Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
6 new + coming soon businesses in the Birmingham area, including Black Market now open in Avondale
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Happy Monday, Birmingham! From a highly-anticipated bar in Avondale to a locally-owned childrens’ boutique, there are all kinds of new businesses popping up around The Magic City.
Keep reading for a roundup of new openings and a sneak peek at a few spots that are coming soon. Plus, help us say goodbye to two local businesses.
Now Open
1. Black Market Bar + Grill | Avondale
The wait is over!
Black Market Bar + Grill has officially made the big move from Five Points to Avondale. After 12 years in Five Points, their new home is the former Avondale Common House building.
Stop by the new location for crafted cocktails, late night eats and Sunday brunch.
- Address: 4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-2AM | Sunday 10:30AM-2AM | Monday 3PM-Midnight
2. Lilly & Daisy Bakery | Roebuck
Sweet tooths, rejoice! Lilly & Daisy Bakery opened its newest location in Roebuck on Sunday, August 11.
This sweet little shop serves a variety of confections like cupcakes, pound cakes and even custom decorated cakes for events, birthdays and more.
- Address: 500 Gene Reed Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
- Hours: TBD
3. Black Leaf Cigar Co. | West Birmingham
This locally-owned high-end cigar lounge is the newest addition to West Birmingham.
Black Leaf Cigar Company is now open, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for friends to wind down and smoke premium imported cigars.
- Address: 1509 3rd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208
- Hours: Thursday 4-10PM | Friday 4PM-1AM | Saturday 2PM-1AM | Sunday Noon-7PM
4. Dear Emmaline | Vestavia Hills
Looking for clothing and gifts for your child, grandchild or family member? Located in the Vestavia City Center, Dear Emmaline is a one-stop shop for all things cute.
Owned by Jordan Soyars, Dear Emmaline started in 2017 as an online-only business before blossoming into a brick-and-mortar location full of childrens’ clothing, accessories and toys.
- Address: 628 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, 35216
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM–5PM | Sunday 10AM-6PM
5. Walker County Park | Jasper
On Friday, August 9, United Way of Central Alabama and members of their volunteer program, Hands On, officially opened the Walker County Park in Jasper.
The park is the third of six centennial parks celebrating United Way’s 100 year anniversary, featuring a ton of fun amenities including:
- BBQ grills
- Gardens
- Learning pavilion for kids
- Pickleball courts
- Swings
- Walking track
- Address: 200 20th St E, Jasper, AL 35501
Coming soon
6. Terrific New Theatre | Downtown Birmingham
After a four-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Terrific New Theatre (TNT) is returning to the Birmingham theater scene with a newly renovated building and an exciting 2024-2025 theatrical season.
In 2023, TNT purchased the former Alabama Auction Room building as a new, permanent home for the theater company. The 7,500-square-foot space has room for 100 guests and much more room for actors and theatrical staff in the back of house.
- Address: 2112 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Opening: End of 2024
Closing
7. Cheap Chick | Homewood
We are sad to report that Cheap Chick will be closing its doors permanently after two years in Homewood. The beloved thrift store provided the Birmingham community with cheap, second-hand clothing that was stylish and on trend.
Want to shop great deals before they close? Right now, everything is 75% off.
- Address: 430 Green Springs Hwy suite 20, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-7PM | Sunday Noon-6PM
8. Alfa Romeo + Maserati | Irondale Auto Mall
Two high-performance luxury auto dealerships, Alfa Romeo of Birmingham and Maserati of Birmingham have closed their storefronts in Irondale.
But as the old saying goes, when one door closes another one opens.
According to Irondale Mayor James Stewart, Subaru is replacing the two Italian-made brands at the Irondale Auto Mall off I-459.
What are you most excited for? Tell us what you think on social media by tagging us at @bhamnow!
