5 gathering spots to host your next meeting in The Magic City

Reserve the “Mezzanine” at Filter-Coffee Parlor. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Looking for a gathering spot for your next meeting or get together with a few people? Keep reading to explore our guide to the best quiet areas in town to host a small meeting.

1. The Lumbar | Southside

“The Incubator” at The Lumbar. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Have a larger group you are trying to accommodate for? Visit The Lumbar’s website and reserve “The Incubator”. The private space is perfect for lab meetings, journal clubs, team meetings, study sessions or any type of brainstorm session. The cost is free and provides users access to a TV monitor with HDMI hookup, dry erase board, dry erase markers and an eraser.

• Location: 212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday Noon-9PM | Friday Noon-10PM | Saturday 10AM-10PM | Sunday Noon-7PM
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2. Filter-Coffee Parlor | Five Points South

Filter meeting area. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Head on over to Five Points South and check out the upstairs nook inside Filter-Coffee Parlor. The “Mezzanine” can be reserved for meetings and small gatherings.

• Location: 1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM | Saturday-Sunday 8AM-3PM
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. O’Henry’s Coffees | Brookwood Village

O’Henry’s Coffees Meeting Area. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

O’Henry’s Coffees in Brookwood Village has an upstairs nook that serves as a great gathering spot. Find a table and get to work with your group.

• Location: 569 Brookwood Village, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 6AM-8PM | Sunday 7AM-8PM
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. Publix GreenWise Market | Lane Parke

GreenWise Market meeting area. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Did you know there is space in the Publix GreenWise Market to enjoy a coffee or snack and meet with a group? The upstairs loft has several booths and larger tables to converse around and share ideas.

• Location: 1000 Jemison Ln, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 8AM-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Church Street Coffee & Books | Crestline

Church Street Coffee & Books. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Another great option is Church Street Coffee & Books. The coffee shop has an upstairs area that is quiet and cozy if you need an area to study with a group. Don’t forget to take a break from the books and grab a coffee + scratch-made baked good.

• Location: 81 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 6AM-6PM
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Where do you host small meetings in Birmingham? Tag us on social @bhamnow and let us know.