Paramount bar in downtown Birmingham serves pub food and craft cocktails and beer—including some made by local and state breweries—in a retro-arcade atmosphere. Although Paramount is not quite a sports bar, locals come for the sporty atmosphere, the solid drinks and food menu highlighted by a generous selection of hot dogs and burgers, and the games. Under the dim lights there are two basketball shooting cages, a foosball table, pool tables, skee ball, and several retro arcade games.
A one-of-a-kind watering hole offering custom-made cocktails, local beers, wines and signature spirits, The Collins Bar is the ideal friendly neighborhood bar. Talented and attentive mixologists cater to your every need and whip up innovative concoctions sure to become your new favorite. Classic pub nibbles such as hummus, pigs-in-a-blanket, Greek pot-stickers, meatloaf sliders, grilled cheese sandwich and Reuben served here pair excellently with the drinks. The playful vibe of the bar created by the backdrop of vintage periodic table creates a hip ambiance perfect for casual night-outs with friends. Competitively priced, the relaxing lounge is the perfect refuge for those looking for a break from the usual.
The Nick is not much to look at from the outside; the flat, featureless building covered with handbills almost appears abandoned. But closer inspection reveals that the handbills are all for upcoming gigs scheduled at this 21+ rock nightclub. No food is served, but there is a full bar. The cover charge varies depending on the night's entertainment. The Nick has a private club license so it can remain open past the city's required closing time of 2am. Most nights, The Nick closes “whenever we want,” according to one of the managers. Credit cards are accepted for bar purchases, but not for cover charges.
White stallion sculptures welcome you at the entrance of this well known Chinese restaurant—P.F. Chang's China Bistro located in The Summit Birmingham. The decor is a mix of light brown and black with mute lightings that adds style to this casual eatery. Though it serves traditional Chinese cuisine, it is well known and visited for its innovative menu. Apart from its delicious food this bistro serves delicious desserts along with 50 wines by glass at the bar. If you love Chinese with an American twist in it, P.F. Chang's China Bistro is the place for you.
41st Street Pub & Aircraft Sales may have a funny name, but it is a great neighborhood bar offering all kinds of great features to its guests. The full bar features all your favorite classic cocktails (they make a killer Moscow Mule), brews and even gluten-free beer. They show Auburn and Alabama games, but otherwise they keep the TVs off. For entertainment, they encourage you to take advantage of their shuffleboard tables, board games and cozy seating areas perfect for lively conversations with friends. They don't serve food, but they allow you to bring in your own so you can have exactly what you want. As for the aircraft sales, there is a bulletin board where people can post their small aircrafts for sale.
Voted by newspaper readers a favorite place to meet friends after work, The Garage Cafe has a delightful split personality. By day, visit the cafe and enjoy courtyard seating with eclectic and antique decorations for sale. At night, the club scene emerges, often with live rock, soul or blues music. Enjoy the cafe's delicious sandwiches with multiple helpings of their famous Bloody Mary, concocted with eight different spices.