Pelham

shelby suburb · 35124

Pelham is Shelby County's practical answer to Hoover's polish. I-65 runs straight through it, Oak Mountain State Park looms on the east side with trails, a lake, and the amphitheater that books the summer's louder tours, and the housing stock skews newer and friendlier to first-time buyers than the over-the-mountain set. Schools are solid, the commute downtown is real but manageable, and the dating scene is mostly couples-with-strollers. Singles drift north to Homewood for the bars. Pelham trades scene for square footage, and most residents took that deal gladly.

$52,068

median income

$1,577

median rent

The data

Pelham by the numbers

Median individual income in Pelham is about $52.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Pelham pays about $1,580 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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16 spots across Pelham

Pelham
Dining
Bellini's Ristorante & Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,022
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,022 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bellini's Ristorante & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Pelham
Dining
Southwood Kitchen
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 951
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 951 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Southwood Kitchen.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
The Beer Hog
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 880
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 880 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Beer Hog.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu2 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Dining
Half Shell Oyster House Pelham
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 661
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 661 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Half Shell Oyster House Pelham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 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
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
Pub 261
Pub$$$$★ 4.2 · 620
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 620 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pub 261.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 4 AM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Dining
La Gran Riviera Maya
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 210
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 210 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Gran Riviera Maya.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
Lil Bits Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 178
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 178 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lil Bits Tavern.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Pelham
Dining
Yamato Steakhouse of Japan
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 146
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 146 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yamato Steakhouse of Japan.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Dining
Big Bad Breakfast - Pelham
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 135
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 135 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Big Bad Breakfast - Pelham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue7 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed7 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu7 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sat7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sun7 AM to 2:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Dining
Valhalla Board Game Café
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 135
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Valhalla Board Game Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
The Chandelier Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 132
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Chandelier Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6:30 to 10 PM
Wed6:30 to 10 PM
Thu6:30 to 10 PM
Fri6:30 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat6:30 PM to 2:30 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
The Wine Bunker - Whiskey, Wine, & Coffee Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 129
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 129 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wine Bunker - Whiskey, Wine, & Coffee Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Activity
Putter Up
Miniature golf course★ 4.5 · 102
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 102 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Putter Up.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
Pleasure Is All Wine
Bar★ 4.8 · 67
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 67 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pleasure Is All Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri12 to 5 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Dining
Mama's Country Cooking & Grill
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 34
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 34 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mama's Country Cooking & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 7 PM
Tue5 AM to 7 PM
Wed5 AM to 7 PM
Thu5 AM to 7 PM
Fri5 AM to 7 PM
Sat6 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pelham
Drinks
Von's
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 23
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 23 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Von's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps

Pelham

Pelham by the numbers

Local date spots

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

Southwood Kitchen

The Beer Hog

Half Shell Oyster House Pelham

Pub 261

La Gran Riviera Maya

Lil Bits Tavern

Yamato Steakhouse of Japan

Big Bad Breakfast - Pelham

Valhalla Board Game Café

The Chandelier Lounge

The Wine Bunker - Whiskey, Wine, & Coffee Bar

Putter Up

Pleasure Is All Wine

Mama's Country Cooking & Grill

Von's

Reach Pelham singles right where they plan dates.