Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Birmingham, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming's pairs a serious wine operation with a cocktail list that avoids steakhouse clichés. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned brings house-made five-spice syrup to Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, while the wine bar pours Silver Oak and runs themed flights. Social Hour drops cocktails to $9 nightly, and the zero-proof menu is thoughtful enough to matter.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24), a bourbon-led pour with Angostura bitters and house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, the Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019 ($20/2oz, $60/6oz) is a bold, structured choice. If skipping alcohol, the Espresso Yourself ($13) uses Seedlip Notas de Agave with vanilla-sage syrup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the sommelier-guided tastings and themed flights like 'Bubble Head' and 'The Icons'. Cocktail drinkers can explore creative options such as the clarified A Cut Above margarita. Social Hour offers accessible pricing for those wanting to sample without a full dinner.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17-$24, with Social Hour options at $9 each. Wine by the glass starts around $9 for 2 oz pours, scaling up for premium labels like Silver Oak. Zero-proof cocktails are $13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dedicated wine bar sets Fleming's apart, with sommelier-guided tastings and themed flights such as 'Bubble Head'. Private dining rooms named after wine regions (Bordeaux, Sonoma, Napa) reinforce the wine-first identity, and the cocktail program includes inventive house syrups like five-spice and salted caramel.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad, hand-crafted cocktail list runs from the smoky Signature Smoked Old Fashioned to a clarified margarita and espresso martini variants. Social Hour drops drinks to $9 nightly, making the bar's creativity unusually accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive hand-crafted cocktail menu with creative ingredients like house-made five-spice syrup and clarified citrus.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned – Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup ($24).
- — A Cut Above – clarified margarita with Patron Silver tequila, white peach and citrus ($18).
Pricing: $17-$24; Social Hour $9
Wine
A dedicated wine bar presents global selections by the glass and bottle, along with themed flights and sommelier-guided tastings. The Sommelier's Prix Fixe offers a multi-course pairing for $150, and the list includes vertical offerings from prominent regions.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated wine bar with sommelier engagement and themed flights like 'Bubble Head' and 'The Icons'.
- — Extensive wine list with global selections and vertical offerings.
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019 – $20/2oz, $60/6oz.
- — Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2021 – $10/2oz, $30/6oz.
Pricing: 2oz pours $3-$25; bottles vary
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof menu features Seedlip-based cocktails and TÖST sparkling white tea, all priced at $13. The drinks are built with house-made syrups and fresh ingredients, earning praise from at least one guest for mocktail quality.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with creative options like Seedlip and Lyre's spirits.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself – Seedlip Notas de Agave, house-made vanilla-sage syrup, freshly brewed espresso ($13).
- — Golden State of Mind – Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, Monin Golden Turmeric syrup, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer ($13).
Pricing: $13 cocktails; $9.50-$14.50 bottles
Spirits
The program showcases premium brands like Basil Hayden Toast bourbon and WhistlePig PiggyBack rye within the cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — High-quality spirits featured in cocktails, including bourbon, rye, tequila, vodka, and rum.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye – used in the Jones Street Manhattan.
How it sits with the food
Wine flights and by-the-glass pours like the Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Rouge or Caymus Cabernet complement the steakhouse menu. The clarified A Cut Above margarita offers a citrusy counterpoint to rich dishes.
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