It’s National Tequila Day! 11 spots to celebrate in Birmingham + special

Everyone knows that tequila is a happy hour staple, so it’s no surprise that it has its own holiday. What better way to enjoy it than to pour up and have some cocktails with your crew?

Check out our guide to 11 places in Birmingham to celebrate National Tequila Day, today, July 24.

1. Adiõs

Adiõs always pulls out all the stops for tequila, but especially on its national holiday. This July 24, celebrate with curated cocktails featuring Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Gran Centenario and LALO Tequila. Plus complimentary tequila tastings and sounds by DJ Nemo & Nano.

What else you can expect:

• $6 House Shots
• $6 Beer
• $8 Tequila Features

The party starts at 9PM!

• Location: 2218 1st Ave N Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Sun-Thurs 4PM-12AM | Fri-Sat 4PM-2AM
• Website | Instagram

2. Rojo

Whether you’re a classic margarita fan or love to mix it up, Rojo has some of the tastiest in the city!

• Location: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11AM-10PM | Weekend Brunch, Saturday + Sunday 11AM-3PM 
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3. Salud Taqueria

Salud is celebrating all night long with a photobooth, DJ Fuego, a mariachi band, $8 tequila cocktails and:

• $5 House shots
• $6 House Blanco + Reposado shots
• $10 Salud Margarita

• Location: 1931 2nd Ave N #101, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Mon-Thurs 11AM-11PM | Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
• Website | Instagram

4. Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Tequila and BBQ are a perfect pair—especially when it’s spicy.

Try the Devil’s Nectar Margarita, crafted with Devil’s Nectar Bar-B-Que Sauce, infused with pure habanero powder and packing a blazing 300,000 Scoville heat units. This one’s not for the faint of heart!

Where: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Hours: Daily, 11AM-9PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Current Charcoal Grill

At Current Charcoal Bar & Grill, cool off with the Kimono—a refreshing mix of blanco tequila, passionfruit, lime and Saler’s aperitif. Perfect for celebrating National Tequila Day with a tropical twist!

• Location: 1625 Second Avenue South, Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4-9PM | Friday + Saturday 4-10PM
• Website | Instagram 

6. Automatic Seafood & Oysters

Celebrate with Three’s a Crowd—a refreshing blend of Lunazul Blanco, Arette Reposado, Vida Mezcal, cucumber herb syrup and bright citrus notes. Perfectly crafted to complement their fresh seafood and oysters for a truly elevated and unique tequila experience.

• Location: 2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: 5–10 PM | Happy Hour 4–5 PM
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. Mayawell

If you’re looking to step outside the box, Mayawell is the spot for you. They have a variety of drinks that range from spicy to sweet, with tequila as the star of the show.

• Location: 2900 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-11PM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-12AM
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8. Dread River Distilling Company

Dread River Distilling Company has been nationally recognized as the 5th best new distillery in the nation. Who’s really surprised, though?

Stop by, get a margarita and taste the blue agave spirit. Trust us, you will not be disappointed.

• Location: 2400 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3-10PM | Saturday 11AM-12AM
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

9. El Barrio

Looking for a vibrant spot to toast National Tequila Day? El Barrio is the place to be. Known for their bold flavors and lively atmosphere, El Barrio is the perfect after work happy hour location.

Plus, right now, their watermelon margarita is taking center stage—always my favorite seasonal special!

• Locations:
  • Downtown: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • West Homewood: 195 Oxmoor Rd Suite 113, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30AM-8PM | Friday + Saturday 11:30AM-9PM
• Website | Instagram | Facebook

10. Tucana Tiki Bar

Tucana Tiki Bar has some crazy concoctions when it comes to drinks. My personal favorite—the Trader’s Inferno—is served in a fierce cat volcano mug that’s as fiery as the drink itself. Perfect for tequila lovers looking to turn up the heat.

• Location: 1143 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 (Located in The Denham Building)
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 4PM-12AM
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11. The Sakéroom

The Sakéroom is pulling out all the stops for National Tequila Day—starting with DJ KC and:

• $5 House Tequila Shots
• $7 House Margaritas
• $20 Margarita Pitchers
• $20 Hookah | 5–9 PM

Plus, VIP booths for groups of 4+ are free, but reservations are limited. See ya there!

• Location: 2007 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-12AM | Friday-Saturday 5PM–2AM
• Website | Instagram | Facebook

Where are you planning to celebrate National Tequila Day? Tag us on social @bhamnow to let us know so we can add it to our list!

Contributors to this guide include Carmen Waldrop, Grace Garrison and Callie Morrison