Sands Restaurant & Lounge — Sands of Sahara on Green Springs. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

October has been a busy month in Birmingham.

From a new late-night lounge in Homewood to a karaoke bar in Leeds, we’ve got the scoop on what’s new and coming soon across the Greater Birmingham area.

Now Open

1. Neon Moon Lounge | Leeds

A new karaoke bar has officially opened its doors in Leeds! Dubbed Neon Moon (no, not that Neon Moon), the lounge will feature a pool table, games, weekly karaoke nights, food trucks and more.

According to owner John Carroll, he wanted to create a small, intimate place for locals to spend time together.

Location: 8040 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL 35094
Hours:

2. Ballard Designs | Rotary Trail

building — Designers at Ballard Designs Anna-Katherine Nobles + Peyton Lyles. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

showroom — Designers at Ballard Designs Anna-Katherine Nobles + Peyton Lyles. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Ballard Designs, one of the leading interior decorators in the U.S., opened its first Alabama location along the Rotary Trail.

The store is home to stunning fabrics, home decor, free design services and more.

Location: 2308 1st Ave S Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-6PM | Friday-Saturday 10AM-7PM | Sunday 12-6PM

3. Gannie’s Kitchen | Jasper

If you’re planning a day trip to Jasper, be sure to include Gannie’s on your list of must-try stops. This soul kitchen is serving the Walker County area with fried chicken, collard greens and tender melt-in-your-mouth neck bones.

Address: 2505 Old Birmingham Hwy, Jasper, AL 35501
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6PM

4. Sands of Sahara | Homewood

Take a look inside Sands of Sahara (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A new restaurant and cocktail lounge is now open in Homewood.

Located on Greensprings Highway, Sands of Sahara is a lounge where you can eat, drink and enjoy the luxury atmosphere. The menu focuses around Mediterranean cuisine with an American flair, featuring a hummus trio, kebabs and an array of craft cocktails.

(P.S. Bham Now got a sneak peek inside–check it out!)

Location: 2024 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-11PM | Friday 4PM-2AM | Saturday-Sunday 4PM-2AM | Sunday 2PM-12AM