30+ places open this 4th of July in Birmingham

Enjoy a taco plate from Little Donkey this 4th of July. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

This year, 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, which makes it a little interesting for businesses to decide whether or not they should open or close. We’ve rounded up some spots that are open July 4 in The Magic City.

1. Little Donkey

Taco time. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Locations: Homewood | Hwy. 280
• Holiday hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website

2. Rodney Scott BBQ

The whole hog. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Locations: Birmingham | Homewood | Trussvile
• Holiday hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website

3. Hero Doughnuts

It’s impossible to play favorites when every donut is this good. (Cecilia Wood / Bham Now)

• Locations: Hoover | Homewood | Parkside | Trussville
• Holiday hours: 7AM-5PM
• Website

4. Tasty Town

YUM. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Holiday hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website

5. North Italia

Delicious Italian food at The Summit. (Riley Campbell / Bham Now)

• Location: 225 Summit Blvd Ste 1100, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Holiday hours: 11 AM–10 PM
• Website

6. Crestwood Tavern

Head to The Tavern this 4th of July. (Cheyenne Trujillo / Bham Now)

• Location: 5500 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Holiday hours: 3PM-2AM
• Website

7. The Margaret

The Margaret in downtown Birmingham. (Pat Byington/Bham Now)

• Location: 2113 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Holiday hours: 4PM-2AM
• Website

8. Birmingham Zoo

The beautiful Birmingham Zoo entrance. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Location: 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Holiday hours: 9AM-5PM
• Note: All veterans, active duty and retired military personnel to receive free admission on July 3 and 4
• Website

9. Bob Sykes BBQ

• Location: 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
• Holiday hours: 9AM-8PM
• Website

10. Emmy Squared Pizza

Mouth-watering Detroit-style pizza! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Location: 300 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Holiday hours: 12-10PM
• Website

11. Frothy Monkey

Celebrating freedom and yummy eats. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• Location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Holiday hours: 7AM-3PM
• Website

12. The Yard

• Location: 1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Holiday hours: 7–10:30 AM; 4–11 PM
• Website

Breweries

Grab a delicious beer at Trimtab’s 4th of July Party. (Bham Now)

Ring in Independence Day with a cold beer at these local breweries open on July 4:

• Trimtab Brewing Company
  • Website | Directions
• Birmingham District Brewing
  • Website | Directions
• Grocery Brewpub
  • Website | Directions
• HiWire Brewing
  • Website | Directions
• Cahaba Brewing
  • Website | Directions
• Monday Night
  • Website | Directions
• Ghost Train Brewing
  • Website | Directions
• Good People Brewing
  • Website | Directions
• Avondale Brewing
  • Website | Directions

More open

Delicious brunch from Cheesecake Factory. (Tira Davis / Bham Now)

These chains are also open on July 4th and have Birmingham area locations:

• Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
  • Website | Directions
• Firebirds
  • Website | Directions
• Seasons 52
  • Website | Directions
• CharBar7
  • Website | Directions
• Village Tavern
  • Website | Directions
• Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Website | Directions
• Cheesecake Factory
  • Website | Directions
• Fleming’s
  • Website | Directions
• Red Lobster
  • Website | Directions

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