Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMayawell Bar
Birmingham, AL · $$
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The editorial take
A cocktail bar with an agave-first identity, Mayawell pours creative tequila and mezcal cocktails like Fresa 75 and Cococabana, backed by a 100+ bottle agave spirits list. The menu also covers beer, wine, and a thoughtful non-alcoholic program. Happy hour discounts on Palomas and Old Fashioneds sweeten the deal.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Fresa 75 – blanco tequila, strawberry, lemon, and Cava – a bright, bubbly signature at $12. For something deeper, the Maya's Old Fashioned ($13) uses reposado tequila, Cynar, and chicory liqueur. Agave purists should explore the spirits list, which includes Clase Azul Blanco and Don Julio 1942.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Agave enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive tequila, mezcal, sotol, and raicilla selection. Cocktail drinkers seeking creative, fruit-forward drinks will find plenty, and non-alcoholic drinkers are covered with options like the N/A Margarita.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings $3 off select cocktails, including Palomas, margaritas, and Maya's Old Fashioned – worth timing a visit for.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $12-$15.50; classics range $10-$16.50. Wine is $10-$12 per glass, beer $4.50-$7, mocktails $8-$11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Mayawell's identity is agave spirits: more than 100 curated tequilas, mezcals, sotols, and raicillas, from blanco to extra anejo. The cocktail list builds on that with unusual ingredients like Cynar, chicory liqueur, and Velvet Falernum, while also offering a dedicated zero-proof lineup.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, agave-focused cocktails include Fresa 75, Cococabana, and Maria Sandia, plus classics like margaritas and Old Fashioneds. Happy hour discounts apply to several tequila drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails show inventive use of agave spirits and fresh ingredients.
- — Classic cocktails like margaritas and Paloma are offered, with happy hour discounts.
Standout selections
- — Fresa 75 – Blanco tequila, strawberry, lemon, topped with Cava ($12)
- — Cococabana – Reposado tequila, Velvet Falernum, coconut, cinnamon, pineapple ($12)
- — Maya's Old Fashioned – Reposado tequila, Cynar, chicory liqueur, bitters ($13)
Pricing: $12-$15.50 signatures; $10-$16.50 classics; $3 off select cocktails at happy hour
Wine
A compact wine list covers sparkling, white, and red from Spain, California, and New Zealand. Prices are accessible, with familiar labels like Segura Viudas cava and Coppola Chardonnay.
Menu strengths
- — Wine selection spans multiple regions and varietals.; All wines are priced between $10 and $12 per glass.
Standout selections
- — Segura Viudas – Sparkling cava, Penedes, Spain ($10)
- — Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand ($12)
Pricing: $10-$12 per glass
Beer
Beer offerings include Mexican imports like Tecate and Modelo Negra, plus local Alabama craft options such as Avondale Sour Pash and Good People IPA. Prices are modest, and the selection is serviceable.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse beer list includes Mexican, craft, domestic, and local options.
Standout selections
- — Avondale Sour Pash – Local craft sour ($7)
Pricing: $4.50-$7
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program includes creative mocktails like Apres Ski and the zero-proof N/A Margarita, plus non-alcoholic beers. Pricing is fair, and the options are more extensive than at most cocktail bars.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktails use distinct ingredients like hibiscus, jalapeno, and elderflower.
- — Provides a zero-proof tequila margarita with flavor choices.
- — Non-alcoholic beer options include Athletic IPA and Corona Non-Alcoholic.
Standout selections
- — N/A Margarita – Zero-proof tequila with strawberry, seasonal, spicy, or classic ($11)
- — Apres Ski – Topo Chico, hibiscus, lime, jalapeno, pomegranate ($8)
Pricing: Mocktails $8-$11; non-alcoholic beers $7
Spirits
The spirits list is the bar's core: over 100 curated agave spirits spanning tequila (blanco to extra anejo), mezcal, sotol, and raicilla. Notable producers include Clase Azul, Don Julio, Del Maguey, and Ilegal.
Menu strengths
- — More than 100 curated agave spirits.; Tequila categories include blanco, reposado, anejo, and extra anejo.
- — Includes mezcal, sotol, and raicilla, expanding beyond typical tequila bars.
Standout selections
- — Clase Azul Blanco – Premium blanco tequila; Don Julio 1942 – Anejo tequila
- — Del Maguey Vida – Mezcal; Sotol Por Siempre – Sotol
Pricing: Not listed
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