 20 countries. Also features the world’s most extensive collection of Lotus cars, plus an assortment of rare, celebrated cars. $15 to get in.
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Muzej
6030 Barber Motorsports PkwyRecognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest motorcycle collection. With over 1,400 motorcycles spanning over 100 years of production, the Barber collection represents 200 different manufacturers from 20 countries. Also features the world’s most extensive collection of Lotus cars, plus an assortment of rare, celebrated cars. $15 to get in.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Edgemont Town Center
411 Green Springs HwyClosest grocery store
Walmart Supercenter
2780 John Hawkins PkwyEntertainment & Activities
The Birmingham Barons (baseball) play at Regions Field which is very close to our house. Lawn seats are only $7, and on Thursdays they have $2 beers.
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Regions Field
1401 1st Ave SThe Birmingham Barons (baseball) play at Regions Field which is very close to our house. Lawn seats are only $7, and on Thursdays they have $2 beers.
B'Ham Zoo station