Sounds like fun...imagine having a deck or patio overlooking the bluff to sit out and have a couple of beers with friends...that would be so great!!

I think a place like "The Boot" that is over in The Preserve would be good. Its an upscale pub/food and bar type of place. The problem with having a place that serves alcohol is that it has to meet an ordnance and I want to say its like so many odd feet away from a school or something like that. It was mentioned in one of the Moonlight on the Mtn threads because they were having the same issue. If I can find where it was posted on here I will repost it.

http://bluffparkal.org/bpforum/YaBB.pl?num=1257518856/
 
 
 
I found the above post from a few years back concerning Moonlight on the Mountain(which I hope more people are supporting now that word is out about it's financial struggles...this is an under-appreciated gem for BP I think).
 
I also feel a "watering-hole" type place could be good for Bluff Park.  Someone mentioned The Boot as a nice example to follow...they close at 9pm most nights, ensuring locals have a place to grab a bite to eat and a drink, while also ensuring it does not become a late-night noisy "club" that clashes with the safe neighborhood atmosphere present in The Preserve.  My wife and I recently moved in to our house on Park, are in our 30's, have a young child, and would enthusiastically support something like this in Bluff Park!

I think a ABC store is a great idea.  I just think that our community is lacking in places where people can gather.  Seems like Tip Top does a great business.  If there were some place where people could go and have a beer after work that it would add to the community.  I think the idea of closing at 9 or so would be good and in keeping with the being a good business neighbor.  Having a place where one could take in the magnificent views would be a real plus.

Quote from asbcor on 01/24/12 at 8:51am:

 
 
There was.  ABC was still listed on that shopping center's sign last time I looked.

anyone know personally the owner of tip-top?  that might be a good place to start.  imagine if they offered a small selection of wine and beer to complement a burger after work...the only problem I can see would be a need for more parking

Dave's, New York Pizza, Jackson's etc. in Homewood serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks and have tons of kids, families, etc.  It ain't no big deal.  Look at Mugg Shots in Vestavia; it's usually packed.  They sell alcohol with food.  At no time have I ever seen anyone intoxicated at any of those places.  I respect your decision not to drink and I don't think you should if you don't want to, but I believe there is a large segment of Bluff Park that would like such a place. It would be a big step at moving Bluff Park forward.