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Best After Hours Place
Hogans Irish Pub and Grill 507 Cahaba Park Cir., Birmingham
(205) 995-0533
A member of the Irish pubs of America, this beer and whiskey joint has late night munchies until 4 a.m.
Step Back in Time
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville
(256) 536-2882
Take a break from the 21st Century and discover how much simpler and more fun the past was by visiting an authentic farm. They offer many different types of events to suit any taste, but a favorite is enjoying live music under the stars. Order a fancy picnic basket in advance. Enjoy the sunset and watch the stars come out while live jazz, gospel or even New Orleans Gris Gris plays. Theres no better way to relax than this.
Best Cheap Date
Jim Davenports Pizza Palace
2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook
(205) 879-8603
Davenports takes you back to a simpler time. Classic celebrity memorabilia, thin-crust pizza, plenty of beer and classic video games make this is a great place for a cheap date.
Best Club
Club Red
2015 Highland Ave., Birmingham
(205) 933-1983
This upscale club is hip and trendy and caters to young professionals. Its awesome dance floor lighting and great DJ keep the crowds dancing well into the morning.
Best Creative Date
Flying Monkey Arts Center
1230 Putnam Dr., Huntsville
(256) 489-7000
FMAC is a serious laboratory for the arts. It is an art gallery and performance facility for music, theater, dance, puppetry, etc. You could easily spend the day here!
Best Place for a Laugh
The Hippodrum
2007 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham
(205) 933-6565
Looking for a laugh? Monday nights are karaoke nights at this hard-to-miss nightclub. Have a few drinks, grab the microphone, and enjoy yourself or just laugh at the others.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
O Henrys
18th St. S., Homewood
(205) 870-1198
With its good coffee and fabulous deserts by Edgars bakery, this neighborhood coffee shop is a great place to meet friends or finish up a dinner date!
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Dorothy McDaniel
2824 18th Street, Homewood
(205) 871-0092
You will love giving and receiving flowers from this exquisite one of a kind floral shop! They also have a distinctive selection of vases, flowerpots and candles.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Paulis Chop House
109 Washington St., Huntsville
(256) 704-5555
Consistently serving the best steaks and the freshest seafood, Paulis is one of the paramount locations for fine dining.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Little Savannah
3811 Clairmont Ave., Birmingham
(205) 591-1119
This is great restaurant featuring Progressive Southern cuisine in a historic Southern neighborhood. The atmosphere is warm and inviting; you cannot help but feel romantic!
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Sol Y Luna
2811 7th Ave. S., Birmingham
(205) 322-1186
For a first date brunch, the funky patio at Sol Y Luna is perfect: Enjoy authentic Mexican-style tapas featuring fresh seafood, as well as the best margaritas in Birmingham.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Gorham Bluff
101 Gorham Dr., Gorhams Bluff, Pisgah
(256) 451-ARTS
Dinner is a four-course, chefs-choice, gourmet meal served on white tablecloths with flattering candlelight and fresh flowers. You are welcome to bring your own wine.
TOP FIVE DATES
Art and Music Nights
Art and Wine Birmingham Gallery
2119 First Ave. N., Birmingham
(205) 252-5567
Art and Wine pairs wine tastings with exhibitions of some of Alabamas fine artists. Then they mix in some of the best music found in the city. Nights such as Sultry Sushi, and Caviar and Friends bring great music and fine food together. Your date will love your sophistication!
Fast Date
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
2721 5th Ave. S., Birmingham
(205) 252-8377
This is the best motorcycle and car museum in North America, period. If your date likes cars or bikes, there isnt a better place to spend the day. Come for the vintage Ferraris, Ducatis, and other fascinating vehicles. As an extra goody, theres a race track next door.
Its Show Time
Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts
1811 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham
(205) 252-2262
Built in 1925 for Paramount Studios to showcase their movies, this restored movie theater is an amazing example of Spanish architecture. The Wurlitzer organ forms the central attraction, but the lovely terra cotta columns and lobby with gold-leafed ceiling and thousand-plus pound chandelier are stunning. Its an incredible visual spectacle.
See the Sea
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab
(251) 861-7500
This is Alabamas marine education and research center. The islands peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty are something to behold. It has tons of things to do, from an aquarium to interactive exhibits that will entrance you. Take a quiet walk on the beach. Bring a picnic, some wine, some cheese and let the day take you away!
