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
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(205) 623-0582

Getting There

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

Days Inn Hwy 280

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Hampton Inn Trussville/Birmingham

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Southern Comfort Motel

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Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham East Irondale

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InTown Suites Vestavia Hills

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SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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Courtyard Colonnade

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Kings Inn--Civic Center--UAB

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West Homewood Farmers Market

THE 2025 MARKET SEASON Every Tuesday in June, July, and the first Tuesday in August from 5 PM to 8 PM. 160 Oxmoor Road West Homewood, AL 35209 (Directions) 833-WESTHWD (937-8493) info@westhomewood.com

Birmingham Festa Italiana

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29th Annual Caribbean Jerk Chicken Festival--Ghana Spiritual Victory Concert

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Where to Eat

Mo:mo:

We take our name from our specialty -- delicious Nepalese dumplings that we fill with ground turkey and vegetables topped with our Alabama tomato vinaigrette along with varieties that include seasoned vegetables with a special Momo sauce. We’re also ...

Uptown

Uptown is Birmingham's answer to downtown dining. Located conveniently in the heart of Birmingham, connected to the Westin/Sheraton Hotels as part of the BJCC Complex, the Uptown Entertainment District includes 7 restaurants with cuisines from upsca...

The Collins Bar

Located on 2nd Avenue North in the heart of the loft district Collins is a favorite watering hole for the locals with a casual vibe that can’t be imitated.

Rib-It-Up

Barbecue pork, ribs, chicken and more.

Slice Pizza & Brew

Anybody can make a pizza. But if you’re looking for a true experience to accompany what we think is our unique twist on pizza, then you’ll find a new home at Slice. We keep our menu as fresh as our ingredients, so you’ll always have new things to try...

Cantina Tortilla Grill

Cantina Tortilla Grill has been serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere for over 15 years. Our uniquely crafted menu items follow the recipes created by our founder Guillermo Castro, whose love for travel and a passion...

Birmingham District Brewing Company

Craft Beer Brewery and tasting room

Chez Fonfon

Located at Five Points South, Chez Fonfon is a casual drop-in place like the familiar corner cafes in Paris, Lyons or Bandol.
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