The Garage - Table reservation

I've been to The Garage countless times over the last few decades. It still feels like the place it has been since the beginning. It's an unpretentious, unique, comfortable place with a dark divey interior and the best patio in Birmingham. There are lots of odd things to see out there and a beautiful, peaceful wisteria canopy. You'll find lots of cozy private spots for a date or large tables for a group. The cocktails are super solid and reasonably priced. There's a decent beer selection too. All that's enough to keep me coming back, but then there are the sandwiches, which are over the top! This time we split the Fritz, my go-to when I am starved and don't want to bother thinking about what...

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Previously an actual garage, like where they used to repair cars. So, bonus points for authenticity right up front. No fake fern bar **** or faux grit. And none of the posers who frequent the nearby microbreweries and places like that. If that's what you're looking for, head to Avondale or Trim Tab.Small inside area. Cozy. Great bartenders. There's a pretty large outdoor area between the old garage bays where you can sit. The bays are all full of random junk locked up behind locked sliding glass doors, like old motel rooms. Not junk that some stager bought and placed for effect. Real junk left there by somebody for God knows what reason. Organic.Speaking of which, my favorite thing about The...

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Great atmosphere, cool staff, great selection of beer and drinks. Beautiful in the springtime when the wisteria is blooming.

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This is a really neat, hole in the wall, locals bar. The back courtyard is amazing.

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Super cool place. Sandwich was delicious. Fast service and good beer.

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