New Businesses Revive Birmingham in the First Half of 2024
2024 has seen a notable boom in commerce for the city of Birmingham with a dazzling array of new restaurants, boutiques, and other small businesses opening their doors for the first time. With 47 new establishments setting roots in Birmingham, it’s clear that the city’s growth and development aren’t slowing down.
35 New Restaurants & Eateries in Birmingham
As a notorious foodie city, Birmingham has welcomed a plethora of new restaurants and eateries, further enriching its vibrant culinary scene. The new experiences range from the bright flavors of Umami in Trussville to the authentic Southern dining of Mama’ Nem Southern Kitchen in Rising-West Princeton, and everything in between. These new eateries have expanded Birmingham’s culinary map, offering a fresh batch of options for every palette and preference.
Some of the Newly Opened restaurants include:
- The Rougaroux | Mountain Brook
- Prime Champagne Bar | Lakeview
- Stone Age Korean BBQ | Riverchase Galleria
- Little Betty Steak Bar | Lane Parke
- Rêve | Birmingham
A Surge of Retail Businesses
Apart from exciting dining choices, Birmingham also saw many retail shops open in the first half of 2024. From clever homeware goods and clothing at Tina’s Market + Goodies Toy Store in Homewood to trendy fashions at Style of the South in Chelsea, shoppers delight in exploring the fresh merchandise these new businesses have to offer. Other new shops, such as The Burrow Bookstore in Leeds and Magic City Mercantile in Avondale, have brought unique local products and curated collections to the consumers of Birmingham.
Some of the Newly Opened retail shops include:
- Tina’s Market + Goodies Toy Store | Homewood
- Style of the South | Chelsea
- Mizzen+Main | Birmingham
- The Burrow Bookstore | Leeds
New Openings Beyond Food and Retail
Birmingham’s growth in 2024 goes beyond just food and retail. Innovative medical facilities, workspaces, and recreational facilities have also been founded in and around the city. Expansions in health care are apparent as UAB Medical West and Children’s of Alabama Pediatric, both in West Jefferson County, opened their doors. Additionally, the city saw advancements in the tech industry with the unveiling of Tech Row in Birmingham and has have had a fun addition with eight new pickleball courts on Valleydale Road that residents are quick to flock.
Some of the additional openings include:
- Tech Row | Birmingham
- 8 new pickleball courts | Valleydale Road
- Children’s of Alabama Pediatric West Hueytown | West Jefferson County
- UAB Medical West | West Jefferson County
Indeed, the widespread sprouting of new businesses spanning various industries attests to the vibrant and dynamic growth happening in Birmingham. The city’s landscape has been refreshed, and the buzz of development is palpable. As the year progresses, Birmingham residents and visitors alike await to see what other new establishments will join the thriving scene.
If other new businesses that have not been listed here, reach out to us by tagging @bhamnow. We’re looking forward to hearing about other newcomers to Birmingham’s dynamic business scene.