The Beer Hog is the former Madison Public Library, which I immediately saw as intriguing and…read morethought I'd give it a try. I was in town for a couple of weeks and ended up going three times because of those awesome smoked wings. I also had the pleasure of meeting the proprietor and much of the staff and they're all very friendly folks. I'm guessing this place is a great event space, too. I'll go back next time I'm in town.

The service was outstanding. The food was great. The ambiance is frankly amazing. Plenty of things…read moreto occupy kids, but a great scene for adults. Lots of fun. I recommend the whole hog pizza. Really you have try them. The servers are first rate and more beers than you can count.

My most recent Prohibition visit was to see a couple of friends while in town. There was a Trash…read morePandas game going on during our time there. Prohibition was giving out glasses, LED tubes, sparklers and playing upbeat music. We danced, laughed, swung our lights around and peaked through the blinking shades. The drink the waitress ordered for me was good and service was amazing. Did not get any food this time around.

My final work travel stop this week wrapped up with a mighty fine meal at Prohibition Rooftop Bar &…read moreGrill in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant sits just a stone's throw from the ballpark where the Rocket City Trash Pandas play, so the whole place already has a fun, lively atmosphere before you even sit down. Now given the name "Prohibition," I half expected someone to knock on the door and ask for a secret password like it was 1927. Back in those days, enjoying a drink required secrecy, dim lights, and maybe a jazz band playing in the corner. Today, things are a little easier... though for this non-drinker, my order was simple: water on the rocks, hold the lemon. I prefer my water about 100 proof for maximum flavor. My boss and coworker grabbed seats at the bar while we looked over the menu. We kicked things off with the Pork Belly Burnt Ends and the Pork Bao Buns. Let me tell you, those Pork Belly Burnt Ends were an absolute masterpiece. They came out crisp and seasoned just right with a little spicy kick. Served with raw carrots, homemade pickles, and lettuce wraps to bundle those little jewels together--downright tasty. If food had a Hall of Fame, these would already have a plaque on the wall. The Pork Bao Buns were good as well, but they simply couldn't match the grand slam the Pork Belly Burnt Ends delivered. For my main course, I ordered the Smoked Wangs with the Jala Mango seasoning and a side salad. The wings were delicious--cooked and seasoned to perfection. Every bite was solid. No bootlegging required. Prohibition definitely hit it out of the park today. Between the great food, the great service, and the fun atmosphere near the ballpark, this place is a must-stop for locals or anyone just passing through Madison. Our waitress tried pretty hard to convince us to order dessert, so I'm guessing their sweets are just as flavorful as everything else on the menu. The only problem I had today? I couldn't finish my meal. I was absolutely stuffed. If this had been the 1920s, the only crime committed here would've been leaving food on the plate. Great food. Great service. I'll gladly return--though next time I may need a little more room in the stomach.

Went early on a Saturday for lunch. We were seated immediately. Casual atmosphere. I ordered my…read morefavorite the sandbar something beer (used to be named speckled trout and I can never remember the new name) but unfortunately I was told they were out. So that was sad. I did see it for purchase in cans in the cooler on the way out. I wish they would have offered me a can. However, our food was absolutely delicious and service was good. We got the fried green tomato appetizer with pimento cheese & bacon jam. The flavors were delicious. I had a cold crisp wedge salad with added blacked shrimp and it was simply delicious! Husband got the hot chicken sandwich and loved his. We will be back. We Always make it a point to stop here when near Madison.

I stopped by the Old Black Bear in Madison, Alabama and it did not disappoint. The bartender hooked…read moreme up with a fantastic oatmeal stout and a killer sandwich with fries. Had some great conversations with both the staff and the other guests, everyone was super friendly. Great farm fresh ambiance. Definitely going back. Highly recommend!

Reflections is located at 8694 Madison Blvd, Suite P, Q, R in Madison, AL. I went there Saturday…read morelooking for Filipino foods at Lovely's Kitchen. The bar is clean and does not smell like cigarettes. The kitchen inside has Lovely's Kitchen serving fantastic Filipino foods Friday thru Sunday from 10am until the food is gone. Please step out of your comfort zone and give the Filipino food a taste. You will enjoy it. Five stars for clean and open Lovely's Kitchen.

Outstanding environment and clean. Food is always hot and fresh. I love the chicken and fish…read moreplates.

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!

We went to the Stem and Stein for the first time on Thursday. We were interested in doing wine…read moretasting but we found out that the wine tastings are on Saturdays. However you can buy a "3 flight" wine tasting or a "6 flight" wine tasting from a specific list of white wines or red wines. We ordered the "6 flight" consisting of 3 whites and 3 reds to taste. We liked the ability to choose the wines from the list. We also ordered a caprese crostini tray to nibble on while we tasted the wines. Most of the wines were "OK" to "Good" in taste with a couple of wines that a bit too young for tasting. But it was my mistake for selecting them. All in, it was a fun way to spend the Erving. We will definitely be back to try The Stem and Stein once again. Thanks. Rob F

Talk about a hidden gem - ok so only hidden because I'm not from the area because the locals…read moreabsolutely know about it. I love trying new draft beer and this place didn't disappoint. I even branched off for a cider which was delicious. The food was great. I tried the pretzels and the cheese dip was great with just a touch of spice. I was told the menu was new and tried the BBQ brisket Reuben and it was a great combo of BBQ and complimentary flavors for an overall satisfying sandwich... Always hard to find the combo of good beers (or at least a really good selection) and good food but this is it. I added this to my list of places when I'm visiting.... I'm usually in Huntsville but it's worth branching out to Madison AL

Southern Hospitality - this place has it! The bartender, Finley, then asks me my name, and never…read moreforgot it. As soon as I get my beer, this cute, young blonde woman asks me if I play pool. When I say "Yes, but it's been awhile...", she then says "Good. You're on my team. " Had a lot of fun that night and came back the next two nights. Fun, Friendly, and as Finley says, they have the best burgers in a 2-1/2 mile radius...!

I went to this restaurant with my sister yesterday evening, The management and staff were very…read morerude, Food took forever to come out, when the food did come out, Presentation of the food was very sloppy and cold, overall experience -1/10.

Here this weekend to watch a football game with my alumni group. We have a pretty large party…read more Received our drinks pretty quickly. However, it took a while to order food. I'm not sure if she was just busy or something else going on. They seem to have a good variety of food with apps, salads, burgers, steaks, seafood, and wings. I ordered the 12 boneless wings with jerk and lemon pepper. I also grabbed sweet potato fries on the side. I was also charged for splitting seasoning, which I find a little ridiculous since it said on the menu that splitting would be allowed only if I picked the 12 piece option. The seasoning for the boneless wings was barely on there. I'd suggest the owners to indicate both the additional price and which of the seasonings are sauce-based.

We received great service. The food was good, but was just average bar food. Burger was huge but a…read morelittle dry. Place would be great for watching any sort of sport event as there were plenty of TVs.

Weekly Foosball Tournaments every Wednesday night @ 7pm. Draw your partner with a spot format for…read moremore inexperienced players. $10 entry fee per person with 100% payback. Come out and join the fun!

Karaoke every day in the separate room, but they are verrrry limited on the available songs. It's…read moregetting better, but so slowly. They are just now getting songs that are years old. No smoking in the karaoke room, but you can right outside of it in the main bar. About the main bar, it's just too big of a room, and yet somehow you cannot hear what the person next to you is saying. I wish I knew how to go to the station and have a good time.

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.