Best of Avondale Area

Asher Kahn-Krell: Go out back and check out there great patio. Or grab pizza at post office pies and being your beer over through the shared back door.

Leah Luker: A beautiful and historic park, this was one of the first homes of the Birmingham Zoo (early 1900s) and the site of a Civil War skirmish. Now a great walking trail, sports park, lake, and amphitheater.

Thomas Chung: You MUST get the guacamole, which is made-to-order right at your table

AL.com: Pizzas are cooked in a natural stone oven and are available by the pie or by the slice. Classic selections include the Margherita, the Perfect Pepperoni and the Old School. En savoir plus .

Ethan Voce: Incredible up and coming brewery in Birmingham. These guys are giving the long standing breweries a solid run. Cool space with rotating local art.

AL.com: Named one of "10 great places to eat outside" by The Birmingham News. What better place to people watch than along Highland Ave. bordering Rushton Park? Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays can't be beaten. En savoir plus .

Asher Kahn-Krell: Amazing pizza and very chill attitude. You can also grab a beer next door at Avondale and walk through their connecting door without leaving the restaurant.

Patrick Finley (@pjfinley): Different brewery than most. Laid back atmosphere with food trucks usually and skee ball inside.

Adam Martin: Can't find a seat? Take your food to go over to Avondale Brewing and have some beer with your meal.

Christy Turnipseed: Dogs are welcome on the back patio, great atmosphere, great drinks, great bartenders, great bar....and also was a great place to live :)

Eakin Reich: Ask Steva (@stealmyrecords) at the bar to make you a drink... Don't order from the menu.

Dave Barnhart: Monday night is pasta night- all pastas are under $8, and wine is $6.95 a glass.

Kenneth Glanton: Emerging affordable southern artists

Asher Kahn-Krell: Great consignment shop for clothing ranging from the ordinary to wacky with a wide mix of accessories as well. They have a large men's selection in the back left corner.

AL.com: The place is hopping at lunch time and right after work, particularly on beautiful days. Don't leave without trying the fish taco. En savoir plus .

Robert: Authentic wood-fired Italian brick oven. Pizza made to true italian specs. Great wine selection compliments pizza and food.

stepher: Excellent sound system, damn fine coffee, cold Guinness, water for those not buying drinks at the shows, and hosting bands AL hasn't seen in years? WIN WIN WIN. Add a few chairs on the elevated areas?

Rick Myers: Moscow Mule is a must. Guinness on tap, too. Great atmosphere - very well done + they have cool matches :)

Ralph Marion: It has a long line, but I'm willing wait a while for great food like this. Get the Mac Melt and add bacon to it. AMAZING!!!!

Asher Kahn-Krell: Great cheap drinks and fun live music. Large open space for dancing.

Alexandria Pearson: Sunday Jazz Brunch is great! Arrive around 2 pm to avoid the wait for a table, or go to the bar which is first come first served.

AL.com: Notoriously haunted, the Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures" crew once paid a visit here to investigate. You can experience the ghosts yourself at the annual Sloss Fright Furnace. En savoir plus .

Melissa L. Brinley: I love going early to talk to farmers before it gets super busy. Make sure you stop by the back ally for the chef demos each week at 9!