Icon Gay Bar Opens in Birmingham's Five Points

0:00A fresh gay bar called Icon is set to drop in Birmingham's 5 points south at Pickwick Plaza. Owner Kyle Richardson, who's run the original in Tuscaloosa for 16 years, is expanding to fill the gap left by close spots in the city. This new spot hits early summer, 2026. After losing key venues like our place and the Quest Club, Richardson hunted for two years for the right space. The Pickwick location, once Hush Lounge, gives him four times the room of the Tuscaloosa original, perfect for bigger crowds and events. The LGBTQ community here has felt that void hard, but Icon's rep for welcoming vibes is sparking real excitement. Tuscaloosa folks love its drag shows, theme nights, an inclusive scene, and Birmingham's ready for that energy to roll in. On top of drinks like classic martinis, they're adding a full kitchen with pizza, pasta, wings, salads, and late night bites, pulling from. Richardson's pizza joint experience, with licenses nearly locked and the space almost set, Icon Birmingham's about to bring those good times home, boosting five points as a hotspot for everyone.

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