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A Weekend Away in Birmingham
Urban Standard is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

1. Urban Standard

2320 2nd Ave N (Between 23rd and 24th Sts. N.), Birmingham, AL
Coffee Shop · Central City · 92 tips and reviews

Ethan V.Ethan Voce: You really can't beat the Urban Standard experience. Great coffee and great people. If you're a local, you will see everyone you know here.

The Original Pancake House is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

2. The Original Pancake House

8.6
1931 11th Ave S (at 20th St S), Birmingham, AL
Breakfast Spot · Five Points South · 48 tips and reviews

Jon T.Jon Thompson: Wow! Great cakes alive these were good strawberry pancakes! Coffee is wonderful and our waitress was very helpful and attentive. If I am back in Birmingham, I'm eating here.

Pepper Place Saturday Market is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

3. Pepper Place Saturday Market

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

Ethan V.Ethan Voce: Don't miss this staple of Birmingham living. The place to be on Saturday morning.

Good People Brewing Company is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

4. Good People Brewing Company

9.1
114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Five Points South · 48 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Covey: What a fantastic craft brewery. Hands down the best beers made in Alabama come from Good People. Huge space. Jumbo Jenga. And the people... nicer than good.

Chez Fonfon is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

5. Chez Fonfon

9.1
2007 11th Ave S (btw 20th St S. & Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.), Birmingham, AL
French Restaurant · Five Points South · 33 tips and reviews

Liz H.Liz Harkness: Oh Chez Fonfon, you've ruined me for other burgers.

Railroad Park is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

6. Railroad Park

9.1
1600 1st Ave S (btw 14th & 18th St S), Birmingham, AL
Park · Five Points South · 69 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Super cool park. Great landscaping and trails and great views of the Birmingham skyline.

The Red Cat is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

7. The Red Cat

9.2
2901 2nd Ave S (Ste 120), Birmingham, AL
Coffee Shop · Southside · 39 tips and reviews
Birmingham Museum Of Art is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

8. Birmingham Museum Of Art

9.1
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL
Art Museum · Central City · 35 tips and reviews

Matty C.Matty Cee: Unquestionably one of the most underrated, fantastic "secrets" of our lil' metropolis.. Must visit - one of the few FREE (donations very appreciated, of course).

Parkside Café is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

9. Parkside Café

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

Miranda E.Miranda Eddy: Good vibes & the resident cat is my favorite part

El Barrio is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

10. El Barrio

9.0
2201-2215 2nd Ave N (22nd St N), Birmingham, AL
Mexican Restaurant · Central City · 63 tips and reviews

Joseph S.Joseph Stokes: The jalapeño bacon quesadilla was delicious and the salsa out of this world.

Steel City Pops is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

11. Steel City Pops

9.0
2821 Central Ave, Birmingham, AL
Dessert Shop · 44 tips and reviews

Ben B.Ben Barnes: Maple-bacon pop is as amazing as it sounds.

12. The Collins Bar

9.1
2125 2nd Ave N (at 22nd St. N), Birmingham, AL
Cocktail Bar · Central City · 33 tips and reviews
Carrigan's Public House is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

13. Carrigan's Public House

8.8
2430 Morris Ave (25th ST N), Birmingham, AL
Gastropub · Central City · 42 tips and reviews

Danielle L.Danielle L.: Great beer selection and cocktail list. They even had a few sours!Grab a seat on the rooftop on a nice evening.

O'Henry's Coffee is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

14. O'Henry's Coffee

8.4
2831 18th St S, Homewood, AL
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews

Samantha W.Samantha Whitfield: Best coffee in town! I love that they have almond milk. Very friendly staff.

FIVE is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

15. FIVE

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

EliseElise: The Jazz brunch DIY Bloody Mary bar is incredible. All of the mixes, hot sauces, pickled vegetables and seasonings that you can think of! The bacon they have as a garnish is to die for.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

16. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

9.2
2612 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brk, AL
Botanical Garden · Red Mountain · 26 tips and reviews

Thomas C.Thomas Chung: This place is amazing. Some of the best kept gardens I've ever seen. I personally like the japanese maples and the coy pond. Plenty of small tucked away places to sit and enjoy. And its free!

Rojo is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

17. Rojo

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

Mehul S.Mehul Sheth: Follow the recs given, they led me to a great meal. Guac-check, nachos-check, black bean burger-check. Super friendly. Can't wait to go back.

Avondale Brewing Company is one of A Weekend Away in Birmingham.

18. Avondale Brewing Company

9.1
201 41st St S (at 2nd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Forest Park · 63 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Trunks Up! If you like beer with a hint of fruit, you've come to the right place. The Strawberry Kolsch is amazing, and they often brew specials with peach, so keep your eye out for those!