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Climaxx

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Address
226 18th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Phone
(205) 940-1791

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About this place Climaxx

Climaxx is a downtown Birmingham LGBTQ+ lounge and nightclub at 226 18th Street North, across from the Alabama Theatre. It opened in April 2025 to fill the gap left by the closures of the long-running Quest Club and Our Place Lounge, and quickly became a go-to for dancing, drinks and a welcoming late-night crowd seven nights a week.

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LGBTQ+ Walk-ins welcome Bar (alcohol) Dance Cocktail bar Dance club Late night (after midnight) Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.2
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12 reviews

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Joel Green
Joel Green Sep 2025
★★★★★

Closed on Sunday at 7pm

D G
D G Aug 2025
★★★★★
Olive Thomae
Olive Thomae Jun 2025
★★★★★

The drinks are great, tho a little overpriced, and the atmosphere is decent. Their bartender J made some of the best drinks I’ve had in a while. It’s definitely a bar you want to bring a friend or two with. Very queer friendly.

Edgar J.
Edgar J. Jun 2025
★★★★★

The place has a great vibe, though it was pretty quiet when I visited. That said, I had some of the best lemon drops of my life, shoutout to J for absolutely nailing them. Overall, it’s a nice spot, just a bit on the slow side, and the drinks are a little pricey ($7 for a Jack and Coke feels steep to me). If you do stop by, definitely try the blueberry lemon drops!

Taj McElrath
Taj McElrath Jun 2025
★★★★★

Mike and Ashley (the bartenders) were sooooo friendly. Drinks were strong and good!! Definitely will return soon. Music is really as well, a variety of everything!!

jasmine baker
jasmine baker Jun 2025
★★★★★

The Bartender Micheal is so nice and fun. Definitely a spot l will be returning back!

Shay Caldwell
Shay Caldwell Jun 2025
★★★★★

Mike and Joey are great. We went for date night and they were very accommodating the music was lit and the drinks were on point we will be back!!!! Asap!!!

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