Nothing beats the feeling of clocking out, touching up your lipstick or adding a spritz of cologne, and stepping inside an exciting new space for the night to enjoy good people and an even better atmosphere. Here are five of Birmingham’s most eye-catching bars!
Tucana Tiki Bar | Parkside
Drive a few blocks away from Up-Down Birmingham and head inside Tucana Tiki Bar! This gem makes you almost forget you’re in the heart of Birmingham and immerses you in the extravagant tropics. The electric decor and the fun, sparkly disco balls add a the perfect amount of glimmer to your night.
Light up your adventure even more with a fiery cocktail. And yes, you read that right, fire! Tucana offers the option to add fire to any cocktail for $2. From the Zombie cocktail served in a skull cup, to the Cobra’s Fang cocktail served in a snake-shaped cup, to shareable punches served in flamingo-shaped bowls, you can’t go wrong!
Up-Down Birmingham | Parkside
Of course, sharing a drink over a tabletop with friends is all the fun, but imagine adding arcade games! With a mix of nostalgia from your childhood, with games like Mortal Kombat and Pac-Man, to pinball machines and skee-ball alleys, to Nintendo 64 and Gamecube Console Gaming, you can play all the throwback games with a beer, cocktail, and pizza at Up-Down.
The arcade is gigantic, with seating areas and a full bar. This is the perfect spot to spend your summer nights with friends, especially with an inviting outdoor area perfect for enjoying the warm weather. Have a few beers and let the late-night summer breeze cool you off while you try to beat your friends in a round of cornhole!
The House of Found Objects | Downtown
The “Alice in Wonderland” of Birmingham, The House of Found Objects, is the best place to get lost in after a long day at work. This spot is the perfect amount of out-of-this-world, with each seating area decorated as a different dimension. From an aircraft-themed space with clouds and planes, to a womb-themed room, to an upstairs area that lets you look out at the array of oddities, you will never run out of fun.
Full of surprises and bubbles, there are games to play with your party, scrumptious drinks, silly costumes, a photobooth, and an endless game of “I spy.” House of Found Objects is the most exciting place to spend your late nights!
Juniper | Forest Park
There is no better place to spend an elegant, whimsical evening than Juniper. Relax in the cozy and whimsy with moody lighting that brings you to the Victorian gin palaces from years ago. Beautiful botanicals line the walls and dance along the golden-framed art. The whole atmosphere comes straight from a fairytale!
Enjoy tasty gin, or select from the array of spirits, aperitifs, wine, or beer that can be paired splendidly with a dessert, or maybe a couple! Take a step outside into the opulence of the lush garden courtyard and feel the warmth of an alluring evening!
Pink Lantern | Downtown
When the sun begins to sink down, and the clock strikes 4 pm, pink lights and glimmers from the disco balls set the stage for a night out at Pink Lantern! The spunky decor and glamified spaces offer the perfect backdrop to your girls’ night.
Coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night, Pink Lantern transitions from laptops to signature cocktails. The Dragon Garden is the perfect mix of floral and acidic, leaving you refreshed and ready for a fun night. From disco to jazz to comedy, you and your girls will have a night full of memories!
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