Downtown Huntsville

revitalized core · 35801

Downtown Huntsville is the city's revitalized core, where Lowe Mill ARTS and the breweries on Clinton Avenue did most of the heavy lifting. You will find rocket scientists in Straight to Ale, the Von Braun Center hosting whoever is touring, and Big Spring Park functioning as the de facto living room. The dating math is favorable for a mid-size Southern city: a real walkable grid, Wednesday concerts in the park, and enough new condos that not every date has to start at a brewery. The tradeoff is that the scene is small enough you will recognize bartenders by month three.

3,988

singles 22–50

59%

male

$55,799

median income

$1,251

median rent

The data

Downtown Huntsville by the numbers

Downtown Huntsville runs male-heavy, about 59% men to 41% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Downtown Huntsville is about $55,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Alabama doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Madison County leaned Republican, about 53% Trump to 44% Harris - Alabama’s most competitive large county.
● Modeled · Alabama Secretary of State certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in Downtown Huntsville pays about $1,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,000 Downtown Huntsville residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across Downtown Huntsville

Downtown Huntsville
Dining
MELT HUNTSVILLE
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 4,557
Downtown Huntsville
Activity
Flow Huntsville Trampoline Park
Amusement center★ 4.9 · 2,772
Wheelchair access
Find it
2021 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 2,772 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Flow Huntsville Trampoline Park.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu9 AM to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 8 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Downtown Huntsville
Activity
Huntsville Escape Rooms
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 2,185
Wheelchair access
Find it
604 Madison St SE Ste C, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 2,185 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Huntsville Escape Rooms.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue1:30 to 9 PM
Wed1:30 to 9 PM
Thu1:30 to 9 PM
Fri1:30 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun1:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Downtown Huntsville
Dining
Commerce Kitchen
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,412
Downtown Huntsville
Dining
The Poppy and Parliament
English restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,102
Downtown Huntsville
Activity
Burritt on the Mountain
Museum★ 4.7 · 1,077
Wheelchair access
Find it
3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,077 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Burritt on the Mountain.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Huntsville
Activity
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Children's museum★ 4.6 · 920
Wheelchair access
Find it
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 920 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at EarlyWorks Children's Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 4 PM
Wed9 AM to 4 PM
Thu9 AM to 4 PM
Fri9 AM to 4 PM
Sat9 AM to 4 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Huntsville
Dining
Rhythm on Monroe
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 876
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 876 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rhythm on Monroe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Huntsville
Dining
Revivalist
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 816
Downtown Huntsville
Activity
Mars Music Hall
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 778
Wheelchair access
Downtown Huntsville
Drinks
Voodoo Lounge Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 735
Downtown Huntsville
Cafés
Good Company Cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 611
Downtown Huntsville
Cafés
The Cozy Cow
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 561
Downtown Huntsville
Dining
The Standard Social Market
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 459
Downtown Huntsville
Dining
One Eleven
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 429
Downtown Huntsville
Drinks
Baker & Able
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 351
Downtown Huntsville
Cafés
Pizzelle's Confections
Chocolate shop★ 4.7 · 342
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2500 Clinton Ave W Ste d, Huntsville, AL 35805
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 342 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pizzelle's Confections.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 6 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Downtown Huntsville
Cafés
Fluffy Fluffy Cafe
Dessert restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 328
Wheelchair access
Find it
2338 Whitesburg Dr Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 328 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fluffy Fluffy Cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
Fri8 AM to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Huntsville
Drinks
THE DIRTY OLIVE | Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 241
Downtown Huntsville
Drinks
Catacomb 435
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 212
Downtown Huntsville
Drinks
The Wine Cellar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 177
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2304 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 177 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wine Cellar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Downtown Huntsville

Downtown Huntsville by the numbers

Local date spots

MELT HUNTSVILLE

Flow Huntsville Trampoline Park

Huntsville Escape Rooms

Commerce Kitchen

The Poppy and Parliament

Burritt on the Mountain

EarlyWorks Children's Museum

Rhythm on Monroe

Revivalist

Mars Music Hall

Voodoo Lounge Bar & Grill

Good Company Cafe

The Cozy Cow

The Standard Social Market

One Eleven

Baker & Able

Pizzelle's Confections

Fluffy Fluffy Cafe

THE DIRTY OLIVE | Cocktail Lounge

Catacomb 435

The Wine Cellar

Reach Downtown Huntsville singles right where they plan dates.