Marty's

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  If a dive bar is what you're looking for then look no further.  Marty's is as dive as it get sand that's meant as a compliment.  When we went into Marty's there were about 10-15 people I the bar.  Everyone was extremely friendly.  As far as beer goes its just the basics. About 5 all in bottles/cans.  They do have a full bar as well though. A soon as we walked in and heard the band playing Merle Haggard I know this was going to be a great dive.  The bathrooms were surprisingly clean.  Also they have a book loan policy.  If you want one then take it. If you bring it back great. If you don't pass it on. Loved it! They serve food but we didn't eat so I can't comment on that

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  Posted on 11.18.12 Richard E.

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  The best burger I have had in Birmingham.  Not just late night.  
  
  The owner is awesome and usually greets you right when you walk in the door.  Great live music and open all night.  Good atmosphere of people and a friendly bartender.
  
  If you live in Birmingham, you need to check this place out.

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  Posted on 09.22.11 Will H.

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  Wow. What can I say? The coolest dive bar on the planet. Serves drinks, well made with cheap liquor, in plastic cups. Collection of paperbacks on the wall as you walk in, sometimes walking past Marty. Fantastic blues-oriented jukebox. Greasy, perfect cheeseburgers and grilled cheeses and patty melts. Open until 7am. Open until 7am. Patty melts. Strong drinks in plastic cups. 7am. (I loved this place.)

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  Posted on 03.11.11 Paul S.

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  Marty's is one of my favorite spots in Birmingham. Where should I begin? What you see is what you get. The crowd is about as enjoyable as it gets: like-minded people bent on having a drink/leave your pretentious attitude at the door.
  
  I'm sure that some people complain about it being cash only but if you've ever lived anywhere outside of Birmingham that shouldn't be a shocker.
  
  Drinks are drinks. I like the fact that they have Budweiser in a can. 9 times out of 10 the music is good (bluegrass, folk, classic rock). The fact that it's open all night is really great because most places close at 2:00 AM.
  
  Icing on the cake is the patty melt. They use one of the finest cuts of meat available for the burger and serve it with grilled onions, cheese, and an awesome pickle (I think it's Clausen?). All for just under $6.00. Don't bother with anything else on the menu.

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  Posted on 04.11.10 Evan F.

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  It's been a while since I've been as I don't tend to stay out at the bars post 2 AM anymore, but I went about a year ago and had fun.  People seemed to have fun dancing and the bartenders were mostly nice and fairly responsive considering how packed it was at 4 AM.  
  
  I ordered a burger for takeout when we left and they accidentally forgot about my order.  So after 20 min I asked and they had to fire me one then.  Whatever, I don't get too picky about timing at said hour.  The burger itself was fine; it seemed to be a standard 1/2 lb frozen Sysco burger.  I seriously don't get how people say it's the best in town at all.  The burgers at Fon Fon and Bottega are far superior and even the grease bombs at Becky's or the double stack at Golden Rule are better taste-wise.  
  
  With that said, it is the best burger in town post-2 AM when the other options are gnawing off an arm or McDonalds.  I would like to try their grilled cheese.  I love a good grilled cheese.

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  Posted on 02.18.10 Dax B.

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  Marty's is one of my go-to spots for the late late night, the other being The Nick. The Nick for the music and atmosphere and Marty's for the food. Honestly, this isn't really my idea of a fun place to hang out as the music isn't my cup of tea, it's pretty small and cramped, there's only one pool table, they only accept cash...but their burgers are HANDS DOWN the best in the city! For such a simple thing, the grilled cheese is pretty great as well. No fries, only a bag of chips with a pickle wedge, but I don't consider that a bad thing. After a fun night of heavy drinkin', this is the place to go at 4 am to get some excellent bar food. Go on a night when they aren't charging a cover.

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  Posted on 02.17.10 Kelly R.

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  I've been here three times tonight. Every time I leave in search of something better, I come right back through that door.
  
  Sure, it's Monday night and there are only four people here, two of them are staff, but I hear more people coming and I have the ability to write this review in the bar while I eat my grilled cheese.
  
  It's a dive that's got it's share of class. No tap. The late night menu is enough to keep me smilin'. Local characters are guaranteed to be present at this Bham watering hole. They close at 6 AM and they wouldn't have it any other way.
  
  And to think... going to the 5 AM bars in Chicago is wild and crazy...

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  Posted on 02.02.10 Kent S.

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  The indie bar of Birmingham.  A dive bar located in 5 points that stays open until 7 in the morning.  An excellent corner bar seems to be a gathering point for locals.  The doorman are as nice as can be.  The bartenders are hilarious.  Also this place has the best grilled cheese in America.  I had to take away a star because they only take cash and the bathroom line gets so long that it seems you buy a beer and go wait in line to use the bathroom.

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  Posted on 07.03.07 Louay B.

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