Five Points South Historic District
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Five Points South Historic District

Five Points South, founded in 1887, is a walk able neighborhood with award-winning James Beard restaurants, historically significant architecture from homes to buildings and over 3900 households convenient to UAB and Downtown. The area is a popular living, shopping and recreational community, particularly influenced by its great dining establishments like Highlands Bar and Grill, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Bottega, Oceans, Jim N Nicks and Dreamland BBQ, making Five Points South the “Food Hub” for the City of Birmingham. The Storyteller fountain by Birmingham artist Frank Fleming and The Hugh Martin Jr. House, composer of "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Wish Me A Merry Christmas", can be found within walking distance of each other. Five Points South is a district of REV Birmingham.

20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35205
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(205) 623-0582
hours depend on merchant locations
This experience may be open for on-site visitation; however, offerings and/or operating procedures may have changed due to COVID-19. Please verify details before you go and visit the COVID-19 Resources page for more information.
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(205) 623-0582

Getting There

Central Alabama »
  • 20th Street South
  • Birmingham, AL 35205
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Where to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

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Quality Inn & Suites Birmingham - Highway 280

Book a room at the Quality Inn & Suites Birmingham - Highway 280.

Best Western Plus Inn and Suites Birmingham

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Courtyard Colonnade

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Days Inn

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Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Elyton Hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated "Heaviest Corner on Earth" c...

Country Inn & Suites - Colonnade

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SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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Upcoming Events

40th Alabama State Games

The 40th Alabama State Games return to Birmingham and Jefferson County for the annual statewide Olympic-style competition June 9-11. With over 25 sports to choose from and an Olympic-style Opening Ceremony to kick off the weekend, you will not want ...

Barber Small Bore

Break out those small bikes because Barber Small Bore is back June 2023!

27th Annual Bob Marley Jerk Chicken Festival

Experience the 27th Annual Bob Marley Jerk Chicken Festival. There will be vendors, live bands and DJ and much more.

Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival

The Steel City Jazz Festival, held in June – is an annual music festival in an outdoor party atmosphere overflowing with non-stop music, entertainment, food, beverages, laughs & big fun! The Festival feaures live music celebrating various music genr...

3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Alabama Comic Convention

Alabama Comic Convention features a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment..

2023 Barber Vintage Festival

The Barber Vintage Festival returns to the world-famous Barber Motorsports Park, October 6-8, 2023.

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong, 5;30 p.m., sung by the Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Frederick Teardo.
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Where to Eat

The Cowfish

Upon entering The Cowfish, you are exposed to the technicolor walls, original off-beat artwork, and the exotic fish (including real cowfish) darting around in larger-than-life aquariums. To pique the senses further, expect nostril nudging, taste bud ...

Shrimp Basket Irondale

It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...

The Grill at Iron City

The Grill at Iron City is blooming with exciting new dishes made from the freshest produce this region has to offer. Indulgent desserts, locally brewed beers, and unique signature cocktails are all the more reason to make The Grill at Iron City your ...

Vino

Birmingham's best intimate dining spot, featuring an array of fresh, simple and healthy menu choices, along with an extensive wine collection. Enjoy indoor seating or dine on our patio, overlooking English Village. Walk-ins welcome...reservations ava...

The Atomic Bar & Lounge

The Atomic Lounge is a kitschy watering hole with a cool vibe offering creative cocktails, themed rooms & costumes to wear.

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

The original location in Tuscaloosa, a homegrown joint with a worldly following, still packs in hungry diners. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot.

The Fish Market

The Fish Market is a Birmingham institution thanks to Chef George Sarris and his international take on fresh seafood.

FILTER - Coffee Parlor

FILTER-Coffee Parlor goes beyond a typical American coffee shop and connects with our community by providing a place that allows patrons to engage with each other. Our focus is on offering high quality coffees, teas, specialty drinks, and seasonal ea...
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