Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Collins Bar
Birmingham, AL
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-05 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The first dedicated cocktail bar since 2013, The Collins Bar skips a drink menu entirely. Bartenders build each cocktail to taste, and customers single out the Ramos Gin Fizz as a standout. The spirits list is broad, and beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options round out the program. Expect to order by preference rather than by list.
- What should I order?
- Skip the menu—there isn't one. Tell the bartender your preferred spirit and flavor profile, and let them build a custom cocktail. If you want a benchmark, ask for a Ramos Gin Fizz, which customers have praised as among the best they've had. Happy hour offers an $8 Old Fashioned or Tom Collins.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who enjoy describing their tastes and letting a bartender take creative control will find this approach appealing. Those who prefer browsing a list may want to check the beer and wine options instead. Fans of classic, labor-intensive cocktails like the Ramos Gin Fizz are well served.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a supported time to visit, when an Old Fashioned or Tom Collins is $8.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$18, with happy hour specials at $8. Seasonal wines are $11 each, and local craft beers range from $6–$7. Mocktails cost $9–$10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Collins Bar operates without a drink menu, making custom cocktail creation the core experience. As the first dedicated cocktail bar since 2013, it emphasizes bartender skill and guest preference over a fixed list. A customer-praised Ramos Gin Fizz underscores the program's technical ambition.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktails are built custom to guest preference without a menu, a distinctive approach that has earned praise for bartender skill. A Ramos Gin Fizz was called one of the best by a customer.
Menu strengths
- — Custom cocktail creation based on guest preferences, a rarity that puts the bartender's skill front and center.
Standout selections
- — Ramos Gin Fizz — praised by customers as one of the best they've had.
- — Old Fashioned — happy hour special at $8.
Pricing: $14-$18; happy hour Old Fashioned or Tom Collins $8
Spirits
The spirit program supports custom cocktail creation with a wide range of categories—vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, tequila, rum, and scotch—as stated on the venue's website. Standard pours are 1.5 oz unless specified, indicating a structured service approach.
Menu strengths
- — A broad range of spirit categories covering vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, tequila, rum, and scotch for custom drinks.
- — Standard pours are 1.5 oz unless specified, providing a consistent measure.
Standout selections
- — Spirit preferences including vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, tequila, rum, and scotch for custom drink creation.
Pricing: Not listed separately; cocktails from $14-$18
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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