Wonderful experience at this distinct speakeasy. The cocktails are so unique and delicious. Love…read morethe whole them and the service was wonderful. Great spot for a date or to celebrate a special occasion.

Fun speakeasy! Given a password the day of and that's your…read moreway in. Choose your flavor profile and they create the magic! So many fun drinks. Can't wait to come back

The Vine and Oak brings two of my favorite drinks together in a stylish, historical site that is an…read moreunapologetic as their offerings. Nestled in historic Madison, V&O offers some of the most unique wines and whiskey/bourbon offerings in the region. There's a typical bar area with TVs showing sports, but surrounding the bar are plush, lounge chairs and couches that feel more intimate and inviting for groups. Selection of libations is a great start, but without passionate and knowledgeable 'tenders the experience feels... incomplete. V&O doesn't disappoint here either as everyone is well-versed and opinionated in what they are serving. It's the perfect place to let a few hours bleed away and forget what is going on in the world; maybe have an intelligent sparring session about tastes in the 'brown drink' or adult grape juice... You can spend an entire night here or end up here at the end of the night for a night cap... I don't think you can wrong either way. It's becoming one of my favorite places for wine and whiskey/bourbon... but tread carefully; there are so many things to try you may find it hard to walk out to a ride home. However, you won't regret the time spent within the walls of this gem... I can't promise the same for the next day

Seriously super impressed with this new wine bar and lounge in Madison! You can find it downtown…read morenear Lanier House, the little tearoom. This place opened recently and offers a huge selection of wines (from Germany, France, California, New Zealand, and more), several varieties of bourbon, and a craft cocktail menu. They also have charcuterie boards and a shop with wine- and alcohol-themed memorabilia that are really quite cute -- think tumblers, candles, and other great gifts. There are televisions playing softly in the room with the bar but there's also a more intimate room; I think it'd be a nice place to gather with friends. I was told there'd be wine tasting nights starting soon! The bartender, Teylor, was exceptional! She put me right at ease, spoke knowledgeably about each cocktail and wine option, and had a good sense of humor. She worked efficiently among the patrons and was very attentive and polite. Shout-out to Teylor! The vibe was really great too - the other guests were friendly and sociable without being overbearing and I enjoyed my visit while having a drink. I ordered the Monte Sano Sunset, which is a rum drink with fruity elements to include orange and pineapple juice as well as a squeeze of lime. It wasn't overly sweet and didn't upset my stomach as similar drinks often do. It was a pleasure to watch Teylor make my beautiful drink as well as what others ordered; there was even fire involved with one particular beverage! I enjoyed my drink and heard rave things from the other guests about each and every drink that was served. Although this bar is rather far away for me, I look forward to bringing friends from out of town to this special new place.

Updated review (2026) We came in during a little bit of a…read morerush due to a car show being outside in the providence park but no worries we were directly seated at the bar area. Our bartender was great, he was very knowledgeable and had worked at a few places in HSV. We ordered food this time so I thought I'd comment. Burger and fries - amazing flavor, juicy, and large portion. There seems to be two chefs I. The back and they bring out your food to you - just seems personalized and special. Margherita pizza - so authentic and fresh. Love the brick oven cook on the crust - this pizza reminded me of Italy! Would love to try the other options as well. With the menu being small I feel like they craft each plate and it shows. Yum! Can't wait to come back

Such a cute and quaint place, which kind/ friendly service. The food we had was so good! I was…read morejoined by two friends, yeah, we split everything at the table. The blackberry pecan salad with a perfect start with delicious Barada, and our pasta and pizza was amazing! Great portions, great quality ingredients, and intentional pairings!

The bartender was super pleasant, though I didn't catch their name. The stout was amazing, and…read morepaired with a Padrón cigar, you really can't go wrong. Chill ambiance and the perfect spot to unwind after a hard day's work.

This is my kind of cigar lounge! I don't smoke but my husband and his friends do. I, and some other…read morewives, like that we can hang out with the guys and have a few drinks without smelling like old smoke when we leave. SiP has smoking rooms for people who want to smoke indoors. The filtration was great because the bar area did not smell smoky. The drinks were good, typically priced for a downtown area. The only suggestion I have is to train the bartenders so that drinks are the same no matter who makes them. The lady bartender's drinks were perfect. The man's were OK but we made sure to order with the lady for the rest of the night. We had a great time and will be back the next time we're in Huntsville!

Our experience last night was absolutely unbelievable. From start to finish, we had a marvelous…read moretime. Kyle was our server, and it was immediately obvious that he's a true professional. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, and perfectly timed throughout the entire evening. I absolutely love the vibe of this place. It's open, inviting, comfortable, and has a great atmosphere. And the food? Absolutely off the charts! One Eleven has really found a way to deliver an exceptional dining experience from beginning to end. We had a fantastic evening and can't wait to go back!

This has to be the most beautiful restaurant ambiance in Huntsville!…read moreThe food was great. I highly recommend the beef carpaccio to start. All of our meals were really good and steak was cooked perfectly. Desserts are not pictured but the bread pudding was out of this world!

My favorite sister and I had a great belated birthday lunch for her here at Salty Cod on a fairly…read morequiet and fairly slow Friday that I took off work for - which is rare for me! She enjoyed two lovely cups of their coffee and then I think water, and I had some vino since she was driving. We split a 10 ounce filet mignon (which is not on the lunch menu but is available if you ask for it) and it was beyond delicious! I trusted our excellent server (I think her name was Holly) to select the cut of meat for sister and me from the butcher shoppe, Corkshire, and it was beyond excellent!! It was just as good, if not better than the filet I split with my Sorority Sister when we came here for my birthday in February! Sister and I also shared their take on a bruschetta. It was good; however, for me, it was the "weak link" - I like a traditional bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella, balsamic, fresh ripened tomatoes, etc., and this was more akin to a charcuterie board on toasty bread slices. It looked beautiful! The meat topping was plentiful and lovely, it had more fat on it than I care to have. There was a sort of berry relish on another layer and that's where I called it quits on the bruschetta. My sister did enjoy it, though, which is what mattered! We ordered two mac and English cheddar cheese fritters for Sister, and she really really loved those! They were presented wrapped individually in their to go box, to keep each one warm, and again, Sister, loved them! Neither of us had room for desert which, since Salty Cod has a separate bakery/gelato shoppe, would have offered some delicious options! Thanks, Salty Cod, for another memorable, relaxing birthday celebration!

The Easter buffet was the best!…read more It was the usual sausage and scotch eggs, but it was very fun to taste the special event! The fresh cream of the French toast was fresh and very delicious！

I was in town for a work conference and ventured out on St Patrick's day to try some local bars…read more Stumbled by this place just walking around. This place is what you would expect for a dive bar. Cold, cheap drinks and great service!! Honestly the service was incredible. Super chill and friendly staff. There was live acoustic music but wasn't too loud so you could have a conversation with friends. Got some fried bar food which was also good. If I'm ever back in town, definitely will come here!

This is a great little dive bar. They don't have cocktail menus, which always throws me off because…read moreI'm not a creative cocktail orderer. Thank god my friend had a plan haha and ordered us the French 75. They have live music on weekends, but it's such a small place it's too loud to actually have a conversation. I would definitely go back though.

Just a super casual place to hang out, have a beer or two and talk with friends. If this isn't…read moreenough, they have half price beer on Mondays, and half price glasses of wine on Tuesdays We played bingo this past Monday (it's free!) and came home with 2 gift cards for the bottle shop. They have trivia, live music (see their Facebook page) and a food truck (just not on Mondays). Parking can be a little tight on busy nights but really, not too big deal. If you just want to enjoy an icy beer and chill for a bit, The Open Bottle could fit the bill just fine.

Just got turned away because one member of our party had their new born with them in a car seat…read more Even the manager came over and kicked us out because the baby was "under 21" Absolutly wild.

Started off with an old fashioned, good quality, nice presentation, probably should've substituted…read morethe bourbon but that's on me, $15 is a bit steep but not crazy, 4/5. Got the meatball appetizer, it was good but not life changing, 4/5. They make their meatballs in house, the sauce was solid, good quality. Next time I'll probably try something else though. The main reason I came here was for that pizza. After a pleasant conversation with the waiter I decided on the award winner mainly because for high quality pizza I like red sauce and simplicity. This pizza is 5/5. The crust was airy, thin, those red peppers are so unique and I've never seen them offered elsewhere, cheese was good, sausage was plenty, can't ask for more! This pizza definitely has a "style" to it, it's certainly my style but even if it wasn't, the quality is unmistakeable. The menu can be a bit overwhelming, but a friendly conversation with the waiter steered me easily in the right direction, I bet it could do the same for you! Excellent place, highly recommend.

Throughly impressed. Short wait time for fresh food…read more Drinks were top notch. Staff were on point. Keep up the great work. The ambiance was welcoming and entertaining.

I came here for lunch after exploring Isom's Orchard over fall break with my parents. This was a…read morethird choice after we struck out at Ramona J's (closed for fall break) and Dairy Delite (only had hot dogs and mom and I didn't want a hot dog that day). This restaurant is located on the square downtown. There's a seating area in front that's really cute, with swings and such. The inside is really nice and comfortable and vibey, plus very spacious! It has at least a loft and seems like it would be a great place to have a drink and listen to some music. It was quiet for lunch on a Thursday, with maybe two other parties aside from us dining. We didn't see any staff for a while, but one of the fellow diners encouraged us to sit anywhere. Eventually, Jaycee came out and quickly got us set up. She was professional and pleasant. It seemed like she was the only person working but our experience didn't suffer because of it. The menu has apparently been recently expanded. It has sandwiches and other bar food, as well as stir fries. We were all in the mood for burgers, so my parents split a burger and fries and I got my own. It's a two patty smash burger and comes with cheese; you can add additional toppings for a small extra cost. I kept it to cheese and ketchup. I think my parents added onions and mustard and maybe something else. They liked their burger better than I liked mine. Mine was very overcooked and dry, so overcooked it had an unpleasantly charbroiled/burnt flavor and crisp. The fries were okay but unremarkable, kind of like a middle of the road McDonald's French fry experience. The food wasn't bad really, but I wouldn't return for a burger. Overall, seems more like an alehouse (as the name suggests). It would definitely be a good spot to meet with friends and enjoy a drink.

Athens Alehouse has upped their ambiance game! Not that there was anything wrong with their…read moreprevious location around the corner - it just felt cramped and their "patio" area out front was tiny. Although I did not read their new dining menu, at a glance it was really extensive compared to their previous location's dining options. Back to the interior. The ceilings are really pretty and honor the historic nature of the new location. Also, it is very very spacious! The ceilings are high, and there is a second-floor loft I did not explore; however, it appeared to be very spacious! The General Manager who was working yesterday said they have a third floor that is not finished yet. The light fixtures were lovely, and the front porch is completely covered and has a variety of seating options including individual swings! The patio has several hard-topped tables with lacquered tops that overly numerous beer bottle caps. They were really cute! So yeah, the patio would be a nice place to hang out, except I'm 99 percent sure it faces east so the sun could be a problem. The bar was a nice size and indoors featured less in quantity, but similar taps that dispensed both wine by the ounce and beers. I think there were four taps and I don't know the system to get a drink from the taps, it's probably a credit card bracelet driven system. The previous location had displays of both beers and wines (both with chilled options in coolers) from which to select for "to go" purchases. This iteration of the alehouse doesn't have any displays like this. They do sell bottles of wine through the bartender and the General Manager told me you can order bottles of wine through their website at a discount. This would be a nice place for a book club to meet, or any sizeable family gathering and it seemed like I saw some games, patio-styled games for children. The G.M., Fallon, was very accommodating, friendly, and greeted me immediately. The service was 1000 percent better at this location than the previous one. The wines I bought were very overpriced. I was quoted $32.00 for a bottle of Chardonnay and was actually billed $36.00, and their Vinho Verde is highway robbery at $24.00 - when other wine shops and Publix sell a similar Vinho Verde for $10.00-$12.00. Also, do know their per glass (of wine) prices were less expensive than their bottled prices. This doesn't even make sense. Clearly, they have changed their focus to providing more of an "in house" experience.