Falls vibes hit deeper when you can taste it. Here are some local restaurants in downtown Huntsville, Alabama, that will satisfy that craving for all the fall feels.
Bonus: You can walk to each of these downtown Huntsville establishments and create a mocktail/cocktail trail that’s walkable while enjoying downtown and our Big Spring Park. Downtown Huntsville’s Art District is a ‘purple cup’ zone which means you are legally allowed to walk around outside with your cocktail in hand. Just ask your server for a purple cup at no extra charge.
Phat Sammys
104 Jefferson St Huntsville, AL 35801
Sunday CLOSED
Monday-Thursday 11 am - 11 pm
Friday-Saturday 11am - 1am
This fun bar and restaurant is an underground tiki bar that serves a strong caffeinated fall cocktail. Find the illuminated metal pineapple sign next to the 106 Jefferson Hotel and head down the stairs.
Phat Sammy's also serves food, including Asian-inspired bites like spam fried rice, kimchi burgers, poke bowls, and phat fries. While you’re here, enjoy fun murals and décor, and be sure to check out the unique bathroom art.
Cocktail: Harvest Moon Martini (a pumpkin espresso martini.)
Domaine South
200 Westside Square Huntsville, AL 35801
Sunday Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm
Monday-Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Domaine South has an extensive wine list, and the restaurant has a unique spot overlooking Big Spring Park downtown. There are two entrances into this nondescript building, with the front door located at the bottom of a large building on the square tucked on the side street off the square. The second entrance is the option to use, you can find this entrance near the public spiral staircase seen from the street down a level to the back patio entrance, where there is indoor/outdoor bar seating and patio tables.
Quality ingredients and house-made syrups make these cocktails and mocktails a must on your fall vibes journey. Grab some great local fare with attention to flavors, textures, and locally sourced ingredients here.
Mocktail: Seedlip non-alcoholic distilled mix, lime syrup and ginger
Cocktail: Scotch, Montenegro marro, house-made fall syrup, rye, and black walnut bitters
Chuco Underground
107 North Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801
Wednesday-Sunday
4 pm - 12 am
Chuco Underground is a comfortably upscale underground bar and lounge. The entrance one from the square facing side has the door located between Del Chuco Tex Mex restaurant and Beezr. You can also take the back-alley entrance next to the patio of Del Chuco, with stairs leading down and is located across the street from the 106 Jefferson Hotel.
Here, enjoy mocktails and cocktails with dimmed lighting and fun photo-op moments.
Mocktail: Nice n’ Toasty (Apple cider, fresh lemon juice, caramel syrup, nutmeg topper and brulee marshmallow.)
Cocktail: Garnet (Vodka pomegranate syrup, pama liqueur, fresh lemon juice with a pomegranate coconut foam.)
La Esquina Cocina
127 Holmes Ave Huntsville, AL 35801
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm
Monday-Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday-Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
La Esquina serves elevated authentic Mexican food in downtown Huntsville with a patio, bar, and indoor seating. Grab a fall cocktail here and order some tapas or small plates, charcuterie, salads, taco plates, or entrees. Their bar menu has some classics with housemade syrups and seasonal drinks.
Cocktail: Fall Sangria (Sauvignon Blanc, apple cider, cinnamon syrup.)
Cocktail: Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma (Exotico Blanco tequila, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, spicy ginger syrup, grapefruit soda.)
Sip, enjoy, and savor these unique fall-inspired cocktails and mocktails in Rocket City!
