Love cocktails? Magic City Sips starts June 7! 

The Fennec Old Fashion

Are you a cocktail connoisseur? The city of Birmingham has created a new summer program just for you. Each Wednesday this summer, from 4-7PM, you can join in Magic City Sips. This Birmingham-specific happy hour features speciality drink and food items at local restaurants and bars. Started by the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, Sips provides a fun opportunity to support our city’s businesses during the week. Read on for more info.

Magic City Sips locations

The Fennec stuffed jalapeños served during Sips cocktail hour (Grace Brindley / Bham Now)

Here is a list of local restaurants and bars that offer a Sips cocktail hour. 

1. Bosses@Midtown

With daily specials, including my personal favorite (Taco Tuesday!) Bosses@Midtown offers a fab environment and delish drinks. Fun fact: This local venue is also available to rent for events.

• Address: 201 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard South, Birmingham, AL
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2. Bottega’s

In the mood for some Italian cuisine? Bottega’s gourmet menu includes a variety of pizzas, pastas, wines and cocktails.

• Address: 2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
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3. EastWest

EastWest represents a blend of Eastern Chinese and Western American cuisine. With entrees such as Mongolian Ribeye and Lobster-crab cakes, you’re in for a treat!

• Address: 2306 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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4. Micheal’s

Craving surf and turf? Micheal’s has you covered! Enjoy fresh seafood, steak and drink specials this Sips cocktail hour.

• Address: 1525 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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5. 5 Point Public House & Oyster Bar

With a fun indoor and outdoor atmosphere, 5 Point Public House & Oyster Bar has fresh oysters, seafood and specialty cocktails, along with a variety of wine and 30 craft beers.

• Address: 1210 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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6. Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar

An underground bar situated beneath Founder’s Station, Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar’s cool location and craft cocktails won’t dissapoint!

• Address: 2015 1st Ave N, #1e, Birmingham, AL 35203
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7. Queen’s Park

Do you enjoy a classic cocktail with a twist? The drinks at Queen’s Park bring something fresh and new to old favorites. Try the grapefruit gin and tonic or dry passionfruit daiquiri!

• Address: 12 24th St N, #102, Birmingham, AL 35203
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8. The Fennec

There’s no better bar food and drinks combos than at the Fennec. From stuffed jalapeños to fried green tomatoes, the menu is unmistakably southern. Wash it down with your choice of wine, beer, seltzer or specialty cocktail.

• Address: 1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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There are certainly a variety of options for where to spend your Wednesday evening! Sips will go all summer long, until end of August.

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