Our Story -

Birmingham – and most other cities for that matter – had never seen anything like The Club when it opened in 1951. The Birmingham News called it a “slice of fairyland...a festive occasion, in perfect taste, with an overall-plush dignity.” The National Architect called the building “magnificent,” and Alabama, the News Magazine of the South, billed it as “an architectural jewel in a setting of natural grandeur.”

Over the years, we have listened to our members and their ever-changing desires, and we have grown with them. Since 1951, we have expanded structurally and evolved our operations to best serve our growing membership. The Club, Inc. has been a conversation piece for nearly 75 years- a unique setting for dining, entertainment and functions of all kinds. Presently, The Club offers three distinct restaurants, ten private function spaces, and unbeatable indoor and outdoor dining space.

Our goal has and will always be to cherish traditions and be the place where you and your family come to create new ones that last a lifetime.

Guest Information

Hours of Operation

The Club, Inc. is open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Mondays and Sundays. Certain exceptions occur throughout the year and in select areas of The Club.

Bar 51, Lounge 51 and the Terrace

Tuesday-Thursday
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Reservations not accepted; must be 21+ to enter the Bar 51 area

The View

Tuesday-Thursday
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Dinner service only)
Friday & Saturday
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (Dinner service only)
Reservations encouraged/suggested, although bar seating is first come, first seated. For reservations in The View, please call 205-323-5821 x154

Parking

The Club offers self-parking and valet parking for all members. If you are joining us in The Grill, you are welcome to park in the first parking lot on the right side as you ascend the hill. Due to the small size of that parking lot, we ask if you are visiting another facility- other than The Grill- that you either valet at the front entrance or self-park in the parking deck. If visiting The View or Staterooms, please follow the signs for “The View and Staterooms” parking to the designated valet and self-park areas at the lower level. Valet is available during normal hours of operation and is a complimentary service for members.

Dress Code

Business casual attire is comfortable yet neat and presentable with professional taste. As a rule, any clothing worn must not be stained, ripped, or damaged. It must be appropriate in length and provide sufficient coverage.

Denim is permitted; however, it must be neat and presentable, without holes or frayed threads.
Shorts and skirts are OK, but they must be an appropriate length and offer appropriate coverage
No gym clothes or exercise attire
No baseball hats/caps
Casual flip flops are NOT allowed; a presentable dress/fashion sandal IS acceptable.

Dress Code in The View

The dress code in The View falls in between business attire and formal attire.

Denim in any fashion is not permitted.
For men, coats/ties are NOT required.
However, a collared shirt is required for men.
For women, a skirt or dress that falls at an appropriate and tasteful length, or tailored dress pants with a blouse are appropriate.