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look very far. Aqua provides a relaxed alternative to the club scene with different theme nights and atmospheric variety, a plethora of guest and in-house deejays, and plenty of specialty cocktails like the Aquafuze and the Aquatini. Make sure you get there early to avoid the lines. This club is the best. Every time I go there, it s a different experience, and it s always been awesome. Bjorn B.

Avondale Brewing Company 201 41st St S 205-777-5456 AVONDALE

Nestled in the heart of the Avondale community, the Avondale Brewing Company is a shining star of Birmingham s independent brewing scene. With legendary zoo elephant Miss Fancy as their mascot and a beautiful taproom that was once home to a bank, a fire station, a saloon, and even a bordello, these beer connois- seurs are writing a new chapter in our city s history book. These guys can t miss. Every beer they come out with is better than the last. And let me tell you, they started out with pretty high marks. Stephen S.

Bacchus 1928 11th Ave S 205-731-2582 BIRMINGHAM

Bacchus is one of Birming- ham s newest and most popular

Food meets drinks meets music meets the arts at Bottletree.

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