The Roof is a rooftop bar in Downtown, Birmingham.
Editorially verified September 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Go on a clear evening for the skyline view; the bar opens at 16:00 and runs to 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Address: 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Moon Shine sits on the rooftop of the Elyton Hotel in downtown Birmingham, sixteen floors up with cocktails and views of the city skyline.
TipIt closes Sunday and Monday, so plan a Tuesday through Saturday visit and go before dark for the skyline view.
Al's on Seventh in Birmingham is a welcoming LGBTQ+ club on 7th Avenue South with drag shows in its showroom, karaoke nights and an outdoor patio.
TipDrag shows and karaoke nights draw the biggest crowds; as a private club it sells membership at the door to guests 21 and over.
Mom's Basement in Avondale, Birmingham is a retro dive bar with pool tables, an old-school photo booth and framed pictures of moms, open until 02:00.
TipOpen until 02:00 every night of the week; it opens an hour earlier on Saturday, which is the easiest night to claim a pool table.
El Sol Night Club in Birmingham is a Spanish-language nightclub on Valley Avenue, open weekends only until 05:00, with DJs and regional Mexican bands.
TipPre-sale tickets for the bigger Saturday shows are sold by phone and through an online ticket link posted by the club.
Saturn in Avondale, Birmingham is a music venue and bar on 41st Street South that books touring and local acts, from indie bands to free community shows.
TipCheck the show calendar before visiting; ticketed concert nights run later than the bar's normal closing time.
The Nick in Birmingham is a live music bar on 10th Avenue South, a local staple for cold beer and bands most nights, open until 04:00 and 06:00 at weekends.
TipLineups often run several bands back to back on the same bill; check the calendar on thenickrocks.com before you go.
Moon Shine sits on the rooftop of the Elyton Hotel in downtown Birmingham, sixteen floors up with cocktails and views of the city skyline.
TipIt closes Sunday and Monday, so plan a Tuesday through Saturday visit and go before dark for the skyline view.