Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
OvenBird
2810 3rd Ave SSpanish and wonderful ambiance!
Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NBest Sushi!
Crestwood Coffee Co
5512 Crestwood BlvdLocal Coffee spot
Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings during season.
55 locals recommend
The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SFarmers Market on Saturday Mornings during season.
Great Pizza place for take out. Super close to the house.
13 locals recommend
The Filling Station Bham
5524 Crestwood BlvdGreat Pizza place for take out. Super close to the house.
BEST Mexican. Great vibe, cool art, wonderful drinks. Super fun experience!
77 locals recommend
El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NBEST Mexican. Great vibe, cool art, wonderful drinks. Super fun experience!
Feast And Forest
212 24th Street NorthNewest and cutest place in town. Bakery/brunch vibe with an amazing kale salad.
Woodlawn Cycle Cafe
5530 1st Ave SCafe and Restaurant in a revitalizing part of town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parkside Cafe
4036 5th Ave SNice porch, casual.
Family and Pet Friendly. Walkable from our house! Great atmosphere with live music and games.
60 locals recommend
Cahaba Brewing Company
4500 5th Ave SFamily and Pet Friendly. Walkable from our house! Great atmosphere with live music and games.
Family and Pet Friendly. Walkable from our house! Great atmosphere with live music and games.
115 locals recommend
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SFamily and Pet Friendly. Walkable from our house! Great atmosphere with live music and games.
Moonshine
1928 1st Ave NRooftop bar with great views.
The Atomic Lounge
2113 1st Ave NParks & Nature
Great to explore and then grab a beer at Good People Brewery across the street.
158 locals recommend
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SGreat to explore and then grab a beer at Good People Brewery across the street.
Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St SGreat trails, not too far of a drive.
5 blocks from our house, perfect for a quick walk with kids or pets. playground and picnic tables with big open field for running.
Crestwood Tavern
5500 Crestwood Blvd5 blocks from our house, perfect for a quick walk with kids or pets. playground and picnic tables with big open field for running.
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NArt Walk
Avenue NorthIf you're here during Art Walk it's a great event!
Shopping
Alabama Goods
2933 18th St SMade in Alabama.
Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
5502 Crestwood BlvdIce Cream and Pharmacy in walking distance
Seasick Records
4420 4th Avenue SouthMusic/Record Store in Crestwood Center.
Essentials
ALDI
7400 Crestwood BlvdClosest grocery store but limited brands. Many organic items at good prices.
Vineyard Food Market
5522 Crestwood BlvdCorner market store with most things you'll need. Good wine selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Kids Museum with amazing activities. Good way to spend 4 hours on a rainy morning. Also, has an IMAX theater.
107 locals recommend
McWane Science Center
200 19th St NKids Museum with amazing activities. Good way to spend 4 hours on a rainy morning. Also, has an IMAX theater.
Great venue if there's something performing.
28 locals recommend
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NGreat venue if there's something performing.
Iron City Bham
513 22nd St SGreat concert venue!
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Ave NGreat venue!