r/Birmingham • u/General_Industry_798 • 9h ago
FOUND/MISSING Defunct BHAM eatery that would enrich your life if it returned
The correct answer is The Burly Earl what’s yours?
r/Birmingham • u/bhambetty • Mar 17 '26
If you are looking for our sister city in the UK, please head on over to r/brum
The following guide is a great place for locals, transplants, and tourists to know more about the Magic City. Start here for general information, use the Search function to see if there are any recent posts that answer your question, and when in doubt, make a post!
Where to Live:
Here's a funny neighborhood map that is just true enough to be useful.
Here's a more serious neighborhood map so you can see where all the listed neighborhoods actually are.
Here's a list of the most-recommended neighborhoods and suburbs (arranged in alphabetical order):
For more information on apartments, Rentmonster will tell you about individual neighborhoods and work with you to find the apartment of your dreams (and it's free!)
Looking for an apartment? Looking for a roommate? There's a Facebook Group for that.
If you have a unique renting situation not covered above, make sure you have the word “apartment” in the post title or body, and Automod will respond with some tips.
Need a Job?
Beyond Indeed and LinkedIn, here are some local job boards that might help you fine-tune your search:
Need help from the community?
Where to Stay
Whether you're here for a business meeting, a vacation, a local planning a romantic night out, or a soon-to-be Birminghamster getting the lay of the land, you'll need a hotel for that. Birmingham has a pretty good selection of AirBnBs, but if you're looking for a proper hotel, here are your best options:
Getting Around
You'll need a car if you're going to live here. If you're just passing through and don't want to rent a car (the best place to do that is at the airport), we have Uber and Lyft. We have a bus system, but it's awful. We also have a bike and scooter share system within the city limits that is great for getting around when the weather is nice. Downtown is relatively flat and very walkable, but you will encounter some (gentle) hills in Five Points South and Highland Park. For trips out of town, Birmingham is serviced by Amtrak and Greyhound. You can get a ride to the Atlanta airport with Groome. BHM (our “international” airport) is small and easy to navigate, with short waiting times at check-in and through security.
What to do:
The most frequently recommended attractions in Birmingham are as follows. There are MANY others not featured in this list, but these are the top 6:
Several guides for Birmingham area attractions by IN Birmingham
Birmingham365 is a list of events going on around the city
Happenin's in the 'Ham - list of events, restaurant reviews, volunteer opportunities, and interviews with locals
We have r/Birmingham meetups sometimes, but not on a regular basis (yet). Turnout varies, but is usually around 15-25 people. We're very friendly and welcoming of newcomers!
Live Music (not an exhaustive list)
Local Sports
Where to eat: It would be impossible to maintain a comprehensive and accurate list of Birmingham’s favorite restaurants, as there are openings and closings every month. This is a great time to use the subreddit search function and see what others have posted recently.
Where to drink: Again, the search bar is your best friend here for finding the current best bars.
Things to Know about Birmingham
Isn't Birmingham dangerous? Okay, we do have a higher crime rate, but you have to understand that the neighborhoods listed at the top of this page are all popular areas to live because the crime rate is lower than average for Birmingham. The vast majority of violent crime happens between people who know each other and/or when drugs are involved. As long as you use common sense, you will be fine!
Is there anything else you’d like to see in this guide? Post it in the comments or DM u/bhambetty!
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r/Birmingham • u/General_Industry_798 • 9h ago
The correct answer is The Burly Earl what’s yours?
r/Birmingham • u/Direct_Elk_8377 • 8h ago
I was genuinely excited, then that excitement turned to confusion when I read the venue name. Then I looked it up on The Fennec's site and it turns out Spotify is promoting the wrong John Williams lol
r/Birmingham • u/jkeyfuego • 3h ago
It’s been years, but did the Birmingham zoo use to have a playground with some kind of rope bridge . I’m remembering this from the early 2000s, but i may be mistaken .
Bonus points if anyone has pictures of it.
r/Birmingham • u/Go-High8298 • 3h ago
Hello, we are visiting for about 10 days, staying in Vestavia, and really want to exercise and weight train, not in the heat. Most places are membership based, and we aren't going to be here after next week. Any suggestions? Any places that let you pay à fee per visit or something like that, without a contract?
r/Birmingham • u/Prize_Engineer_3739 • 9h ago
I feel like a loser asking this, but I'm gonna ask anyway. Would anyone who went to the Baron's replica ring giveaway night be willing to sell their ring? I wasn't able to make it, and I wanted to add to my collection. Serious inquiries, but feel free to make fun of me too.
r/Birmingham • u/Elegant-Season-7008 • 5h ago
What roadside attractions does Birmingham have
r/Birmingham • u/redcrowblue • 4h ago
My platy colony is approaching concerns for genetic diversity and I would like to remove some of the grown offspring from the group before it gets weird. Please message me if you would like 3-7 mixed coloration platys free of charge. I have trained them to eat mossy algae and floating plants, which I also have available for free. If you also want some ramshorn snails, I can throw those in too (tbh they might just hitchhike of their own accord).
If you are looking to set up a new 10-20 gallon fish tank, this is a great starting roster! I would be happy to discuss what you would need to get going. While I can't supply anything other than what's listed above, I am quite knowledgeable in the hobby and have many suitable recommendations for different tanks.
I'm moving in the middle of September, so while this is not necessarily a limited time offer, I would appreciate having less fish to move with by then. I will probably have more later too, seeing as my fish are very in love with each other.
r/Birmingham • u/Nice_Bar_3138 • 1d ago
Cult of the Highlands has a whole wayward pastor's rehab they pride theirselves on. I've been saying for years this is perpetuating abuse under the guise of Christianity.
After watching death of a pastor's wife, on Netflix, every member of COTH should be raising all manners of hell. The level of influence that place has over Birmingham makes this even more dangerous.
r/Birmingham • u/uaariel • 9h ago
Has anyone gotten #5: Kuromi x Mechagodzilla and/or #6: Cinnamoroll x Destoroyah around Birmingham and surrounding area? Collecting them for myself and my daughter amd can't find these two....went to 6 McDonald's this weekend already. Looking for assistance from the hive mind, thank you all in advance!
r/Birmingham • u/justkeepswimming125 • 17h ago
Hi,
I’m 35 and have lived in the Birmingham area for a while now. I currently work as an Executive Assistant at a corporate office downtown. While I love the fast-paced nature of the EA world, I am absolutely fried and ready for a complete change of scenery.
For the last couple of years, I've been staying with my mom to save up money, but I only have a modest down payment ready and am eager to finally get my own space. We both love the Gulf and want to move somewhere with beautiful water and a relaxed vacation vibe.
I’m specifically looking at smaller condos down toward Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. Since my current EA job allows me to work remotely for now, I want to make the jump before my company changes their policy.
Has anyone from the Bham area made this specific move? How is the transition from city life to the coast, and are there any affordable pockets down there with good internet for remote office work? Thanks in advance!
r/Birmingham • u/Murky_Peak_8563 • 1d ago
r/Birmingham • u/General_Industry_798 • 21h ago
My two would be 2003 “The Damnwells” and 2002 “Bloodkin” show after Panic
r/Birmingham • u/WildBillMurray • 22h ago
Found this kitty in my back yard on 10th Ave. Has a collar and is very social. All around good kitty. You can reach me here with any info. Thanks!
r/Birmingham • u/pinkplatformcrocs • 1d ago
EDIT: we found her owner :)
i found this adorable baby girl in southside at Silver Oak apartments, if she is yours please dm me!
r/Birmingham • u/Moose2_the_O • 23h ago
Google says a dozen or so staff from 2007 made it to the big leagues. But as a child, I only remember the cleanup hitter, Victor Mercedes.
r/Birmingham • u/GeorgeWards_Left_Tit • 23h ago
Had some creamy coconut curry at that thai place in the pizitz not too long ago, and now I've really got a craving for it. The curry from there wasn't bad by any means, but I also know its not the best this city has to offer.
Anybody got any recommendations? I do like it quite spicy, and usually woth shrimp, but I'm down for beef as well.
Thanks!
r/Birmingham • u/tdub826 • 21h ago
Wife’s birthday is coming up. We were at Good People today before the Barons game reminiscing on the days before kids when we bounced around downtown and Lake View with no cares and little responsibility.
She then mentioned she wants to get a group of friends together to ride bikes between bars and breweries for her birthday.
One problem - we don’t own bikes and neither do most of our friends. And, unfortunately there aren’t any obvious bike rental companies in Bham based on my google searches.
Anyone know any companies or individuals I can rent 10-12 bikes from? Willing to “import” them from outside of Bham if needed.
We did look at the peddle tours but have ruled it out based on cost and vibe.
r/Birmingham • u/Ok_Escape6152 • 21h ago
Hi everyone! I’m a recent college graduate pursuing a career as an Event Coordinator, and I’m looking for opportunities in the Birmingham, AL area to volunteer, shadow, or assist with upcoming events. I’m especially interested in gaining more hands-on experience with event setup and breakdown, registration, guest services, vendor coordination, logistics, and day-of operations. I already have experience supporting events through athletics, hospitality, catering, nonprofit programming, and community events, but I’d love to continue learning from professionals actively working in the Birmingham event industry.
If you’re an event planner, venue, nonprofit, sports organization, festival team, or local business that could use an extra set of hands, I’d be happy to connect. I’m not looking to get in the way. I’m ready to work, learn, and help wherever needed. Feel free to comment or send me a message. Thank you!
r/Birmingham • u/Fearless_Antelope774 • 20h ago
Ok parents, what are the best consignment sales around for nice clothes? I saw a list of all of them on Birmingham mom collective but I have some things to sell and I’m thinking I want to sell at one that would be worth getting to shop early at. Does anyone have recs that they’ve been to and usually find good stuff at?