Our History
You could say that Birmingham's Vodka & Ale House was born in the dusty years of the Great Depression. Prohibition was in full swing, and it was clear from my grandfather's endless stories that running booze was a lucrative business back then. Everyone was doing it! There were bucks to be made in liquor, and my Grandpa thought he'd capitalize on that most popular of prairie spirits - vodka. His tales of moving product for local stills as a young boy are legendary.
Grandpa always did have a storyteller's heart. As a young man his stories riveted me. My favourites featured his most trusted friend - his English boxer dog - Birmingham. They were thick as thieves, those two! Grandpa loved and cared for that dog like his own child and built Birmingham a dog house fit for a king. King of the distillers, that is.
You see, over the years, Grandpa came to run his own still. And that dog house? It had a false bottom in it. Local runners (and more than a few neighbours) would stop by for a visit with Birmingham, open the secret compartment, and collect their vodka order while Birmingham kept watch. Soon, the label "Birmingham's Vodka House" was a common turn-of-phrase among friends and neighbours.
This story really stuck with me over the years. I'm very fond of those wistful Birmingham tales, and just like our vodka, I want to share it far and wide. Will we ever know the truth of Grandpa's stories? Over the years, they've become legend.
One thing that I do know for sure is this: Birmingham's Vodka & Ale House is the real deal; and vodka is always on the menu.
Here's to you, friends,
Chad Zipchian
Founder
Birmingham's Vodka & Ale House
Our Restaurant
Birmingham's is a premiere Vodka & Ale House in Regina and Saskatoon. With over 110 different vodka choices and 20 or more draught selections, there is sure to be something for you. We focus on taking amazing pub food and making it fun. Our unique interior complete with self pouring draught tables, vodka bottle chandeliers, and a private room that can play its own music and videos from your smartphone, is sure to exceed your needs. Give us a call now and have your next party with us!