Subside Bar
Birmingham's financial district hides this sophisticated cocktail bar in a basement that once housed bank vaults. The whiskey collection spans 200+ bottles while cocktails lean heavily into aged spirits. City workers disappear here after hours.
About Subside Bar
## The Discovery
Subside Bar occupies the basement of a Victorian banking building, with original vault doors and safety deposit boxes creating an atmosphere of hidden luxury. This feels like a private members' club that forgot to ask for membership.
## The Spirits
The whiskey collection represents serious investment in aged spirits from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and America. Cocktails showcase these premium bottles in classic preparations that highlight rather than mask their character.
## The Crowd
City workers treat this as their private refuge from the corporate world above. The crowd skews professional but relaxed, with conversations flowing as smoothly as the aged bourbon. Wednesday through Friday see the biggest crowds.
## The Experience
Arrive before 6pm for the best chance of securing one of the intimate booths carved from former bank chambers. The bartenders take genuine pride in their craft, offering recommendations based on detailed conversations about your preferences. Last orders at midnight Tuesday through Saturday.