5 new Birmingham businesses (+ 2 closures) you need to know about

It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.

From the return of a beloved dive bar to a Jamaican spot serving tasty island eats, here are five businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, two locals spot we’re saying farewell to.

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1. Billy’s Tavern | Lakeview

After a brief hiatus, longtime Lakeview spot Billy’s Tavern has reopened its doors.

After running his eponymous dive for over four decades, founder Billy English passed in early 2025. Luckily, the bar has a new owner: longtime bartender at Lou’s Pub Jesse Thompson…

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