Former Carrigan’s Beer Garden space demolished; NEW Frida’s Garden Club coming soon

Carrigan's Beer Garden in Lakeview. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Carrigan’s Beer Garden in Lakeview. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Last week, Bham Now learned that the former Carrigan’s Beer Garden / Brät Brot space at 2912 6th Ave S in Lakeview was being demolished to make way for something new: Frida’s Garden Club.

Read on to learn what we know. 

Carrigan’s Beer Garden — the end of an era

Carrigan’s Beer Garden (formerly Brät Brot) has been in business since 2018. Owned and operated by David Carrigan—who also owns Carrigan’s Philanthropub in downtown Birmingham—Carrigan’s Beer Garden sought to bring a German take on pubs to the city. Customers particularly liked its selection of German beers and delicious variety of food.

In 2019, Carrigan’s closed for a brief time due to designing purposes. They opened back up shortly after with an updated menu, better hours for customers and outdoor games.

Back in September, Bham Now reported that the beer garden had been sold for $2,275,000.

What we know about Frida’s Garden Club, coming soon to Lakeview

Once the former Carrigan’s Beer Garden space is cleared, the property owners plan to construct a new establishment: Frida’s Garden Club

Although details on the new establishment are few and far between, renderings and plans were passed by the Design Review Committee during its last meeting, May 28. Check out the renderings below! 

Frida’s Garden Club [RENDERINGS]

  • Fridas Garden Renderings 2024 05 28 at 4.12.49 PM scaled e1716931740156 Former Carrigan's Beer Garden space demolished; NEW Frida's Garden Club coming soon
  • Fridas Garden Renderings 2024 05 28 at 4.12.56 PM scaled e1716931865447 Former Carrigan's Beer Garden space demolished; NEW Frida's Garden Club coming soon
  • Fridas Garden Renderings 2024 05 28 at 4.13.04 PM Former Carrigan's Beer Garden space demolished; NEW Frida's Garden Club coming soon

The garden club will feature a number of gardens implemented within the restaurant.

Here are some of the new structures being built:

  • concrete walkway
  • custom brass bar storage wall
  • custom millwork banquette seating
  • custom wrought iron archway
  • millwork planting shelf
  • new partition walls
  • stone wall garden gate

We are looking forward to seeing the exciting new updates + opening of Frida’s Garden Club.

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Jordyn Davis
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