It's been said Tuscaloosa is a drinking school with a football problem, and we can't argue at all. We've had our share of adult beverages – before, during and after games – in many of the fine (and not so fine) establishments in the Druid City.

We've singled out a few of our favorite watering holes to give you some suggestions on where to imbibe. It goes without saying, but we'll say it anyway: be safe.

There are basically two bar crawls in Tuscaloosa; the Strip, and Downtown. This post covers Downtown; if there's interest from you guys, we'll take a look at the Strip in a later post.

Wilhagen's
2209 4th St, Tuscaloosa
205-366-0915
Our preferred starting point for an evening of boozing, Wilhagen's is a fundrinkery-type place. It's family-friendly and well-lit most of the evening, so it's mainly a good place eat pub grub and knock back a few to get the evening started. Try the prime rib biscuits; they're unbelievable.

The Coppertop
2300 4th St, Tuscaloosa
205-343-6867
Our favorite spot to spend an evening out, The Copper Top has a lived-in feel, complimented by its concrete floor and well-worn wooden booths. Live music starts around 10pm, and if you want to sit, your best bet is to get there early and find a booth to call home base.

Innisfree Irish Pub
521 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa
205-345-1199
Having been to Dublin, we're snobbish about so-called 'authentic' Irish pubs, but this one passes the test. Small, and packed on weekends, there's plenty to please a Celtophile, and plenty to drink behind the bar. If you like crowds, it's a great place to raise the wrist.

Rhythm & Brews
2308 4th St, Tuscaloosa
205-750-2992
This is usually where our crawl ends up, whether we planned it that way or not. Loud music, huge crowds, and a party atmosphere make this a good place to let it all hang out. Don't tell 'em we sent you; we think we still have an open tab...