Otey's Tavern
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About Otey's Tavern
On Country Club Park in Birmingham, Otey's Tavern is a hamburger restaurant serving pub fare alongside cocktails and shots poured into 1.25oz plastic shot glasses. The menu runs through bacon cheeseburgers, chili, and cheese fries, with onion rings and regular fries rounding out the sides. A happy hour runs alongside the food service, and live music plays some evenings. Seating fills tables set close together in the middle of the room during busy stretches, and outside seating is also available. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The tavern opens Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, live music and overpriced shots.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, live music and overpriced shots.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most consistent praise, from the bacon cheeseburger paired with onion rings and fries to a diner-tested cheeseburger called out as fantastic. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly highlight the chili and cheese fries and the classic tavern fare overall, alongside a live band that several call really good and a happy hour singled out as great. Staff come up again and again as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer calling the service better than the food. That said, one self-identified bartender describes the shots as overpriced, pouring well whiskey in a 1.25oz glass despite an advertised 2oz measure at nine dollars a pour, and warns against ordering them. A separate visit reports subpar attention, with a customer having to get up to refill drinks himself amid a loud, crowded room, while another notes beers run expensive. Even so, most describe it as an unpretentious neighborhood bar for a bite, a drink, or a set from the live band.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most consistent praise, from the bacon cheeseburger paired with onion rings and fries to a diner-tested cheeseburger called out as fantastic. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly highlight the chili and cheese fries and the classic tavern fare overall, alongside a live band that several call really good and a happy hour singled out as great. Staff come up again and again as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer calling the service better than the food. That said, one self-identified bartender describes the shots as overpriced, pouring well whiskey in a 1.25oz glass despite an advertised 2oz measure at nine dollars a pour, and warns against ordering them. A separate visit reports subpar attention, with a customer having to get up to refill drinks himself amid a loud, crowded room, while another notes beers run expensive. Even so, most describe it as an unpretentious neighborhood bar for a bite, a drink, or a set from the live band.
Featured reviews
- Mike Gallagher
“This place is about as unpretentious as it gets. Great food, better service and we had live music that was really good too! Great neighborhood bar, and food!”
- Diane E. David
“Great place!! Staff is really wonderful and clientele is friendly. Food is delicious and you get healthy portions. Also a great happy hour.”
- BirminghamB
“Food is classic tavern food but not in a bad way. Outside seating is great when it’s nice out. The service is fine, they definitely like their regulars, not that I am one but I can tell. Beers are expensive.”
- Nathan Cooke
“Food was good. Staff was friendly. The rediculous part is their shots. They say it's 2oz pour, but yet they use the plastic 1.25oz shot glasses. Then, on top of that it's $9 dollars a shot for well whiskey (Canadian Club). The whole bottle is worth $7. As a bartender that is straight robbery. DO NOT BUY SHOTS HERE!!”
- Adam Dozier
“I stopped by for a cheeseburger review on Rodney's Cheeseburger. It was fantastic. You can see the review on TikTok, Instagram or Facebook under Bama Burger Reviews”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Lively pub featuring pub fare & cocktails plus local live music acts in the evenings.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has live music
- Serves local speciality
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves comfort food
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has live music
- Serves local speciality
- Good for watching sport
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with university students
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
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