Enjoying Hoover’s Nightlife

BY ALAN WEST

Hoover is known for its restaurants. Many of the best restaurants in the state sit inside the Hoover city limits. But what if you want to hear a band and have an adult beverage after dinner? Hoover has several places to listen to live music.

Gabriel’s Sports Café is in the River Oaks Village off Lorna Road. There are more than 20 TVs to watch live games, but Friday and Saturday nights, they usually have a live band. There is usually a cover charge. Of note, smoking is allowed inside.

The Casual Pint is in the Grove Shopping

Center. Senior Bartender Randall Chimento said, “We have live music every Friday and Saturday night. But we also have weeknight events such as trivia, bingo, game night, and sometimes painting.” They will be having a St. Patrick’s Day event.

In the Preserve Community, Moss Rock Taco and Tequila have some of the city’s best Mexican food. They also have live bands on Tuesdays and Saturdays, starting at 6 pm. Manager Caitlyn Govin said they have a wide variety of music, from covers to old rock. She said they also have bingo Wednesdays and CONTINUED ON

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Brock’s Gap Brewing Company is located a few hundred feet from the Hoover Met. Manager Jess Pascu said they have live music every Friday and Saturday from 7-10 pm. Pascu said what makes BGBC different is its variety of music. “We’ve had one band doing Billie Eilish covers, and another night, someone’s doing AC/DC.” BGBC frequently has trivia night. And she said that in addition to the food trucks, they would soon have their own food kitchen.

The Hoover Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is located in the Grove Shopping Center off Highway 150. Known as a great family restaurant and sports bar, they frequently have live acts on weekends. They are also famous for their St. Patrick’s Day all-day event.

The Perfect Note is Hoover’s home for Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Gospel. Tremayne and Karne Thompson opened the adult dinner theater in 2016. Tremayne books the best talent and provides the perfect space for top-notch productions from Thursday through

Sunday. See the September/October 2022 Enjoy Hoover article to learn more.

Grey Bar is located on Highway 280 in the Terrace at Greystone shopping center. Owner Greg Ganser said Grey Bar often has live acts most Friday and Saturday nights. They have a wide variety of music – from acoustic to covers. Some Friday nights, they have karaoke.

Brock’s Gap and Casual Pint feature a variety of craft beers on tap. Casual Pint also has some wines. Brock’s Gap has Corona Seltzers. The other establishments offer a full bar. At Grey Bar and Gabriel’s, admission is for 21 and up. The others allow all ages.

The places also have multiple TVs, making them great places to watch your favorite team. Except for Grey Bar and Gabriel’s (21 and up), all the places are family-friendly. Several have outdoor patios. Brock’s Gap has a full outdoor area with games like cornhole.

Later this year, the Village Green at Stadium Trace will open. It will be an outdoor amphitheater and will also feature live acts.

All establishments have Facebook and Instagram pages where you can get the most current information about who’s playing and when.