Lou's Pub & Package Store

2.24.24 update
We always meet the best of the best at Lou's, God bless Coach!
2.20.22 update
Finally made it back to Birmingham after covid.
Best local bar hands down. Just don't walk in acting like a clown. They maintain a respectable, HISTORIC bar/package store to enjoy drinks, music and LOTS of friendly people.
Mike, Jesse & Steva are great!
They will take care of you and they know many people by name.
Great place to have a drink in a casual and fun atmosphere.
Grab some togo food from all the restaurants and walk over to enjoy it here.

2/2020 Mike is awesome! Great place to hang out. Only package store where you can drink on premise. A must stop!

I love that it's perfectly acceptable to show up and have a TOP SHELF cocktail in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops.
Nice patio.
Excellent people watching. 👏

Great atmosphere as a bar, super expensive on the liquor side. $99 for a bottle of eagle rare for an example.

A cozy place to enjoy intimate company and share a hand crafted cocktail. This historic location has been serving patrons fine spirits for 30 years so they have obviously been doing it right. The barkeeps are top-notch; friendly, attentive, and genuine. It's an oasis in the middle of the bustling nightlife that encompasses it.

Had a great time here. Very friendly staff and customers. Definitely a new favourite spot when in town.

Super great energy and meeting spot as well as ... having a superb bartender Janice ! She sure knows what she is doing ... can't wait to go back !

Always great service and top notch selection. My wife and I consider it our favorite spot for a night cap. We actually ate dinner 5 mins from home, then drove 15 mins downtown just to come here because nowhere else would do on a special occasion.

If you're looking for the local's bar, you'll find it at Lou's. Small and cozy spot that is unique in being both a bar and a package store.

I went there for the first time last night. Amazing. My friend knew the owner and he is fantastic. He also has the best bartenders in Birmingham. Their old fashioned is the best in the state, hands down. The atmosphere is relaxed and perfect to take friends! I highly recommend this place!!

Such a great friendly place to actually sit and have a conversation and a good drink. Being in the middle of Lakeview, you wouldn't think such a place would exist but Lou's proudly does. The bartenders are nice and eager to please and the atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. The drink prices aren't bad either!

Our group of 6 drive from FLA to see a show at Iron City. We stopped at Lou's based on a recommendation from a co-worker in AL. The only thing I can say is wish we went there sooner rather than later. What a great atmosphere. Super friendly bartenders that are more than willing to satisfy your thirst with many recommendations. Mike was super nice to us when we said we had to go grab some food he gave us many suggestions on where to go-even offered a ride if he had taken his mini van to work that day. It has many (50) beer choices along with a full liquor bar. If you live there,just moved there or are passing through like us I strongly recommend Lou's for a good time. Thanks Mike!

Step back in time the moment you walk across the threshold - this place is one of a kind (literally - this is the only package store with a full-service cocktail bar left in Alabama). This is the real authentic deal in terms of a prohibition-era speakeasy. Very friendly bartenders to boot

This was the first bar I ever went to in Birmingham after moving here. They make amazing cocktails and if you want beer or wine you buy it from the "packaging" side. The outside seating also gives you an opportunity for some great people watching.

My favorite spot in Birmingham. Great staff that treats you like family. At the risk of having to fight for a spot at the bar, I'm always quick to suggest Lou's Pub to anyone coming through town. Pro tip, other than church nights, the menu is the back cooler and the bottles on the wall. What you see is what you get

Super chill place to get a drink. It’s so friendly & so are all the workers.

Great selection on alcohol. Knowledgeable bartenders...atmosphere!!!

I got to drinking alcohol there, and it was good. They'll appease your tastes, no matter how odd. Same three guys working the bar for the last year (as far back as I know) and I couldn't ask for a better crew of fellas. I feel welcome, as a 31 year old nerdy hipster type. (Typically mature patrons, no disturbingly loud music, etc.)

Love coming to lou's pub one of Birmingham's best bars. Very friendly wait staff and quality service. Very unique in that it is the only full service bar and package store in one. Voted one of the best 20 bars to visit in country by esquire magazine!

Best Bartender’s ever! These guys will make your experience in Birmingham. Thanks again! Tell them Patrick and Angie sent you.

The best bartenders in lake view. They know their stuff and are actually polite and prompt unlike more of the wilder bars surrounding this place. Good for a change of pace and more relaxing atmosphere.