Kelsi's Guidebook to Montgomery Alabama
Coffee
Great coffee shop near the fountain on Dexter that also serves alcohol
24 locals recommend
Prevail Union | MGM
39 Dexter AveGreat coffee shop near the fountain on Dexter that also serves alcohol
Vintage Cafe
416 Cloverdale RdBar
Eclectic bar with a mixologist, cute patio, ping pong table and live art events
6 locals recommend
KRUonMtMeigs
2118 Mt Meigs RdEclectic bar with a mixologist, cute patio, ping pong table and live art events
Aviator Bar
166 Commerce StLeroy Lounge
2752 Boultier StAwesome tiny bar with chill vibes
Bar at the Renaissance hotel with a covered patio, live music every night, fire pits in the winter
8 locals recommend
The Exchange at the Renaissance
201 Tallapoosa StBar at the Renaissance hotel with a covered patio, live music every night, fire pits in the winter
AlleyBAR
166 Commerce StTower Taproom
101 Tallapoosa StBeer by the ounce
Very cool spot with side yard and patio overlooking the river. Saturday breakfast with bottomless mimosas. Would recommend the GOAT breakfast tacos
7 locals recommend
Goat Haus Biergarten
532 Clay StVery cool spot with side yard and patio overlooking the river. Saturday breakfast with bottomless mimosas. Would recommend the GOAT breakfast tacos
Sightseeing
Equal Justice Initiative
122 Commerce StDexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
454 Dexter AveKress
39 Dexter AveHistoric building repurposed for Art galleries, shopping, education
Park, art museum, theater (7 miles away, about 15-20 min drive)
43 locals recommend
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival DrPark, art museum, theater (7 miles away, about 15-20 min drive)
Walking trail downtown along the river with dinner cruise, nearby bars and restaurants and an amphitheater
23 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
355 Commerce StWalking trail downtown along the river with dinner cruise, nearby bars and restaurants and an amphitheater
Food scene
D'Road Cafe
121 Montgomery StCafe Louisa
503 Cloverdale RdLocal favorite in Old Cloverdale with great food, drinks and good vibes
25 locals recommend
El Rey Burrito Lounge
1031 E Fairview AveLocal favorite in Old Cloverdale with great food, drinks and good vibes
Hole in the wall spot with great gyros and other options including hamburgers. Open late and available on Waitr app
7 locals recommend
NYC Gyros
15 Commerce StHole in the wall spot with great gyros and other options including hamburgers. Open late and available on Waitr app
Lek's Railroad Thai
300 Water StCool Thai restaurant in Union Station near Riverfront Park
Moe's Original Bar B Que
1051 East Fairview AvenueUpscale southern restaurant in the Alley District. Great charcuterie appetizer and dinner specials
37 locals recommend
Central
129 Coosa StUpscale southern restaurant in the Alley District. Great charcuterie appetizer and dinner specials
Best seafood in town! #1 Sautéed crab claws ever. Hole in the wall local favorite
6 locals recommend
Jubilee Seafood
1057 Woodley RdBest seafood in town! #1 Sautéed crab claws ever. Hole in the wall local favorite
Shopping
Open air shopping mall with several restaurants and fast food options. (About 15 min drive)
18 locals recommend
The Shoppes at Eastchase
7274 Eastchase PkwyOpen air shopping mall with several restaurants and fast food options. (About 15 min drive)
Entertainment
Capri Theatre
1045 E Fairview AveRenovated theater with unique showings and performances
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
201 Tallapoosa StMusic artists, comedians, and more
Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts
251 Montgomery StKayak the Coosa river! Open through November usually. About 20 -25 min drive
17 locals recommend
Coosa River Adventures Inc
415 Company StKayak the Coosa river! Open through November usually. About 20 -25 min drive
Escape room /breakout games with various themes and story lines
14 locals recommend
Escapology Montgomery
130 Commerce StEscape room /breakout games with various themes and story lines
Rockin' Jump Trampoline park
5544 Atlanta HwyMontgomery Biscuits
200 Coosa StAA baseball team