The J. Clyde
(Now Closed)Restaurant, Bar, and Pub$$$$
Five Points South, Birmingham
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Bin YangMarch 9, 2016Grab the sauerkraut balls to start and a burger/steak and eggs. The beer selection is unbelievable. Rare stuff includes TransAtlantique Kriek, incredible local stuff, and great Trappist ales.
Pete A.May 5, 2016Phenomenal beer selection & tasty burgers. Our waitress was a cicerone & made spot on recommendations. Don't miss the sauerkraut balls; Deee-licious!! Sit outside in front on the cobblestone street.
Andrew ClarkMarch 9, 2014I travel the country for a living and have been on the road for 9 months trying to find the best burger in the country. The Gus Burger add cheddar and bacon is the single best burger I have ever eaten
Jim LowdenMarch 8, 2013Food is great, atmosphere is intimate, and the beer list is extraordinary! They have pages and pages of beer selections. One of, if not THE largest selection in the city! Interesting history too.
Jon ThompsonJuly 30, 2015Good beer selection. Great BLT and chicken strips. Quinn was friendly and servers were attentive. Reasonable pricing.
Thomas ChungDecember 3, 2013This place has vegetarian options that are difficult to find in the south - they even had a vegetarian sausage sandwich option which was pretty good. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.
Tuesday and Thursday's are half price on local draft beers. Sit inside for old pub feel or grab a spot on the patio.- Jim LowdenApril 23, 2012One of the oldest bars in Birmingham. Walk down the quaint cobblestone road hidden by the overhanging oak branches, and look for the low brick building with an inviting patio out front.
Each week 1-3 new cask beers arrive. They are rare and delicious. Ask what's new on the cask, then ask for "a half" of one which strike you. You'll receive a smaller serving at a cheaper price.
Asher Kahn-KrellJune 15, 2015Amazing beer selection and the food is not bad either. Make sure to check out the specials on tap.
Excellent build-your-own pizzas! Really, try them all! The Gus Burger is also fantastic. Also, ask about the Tuesday/Thursday specials on half-price beers.
Lee PlummerDecember 5, 2014Enjoyed the food and the craft beers.... until it became dark and the cockroaches started to come out and join us in the back patio. I won't go back after that.
Great place to watch SEC football. Make sure you arrive early and get a spot on the back patio.
Great spot for game days because of 1/2 price local brews and duck fat popcorn!
Renaissance HotelsMay 30, 2012Try a pint of Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan with a fried green tomato BLT. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out
Rebekah MathewsDecember 27, 2015Great food and the beer selection is amazing and quite overwhelming!
Geoffrey H.March 19, 2014The burger is really one of the best in Bham when cooked properly. Great atmosphere- The Gus Burger with an egg is awesome! Wouldn't have thought it. The pizzas are also really incredible! Try both.
Builder NationApril 8, 2013Over 130 beers on tap and made 100 best bars in America. Also serves a great hamburger and cheese plate.
Tom JMarch 20, 2012Imbibe Magazine recognized J. Clyde for being one of the Best Places for beer in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue
Garlic chicken fingers with blue cheese dressing and a Good People Pale will return your soul to your body.
Drinks: he had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I had The Grinch...pretty good. The wings are pretty good too.
Monday: First two high gravity drafts are $5/
The oysters...a must have on the new winter menu. Superb mixture of flavors and textures.
I highly recommend the pork tenderloin on the winter menu! Yum!! And of course amazing beers!
Mindy MunsonDecember 11, 2012J Clyde burger with bacon and the terrapin so fresh and so green green beer. Delish!
Hummos is always delicious.. so is the cheese plate. They are both always changing. My boyfriend loves the steak, too.- Do any of tge burgers, but add the mustard or goat cheese from the cheese plate, you wont be sorry.
- One of the best places for beer in town. And best chicken fingers and burger I have found.
Joey ZeiglerMarch 19, 2010Delicious hot sauce. And thanks to the tipper about the half off draughts. Just has to be under 6%. Needless to say, I am enjoying my 2nd beer!- Blackbean burger with goat cheese, bacon and fried egg. Weird? Perhaps...delicious? Without a doubt
This is one of my favorite places ! Great Beer, Great Food & Great Atmosphere ! Best Sweet Potato Fries ever !
Try the BLT with goat cheese! It will change your life! Promise! ;)
CarolynMarch 19, 2011Gus burger, hummus and chicken fingers are delicious!! Also watermelon long island tea is great!
Atmosphere is great, food and beer selection are second to none. However... The service is hit and miss. Sometimes I feel like I need a smoke signal just to get noticed..
Burgers are off the chain. The BLT is crazy good and crazy cheap. Mmmmmmmm beer.
Come on Monday nights, your first two high gravity beers are only $5 each.
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The J. Clyde offers more craft beer than any other place in Alabama. With Birmingham's largest covered patio, you can eat outside rain or shine! On Historic Cobb Lane, the newly renovated front bar is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- 3:00 PM–Midnight
- Tue–Thu, Sat
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 3:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
(205) 939-1312
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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