The Collins Bar

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The Collins Bar is a craft cocktail bar in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, known for bespoke, menu‑free drinks created to guests’ preferences in a relaxed neighborhood setting.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

About The Collins Bar

The Collins Bar is a specialty cocktail bar located on 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It focuses on made‑to‑order drinks rather than a fixed cocktail menu: guests tell the bartenders their spirit and flavor preferences and receive customized cocktails in return. The space has an intimate, neighborhood feel with distinctive décor such as paper plane motifs and a periodic table of Birmingham, and it offers a small selection of bar snacks and hot dogs alongside its drinks-focused experience.([collinsbarbham.com](https://collinsbarbham.com/?utm_source=openai))

A charge from “COLLINS BARR” on a card statement is likely a point‑of‑sale transaction at The Collins Bar for cocktails, bar snacks, or gratuity, and may reflect one tab covering multiple guests. Depending on how the payment was processed, you might see a single total charge for the night, or an adjusted amount if you added a tip after the initial authorization. In some cases, there may be a temporary pending amount that later clears for a slightly different total once the final tab and tip are closed out.

If you don’t recognize the charge, first think back to recent nights out in downtown Birmingham and whether you or an authorized user on the card visited The Collins Bar. Check any itemized receipts, email confirmations from digital wallet payments, or banking app transaction details for the date and time of the charge. To resolve questions, you can contact the bar directly using the phone number or contact details listed on their official website; staff can often look up a tab by date, amount, and last four digits of the card. If you still believe the transaction is fraudulent, notify your bank or card issuer promptly and request a dispute or card replacement as appropriate.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to The Collins Bar.

  1. COLLINS BARR

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “COLLINS BARR” instead of “The Collins Bar”?

Card processors often truncate or slightly alter merchant names, so “COLLINS BARR” is a shortened descriptor for The Collins Bar in Birmingham, Alabama. If the date and amount match a visit to this bar, the charge is likely legitimate.

Can the final amount from The Collins Bar be higher than the initial pending charge?

Yes. Bars commonly authorize your card for the pre‑tip amount and then adjust the transaction once you add a gratuity. Your pending charge may update or clear at a slightly higher final total that includes the tip you wrote on the receipt.

How can I get an itemized receipt for my charge from The Collins Bar?

You can call The Collins Bar using the phone number listed on collinsbarbham.com and provide the date, approximate time, total amount, and last four digits of your card. Staff can usually reprint or confirm details of your tab if it was opened there.([collinsbarbham.com](https://collinsbarbham.com/?utm_source=openai))

Does The Collins Bar place temporary holds or pre‑authorizations on cards?

Like many bars, The Collins Bar may run a pre‑authorization when you open a tab to verify your card. This temporary hold can appear as a pending charge and should drop off or be replaced by the final settled amount once your tab is closed.

What kind of purchases typically result in a charge from The Collins Bar?

Charges are usually for specialty cocktails, beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and a limited selection of bar snacks or hot dogs, plus any gratuity you add. Group tabs where one person pays for several people’s drinks are also common.([collinsbarbham.com](https://collinsbarbham.com/?utm_source=openai))

How do I contact The Collins Bar if I don’t recognize a charge?

Visit collinsbarbham.com to confirm their current phone number and hours, then call and ask to speak with a manager or bartender about a card charge. Have the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of your card ready so they can search their records.([collinsbarbham.com](https://collinsbarbham.com/?utm_source=openai))

Can I dispute a The Collins Bar charge with my bank?

If, after speaking with The Collins Bar, you still believe a charge is incorrect or fraudulent, you should contact your bank or card issuer. Explain that the descriptor appears as “COLLINS BARR,” provide any documentation you have, and follow their process to open a dispute or cancel the card if needed.

Does The Collins Bar support mobile wallet or contactless payments?

Many modern bars, including The Collins Bar, process EMV and contactless payments; however, acceptance can vary by device and network. If you’re unsure whether a charge came from a mobile wallet transaction at the bar, check the payment details in Apple Pay, Google Pay, or your banking app for the merchant name and location.

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