Sticks 'N Stones Cocktail Bar
Guests gather in the main dining and bar area at Stick 'N Stones Cocktail Bar in Knox Square.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me—a familiar saying that inspired the name of Trice Green’s new cocktail bar at Knox Square in Hoover, a suburban location with a downtown vibe.
“I wanted to create a place that could be a gathering spot for everyone,” shared Trice. “A reprieve from everything that is thrown at us in our lives and a place where we share what we are going through.”
And that’s exactly what’s happening. At the upscale bar, stories are shared and friendships formed over handcrafted drinks and freshly prepared small plates. Trice recalls two strang
“They sat near each other at the bar and ended up lifting each other up and became friends. Now they meet regularly,” he said. “That’s the purpose of Sticks ‘n Stones, and it happens a lot.”
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Seasonal Cocktails
Lead Bartender Chloe Vann batches her own syrups to bring each hand-crafted cocktail to life with the help of bartender Diana Ringo.
While the cocktail bar officially opened in July 2025, its vision was born in 2020. Trice and his wife, Lynnie Harrison Green, enjoyed date nights in downtown Birmingham. But the commute was tiring. Mix in the COVID-19 pandemic, and Trice realized it was time to bring his dream to life.
He and Lynnie set their sights on bringing something special to the Hoover community, something with a big-city feel that could positively contribute to the area, both financially and through encouraging neighborly relationships.
“The pandemic was a trying time for our nation and the world. I could see this divide happen in real time and wanted to do something to help bring people together,” Trice shared.
His research showed that bars continued to do well during COVID because they gave people an outlet and a place to come together.
With hands-on support from Lynnie and his business partner, Sticks ‘n Stones Cocktail Bar was born. Lynnie took the lead, spearheading the vision and heavily contributing to the design—including the stunning wood accents, bar top, and trim sourced from a single black walnut tree on an Alabama farm.
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Braised Short Rib
Head Chef Shay Gaines creates unforgettable dishes like this Red Wine Braised Short Rib. It’s slow-cooked to perfection and served over roasted, garlic mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
It’s details like this that Trice hopes can make the experience personable and memorable for everyone who walks through his doors.
“Think of all the things we go through in life as people,” he reflected. “We all walk on the same grounds, just at different times. Stick’s ‘n Stones is a place where we can all share our experiences and help each other get through day-to-day life. We can build community, unity and connection through food and conversation.”
Stick ‘n Stones is located in Knox Square at 5282 Elsie Road. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-9:30 p.m., Thursday from 4-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4-11 p.m., and Sunday Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Every other Thursday, local jazz musicians perform their own original works from 6-8 p.m.