Established 2009 · Downtown Tuscaloosa

Alcove International Tavern

A worldly, smoke-free retreat for craft beer, signature cocktails, and a quiet kind of confidence — just off the Strip on 22nd Avenue.

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100+ Beers in the Cove
12 Rotating Taps
8 Pinball Machines
The Alcove dining room with curated artwork imported from Peru
01 Tales of the Cove

Our Story

Tuscaloosa's first smoke-free tavern, since 2009.

Alcove opened in September 2009 — right after Free-the-Hops legalized higher-ABV beer in Alabama — and helped pave the way for the craft beer scene in Tuscaloosa. From the start we were the smallest bar with the biggest beer list in town, working with breweries and distributors to bring offerings here that nobody else had on shelves yet.

Inside you won't find any neon beer signs. The walls hold imported art from Peru and a rotating room of work from local artists. Over the years we've expanded left and right while keeping the cozy, sophisticated atmosphere our regulars come back for and newcomers feel welcome in.

— The Alcove Family

Signature Creations

The cocktail program.

Medium-to-top-shelf liquor only. Built behind the bar, every time. A short list of standards we believe in — plus a rotating cast of seasonal pours.

  • Old Fashioned

    $12

    An Alcove staple. 2.5oz Bulleit Rye, Angostura bitters, and cane sugar — served post-prohibition style.

    Classic

  • Cove Collins

    $10

    Tanqueray Gin, fresh-squeezed lemon, St-Germain, orange bitters, shaken and topped with soda. On the rocks.

    Signature

  • Dog Whistle

    $10

    2oz Beefeater Gin and fresh lime topped with Stiegl Grapefruit Radler, salted rim.

    House Favorite

  • Bahama C Breeze

    $10

    Bacardi Limon, splash of Malibu, fruit juices, lemon-lime soda, fresh fruit. A tropical blast of Vitamin C.

    Tropical

  • Spirit Animal

    $10

    Your spirit (Altos, Bacardi, Jack, Beam, Tanqueray, Tito's) in a copper mug, topped with ginger beer.

    Build-Your-Mule

  • Tide Tea

    $8

    2oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Country Time lemonade, lemon & fresh mint. Our take on a Southern tradition.

    Local

  • Gold Rush

    $9

    Simple but timeless: 2oz Old Forester, fresh lemon, honey.

    Classic

  • White Russian

    $12

    Tito's, Kahlua, half-and-half, dash of Frangelico — shaken for a frothy head.

    Dessert Pour

  • The Shifty

    $8

    How the Alcove staff unwinds: a Miller Lite or PBR tall boy with your choice of well shot on the side.

    Staff Pick

Seasonal · Pouring Now

Featured winter drinks

  • Alcove Coffee 1792 Bourbon, equal parts Five Farms Irish Cream & Amaretto. Whipped cream optional. $10
  • Cove Coco Equal parts Amaretto, Five Farms, Frangelico, and Kahlua. Whipped cream and cocoa powder. $10
  • Hot Toddy 2oz Maker's Mark, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon, and Orange Blossom Honey. $10

The Beer Cove

Over a hundred great beers — and good friends to drink them with.

Twelve revolving taps move with the seasons and feature one-off specialty kegs alongside mainstays and craft draft oddities. Our import cooler is loaded with the freshest crafts from across the country, and our domestic cooler is the coldest in town with tall-boy discounts and every main light beer in stock.

Not in the mood to choose? Ask the bartender for a Mystery Beer and roll the craft dice.

  • 12Rotating Taps
  • 100+Bottles & Cans
  • 1°FColdest Cooler in Town

See you at the Cove

Alcove's bar interior with the beer cooler and rotating taps
02 The Bar

Gametime at the Cove

Tuscaloosa's only high-end pinball parlor.

Eight Stern Pinball machines, all Insider Connected — the first leaderboard of its kind in the city. Log in when you play to track stats, unlock achievements, and put your name on our digital leaderboard for prizes.

Plus arcades, dartboards, and a back patio that's perfect for a drink between rounds. There's something here for everyone.

  • 8 Stern Pinball machines
  • Insider Connected leaderboard
  • Arcade cabinets
  • Two dartboards

Biz Cove · Private Events

VIP for free? Yes, really.

Since 2009, Alcove has been Tuscaloosa's bar for professionals. Reserve our private booth room — at no charge — for team building, casual mixers, and holiday parties. Mon–Thu, 4 PM – 7 PM.

  • Free Room Rental

    Reserved private booth room with full access to the rest of the tavern to mingle.

  • 75-inch Screen

    Cast slideshows, presentations, or your company logo for the duration of your event.

  • Group Discount

    A company discount on the group tab — built for repeat-visit teams.

  • Power at Every Booth

    Dedicated outlets so devices stay charged through the afternoon.

Reserve the Biz Cove

Tell us about your group. We'll reach out within one business day.

Or email info@alcovetavern.com directly.

Inside the Cove

Find the Cove

730 22nd Avenue,
Downtown Tuscaloosa.

Tucked off the Strip on 22nd Ave. Walk-up entry; smoking patios in front and back. Entertainment District in effect Fri–Sun for to-go cups.

Hours

Monday – Thursday4 PM – 2 AM
Friday3 PM – 3 AM
Saturday4 PM – 2 AM
SundayClosed

Call 205-469-9110 Email info@alcovetavern.com Directions Open in Maps