Julia & Conor
Things To Do
SAW’s Soul Kitchen
Best BBQ in town...and have you tried Alabama white sauce?! After eating here, you can recover in the sun at Avondale Brewery or one of the other sweet spots Avondale boasts including our fav ice cream spot, Big Spoon Creamery!
The Atomic Lounge
Our favorite bar in town! Nationally recognized for their drinks and ambiance, we love this funky experience. & If you try on a costume, please send us pictures. :) Once you are done head over to nearby CayoCoco, Carrigan's, or Collin's Bar for even more amazing drinks and great food.
Brät Brot
We love this southern beer garden! Great indoor outdoor spot to enjoy good drinks and German inspired food in the heart of downtown.
The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
The outdoor market has three areas of tents with farmers, makers, and food vendors. You’ll find tents located in the “big parking lot” off of 2nd Ave. South, on 29th Street South and in the Martin Biscuit Building parking lot.
Vulcan Park and Museum
A great view, an enormous bare-butted tribute to the iron industry, what more could you want? Other fun activities include the Birmingham Zoo, the McWane Science Center, taking pictures at the Rainbow tunnels, and Railroad Park.
The Pizitz Food Hall
This food hall is right across the street from the hotel and has some of our fav food including poke bowls from Ono Poke and Shrimp Skewers from Momo. You can also check out some local art at Yellowhammer Creative while you're there. Other amazing places to eat around the hotel include the Essential, Trattoria Zaza, Paramount Bar & Grill, El Barrio, and Bamboo on 2nd.
Trattoria Zaza
So.Good. Excellent brunch spot. Excellent Lunch spot. Their Friday pasta special is my favorite and we are always down for a slice of pizza and salad!
El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
Margaritas and queso dip! This is a wonderful southern mexican food spot!
Highlands Bar & Grill
If you want fine dining, look no further than the most recent James Beard award winning restaurant, Highlands Bar & Grill. Be sure to make a reservation in advance and eat some raw oysters for us! Other amazing fine dining restaurants around downtown include Highlands sister restaurant Chez FonFon, Gian Marcos, and Blueprint on 3rd.