Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileEmerald Lounge
Birmingham, AL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Emerald Lounge's cocktail list spans creative names like Strawberry Fields and Two-Seven alongside standards such as the Old Fashioned, with a 2025 Best Cocktail award and a guest-reported $5.55 lemon drop. The bottle-service spirits list covers premium tequilas, bourbons, and cognacs. Wine and beer selections are straightforward and brand-driven, with several wines marked as coming soon.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Strawberry Fields or the Old Fashioned, both listed on the current drink menu. For a lighter option, the Elderflower 75 or Strawberry Basil Marg are available. If you prefer spirits neat, the bottle service menu includes Woodford Reserve bourbon and Don Julio Blanco tequila.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers looking for a mix of creative and classic options will find the menu accommodating.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A guest reported a lemon drop at $5.55, indicating affordable cocktail pricing, though other cocktail prices are not listed. Bottle service prices are not published, so expect variable costs depending on spirit selection.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Emerald Lounge holds a 2025 Best Cocktail Winner title from Magic City Sips and also won 2024 Best Mocktail, signaling a recognized cocktail program. The bottle-service menu adds a VIP component with bottle girls, a bottle sign, and a light show, setting it apart from a typical cocktail bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list includes seven named drinks, from the Strawberry Fields to the Old Fashioned, and the venue holds a 2025 Best Cocktail award. One guest praised the quality and variety, mentioning green teas, margaritas, lemon drops, and long island iced teas.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktail menu with at least seven options including Strawberry Fields, Two-Seven, Elderflower 75, E-Lemon Drop, Paint the Town Red, Old Fashioned, and Strawberry Basil Marg.
- — Award-winning cocktail program, recognized as 2025 Best Cocktail Winner by Magic City Sips.
- — Guest feedback highlights cocktail quality and variety, with specific mentions of green teas, margaritas, lemon drops, and long island iced teas.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Fields; Two-Seven; Elderflower 75; E-Lemon Drop; Paint the Town Red
Pricing: A guest reported a lemon drop at $5.55; other prices not listed.
Wine
The menu lists four wines, including Louis Jadot Beaujolais and Josh Cellars Pinot Grigio, but the red and white sections are marked 'Coming Soon', suggesting limited current availability.
Menu strengths
- — Specific wine selections are listed, covering both red and white options.
Standout selections
- — Louis Jadot Beaujolais — Red wine from Beaujolais-Villages appellation.
Pricing: No wine prices are listed.
Beer
The drink menu lists a standard set of domestic and import beers, including Corona Extra, Budweiser, Stella Artois, Modelo, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, and Heineken.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple beer brands are listed, covering mainstream lagers and light beers.
Standout selections
- — Corona Extra; Budweiser; Stella Artois; Modelo; Michelob Ultra
Pricing: No beer prices are listed.
Spirits
The bottle service menu presents a range of premium spirits across tequila, bourbon/whiskey, cognac, and vodka, including Patron Silver, Woodford Reserve, and Hennessy.
Menu strengths
- — Bottle service menu lists premium spirits across multiple categories, including tequila, bourbon, whiskey, cognac, and vodka.
- — The bottle service experience includes VIP elements such as bottle girls, a bottle sign, and a light show.
Standout selections
- — Patron Silver — Tequila; Don Julio Blanco — Tequila
Pricing: No bottle service prices are listed.
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