Birmingham MLB at Rickwood Field Guide
June 19, 2024
Visiting Birmingham for the events at Rickwood Field? This guide will look to provide some suggestions for places in the city to check out, as well as some local happy hours to try before the game. When selecting these places, we noted the lack of close establishments offering deals near the field and opted to choose 3 places near to each other in a central part of the city.
Rickwood Field, the oldest existing professional baseball stadium located in Birmingham, Alabama, will be the site of a special Juneteenth celebration MLB game between the San Francisco Giants (Away) and the St. Louis Cardinals (Home) on Thursday, June 20th, at 7:15pm ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX, and streamable on FuboTV. For free streaming options, there's always a way if you search for it.
Rickwood Field was once home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues and featured MLB Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Mule Suttles, and Willie Wells. This game will undoubtedly honor the late Willie Mays, the last member of that legendary group of players, who recently passed away. Adding to the historic significance, 99-year-old Bill Greason, another former Black Barons player and the second-oldest living MLB player, will throw out the first pitch. The descendant of the former team, the Birmingham Barons, are the Chicago White Sox Double A affiliate and play at nearby Regions Field.
In addition to its rich baseball history, Birmingham was also at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement and is a center of Southern history and culture. When in town, be sure to check out the The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute ($13-15 entry) and the free Birmingham Museum of Art which are both near the restaurants we highlight. Another interesting piece of modern history also occurred in Birmingham, when Michael Jordan briefly played for the Birmingham Barons in 1994 during his first retirement from the NBA.
For an in-depth look at the game and more on the history of Rickwood Field, please refer to the MLB guide for additional information.
Willie Mays Mural
- Location: 1801 1st St. S, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Top Accomplishments: 24 Time All-Star, 2 Time MVP, World Series Champion, MLB Hall of Famer
- A Mural of Mays was created and unveiled by artist Chuck Styles on Wednesday, June 19th. Photo Credits to Chuck's Instagram.
1. The Louis at Pizitz Food Hall
- Deal: $7-8 Cocktails, $1 Off Beer and Wine
- Timing: Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm
- Location: The Pizitz Food Hall, 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website: The Louis at Pizitz Food Hall
- Why We Love It: Across the street from the The McWane Science Center, and only a short walk from the Negro Southern League Museum and the Railroad Park Foundation, head to The Louis to replenish your energy after a day exploring Downtown Birmingham. Tickets for the McWane range from $8 to $21 depending on the kind of experiences you want to have. The Combo deal of the exhibits and IMAX Theater Documentary for $16 (Kids) to $21 (Adults) is the best value. The Pizitz Food Hall offers 12 different food stalls, with cuisine from around the world, nearly guaranteeing you will find something to suit your taste.
2. Paper Doll
- Deal: $6 Select House Cocktails and Wine
- Timing: Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm
- Location: 2320 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website: Paper Doll
- Why We Love It: Paper Doll offers a sophisticated atmosphere with a great deal: $6 select house cocktails and wine. They don't offer any food specials, but that's not a problem when Hattie B's Hot Chicken is a mile away. Photo Credits to Paper Doll's Instagram, and more specifically Katie Graves.
3. Carrigan's Public House (21+ Only)
- Deal: $12 Pizza and Boilermaker Special (choice of any well shot and beer)
- Timing: Thursday 3-7pm
- Location: 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Website: Carrigan's Public House
- Why We Love It: A true game-day Boilermaker special and a large slice of pizza are quite the combo. The rooftop bar makes Carrigan's Public House another great local place in Birmingham with its awesome outdoor atmosphere. They offer a different special on each day of the week as well, including Friday's deal of half priced well drinks from 3-6pm.
To find additional happy hour menus in Birmingham check out the Happy Hopper site where you will find deals scattered throughout the city!
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