Avondale Brewing Company

Affiliated/partnered with/owned by the same folks as Good People Brewing (which explains why several of the beers had the same name). The outdoor space is massive with a full concert stage set up. And at the back of that stage is a huge rear projection screen for watching sports, etc. There are two food trucks available today, one open. I'm getting brisket tacos from Fat Charlie's. They smell amazing as I wait for my order. (They are amazing.) I could definitely see coming here regularly if I lived anywhere nearby.

We really enjoyed the venue even after a hard rain the fake grass was awsome on my flip flops no dirty feet and it came a flood. I never used the porter potty restrooms but the place was pretty organized. I bought 3 Ryan Upchurch shirts for 100.00 I never bought and beer or liquor this night so I wouldn't be able to tell you about the drinks

It's a nice venue. Mostly outdoors. At the concert I went to there it was stand room only with very little space between people. That was really the reason for 4 stars. I would have reduced ticket sales slightly to give people more room. We paid extra for A-list which gave us access to restrooms that were not port potties and a place to buy drinks. We used it coming in, but never went back once the concert started. I don't know that we could have moved in that direction, and if we were able we definitely would have lost our spot. Also being outdoors it's a smoking venue, and smells were horrible the whole night from the many people smoking different things. The staff was friendly. When the doors opened it was very nice. Once the concert started though I felt as though I was trapped.

Great venue for live music. There are 2 stages the upstairs stage and the outside stage. I went to the upstairs stage to see death valley girls it was such an amazing show I was able to see the band up close right in front of them! Great to see independent amazing bands about to blow up! And support them!

I had a wonderful time at this venue!! I like the way it is set up which made my experience great. Only con is the line for the entrance was so out of order. People that arrived late got in before people who arrived early.

My husband and I traveled over 700 miles to attend a concert this weekend. The outdoor venue was beautiful and located in an up and coming town. I require ADA seating, and it shouldn't have been as hard as it was to obtain. I emailed the venue about questions I had regarding obtaining ADA seating. It took way more effort on my part than it should have to get answers from the venue. I was very disappointed in the lack of communication and delayed response times from the venue. The day of the event, we had a specific door to enter, only for those with ADA passes. I really appreciated the way this was set up so that I wasn't trampled by others who were waiting to enter via the general admission entrance. Halfway through the event, we were all asked to vacate the premises due to incliment weather. The weather passed, and the venue posted online that they would be opening again. However, security let everyone through the ADA entrance and even into the ADA seating, regardless if they did or did not have the ADA pass/ wristband. I'm extremely frustrated as it took lots of work on my end to continuously reach out to the venue for a response and to obtain the ADA passes. In addition, after reentering the venue, we lost our seats to people who didn't have ADA passes and made their way into the ADA section. I'm extremely disappointed with how everything was handled by security.

Love this place. It has a very impressive stage and outdoor area. Saw my first show last week and it was awesome.

What a great place!! Did not know there was a BACK HIDDEN BAR, really different vibe and different drink options. Which is great bc I really prefer seltzers or ciders. We knew the outside area was awesome but also didn't know they have a VIRTUAL ROOM. you can play golf and shoot!! So cool! Really good way to practice. Will definitely be going back

Came here at almost 10 PM on a Thursday night as we were passing through Birmingham and the vibe was so energetic, it seemed a bunch of people who used to work at the brewery were in there hanging out and the whole bar seemed to know each other. They had a host doing karaoke, and everybody was really getting into it. We tried the hazy IPA and the THC drink, both were delicious. The THC drink was light with a fruity taste, but not too overpowering and not too sweet. You could definitely taste the THC although it was only 3 mg so it was pretty light. The bartender was very friendly, we asked him for a sticker, and he looked in a few places before pulling one out from behind the bar and giving it to us.

I'm not a beer girly but I love me some Avondale Brewery. They keep a fun event lineup and the space is great for gathering. These pics are from a recent Janelle Monae concert where she totally rocked the house. I got the pit tickets up close by the stage and had a fab time. I also got a margarita from the bar, so don't worry my fellow non beer drinkers, we're good here too. I've been to food truck parties, concerts and more in this space with no complaints. The inside is nice as well, lots of tvs and good vibes from the staff.

I was recently here for a private event. The upstairs space is so nice! I love how large the room is. This is a great venue for a wedding reception , gathering , etc .

We attended the JJ Grey concert this month (4/24). The staff was incredibly friendly, the drinks were cold and the overall space and feeling was on point! Absolutely no issues with service, drinks, etc. The only thing odd was they closed the bar an hour or so before the concert for "A Listers". No big deal, there are bars across the street but I felt it was odd. I understand they may have paid for the event or were friends or family of the bands but it would seem there is another space in the building for their event vice kicking everyone out.

I normally don't review places based upon one visit but I am going to make an exception here. Why? We came from Good People based upon the beers there and the service experience from bartender THERE-she was 5 stars- engaging- informative about local restaurants...plus a brewery dog. We came here based on her recommendation. This bartender? Couldn't have cared less- not engaged at all. Like she was miserable to even been there "Y'all have food" nope "Is that pizza place next door open" nope First table we sat at indoors- wobbled and spilled half our beers. the bartender saw this and kept on being unhappy- not an offering of a napkin or towel- luckily I travel with them or we would have left a lake for the next guests. Sorry for the trouble but damn fake it till you make it! LOVED the outdoor space here and big screen TV but the beer we loved at Good People didn't even taste as good here bc her attitude was so sour.. we had one and left where being outdoor space beer loving tourists we would have stayed for several had she been even the bit welcoming. Won't return. 5 stars for space 1 star for service

I really enjoyed the environment especially the outside lawn. The service was also good and I definitely recommend this brewery to go in Birmingham.

I'm on the junior board for The Literacy Council of Central Alabama and we had a fundraising event last night at this brewery. Avondale Brewing had a great venue for our event. Their security did a great job helping us facilitate getting the guests into the outside area where the entertainment we arranged was performing. The bartenders made great drinks. Everyone had a great time. Check out Avondale Brewing for your next event or if you need somewhere cool to hang out.

CHEERS TO A HOPPY LIFE! Avondale is one of Birmingham's most popular breweries in town. Everyone has always talked about it. Whether you come here for their amazing entertainment or for their actual beer, everyone always seems to have a story pertaining to Avondale. New Years Eve I thought would be the perfect time to check out some of the spots that I had yet to in 2022. After taking a very nice walk from Ghost Train to Avondale (20 minute walk) we figured why not start our bar hopping excursion at Avondale. Avondale brewing is split into two. There is the main bar where you will find more hops, lagers, & stouts. But the sour room is where you will find more.. you guessed it sour beers. I am much more of a sour beer kind of gal. So hearing that Avondale had a hidden sour room was much more up my alley. The sour room is smaller and more of an intimate space. It is inside of Avondale, but down a little hallway. Their decor is a lot more romantic than the main tap room. There is a snake mural on the wall with emerald green chairs around smaller black tables. I feel as though this might be a very nice date night space. The main tap room on the other hand is a lot more spacious and grungier, has a big brick wall with a sign that says welcome to Avondale. There are old timey arcade games and people are always allowed to bring their dogs and pups. A large Merch section behind the main bar has everything under the sun from shirts and sweatshirts to coozies and beanies. Customer service is top notch in both the sour room as well as the main tap room. A man running the main tap room was very kind, sweet, generous and all around had a very good bed side manor about him. When he saw us struggling to take pictures of the Avondale sign he stopped what he was doing, came around the bar and offered to help. Very very sweet of him. The girl in the sour room was just beginning her cleaning duties for the evening when we came inside. She stopped what she was doing and came over to help. I asked about the spurs and she told me that there were four options. I have to say I was torn between the rainbow sherbet and the pineapple whip, but did wind up with the pineapple whip. After looking at both of the spaces, I decided on ordering a pineapple whip sour from the sour room. When I tell you this beer tasted like dole whip (you might enjoy at Disney world), it was exactly that. Fruity, sweet, floral. Exactly like dole whip, but in liquid form. After one sip I was sold. I will definitely need to come back to enjoy more of the sour room and maybe even catch a show. If you are in the area and need a spot to just sit back and enjoy a good beer, I highly suggest coming to Avondale. But don't just take it from me, the locals will tell you it is one of the best around.

They are not closed! Finally stopped in here for an after ride brew. I tried the Brunch Punch Shandy and Ms. Fancy's Tripel. I settled on the Brunch Punch Shandy. I also tried the draft cocktail: Yellowhammer. We enjoyed an after ride snack from the Avondale Burger Co. food truck. We enjoyed the vibe, the food and the brews.

I haven't been to a concert here since last year and this was a great experience! Everything is set up to run very smoothly and help keep lines to a minimum which anyone can appreciate.

Oh Avondale.... Part of my heart is here. I have always loved the spacious lawn, the dogs, the friends!! But when Taylor helped us have a make-shift reception here last year I was sold forever. Our wedding memories will forever be tied to this, dare I say, magical place. But that's only the first layer!! I was the jr. Board president for the autism society for years and they allowed us to have our large event, The Funky Fish Fry here every year. It is such a blessing to get this amazing venue and all for charity! Speaking of events, it wouldn't be Avondale without the concerts! Need to breath tonight, so excited! The drinks: I am not a beer connoisseur so the atmosphere used to be my selling point. Until, they got margs and yellow hammers!! I am looking forward to enjoying several of each tonight. The Food: Avondale burger Co. Is where it's at! I'm not going to get too wrapped up here because they're deserving of their own review but OMGSH GO TRY IT!! I could go on and on but who has time to read such a long review? Love you Avondale.

I love Avondale! I don't like beer, but I like their beer beer is so good. I also love the outdoors. They have good outdoors.

My fiancé and I visited Avondale during covid, so we were never went inside the actual brewery, but we loved their outdoor space! The outdoor bar and giant green space was so enjoyable, especially since the weather was in the high 60s at the time. They had a ton of outdoor tables unlike a lot of breweries I've been to that only have a handful. They have a solid beer selection with a variety of styles. The beer was great and I love that it's right around the corner from Saw's and Post Office Pies. Great place to enjoy some craft beer in Birmingham!

A classic Birmingham brewery with great drinks (Brunch Punch Shandy and Sour Pash and vital classics!) and ambience. Don't sleep on this part of town. I was glad they had the food truck in the back outdoor area. The nachos were sweet and salty, and a great portion size to split with a friend. They do keep it cool so I would recommend bringing a jacket. Overall, this is a great brewery on this side of town. While they don't have an in house kitchen, there are multiple eateries within walking distance. I have yet to come here for an outdoor concert but hopefully that will change in the upcoming months!

Avondale is a great mix of everything you could want from a brewery. They have a variety of beers as well as a few specialty cocktails - including one of my favorite Birmingham beers, the Spring Street Saison. Besides the saison, they tend to mostly carry sours and IPAs, but their core beers are pretty good overall. The real thing that's great about this place is the ambiance. They have an abundance of outdoor seating, making it a great place for larger groups. Dogs are most certainly welcome as well. They also have a taproom if you'd prefer indoor seating, as well as a designated "sour room" where they have experimental sour ales. There is usually a food truck or two if you want food, and if not there is Post Office Pies and Saw's right next door (outside food is allowed). The best thing by far about Avondale is the entertainment. On any given day there could be a concert, movie screening, or sports game playing on their stage. They bring in well-established as well as up-and-coming musical artists, and the tickets are very reasonably priced. I have had so much fun attending concerts here. Overall, Avondale has something for everyone and it is definitely worth a visit!

Loved the vibe, loved the in-house brewed beer, and warm service. When asking if they serve food, the guy at the counter said they didn't but even welcomed us bringing food from SAWs next door in. He was great!This is one of our new casual hangout places!

Get the Draft Margarita!! The staff is friendly and willing to help with getting you the right drink. Get the draft margarita! They will allow you to sample the beer. They have so many options but you definitely want the draft Margarita!!

Four stars for the beer (out of five), but eleven stars for the service (also out of five)! What a fab way to kick off my trip to Birmingham! My husband and I sat at the bar on a Sunday night. Most people were outside in their huge backyard space, so it was fairly quiet indoors, but we are northerners and not accustomed to the sticky summer weather, so we opted for air conditioning. It was cool inside, but the service from Megan at the bar was as warm as could be! She poured our flights, regaled us with the story of Miss Fancy the Avondale elephant, and when we were heading out, she sent us to the Piggly Wiggly* nearby armed with an extensive list of local breweries and their standout beers so we could stock our hotel mini fridge. The beers were decent overall, like a 3.75 out of 5. The Miss Fancy tripel was excellent and my favourite by far. A Belgian tripel is one of my fave styles, and it tasted exactly as it should. *due to AL laws, Avondale can't sell their beers to go since they don't can it on site

Flight o'clock! Decent selection on beer. Great set up with an outdoor stage for live music and plenty of land to relax enjoying some beer. My bartender Michael was awesome!

Avondale live streamed 2 Dead & Company shows on 7/14 and 7/16, and had a Dead tribute band on the night in-between. Keeping The Dead alive in Birmingham earns 5 stars all else aside...but the beer was enjoyable too! Long live the Jammers.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! One of the best brewery environments in Birmingham! My wife and I came here to spend a few kidless hours one Saturday. The weather was beautiful and there were a good many people sitting outside, enjoying a drink, and watching football on the MASSIVE tv that is on the outdoor stage. We opted to sit inside and found a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender (I wish I remembered his name) was very attentive, even though he was the only one working the inside bar with a growing Saturday afternoon crowd. I like trying something new every time I head to a brewery, so I opted for the Pineapple Vanilla Milkshake IPA. It was delicious. Hoppy taste with a smooth pineapple flavor. Highly recommend. We opted for the Yellowhammers for our second drink. This was a PERFECT Saturday football afternoon beverage. 10/10 Avondale Brewing is located in one of the hottest areas in Birmingham, and is a definite must stop if you're in the area.

My husband and friends went there Thursday for a concert. We had lots of fun and security was fantastic at entrance. The only huge problem was at the end of night. As we were leaving one of the workers who was female, was yelling at the people to leave. She was waiting at the gate with the lock on chain yelling at people to get their asses out. It was very unprofessional. It didn't ruin the concert for me but it left a very bitter taste for me on the establishment. I'm really hoping it was an isolated incident.

Great venue for live music. Loads of craft beer on tap. Special A List access gets you private bathrooms, private bar, food and air conditioning!

Fantastic spot, great beer, and great entertainment. The last show eaten was Coheed and Cambria. Perfect weather. Just an awesome night. Thank you, Avondale.

Ten things I love about Avondale. 1. Huge courtyard 2. Laid-back atmosphere 3. Dog friendly 4. Quality microbrews. Current favorite is Streetcar Kolsch 5. Red Mountain Crawfish onsite 6. Live music 7. Saw's, Post Office Pies, and Wasabi Juan's food options 8. Friendly staff 9. Seasonal brews 10. Avondale Brewery brought this old neighborhood back to life!

10/10 for Avondale! I went to a concert and wow....I was blown away. Quick entry involving bag check, metal detector wand, and 21+ verification. They have several lines and their drinks are amazing and reasonably priced which is a plus. Bathrooms are actual bathrooms (there are portpotties but also actual bathrooms) and the lines was never long. Overall, I really enjoyed this venue and as an avid concert goer, would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone

This is one of my favorite breweries and I wish there was one closer to me! *hint hint* Every time we visit my in-laws in Birmingham we have to make a stop here! This brewery offers a great variety of really good beers. I love darker beers so I usually order the Vanillaphant. It is a vanilla porter that has chocolate and nutty hints. It is really smooth and easy to drink for how rich the flavors are. I also enjoy the Spring street saison which is Belgian style farmhouse ale if I'm going for something lighter. It's crisp and has a hint of hops and I actually prefer this one in the summer. The really have every type of beer here ranging from stouts, to wheats, to ciders, and many IPA's. The brewery itself is spacious and my favorite part of it is the outdoor section. We get Saw's (favorite BBQ place) next door every time too and eat it out here at whatever picnic table we can snag. There's a giant outdoor bar and a fun outdoor concert stage where they host live concerts. When we came last they had a football game on the large main screen. This outdoor space is pet friendly and they used to let dogs run freely but not I believe they all have to be leashed. Last thing I really enjoy about Avondale Brewing Co is the history, both in the physical building and inspiration of the brewery. They say that back in the 20's during the prohibition, there was an elephant that drank beer wandering the streets in Avondale and this brewery was created to keep her legacy. #TrunksUp to that!

Great laid back place to bring the kids, the dog, even your cat on a leash... I've actually seen a lizard on a leash here. Concerts are a great time. Avondale constantly has events happening. Check out the sour room for unique specialty cocktails & sour beers.

A return visit to Avodale Brewery and I will always be back whenever in Birmingham. Located in the outskirts of downtown, they provide awesome beer in a great environment. The inside portion (pub) is closed for renovation, but the outside, back is open follows proper COVID protocols as you are outside. A great venue for a concert or any live show is available with a stage with great audio (speakers) - during my two beer visit, an appropriate rock & roll movie was playing, "The School of Rock." Picnic style seating are appropriately distanced so that you can sit and enjoy the movie, concert, and imbibe in your favorite...My choice was the Pale Ale (with extra hops) and it did not disappoint. Definitely worth visiting - especially when the weather warms up in the spring and COVID becomes a thing of the past. Parking can be an issue as you have to find street parking. If not on location, you can also stop by a grocery store and pick up a six pack or two or three of Avondale Brewery's great selection of beer.

Stopped here before a flight as it is very close to airport. Great spot to work as it's quiet mid-day. Beer was great!Highly recommend coming from a craft beer fan.

Got to give this place a five star rating. The juicy IPA was so good I had to get a growler to go. Service was fantastic and prices were very good. I highly recommend this place for old cold beer.

Reviewing the Avondale Burger Company (posting here because there is no separate business listing, though there should be). Lunch on a Sunday afternoon hit all the spots. Had a Nashville style Hot Chicken Sandwich and Zesty Fries (which pairs very well with Cherry Seltzer), outside in the shade, with music and videos in the background. Very chill atmosphere, where you're just as likely to run into old friends as meet new ones. Seasoning on the chicken breading is itself spicy, with the Nashville hot sauce added, along with cheese, tomato, and onion. Waffle fries also have a spice with a rare crispy/flaky crunch. Highly recommend for safe socially distant outside dining. The ABC (Avondale Burger Co.) food trailer is fine-dining quality ingredients and preparation of approachable comfort food in a back yard setting. These days, if I'm spending money on a meal out, I'm glad to find something I couldn't easily make for myself at home (key word: "easily").

I like that brewery they always seem to have an event going on.. this weekend had a market set up outside and Santa was even there to take pics. This is a great spot for big groups.. sometimes they even have live music..You can bring you kids and pets.. they have a good variety of beers on tap! It's a good time!

Fun place. Open and noisy but lots of fun. Must tries are their saison and Ms. Fancy. They sponsor lots of concerts and other events. Beautiful outdoor seating. Also located on their campus is a separate "sour room." It is a full bar serving cocktails and sour beers. If merch is your "fancy", they've got from t-shirts to baseball caps and other stuff.

Great beer selection, from saisons to porters to lagers to hard seltzers, and awesome service. It's pretty spacious inside with lots of standing room along the walls, but the outdoor space is really what did it for me. Plenty of picnic tables, dog friendly, AND you can bring food from outside. A win for everyone, including local restaurants (looking at you, Saws BBQ & Post Office Pies). I came on a Friday and Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy but I can imagine this place is packed when it's not insanely hot outside.

Great place for laid-back fun and conversation in Birmingham. Avondale Brewery has phenomenal customer service, aura, and most importantly taste. Checkout our local and loyal brewery. My favorite is the Miss Fancy.

Large variety of house-made beers, with something for everyone. We particularly liked the plum tart sour (redundant name, I know, but it was tasty). They have a large patio area. We visited for BurgerFest, where Avondale partners with the ALSA Alabama Junior Board to raise funds for ALS research and treatment. Both the ALSA volunteers and the Avondale employees were fantastic: friendly and pleasant. The vendors they had were great: our favorite was Maggie's Farm (go try them!). The event was well organized, and we felt more relaxed than when we've attended similar events in the past. Our 7 year old was with us, and there were other families there with children and doggies. If you're reading this review, I highly suggest planning on attending next year's BurgerFest. Attendance did seem a little light, but this was only the third year so I assume they're still working on gaining a following. Definitely a cause worth supporting, and even better that you're supporting a local brewery in the process. Oh, and Golden Flake and Red Diamond were involved as well: free chips and free coffee and tea.

A terrific brewery in one of Birmingham's coolest urban neighborhoods, Avondale Brewing is a must-stop for Hopheads visiting Alabama's biggest city. With a spacious taproom and a Biergarten large enough to have its own concert stage, it's the perfect spot to meet friends after work or just enjoy a few delicious beers on your own. On a recent visit, I enjoyed their tasty A-OK IPA and their crisp ABC Light American Lager, and took note of a few other brews I need to try on my next visit. Avondale also serves mixed drinks, and food trucks are on property most evenings. This is a brewery I'll be visiting whenever I'm in Birmingham.

I was so disappointed with the service here. I suppose of you are a friend of the bartender you can get good service, otherwise it really stinks. It was a slow night and me and my friends waited while the bartender leisurely chatted with his friends. When he begrudgingly waited on us, he proceeded to tell us to move to the back bar. He was an ass. Never going back. If you are not a local hipster, go and spend your money at another place.

How on Earth did I manage to never review this place? I'll start by saying this...it's awesome. I remember the days before there was good beer available in Birmingham. It was a dark time. When we finally got good beer, it took a while longer before local companies were able to brew their own, and even longer before they were able to serve it on site at the breweries. Since then, we've had a lot of them pop up and so there are a ton of choices out there, but of them all I think that Avondale is one of the best. I will admit that over a long period of time, I have consumed an outrageous amount of beer, of all kinds and from all kinds of places. No matter what you prefer, Avondale has something to suit you. From session beers to fruity ones, high gravity triples and double IPA's, sours...you name it...whatever you prefer they've got something to suit you. The people are always friendly and efficient, the prices are reasonable, and the space is massive and has a variety of seating to suit solo boozers or large groups of friends inside the bar or out in the back yard where additional taps mean that at peak times you can still get served quickly. Aside from those things they also host a lot of concerts and other events on site. You could see a band, eat from a dozen food trucks at a food truck festival, and participate in a number of other activities that you might find on their calendar. They manage to come across not just as a business, but as active participants in the community which is a great thing. The only...only...only thing I can say that could be seen as a negative, is that they allow dogs in the back yard area....which is actually a good thing, so in a sense that should reflect positively on the business. But as we know, not all dog owners are responsible or respectful of others, and so keep in mind that it's possible that someone's overzealous pet may jump up and leave paw marks on your pants, or worse, you could be enjoying a beer and strolling through the grass and find that there are places that you wish you hadn't stepped. Maybe some signage to indicate the importance of being a responsible dog owner could make that better. Besides that I wouldn't change a thing.

Avondale has always been my favorite brewery in Birmingham. I love nearly all of their beers, and they also now serve seltzer, which is pretty tasty! I ordered their new Japanese Lager, and it tasted extremely authentic. It's the perfect hot weather beer. I was very surprised! I hope they can it soon. The venue is the best brewery venue in town. It has tons of outside space, outside bar, stage, and cozy indoor area. The service has always been phenomenal. Dogs are welcome too!

Ordinary beer. If you don't mind drinking out of plastic cups - they have a good-sized patio out back. Tried the kolsch and scorch ale - meh. What's most important to me is what goes in the glass - and I simply was not impressed by the product.

Sucky place for a concert! Wouldn't let me in with my weapons carry permit as my ID. Very frustrating and they didn't even be like "I'm sorry", but the dude was a total douche.

A great space to have a quality beer on a hot summer day. I enjoyed the amber ale and their new hard seltzer. My husband really liked Miss Fancy's Tripel. Great little story on the back of the coasters.

I haven't reviewed this place even though I've been here a handful of times just cause I'm not a beer drinker. I can say that they I love their huge outdoor courtyard area and the fact they are dog friendly. It just seems like a great place to hang out with friends in good weather and a good place to take pictures at. The indoor part of the brewery is small, but when you need air conditioning, it delivers! Definitely a place I will come back to on weekends and off days.

One of the best brewers in town. They were the first to step away from IPA'S and start brewing the beers that everyone likes. Their porter, Vaniliphant is excellent. Their Miss Fancy is the only Belgian Triple brewed in Birmingham and is 9.8% alcohol. Drink with caution. They have a great outside area and bar. They do not have food but are connected with Post office Pies. Saw's BBQ is also close as are numerous restaraunts. Avondale has no problem with patrons bringing in food. This is a great venue almost every night and weekend. Enjoy.

Bang for your buck: 9/10 Quality: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 8.5/10 Avondale Brewing is really an unexpected spot. We were shocked to see all of the posters for upcoming concerts featuring really big name acts! So unique for a brewery! There's ample seating inside and at the inside bar and there's a large outdoor space to pull up a chair and enjoy a pint. The outdoor space also features a bar and a huge stage (presumably for those concerts!). There are also TVs to catch a game! The beer was pretty good. I tried an ale and Dave ordered an IPA. Great service as well!

Avondale was my first beer in public since the start of the pandemic, we came because from their website the patio looked super spread out. That was certainly true, TONS of outdoor space to spread out and be very isolated. The beer was cold and delicious. The only complaint I have was the bartender was not wearing a mask despite the signs about every 3 feet encouraging masking while inside. There is a HUGE screen for watching sports and it would be a great place to watch football this fall. I definitely will return next time I am in Birmingham!

Our first stop on our ad-libbed brewery tour of Birmingham was to Avondale. First of all, I have to let you all know...I'm a flatlander...(not a flat-earther...that's a whole other kind of paranoia)...I grew up in a part of the country that's laid out in 1-mile square sections...roads run north/south/east/west. Thankfully, our "tour guide," my father-in-law, lives in the Birmingham area and was able to navigate us around to our destinations...because I kept completely losing my sense of direction as we headed into some parts of town! Avondale is a great, laid-back kind of space. We sat at the bar and chose a flight of 4 of their offerings...our bartender was friendly, and even offered a taste of a 5th beer that wasn't part of our flight. This isn't a fancy/snooty kind of place, but had a great vibe of what I love about craft beer...experimentation and fermentation. We didn't try any of the food, so this review is only about the beers. Enjoyed each one, and would recommend to any beer nerds like us!