Reviewed by: Sarah Gronberg
Your ultimate guide to 9 Birmingham rooftop bars
It’s a perfect night to go out with friends to have a drink on a rooftop bar. We’ve put together a list of Birmingham rooftop bars for you to celebrate.
This guide was originally created in September 2021 and was last updated in September 2023.
1. Bar Sebastian
Out of all the rooftop bars on our list, this one is the most secretive. Looking over Region’s Field, this is a speakeasy on the rooftop of Michael’s Parkside Restaurant. You’ll have to text “CODEWORD” to (855) 782-0225 to get in. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- Where: 120 16th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Thursday 6PM-12AM | Friday-Saturday 9PM-2AM
- Specials: Happy Hour every Thursday
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2. Carrigan’s Public House
This Birmingham rooftop bar on historic Morris Avenue has been a popular spot for several years. They have a great selection of cocktails and martinis alongside a rotating selection of beer and wine.
- Where: 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3-10PM | Friday & Saturday 11-12AM
- Specials: PB&J Monday Nights, $5 Old Fashioned Cocktail Tuesday Nights, Wine Wednesday, Throwback Thursdays
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3. Habitat Feed and Social
This colorful spot is located in the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. In addition to a rooftop bar, it’s also a farm-to-table restaurant with cooking classes and wine tastings. With great food and drinks, you’ll never want to leave.
- Where: 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5-9PM | Friday & Saturday 5-10PM
- Specials: Happy Hour 4-7PM everyday
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4. Mayawell
Feeling like a trip to Mexico while in Avondale? Mayawell’s owner Neill Crook did that for you and brought back food and drinks inspired from his travels to Mexico. And yes, he brought back tequila too.
- Where: 2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-11:30PM | Friday 4PM-12:30AM | Saturday 2PM-12:30AM
- Specials: Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday 4-7PM
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5. Moon Shine
One of the rooftop bars is Moon Shine Bar at the Elyton Hotel downtown. This bar has some amazing views of both downtown and Red Mountain.
- Where: 1928 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 4-10PM | Friday & Saturday 4PM-12AM
- Specials: Craft Beer Tuesdays, Well Wednesdays, Wine Glass Thursdays, Foodie Fridays, Sunday Fundays
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6. Roots & Revelry
What’s better than a Birmingham rooftop bar on a 19-story building? Roots & Revelry uses local ingredients to make international food. Their cocktail menu is hard to beat.
- Where: 1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday & Saturday 11-10PM | Sunday 10AM-3PM
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7. Urban Parc
Want to go to a rooftop bar in Five Points? Located at the former site of The Hive (1006 20th St. South) between 5 Points Hardware and Homewood Suites, Urban Parc is one of Birmingham’s newest and most exciting entertainment venues.
- Where: 1006 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Thursday 4–10 PM | Friday 4 PM–12 AM | Saturday 12 PM–12 AM | Sunday 12–8 PM
- Specials: Sunday Brunch Noon-8PM
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8. The Roof
Talk about an aptly-named bar. The Roof is a breezy rooftop bar located on top of the Redmont Hotel on Fifth Ave. Like Moon Shine, it boasts some spectacular views.
- Where: 2101 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 4-11PM | Friday & Saturday 4PM-2AM
- Specials: Happy Hour 4-6PM everyday
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9. Valley Hotel
Do you want to enjoy beautiful views of downtown Homewood? The Terrace Bar at the Valley Hotel is a perfect place to go for a night out. Sip on a refreshing glass of wine or craft cocktail while enjoying the warmth of a fire pit.
- Where: 2727 18th St. South Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 4-9PM | Friday & Saturday 4-10PM
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Contributors to this guide include Cecilia Wood, Selah Vetter + Lauren Perry.
Which of these is your fave? What did we miss? Let us know @bhamnow.