Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
Your guide to can’t-miss wine bars in Birmingham
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Who doesn’t love a bar that’s dedicated to all things wine? Luckily, we’ve got plenty of them here in Birmingham. Grab your friends and make your next wine night plans at these local spots.
Freddy’s in Highland Park + Homewood
Freddy’s, a Highland Park staple located on the ground floor of the Highland Towers Apartments, has the perfect wine night waiting for you. Every Tuesday, the bar offers specials at $20, $30, and $40 a bottle. And don’t forget to check out their Homewood location now, too. It’s right next to Homewood Park and offers additional food pairings. Sounds like an ideal afternoon vibe to us.
- Hours:
- Highland Park: Tues-Thurs: 4-9PM | Fri: 4-10PM | Sat 2-10PM
- Homewood: Mon: 11AM-9PM | Tues-Thurs: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Fri-Sat: 11AM-2PM, 4-10PM
- Location:
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Red or White in Forest Park
Stop by to relax and enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. Once you’re done, you can buy a bottle to take home from their extensive selection of reds, whites and more.
- Wine Bar Hours: Tues-Thurs: 3-8:30PM | Fri: 3-9:30PM | Sat: 1-9:30PM
- Store Hours: Sun-Mon: 1-6PM | Tues-Thurs: 10AM-8:30PM | Fri-Sat: 10AM-9:30PM
- Location: 3916 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
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Classic Wine Company in Homewood
Classic Wine Company has been a Birmingham staple for over 30 years. Take a seat at the relaxing bar, where you can enjoy a selection of over 30 wines by the glass.
- Hours: Mon-Thur, + Sat: 10:30AM-6:30PM | Fri: 10:30AM-9PM
- Location: 1831 28th Ave S Ste 110 Homewood, AL 35209
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Vino in English Village
Vino has a romantic ambiance, wonderful wines and fresh food options to create an ideal wine night for you and that special someone. Especially if that special someone is your pup—dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio!
- Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4-9PM | Fri-Sat: 4-10PM
- Location: 1930 Cahaba Rd Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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Gianmarco’s Wine Bar in Edgewood
Gianmarco’s won our award for the “Most Splurge-Worthy” spot in Birmingham. Did you know the authentic Italian restaurant also has a dedicated wine bar around back? Call ahead to make your reservation.
- Hours: Wed-Fri: 11AM-2PM, 5-10PM | Sat, Mon-Tues: 5-10PM
- Location: 721 Broadway St Birmingham, AL 35209
- Note: Gianmarco’s is currently reservation only. Call (205) 871-9622 to reserve a table.
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Golden Age Wine Mountain Brook Village + Downtown
One thing’s for sure, Golden Age Wine will look amazing on your Insta feed, both the garden + store. Grab your pals and plan a night (or day) full of charcuterie and wine.
- Hours:
- Mountain Brook store: Mon-Thurs: 10AM-9PM | Fri-Sat: 10AM-10PM
- Downtown garden: Tues-Thurs: 4-9PM | Fri-Sat: 4-10 PM
- Location:
- Mountain Brook store: 2828 Culver Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Downtown garden: 2021 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Hop City Birmingham near Pepper Place
Hop City is a hub for beer lovers, but their wine selection is equally extensive. Before you buy a bottle, sample a glass of select pours at their wine bar while you chat with the friendly bar staff or grab a delicious pizza from the food truck parked outside. To stay up to date with their latest goodies, follow them on Instagram.
- Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10AM-9PM | Fri-Sat: 10AM-10PM | Sun: 12-6PM
- Location: 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Bar La Fête downtown
Bar La Fête is an amazing French bistro, serving a vast selection of wines—ranging from sparkling, white, red, rosé + orange. Stop by to get a little taste of France right at home. Weekday happy hours run from 4-6 and are a great way to grab a glass + fancy snack (fresh sourdough with Normandy butter is our pick).
- Hours: Wed-Thurs: 4-9PM | Fri: 4-10PM | Sat: 10:30AM-10PM | Sun: 10:30AM-9PM
- Location: 2018 Morris Avenue, Birmingham AL 35242
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Corbeau Wine Bar in Trussville + Homewood
Inspired by their love of wine, sisters Elizabeth and Mary Martin began Corbeau, a place equally perfect for beginners or experts. The spot is named after the French word for “crow,” a symbol of heritage. They offer draft wines, which means you can get a carefully-preserved pour of select bottles in 1oz, 2.5oz or 5oz amounts to find the perfect wine for you.
- Hours:
- Trussville: Tues-Thurs: 4-10PM | Fri: 4-11PM | Sat: 12-11PM | Sun: 12-7PM
- Homewood: Fri-Sat: 11AM-10PM | Sun: 11AM-8PM
- Location:
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Honorable mentions: Galley and Garden in Highland Park
While Galley and Garden is not specifically a wine bar, we had to give them a shoutout. With over 500+ wines to choose from, they have one of the most extensive and awarded wine selections in Birmingham.
- Hours: Tues-Sat: 5-8PM
- Location: 2220 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Honorable mentions: The Wine Loft
Currently, The Wine Loft is only open for special events, but we miss having a wine bar right by our office. If you’re lucky enough to score an invite there, you’ll enjoy eclectic tapas, a sophisticated ambiance and wine by the glass or bottle.
- Hours: Events only
- Location: 2200 1st Ave N # 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
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