Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Birmingham: 6:41 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (205) 407-5683 to confirm.
Location & directions
728 29th Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35233
About The Refinery
The Refinery is a bar located at 728 29th Street South in Birmingham, Alabama. Our Birmingham guide covers 330 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Refinery is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
For questions or orders, call (205) 407-5683.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 728 29th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Phone
- (205) 407-5683
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Refinery’s weekday schedule with 12 other bars in Birmingham. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 83% of them (the typical opening time is 3:30 PM) and closes at 12:00 AM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 1:00 AM).
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, 30 hours more than the local median of 54. 92% of bars in Birmingham open on Sundays, and The Refinery is one of them.
Compared with 12 other bars in Birmingham that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have The Refinery’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask The Refinery directly at (205) 407-5683 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Refinery there are 22 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 63 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (10), Burgers & Fast Food (7), Cafes & Coffee (6), and Chicken & Wings (4).
Competition is strong: 10 other bars are within a mile and 13 within three miles. The closest is Nana Funks, < 0.1 mi away.
30 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaSlice Pizza & Brew< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLos Amigos Mexican Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Birmingham< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificUmami< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsHattie B's Hot Chicken0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Refinery's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is The Refinery open on Sunday?
Yes, The Refinery is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is The Refinery located?
The Refinery is located at 728 29th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
What is the phone number of The Refinery?
You can call The Refinery at (205) 407-5683.
Is The Refinery open late?
Yes – The Refinery is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Refinery?
There are 63 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Refinery. Nearby options include Slice Pizza & Brew (< 0.1 mi), Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), and Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Birmingham (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near The Refinery?
10 other bars within a mile. The closest is Nana Funks, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
All in Birmingham
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