Amendment 21

What a breath of fresh air in Huntsville. I often take for granted that bars like this exist living in New York and DC, but this place was great. I was here in October 2012 and I was really surprised by the decor, and the environment. The bartenders were really nice and fun. What a great spot. It's gem in a field of thorns.

SMOKE-FREE.  How the South tolerates the stench of cigarettes in social environments is beyond me, and Amendment 21 is one of the few nightlife spots that doesn't allow this trash.  It deserves to stand above the other drinking venues in Huntsville just for the smell.

Regardless, this place deserves far higher ratings than it's getting.  Coming home for the holidays, the prevailing nightlife of Huntsville can best be described as a mix of roadhouse and trashy.  In contrast, Amendment 21 offers a speakeasy cocktail venue with a southern twist.  Think Bar Tonique (New Orleans) or Patterson House (Nashville).  The biggest negative is the cocktail quality.  They tend to over-sweeten the house recommendations and don't have quite the originality of the aforementioned speakeasy equivalents.  That said, this place is as good as you're going to get for low-key, high-quality social drinking atmosphere in Huntsville.

Amendment 21 is my favorite place for going out to chill with friends.  It has an extremely mellow atmosphere and a very cool vibe that's not like most of the other bars in Huntsville.  The downstairs is separated with couches and small tables for smaller groups, and the upstairs is more open and can be rented for special events.  The drinks are AMAZING and hand-made!  The cocktails can be a little on the strong side, so be prepared!  I really like the white sangria for something with a little less punch.  The drinks cost a little more, but its definetely worth it for the quality they offer.  The servers are always super attentive, they come to you as soon as you walk in and keep pretty perfect track of your drink level and when you'll need to order something else.