2215 First Avenue N. Birmingham, AL
Brunch • Lunch & Dinner • Cocktails • Dessert
Your All Day Neighborhood Bistro
On a sunny corner of downtown Birmingham, The Essential has been serving up scratch-made dishes, house made pasta, natural wines, and carefully curated cocktails since 2018. Whether you’re having a long lunch, late dinner, or weekend brunch, it’s always the place to be.
Nestled within The Essential, Paul & Tina’s is a bar with a big personality—a hideaway for good conversation, seasonal cocktails, and friends who know where to find the good stuff.
It’s casual. It’s comfortable. It’s (just a little) mischievous.
Events
From intimate dinners to large parties, we love bringing people together. Host your next event with us.
Our kind of people. Your kind of place.
Our kind of people. Your kind of place.
We've got a seat for you.
Monday-Friday:
11a - 9p
Saturday & Sunday:
9a - 2p (Brunch)
5p - 9p (Dinner)
From Our Corner of First Avenue…
