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Best of Avondale Area
Avondale Brewing Company is one of Best of Avondale Area.

1. Avondale Brewing Company

9.0
201 41st St S (at 2nd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Forest Park · 63 tips and reviews

Asher K.Asher Kahn-Krell: Go out back and check out there great patio. Or grab pizza at post office pies and being your beer over through the shared back door.

2. Avondale Park

8.9
4101-4199 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Park · Forest Park · 12 tips and reviews

Leah L.Leah Luker: A beautiful and historic park, this was one of the first homes of the Birmingham Zoo (early 1900s) and the site of a Civil War skirmish. Now a great walking trail, sports park, lake, and amphitheater.

Babalu Tapas & Tacos is one of Best of Avondale Area.

3. Babalu Tapas & Tacos

2808 7th Ave S (29th St. S.), Birmingham, AL
Tapas Restaurant · Southside · 22 tips and reviews

Thomas C.Thomas Chung: You MUST get the guacamole, which is made-to-order right at your table

Slice Pizza & Brew is one of Best of Avondale Area.

4. Slice Pizza & Brew

8.6
725 29th St S, Birmingham, AL
Pizzeria · Southside · 58 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Pizzas are cooked in a natural stone oven and are available by the pie or by the slice. Classic selections include the Margherita, the Perfect Pepperoni and the Old School. Read more.

TrimTab Brewing Company is one of Best of Avondale Area.

5. TrimTab Brewing Company

8.6
2721 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Southside · 26 tips and reviews

Ethan V.Ethan Voce: Incredible up and coming brewery in Birmingham. These guys are giving the long standing breweries a solid run. Cool space with rotating local art.

Rojo is one of Best of Avondale Area.

6. Rojo

9.4
2921 Highland Ave S (at 30th St S), Birmingham, AL
Latin American Restaurant · Highland Park · 92 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Named one of "10 great places to eat outside" by The Birmingham News. What better place to people watch than along Highland Ave. bordering Rushton Park? Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays can't be beaten. Read more.

Post Office Pies is one of Best of Avondale Area.

7. Post Office Pies

8.1
209 41st St S, Birmingham, AL
Pizzeria · Forest Park · 36 tips and reviews

Asher K.Asher Kahn-Krell: Amazing pizza and very chill attitude. You can also grab a beer next door at Avondale and walk through their connecting door without leaving the restaurant.

Cahaba Brewing Company is one of Best of Avondale Area.

8. Cahaba Brewing Company

9.2
4500 5th Ave S Ste C (at 3rd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Southside, Birmingham, AL · 19 tips and reviews

Patrick F.Patrick Finley (@pjfinley): Different brewery than most. Laid back atmosphere with food trucks usually and skee ball inside.

Saw's Soul Kitchen is one of Best of Avondale Area.

9. Saw's Soul Kitchen

8.7
215 41st St S (3rd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
BBQ Joint · Forest Park · 78 tips and reviews

Adam M.Adam Martin: Can't find a seat? Take your food to go over to Avondale Brewing and have some beer with your meal.

Parkside Café is one of Best of Avondale Area.

10. Parkside Café

9.4
4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Bar · Forest Park · 18 tips and reviews

Christy T.Christy Turnipseed: Dogs are welcome on the back patio, great atmosphere, great drinks, great bartenders, great bar....and also was a great place to live :)

Hotbox Parkside is one of Best of Avondale Area.

11. Hotbox Parkside

4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Food Truck · Forest Park · 2 tips and reviews
Little Savannah Restaurant is one of Best of Avondale Area.

12. Little Savannah Restaurant

3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL
American Restaurant · Forest Park · 16 tips and reviews

Eakin R.Eakin Reich: Ask Steva (@stealmyrecords) at the bar to make you a drink... Don't order from the menu.

Silvertron Cafe is one of Best of Avondale Area.

13. Silvertron Cafe

3813 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Café · Forest Park · 25 tips and reviews

Dave B.Dave Barnhart: Monday night is pasta night- all pastas are under $8, and wine is $6.95 a glass.

Naked Art is one of Best of Avondale Area.

14. Naked Art

8.5
3831 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Art Gallery · Forest Park · 6 tips and reviews

Kenneth G.Kenneth Glanton: Emerging affordable southern artists

Zoes  In Forest Park is one of Best of Avondale Area.

15. Zoes In Forest Park

7.8
3801-3899 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL
Boutique · Forest Park · 1 tip

Asher K.Asher Kahn-Krell: Great consignment shop for clothing ranging from the ordinary to wacky with a wide mix of accessories as well. They have a large men's selection in the back left corner.

Cantina is one of Best of Avondale Area.

16. Cantina

2901 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Latin American Restaurant · Southside · 37 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: The place is hopping at lunch time and right after work, particularly on beautiful days. Don't leave without trying the fish taco. Read more.

Bettola is one of Best of Avondale Area.

17. Bettola

8.6
2901 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Italian Restaurant · Southside · 21 tips and reviews

RobertRobert: Authentic wood-fired Italian brick oven. Pizza made to true italian specs. Great wine selection compliments pizza and food.

Saturn is one of Best of Avondale Area.

18. Saturn

9.0
200 41st St S (2nd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Rock Club · Forest Park · 11 tips and reviews

stepherstepher: Excellent sound system, damn fine coffee, cold Guinness, water for those not buying drinks at the shows, and hosting bands AL hasn't seen in years? WIN WIN WIN. Add a few chairs on the elevated areas?

41st Street Pub & Aircraft Sales is one of Best of Avondale Area.

19. 41st Street Pub & Aircraft Sales

8.3
130 41st St S Ste 105 (at 2nd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Pub · Forest Park · 14 tips and reviews

Rick M.Rick Myers: Moscow Mule is a must. Guinness on tap, too. Great atmosphere - very well done + they have cool matches :)

MELT Avondale is one of Best of Avondale Area.

20. MELT Avondale

8.8
4105 4th Ave S (41st), Birmingham, AL
Sandwich Spot · Forest Park · 28 tips and reviews

Ralph M.Ralph Marion: It has a long line, but I'm willing wait a while for great food like this. Get the Mac Melt and add bacon to it. AMAZING!!!!

Tin Roof is one of Best of Avondale Area.

21. Tin Roof

7.2
2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Bar · Southside · 28 tips and reviews

Asher K.Asher Kahn-Krell: Great cheap drinks and fun live music. Large open space for dancing.

Innisfree Irish Pub is one of Best of Avondale Area.

22. Innisfree Irish Pub

6.2
710 29th St S, Birmingham, AL
Bar · Southside · 3 tips and reviews
FIVE is one of Best of Avondale Area.

23. FIVE

8.7
744 29th St S, Birmingham, AL
New American Restaurant · Southside · 32 tips and reviews

Alexandria P.Alexandria Pearson: Sunday Jazz Brunch is great! Arrive around 2 pm to avoid the wait for a table, or go to the bar which is first come first served.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is one of Best of Avondale Area.

24. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

9.0
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL
Historic and Protected Site · Central City · 29 tips and reviews

AL.comAL.com: Notoriously haunted, the Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures" crew once paid a visit here to investigate. You can experience the ghosts yourself at the annual Sloss Fright Furnace. Read more.

Pepper Place Saturday Market is one of Best of Avondale Area.

25. Pepper Place Saturday Market

9.1
2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Farmers Market · Southside · 23 tips and reviews

Melissa L. BrinleyMelissa L. Brinley: I love going early to talk to farmers before it gets super busy. Make sure you stop by the back ally for the chef demos each week at 9!

Hop City Craft Beer is one of Best of Avondale Area.

26. Hop City Craft Beer

8.9
2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Beer Store · Southside · 31 tips and reviews