Bessemer

steel suburb · 35020

Bessemer is what happens when a steel town outlives its steel. Founded in 1887 by Henry F. DeBardeleben as a planned iron-and-steel rival to Birmingham, it kept the furnaces lit through the twentieth century and now keeps the bones. The downtown grid still reads industrial-optimistic; the Hall of History sits in the old Southern Railway depot. Amazon's BHM1 fulfillment center off Powder Plant Road shifted the local economy from making things to moving them. Dating here means honesty about commute math to UAB or downtown, and a preference for people who find a Bright Star catfish dinner more romantic than a rooftop.

$23,114

median income

$904

median rent

The data

Bessemer by the numbers

Median individual income in Bessemer is about $23.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bessemer pays about $900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Bessemer

Bessemer
Drinks
Bright Star Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,197
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
304 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,197 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bright Star Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Bessemer
Dining
Gianmarco's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,381
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
721 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,381 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gianmarco's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Dining
Rock House Eatery
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,355
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1201 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,355 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rock House Eatery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10:30 AM to 2 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Dining
Farrelly's Southern Bar and Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 631
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5532 Grove Blvd, Hoover, AL 35226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 631 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Farrelly's Southern Bar and Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Dining
Old Town Stock House
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 353
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
410 Old Town St, Guntersville, AL 35976
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 353 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Old Town Stock House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 8:30 PM
Wed5 to 8:30 PM
Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat4:30 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
The Hangar Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 343
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
800 Mitchell Field Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 343 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Hangar Bar and Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun1 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Dining
La Fête
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 267
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 267 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Fête.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Dining
Elevation Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 265
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5951 AL-117, Mentone, AL 35984
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 265 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Elevation Bistro.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 8 PM
Fri4 to 8 PM
Sat4 to 8 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
Plush Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 252
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4000 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 252 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Plush Bar and Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 AM to 4 PM, 5 PM to 12 AM
WedClosed
Thu5 PM to 5 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
Harry's & Billie's Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 204
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1203 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 204 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Harry's & Billie's Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 4 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
The Mill Bar & Grill
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 196
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2000 19th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 196 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Mill Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 12 AM
Tue2 PM to 12 AM
Wed2 PM to 12 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Dining
Bistro on 19
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 167
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Bessemer
Dining
Nawf side package and convenience store
Liquor store★ 4.8 · 162
Wheelchair access
Find it
2330 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 162 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nawf side package and convenience store.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 1 AM
Wed9 AM to 1 AM
Thu9 AM to 1 AM
Fri9 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
Alabama Owl
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 151
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1500 15th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 151 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alabama Owl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
W T's Restaurant & Lounge
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.7 · 124
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
820 9th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 124 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at W T's Restaurant & Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Bessemer
Drinks
Interstate Lounge
Bar★ 4.5 · 78
Outdoor seatingGood for groups

Bessemer

Bessemer by the numbers

Local date spots

Bright Star Restaurant

Gianmarco's Restaurant

Rock House Eatery

Farrelly's Southern Bar and Kitchen

Old Town Stock House

The Hangar Bar and Grill

La Fête

Elevation Bistro

Plush Bar and Grill

Harry's & Billie's Lounge

The Mill Bar & Grill

Bistro on 19

Nawf side package and convenience store

Alabama Owl

W T's Restaurant & Lounge

Interstate Lounge

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