The Best Bars in Birmingham, Alabama | Eater Atlanta

"People don’t expect a place like Red Lion Lounge in south Homewood, and that is part of its beauty. Open since the early 1960s, Red Lion is one of the oldest bars in the city. The space itself is small and hidden away, and definitely not the kind of place someone would stumble on spontaneously. Their regulars have been going there for years, possibly decades, and the staff keeps a chart of their birthdays. The walls are decorated in memorabilia—photos and framed caricatures of regulars, plus the occasional tribute to Elvis. It’s a haven for a very particular kind of customer, so don’t come if you can’t appreciate the classics." - Sarra Sedghi