Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
The Essential is a 3-5 minute walk and is great for any meal of the day! Great coffee and pastries in the morning, brunch on the weekends, full lunch and dinner menue including amazing homemade pasta dishes!
https://essentialbham.com/
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The Essential
2215 Morris AveThe Essential is a 3-5 minute walk and is great for any meal of the day! Great coffee and pastries in the morning, brunch on the weekends, full lunch and dinner menue including amazing homemade pasta dishes!
https://essentialbham.com/
Wonderful sushi, ramen, momos and more within walking distance.
Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Dinner only, no lunch.
http://www.bambooon2nd.com/
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Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NWonderful sushi, ramen, momos and more within walking distance.
Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Dinner only, no lunch.
http://www.bambooon2nd.com/
A delicious Asian-fusion restaurant within walking distance. Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Dinner only, no lunch.
https://www.eastwestbirmingham.com/
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EastWest
2306 2nd Ave NA delicious Asian-fusion restaurant within walking distance. Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Dinner only, no lunch.
https://www.eastwestbirmingham.com/
Fantastic up-scale Mexican food. Wonderful margarita's and the al pastor if amazing! Best queso in town, too.
Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Serves dinner and lunch.
http://elbarriobirmingham.com/
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El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NFantastic up-scale Mexican food. Wonderful margarita's and the al pastor if amazing! Best queso in town, too.
Casual environment. Does not take reservations. Serves dinner and lunch.
http://elbarriobirmingham.com/
A good, walkable "go to" restaurant to grab a quick slice on the go or sit and have a full meal. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner M-F and brunch on Sunday!
http://trattoriacentrale.com/
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Trattoria Zaza
207A 20th St NA good, walkable "go to" restaurant to grab a quick slice on the go or sit and have a full meal. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner M-F and brunch on Sunday!
http://trattoriacentrale.com/
One of my personal favorite places in Birmingham! Not walking distance but a short car ride to a cozy French bistro-style restaurant established by one of Birmingham's best chefs - Franks Stitt
If you're adventurous enough, their escargot is the best I've had and their coconut cake is to die for!
No reservations. Serves lunch and dinner.
http://www.fonfonbham.com/
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Chez Fonfon
2007 11th Ave SOne of my personal favorite places in Birmingham! Not walking distance but a short car ride to a cozy French bistro-style restaurant established by one of Birmingham's best chefs - Franks Stitt
If you're adventurous enough, their escargot is the best I've had and their coconut cake is to die for!
No reservations. Serves lunch and dinner.
http://www.fonfonbham.com/
A casual and social environment with warm Italian cuisine (more than just pasta). Established by one of Birmingham's best chefs - Franks Stitt
They always have amazing daily specials and the woodfire pizzas are so tasty. Serves lunch and dinner. No reservations.
http://bottegarestaurant.com/cafe/
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Bottega Cafe
2240 Highland AveA casual and social environment with warm Italian cuisine (more than just pasta). Established by one of Birmingham's best chefs - Franks Stitt
They always have amazing daily specials and the woodfire pizzas are so tasty. Serves lunch and dinner. No reservations.
http://bottegarestaurant.com/cafe/
One of my top favorite places in Birmingham for finer dining. Always have amazing fresh seafood (whole fish are available), oysters, and one of the best filet mignon in town.
Serves dinner. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand.
http://www.oceanbirmingham.com/
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Ocean Restaurant
1218 20th St SOne of my top favorite places in Birmingham for finer dining. Always have amazing fresh seafood (whole fish are available), oysters, and one of the best filet mignon in town.
Serves dinner. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand.
http://www.oceanbirmingham.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar and restaurant with a full arcade inside! A really fun way to spend your afternoon or evening.
http://www.paramountbirmingham.com/
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Paramount Bar
200 20th St NGreat bar and restaurant with a full arcade inside! A really fun way to spend your afternoon or evening.
http://www.paramountbirmingham.com/
A short 3 minute walk with craft cocktails and a really fun mid-century environment! Games and fun costumes are provided for anyone who wants to partake.
http://www.theatomiclounge.com/
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The Atomic Lounge
2113 1st Ave NA short 3 minute walk with craft cocktails and a really fun mid-century environment! Games and fun costumes are provided for anyone who wants to partake.
http://www.theatomiclounge.com/
A short walk to a good place for craft cocktails. Very unique in that you can walk up to the bar, give them 3 flavors you enjoy and the bartender will make you a unique cocktail.
http://thecollinsbar.com/
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The Collins Bar
2125 2nd Ave NA short walk to a good place for craft cocktails. Very unique in that you can walk up to the bar, give them 3 flavors you enjoy and the bartender will make you a unique cocktail.
http://thecollinsbar.com/
You are a 3-5 minute walk to Birmingham's Parisian-style cocktail bar. Paper Doll has a fun and beautiful environment extensive cocktail menu filled with classic and unique drinks - as well as a food menu for something to munch on while you enjoy your drink.
https://paperdollbar.com/
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PAPER DOLL
2320 1st Ave NYou are a 3-5 minute walk to Birmingham's Parisian-style cocktail bar. Paper Doll has a fun and beautiful environment extensive cocktail menu filled with classic and unique drinks - as well as a food menu for something to munch on while you enjoy your drink.
https://paperdollbar.com/
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St SMy favorite Birmingham Brewery! I love the artwork they feature inside, they have a wonderful patio area, and they make interesting small-batch brews they release every month!
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TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave SMy favorite Birmingham Brewery! I love the artwork they feature inside, they have a wonderful patio area, and they make interesting small-batch brews they release every month!
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SParks & Nature
Great place to go on a walk or spend the day relaxing with a picnic.
Walking distance from the loft!
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Yayasan Taman Kereta Api
1600 1st Ave SGreat place to go on a walk or spend the day relaxing with a picnic.
Walking distance from the loft!
So many beautiful walking and biking trails to enjoy with varying difficulty levels and lengths. They also have paddle boarding and peddle boats in the warmer months. Great way to spend a day outdoors.
https://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park
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Taman Negara Oak Mountain
200 Terrace DrSo many beautiful walking and biking trails to enjoy with varying difficulty levels and lengths. They also have paddle boarding and peddle boats in the warmer months. Great way to spend a day outdoors.
https://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park
Arts & Culture
The museum exhibits are always changing. Wonderful to check out whenever you have the time or if you're looking for something to do on a rainy day.
The museum also has a cafe restaurant attached that serves lunch.
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Muzium Seni Birmingham
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardThe museum exhibits are always changing. Wonderful to check out whenever you have the time or if you're looking for something to do on a rainy day.
The museum also has a cafe restaurant attached that serves lunch.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at 20 Midtown
230 20th St SWalking distance!