"Fantastic cocktail bar! We had delicious drinks and food! The salt and vinegar chickpeas were fantastic! So was the Bahn Mi! We are visiting from out of town and the owner was so kind to tell us about the area and some entertaining stories about his life! He told us the history of the building as well! 10/10 recommend this place or cool vibes, unique cocktail, and delicious food!"

"Update 5/10/24: Things have changed quite a bit since my initial review. Parkside is very different and better in most ways. Better cocktails, better arrangement & seating on their excellent patio, better service, friendlier bartender.. The only thing not markedly better is the food. The old Hotbox was great too, until near the end. Very nice job, new owner. Good bartenders, good drinks, decent beer selection. Sometimes they have something special on tap too."

"Absolutely incredible. The atmosphere is 10/10. There is a whole back part of parkside we didn’t even know existed. 100/10. The staff is phenomenal and the drinks are superb. We even met the owner who was very kind and welcoming. Everything is Halloween decorated and perfect. Well done! A wonderful bar!!!"

"In town from Atlanta and stumbled upon this place! The ambiance and vibe are super cool! Adorable patio.The drinks and appetizers very yummy! The staff is warm and welcoming! We will be back😎"

"I will never forgive myself for sleeping on Parkside for this long. Their food is AMAZING. Best fries in Birmingham. We've been twice now since discovering them. The fried chicken and steak tacos were other standouts, but seriously, get the fries. I can't even explain how good they are. Atmosphere wise, Parkside nails it. Dark and romantic inside with a lovely patio outside, perfect for a date night. I especially love that they have purse hooks at the bar. It's definitely worth a visit!"