re: Birmingham Weekend

They also just built The Westin right by the Sheraton if you are looking for a nicer newer hotel, but The Sheraton and A Loft and The Westin are all gonna be decent.

Both Soho and Downtown have places to eat and drink in the early evening that are walking distance.

Near the Sheraton (walking distance) is a new area called Uptown (where the Westin is located) with 5 restaurants in it. Southern Kitchen, Texas De Brazil, Mugshots, Cantina Laredo, and Tood English Pub.

Soho has a few restaurants also Do Di Yo's, Jacksons (the worst do not go here!!), Jensei, Dave's Pizza, Urban Cookhouse and 2-3 bars in walking distance of the A Loft, PT's(sports bar), Red Lion Lounge(local/older crowd dive bar), and Oak Hill(older crowd/cougar bar).

No matter where you stay, you will need to cab it if you are looking to stay out late and drink at a bar.