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Updated Mar 06, 202512 Show-Stopping Bridal Shower Venues in Birmingham, AL
Throw a stellar shower down South at one of these Birmingham event spaces.
Alabama's third-largest city, Birmingham ticks all the boxes of a destination worth visiting. The Magic City has a bustling arts, entertainment, nightlife and culinary scene—plus history, outdoor recreation, hot summers and mild winters. With so much to offer, it's safe to say there's something for everybody…including those planning a bridal shower.
If you're tasked with hosting a Birmingham bridal shower for someone you love, don't fret. Step one is identifying and locking in a location for your celebration ahead of the big day. Luckily for you, throughout the city of Birmingham, a slew of wonderful restaurants and venues are at your disposal for this type of private event. In our guide below, we've listed 12 show-stopping locations for you to browse, learn more about and envision your upcoming shower.
The Wine Loft
Located in Downtown Birmingham, The Wine Loft is an upscale wine bar with more than 70 wines on offer by the glass—and more than 200 on offer by the bottle. The Wine Loft also serves tapas, pizzas and flatbreads, as well as select domestic, imported and craft beer. In addition to its impressive menu, the establishment has a lovely atmosphere, with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, tabletops built on vintage radiators and oversized windows. The private event venue has hosted engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, receptions, holiday parties and more, and it's ready to add a shower for your guest of honor to its upcoming events list. Amenities include a full bar, in-house catering, optional valet, complimentary Wi-Fi, built-in sound, televisions, microphones, a projection screen and more.
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Jazzi's on 3rd
Jazzi's on 3rd describes itself as "the perfect setting for your intimate affair." And it's not wrong. Situated in Downtown Birmingham's Theater District, the venue was inspired by Henry Blankenship, a member of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Jazzi's throws all sorts of events, emphasizing that it is a top location for bridal showers between 50 and 100 people. The space has brick walls and tile flooring—a blank canvas that you can dress up to the guest of honor's liking. It also features decor that pays tribute to jazz music, providing a classy touch to your already elegant event.
Satterfield's Restaurant
Satterfield's is renowned for many reasons. For starters, the restaurant and Birmingham bridal shower venue is helmed by Becky Satterfield, who opened the restaurant in 2005 and has since been named best female chef in Alabama by USA Today. Located in Cahaba Heights, Satterfield's menu—described on their website as "Old World flavors married with New World sensibilities"—changes daily. For private events, you can rent Satterfield's bar area, which seats 36 with barstools removed, or the private dining area, which seats up to 22. The bar features two flat-screen TVs, while the private dining room has a wall-mounted projection screen. As far as food goes, Satterfield's catering director customizes every event menu, utilizing fresh ingredients.
Carrigan's Public House
For the fun bride in your life, look no further than Carrigan's Public House—a 21-plus establishment where craft cocktails, draft beer and elevated pub fare dominate. Carrigan's is located in Downtown Birmingham on historic Morris Avenue. Upstairs at Carrigan's is a private event space, with an optional rooftop patio area. Here, you can throw a reception-style shower with up to 70 guests maximum. Food will be set up buffet style, you'll have a private bar and bartenders, and live music or a DJ are permitted. What's more, there are two free parking lots, guests will have access to private restrooms, and the A/V setup includes a sound system, a microphone and a projector.
OvenBird
In Birmingham's Market District, OvenBird is a live-fire restaurant focusing on seasonal southern ingredients. OvenBird has multiple event spaces serviced by experienced staff. First, the Warehouse has its own bar and is completely private. For larger bridal showers, the main dining room features floor-to-ceiling French doors, a marble bar and an open kitchen. Events hosted in both the Warehouse and the main dining room can open up into OvenBird's back garden area. Finally, smaller events can take place in the semi-private Hearth. This space can be enclosed thanks to its French doors, and it overlooks the kitchen—providing easy entertainment for guests.
Rojo Birmingham
Rojo Birmingham, a casual restaurant serving Latin and American food in Highland Park, has more than two decades of experience. Rojo also doubles as an ideal Birmingham bridal shower venue, holding celebrations for groups of 20 to 75 people within its party room. Highlights of the party room include a full bar, Wi-Fi, a 100-inch screen with laptop hookup capabilities and surround sound, and delicacies from Rojo catering. The catering menu has something for everyone, with favorites like fajitas, nacho and taco bars, pastas, enchiladas, salsas and dips, chicken tenders and wings, and breakfast staples for those throwing a brunch shower.
FIVE
At FIVE, it's all about—you guessed it—five: the restaurant features five dinners, five wines and five signature cocktails in an effort to provide patrons with "everything you need and nothing more," according to FIVE's website. The emphasis in quality over quantity is what makes FIVE so great, and this greatness extends to private events thrown at any location (Mobile, Alabama; Athens, Georgia; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and Birmingham, Alabama). In Birmingham, FIVE's Lakeview location can accommodate parties of up to 50 guests, 110 guests for the entire restaurant and 130 guests for the entire restaurant and patio. Interior embellishments include eclectic art and chandeliers.
Avondale Brewing Company
Inside Avondale Brewing Company, the Upstairs at Avondale is a popular spot for bridal showers. Dress up the interior space—an industrial atmosphere with exposed brick, beams and floor-to-ceiling windows—to suit the style of the spouse-to-be. For seated events, the Upstairs at Avondale caps out at 90 people. The venue serves beer and wine but can accommodate draft cocktails upon request. You may bring in any licensed caterer, or the Avondale team can recommend preferred vendors. Four-hour Sunday rentals start at $1,000, and the space is only accessible by stairs.
La Paz Restaurant & Catering
With three Alabama locations, La Paz has been serving up Mexican cuisine in Birmingham for more than 31 years. La Paz's location in Birmingham's Mt Laurel neighborhood is a great wedding shower contender. The restaurant boasts a rustic partially covered outdoor patio space that can be customized for any event, as well as a variety of catering options for you to choose from. (The catering menu includes appetizers, multiple taco buffet options, a la carte quesadillas, tamales by the dozen and more.) The patio can accommodate up to 50 guests seated or up to 75 guests for a buffet reception.
Café Dupont
Even the facade of Birmingham's Café Dupont is charming. The building in which the bistro-style restaurant is located dates back to the 1870s, and inside, exposed brick walls, original floors and high ceilings add grandeur to the atmosphere. Special events, such as bridal luncheons, are hosted in Cafe Dupont's private loft upstairs, where expansive windows, period lighting and more exposed brick embellish the space. For a wedding shower, the room can accommodate up to 60 for a seated meal and up to 100 for a reception. On-site event staff will help you coordinate everything from your menu to your decor.
Galley and Garden
Inside Birmingham's historic Merritt House, Galley and Garden restaurant serves patrons fine food and drink and boasts accolades like "The Most Romantic Restaurant in Alabama" and one of Wine Enthusiast's "100 Best Wine Restaurants in America." The splendid setting is brought to life by Merritt House's exterior white columns, white interiors, marble-topped bar, wine cellar and a collection of private event spaces. These event spaces—the Wine Room (seating for up to eight guests), the Parlor (seating for up to 20 guests), the Great Room (seating for up to 80 guests), and the Board Room (seating for up to 10 guests)—could host a wonderful wedding shower celebration, small or large.
TJ Tower Events
Within the Thomas Jefferson Tower, a historic luxury apartment building dating back to 1919, TJ Tower Events executes celebrations in the building's several areas for events—boasting that it has "a space for every occasion." These spaces include the Ballroom, the Parlor, the Terrace, the Suite and the on-site restaurant, Roots & Revelry. With a capacity of 125 for a reception and 75 for a seated event, the Parlor is recommended for bridal showers. For an al fresco affair, the Terrace is spacious and multifunctional, and it provides high-up views of Downtown Birmingham.
