Places to Watch Football in Huntsville

Football season is here, and while watching from the couch has its perks, sometimes you want a crowd, a cold drink, good food and plenty of TVs. Whether you’re following college football on Saturday, spending Sunday with the NFL or catching a weeknight game, Huntsville has plenty of places to settle in for kickoff.

From classic sports bars and local breweries to pizza, barbecue and even an outdoor watch party under the umbrellas downtown, here are some of the best places to watch football in Huntsville.

Game availability can vary depending on the location and television package, so if there’s a specific matchup you don’t want to miss, it’s always a good idea to call ahead.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Bad Daddy’s is an easy game-day choice if burgers are part of your football plans. Along with its lineup of burgers, sandwiches, wings and appetizers, the Huntsville location offers a casual atmosphere where you can grab a table, order a drink and keep up with the game.

Address: 2317 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: baddaddysburgerbar.com

Baumhower’s Victory Grille

Baumhower’s was practically built for football season. The Alabama-born sports bar is packed with TVs and serves the kind of food made for watching a game, including wings, burgers, sandwiches, nachos and plenty of shareables.

If actually being able to see the game from your table is your top priority, this is one of Huntsville’s most traditional sports-bar options.

Address: 2309 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: baumhowers.com

Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Buster’s combines a sports bar and restaurant with a full arcade, making it a good option when not everyone in your group wants to spend three straight hours staring at the scoreboard.

The MidCity location features large HDTVs for sports viewing along with food, drinks and plenty to do during halftime.  

Address: 950 Makers Way NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: daveandbusters.com

Drake’s

Drake’s combines the atmosphere of a restaurant and bar with a menu that stretches from burgers and wings to sushi. TVs throughout the restaurant make it an easy option for catching a game while grabbing lunch, dinner or drinks in Jones Valley.

Address: 4800 Whitesburg Drive SE, Suite 14, Huntsville, AL 35802
Website: drakescomeplay.com

The End Zone

With a name like The End Zone, football season is kind of a given. This longtime Huntsville sports bar serves up wings, burgers, pizza and drinks with plenty of TVs around the room.

Multiple Huntsville locations also make it a convenient choice no matter which side of town you’re on.

Jones Valley: 2030 Cecil Ashburn Drive SE, Suite 109, Huntsville, AL 35802
Midtowne: 1115 McMurtrie Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: Facebook

Field Day

If bigger really is better when it comes to watching football, Field Day should be on your list. The entertainment venue at MidCity combines sports viewing with mini golf, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, interactive darts, karaoke, arcade games and more.  

It’s a particularly good pick for groups who want to make an entire afternoon or evening out of the game.

Address: 6123 University Drive NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: fieldday.fun

Furniture Factory Bar & Grill

Furniture Factory has been part of Huntsville’s nightlife scene for decades and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space for game day.

With TVs throughout the restaurant, a full food and drink menu and two Huntsville locations, it’s an easy place to meet up with a group for Saturday or Sunday football.

Downtown: 619 Meridian Street N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Providence: 7 Town Center Drive NW, Suite 103, Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: furniturefactoryhsv.com

Jefferson Alley

Want to watch the game outside? Downtown Huntsville’s colorful Jefferson Alley has become more than a photo spot. The pedestrian alley regularly hosts pop-up events, including sporting events shown on its large outdoor screens.  

Grab food or drinks from one of the nearby downtown restaurants and bars and head to the alley when a watch party is scheduled.

Address: Jefferson Street N, between Clinton Avenue and Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: Instagram

Jefferson Street Pub

For a classic downtown bar atmosphere, Jefferson Street Pub is a solid choice. The casual pub serves wings, burgers and other bar favorites while TVs around the space keep the games front and center.  

Its Jefferson Street location also makes it easy to keep the night going downtown after the final whistle.

Address: 111 Jefferson Street N, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: Instagram

Moe’s Original BBQ

Football and barbecue are a natural match, and Moe’s gives you two Huntsville locations to choose from.

Expect smoked meats, wings, Southern sides and drinks in a casual setting that works equally well for meeting a few friends or settling in for an afternoon of football.

Downtown: 127 Holmes Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Providence: 445 Providence Main Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Town Madison: 102 St. Louis St. Suite A Madison AL 35758
Website: moesoriginalbbq.com

PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub

Pizza, wings and football: no complicated game plan required.

PaPPo’s South Huntsville location serves specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers, sandwiches and more, making it a laid-back option for catching a game over lunch or dinner.  

Address: 7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Website: pappospizzeria.com

Peppered Pig

If the food matters just as much as the score, Peppered Pig is worth adding to your football rotation.

The Jones Valley restaurant is known for its creative burgers and sandwiches, and TVs inside mean you can keep an eye on the game while working your way through the menu.  

Address: 1305 Four Mile Post Road SE, Suite C, Huntsville, AL 35802
Website: pepperedpig.net

Sea Salt Urban Oyster Bar

Game day doesn’t always have to mean wings and nachos.

Sea Salt Urban Oyster Bar offers a downtown alternative with oysters, seafood, cocktails and TVs for keeping up with the score. Its Clinton Avenue location also puts you within walking distance of plenty of other downtown spots before or after the game.

Address: 114 Clinton Avenue E, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: seasalthsv.com

Stone Age Korean BBQ

For a game-day meal that’s a little more interactive, Stone Age Korean BBQ lets you grill your own meats right at the table while keeping up with the game. It’s a fun option for groups looking to trade the traditional wings-and-burgers football outing for Korean barbecue and plenty of food to share.

Address: 2319 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Website: stoneagebbq.com

Straight to Ale

Head to Campus 805 to pair football with a Huntsville-brewed beer.

Straight to Ale has plenty of space to gather with friends, a large beer selection and food from Ale’s Kitchen. Plus, being inside Campus 805 means there are several other places nearby if you want to make an entire day of it.

Address: 2610 Clinton Avenue W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Website: straighttoale.com

Yellowhammer Brewing

Just across Campus 805, Yellowhammer Brewing is another local favorite for football season.

Grab a Huntsville-brewed beer and settle in for the game, with Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza conveniently located in the same building when you need something to eat.

Address: 2600 Clinton Avenue W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Website: yellowhammerbrewery.com

Where Do You Watch Football in Huntsville?

Have a favorite spot for college football Saturdays, NFL Sundays or Monday Night Football that we missed? Let us know! Huntsville has no shortage of places to catch a game, and we’ll keep adding local favorites to the list throughout football season.