By Cliff Williams
Baumhower’s Victory Grille plans to open in the fall at The Marketplace at 17 Springs.
“I am beyond excited to welcome Baumhower’s,” Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley said. “I can’t wait to eat there.”
The new restaurant will feature Baumhower’s newest prototype, delivering an unmatched dining experience to Elmore and Autauga County.
“We’re thrilled to bring our newest prototype to Millbrook at 17 Springs,” CEO and Head Fry Cook Bob Baumhower said in a release. “ This location will elevate the sports-themed dining experience with the largest TV walls in the area and a state-of-the-art entertainment package that makes you feel like you're right in the action. We’re excited to become a part of the community—not just serving great food but giving back as well.”
The new Baumhower’s will be located in The Marketplace at 17 Springs, the commercial element of the state-of-the-art recreational, entertainment, and sports complex 17 Springs. This premier facility features 12 pickleball courts, 12 tennis courts, five multi-purpose turf fields designed for soccer and football, including a 5,500 seat stadium with competition track, six turf diamond fields and an 86,000 SF indoor venue dubbed The Fieldhouse. Jointly owned by the City of Millbrook, the Elmore County Commission, Greater Montgomery YMCA, Elmore County Board of Education and the Elmore County Economic Development Authority, 17 Springs is set to become a central hub for local sports and entertainment.
Baumhower is a former Alabama football All-American and Miami Dolphins All-Pro. He introduced Alabama to its first Buffalo-style chicken wings and opened the first sports themed restaurant in 1981. For nearly 45 years, Baumhower’s Victory Grille has been a cornerstone of Alabama’s casual dining scene, earning numerous accolades, including being consistently voted as the best sports bar and best wings in every market they serve, including most recently being voted best wings in Alabama by Bama Buzz in 2023.