Birmingham, Alabama, or the Magic City, offers people interested in live music and dancing plenty of nightclub options. From upscale martini bars to live music venues, the heart of downtown Birmingham includes nightclubs for every person's taste. These clubs provide happy hour specials as well as nightly events to attract a crowd.
Located near Birmingham's Southside district, the Blue Monkey Lounge is Birmingham's oldest martini bar. Patrons have access to a full bar and can enjoy the Lounge's signature martinis, like the Blue Monkey, Caramel Apple and Sweet TarTini. The Blue Monkey Lounge offers happy hours specials Tuesday to Saturday as well as live music on Wednesdays through Saturdays. Take part in Tini Tuesdays for $5 specialty martinis, Monkey Around Wednesdays for $5 Blue Monkey Signature Martinis and Ladies Night Thursdays with $5 cosmopolitans and $2 glasses of champagne. During the summer, patrons can enjoy the Lounge's outdoor patio while dancing to house music.
Blue Monkey Lounge
1318 Cobb Lane
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-933-9222
bluemonkeylounge.com
Near the Five Points South area of downtown Birmingham, Zydeco nightclub offers drink specials and live music for its patrons. Zydeco offers drink specials like $2 pints and shots on Tuesdays, $8 bourbon pitchers on Wednesdays and $5 margarita pitchers on Thursdays. Zydeco offers a range of live music every month, from blues to acoustic rock. The venue limits most shows to patrons who are 18 or older, and guests can expect to pay between $10 and $20 for tickets into the venue for shows.
Zydeco
2001 15th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-933-1032
zydecobirmingham.com
Platinum of Birmingham is a 14,000-square-foot-space featuring three bars, two stages, VIP accommodations and a kitchen for the club's late-night menu. Reserved for patrons 21 and up, Platinum offers early-evening soul music followed by late-night hip-hop for patrons to enjoy on the dance floor. With a waterfall and light-up bar, Platinum's décor sets an elegant tone for Birmingham citizens looking for a night on the town. The club offers happy hour specials on Tuesdays until 9 p.m., where patrons can enjoy $1 apple martinis, $2 margaritas and a free buffet. The venue offers live music regularly as well. Whether patrons want to dance or simply enjoy the ambiance, Platinum has something to offer.
Platinum of Birmingham
821 2nd Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-324-0791
platinumofbham.com
