Things to do in Alabama, United States: The Best Bars & Clubs

December 28, 2021 Velvet Champine

If you head for the hills in the state you’ll end up in the northern sector where the inspiring mountains and attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the Blue & Gray Museum in Decatur and the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman represent the diversity of experiences available in the area. In the middle of the state you’ll find Birmingham, an urban center with great attractions and museums, and Tuscaloosa, the quintessential college town and home to the University of Alabama. For beach lovers, sandy destinations like Dauphin Island near Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer beautiful beaches, superb golf, fantastic seafood restaurants and heaping helpings of Southern hospitality. For those who love to chase the white dimpled ball, Alabama offers one of the best golf values anywhere. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across the state, features top-notch, championship style courses at affordable rates.
Restaurants in Alabama

1. Avondale Bar & Tap Room

106A N College St, Auburn, AL 36830-4706 +1 334-329-7039 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Avondale-Bar-Tap-Room/288185461195666
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 20 reviews

Avondale Bar & Tap Room

2. Gip's Place

Ave C., Bessemer, AL +1 205-919-8142 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/21/136497027/gips-place-a-blues-lovers-dream
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 27 reviews

Gip's Place

Reviewed By trsskatz - Decatur, United States

This is a place everyone should visit at least once. It truly is an old juke joint with lots of music especially blues. GIP'S has been open since 1952, Saturday nights only, this is his home. Whatever you want to drink bring it. They do not sell alcohol. Music is for everyone and everyone is welcome. Generally there are difference musicians that perform. You never know who will show up. Mr. Gip will be 99 on Jan 6, 2019. The neighbors in the past have tried to close him down, too much traffic and too noisy. From what I observed their homes were built long after Mr. Gip was entertaining on Saturday nights. I would encourage you to google/research the history of GIP'S Place it would be terrible to loose such a historical place. This was my first visit but it will not be my last. Keeping going Mr,.GIP!!!

3. Wish You Were Beer

7407 Highway 72 W Ste G, Madison, AL 35758-3801
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Wish You Were Beer

4. Lou's Pub and Package

726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810 +1 205-322-7005 http://www.louspub.com
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Lou's Pub and Package

5. The Hound

124 Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL 36830-4704 +1 334-246-3300 http://www.thehound-auburn.com
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

The Hound

Reviewed By E4502JKjohnm - Brentwood, United States

We had a few appetizers (pimento cheese, bacon and jalapeño jelly) and enjoyed them all. The bacon and jelly were clearly our two favorites . For entrees, we had the chicken fried steak, chicken hand pie, pork chop and meat loaf. All entrees were exceptional , and their sides, except for the chop. Not sure what happened to it but it wasn’t very tasteful and had a charred taste instead of grilled. Still, 3 out of 4 and great sides is a good showing. Just mind what you order. Drinks and cocktail list is far above average for a college town. Atmosphere is great. We’d definitely go back.

6. Druid City Brewing Company

607 14th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-3439 +1 205-342-0051 http://www.druidcitybrewing.com
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Druid City Brewing Company

7. Tongue & Groove Drinkery

77 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532-2200 867-5309 https://www.facebook.com/TongueGroove-Drinkery-793315360766759
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 12 reviews

Tongue & Groove Drinkery

Reviewed By JacksonTraveler59

We were in Fairhope recently for a wedding. Our hotel recommended Tongue & Groove for cocktails. We walked to the bar and enjoyed great cocktails and conviviality before we walked to our dinner spot. It's a fun and fresh place in Fairhope with good energy and vibe. Try it...you'll enjoy it!

8. SiP

111 Greene St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4804 +1 256-858-1244 http://www.siphuntsville.com/home.html
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 17 reviews

SiP

Reviewed By MissTflower - Mainz, Germany

This is by far my favorite bar in Huntsville. Competition isn’t even close. It’s also adult only, so you don’t have to worry about having your “Needed Break From Work” happy hour moment turned into chunky cheese. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. I once asked for a drink that tasted like Bavarian cake, and what did I get? The best smooth and light tasting drinkable Bavarian cake cocktail and it didn’t even have chocolate in it. That is talent. The happy hour is top notch! Plus, an amazing selection of top shelf liqueurs. The other plus, a glass enclosed, well ventilated cigar bar. I’m read for happy hour just thinking about it????

9. Autauga Creek Craft House

140 W Main St, Prattville, AL 36067-3034 +1 334-356-5840 https://www.facebook.com/Autaugacreekcrafthouse/
Excellent
92%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Autauga Creek Craft House

10. Das Stahl Bierhaus

7914 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite B2, Huntsville, AL 35802-2264 +1 256-858-1495 [email protected] http://www.dsb-hsv.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Das Stahl Bierhaus

Das Stahl Bierhaus is South Huntsville's go-to destination for craft beer. Das Stahl Bierhaus feature 32 beers on tap for you to try. Feel free to bring some friends and play some of our board games. When you are ready to leave we offer growlers to go in both 32 and 64 oz growlers or choose from our 400+ labels in the to go section.

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