Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
11 festive holiday cocktails to enjoy in The Magic City
Looking for local spots to enjoy festive drinks this holiday season? Keep reading for 11 places with holiday-themed cocktails to sip on around Birmingham.
1. Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park has a special seasonal menu with over 12 cocktails, two shots and non-alcoholic drinks. Be sure to get there early, it’s a popular spot during this time of year.
- Hours: Monday- Wednesday Closed | Thursday 7PM-12AM | Friday 4PM-2AM | Sunday 4PM-12AM
- Location: 112 24th St. N #102
2. Adios
Adios Bar’s ‘Holiday Express’ cocktail is a must-try. It’s a blend of Byrrh, prosecco, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice and Angostura.
- Hours: Sunday- Thursday 4PM-12AM | Friday- Saturday 4PM-2AM | Sunday 4PM-11PM
- Location: 2218 1st Ave. N. Ste. 100
3. The Roof
The Redmont roof is a classic spot for after-work drinks. Our recommendations: the Apple Cinnamon Old Fashion or Apple Cinnamon Moscow Mule.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-11PM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-2AM | Sunday 4PM-11PM
- Location: Located inside the Redmont Hotel
4. Frothy Monkey
With holiday favorites like egg nog and spiked hot chocolate, Frothy Monkey’s seasonal menu is full of must-tries.
Try their ‘It’s Thyme for Gin’ craft cocktail: gin, grapefruit, thyme simple, soda and lemon.
- Hours: Monday-Sunday 7AM-9PM
- Location: 2320 2nd Ave N.
5. Helen
If you’re feeling spicy, Helen has a cocktail featuring Bailey’s Chocolate and a rim of Ancho chili, salt and sugar that will ignite your sweet tooth.
- Hours: Sunday-Monday Closed | Tuesday- Friday 11AM-9PM | Saturday 4PM-9PM
- Location: 2013 2nd Ave N.
6. Neon Moon
Neon Moon has transferred into Sippin’ Santa’s Surf Shack for the rest of the year. Their specialty cocktails are so yummy and the festive glassware makes them even more enjoyable.
- Hours: Sunday- Monday Closed | Tuesday-Saturday 6PM-2AM
- Location: 2316 2nd Ave N.
7. The Lumbar
The Lumbar has so many holiday cocktails, you’ll have to make a few visits to try them all. With drinks like the ‘Fizzy Lifting’ and the ‘Whangdoodle’, just the names are enough to get us in the spirit.
- Hours: Monday Closed | Tuesday-Thursday 12PM-9PM | Friday 12PM-10PM |Saturday 10AM-10PM | Sunday 12PM-7PM
- Location: 212 29th Street S.
8. Mayawell Bar
Mayawell is the spot for you if tequila is your jam. Plus, their holiday decor is some of the coziest in town.
If you’re looking for a drink to warm you up, their ‘Carajillo’ is served warm with coffee and herbal Licor 43 and topped with a Kahlua infused whipped cream.
- Hours: Sunday-Monday Closed | Tuesday-Thursday 4PM-11:30PM | Friday 4PM-12:30AM | Saturday 2PM- 12:30AM
- Location: 2900 4th Ave. S.
9. Tucana Tiki
Tucana Tiki is making rum festive with drinks like the ‘Ho Ho Ho’ and the ‘Naughty and Nice’. We can’t resist those sprinkles.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-12AM | Friday- Saturday 4PM-1AM | Sunday – Closed
- Location: 1143 1st Ave. S.
10. Pilcrow
Pilcrow changes it up during this time of year with their ‘Merry Creepmas’ cocktail menu. With drinks called names like ‘Elf Brains’, ‘Jack Frost Flip’ and ‘The Grinch is a Horror Movie’, you’re going to want to try them for yourself.
- Hours: Monday 5PM-12AM | Tuesday-Thursday 4PM-12AM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-2AM | Sunday- Closed
- Location: 2015 1st Ave. N. #1E
11. Juniper
Juniper takes all of your favorite classic cocktails and adds a cozy holiday spin. The hot buttered rum is a drink we dream about all year.
- Hours: Monday- Thursday 4PM-10:30PM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-12AM | Sunday- Closed
- Location: 3811 Clairmont Ave. S.
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