Vegan Bar Food: Where Plant-Based Meets Pints

Whether you enjoy a mellow lager, a strong stout, or a hoppy IPA, beer is a beverage beloved by many. Just a decade ago, Huntsville was home to only a single brewery. Now, the city’s beer scene is bubbling over with nine breweries and countless taprooms. To the astonishment of some, several of these spots are also vegan-friendly!

Yes, you can sip on your favorite craft beer and still enjoy a plant-based bite alongside it. From rooftop bars with skyline views to cozy breweries with hearty comfort food, Huntsville and Madison have plenty of vegan-friendly bar food to keep you full and happy. Here’s your guide:

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Straight to Ale 

Straight to Ale is one of Huntsville’s largest breweries, offering cider, mead, spirits, and a full menu from Ale’s Kitchen, all under one roof. For a unique experience, you can even order Ale’s Kitchen food at Campus 805’s hidden speakeasy. To find it, head down the hallway to the left of Straight to Ale’s entrance. At the end, look to your right for a small set of lockers, slide them aside to reveal the secret door.

Along with award-winning brews, their food menu includes:

• Chargrill Portobello Sandwich – balsamic-marinated mushroom topped with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and avocado sauce.

• Roasted Garlic Hummus – chickpea hummus topped with kalamata olive tapenade, paprika oil, and served with tortilla chips.

• BAMF Pretzel – jumbo Bavarian pretzel with mustard (skip the cheese dip).

• Beyond Burger – sub a Beyond patty, order without cheese or mayo.

• Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos – just ask them to hold the cheese.

And don’t forget: their spirits (bourbon, gin, vodka, rum, whiskey) are vegan!

📍 Campus No. 805 – 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville

🕒 Mon–Thu: 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–12 AM | Sun: 11 AM–10 PM

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Prohibition Rooftop Bar & Grill

This stylish rooftop gastropub is Madison’s best view. With a craft cocktail in hand, try:

• Cauliflower Breadsticks

• BBQ Tofu Banh Mi – marinated BBQ tofu, gremolata, pickled carrots, chow chow, herbs, street sauce, cilantro, mint (ask for no parmesan).

Perfect for date night, brunch, or a casual rooftop hangout.

📍 100 Moonshot Dr, Suite 120, Madison

🕒 Mon–Thu: 10:30 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 10:30 AM–12 AM | Sun: 10:30 AM–9 PM

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Earth & Stone Wood Fired Pizza

Huntsville’s first all wood-fired pizza restaurant pairs craft beer with perfect pies. Try the Greene Street Pizza — red sauce, spinach, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, and olives (hold the cheese). They also have a gluten-free crust option.

📍 2600 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville (inside Yellowhammer Brewing)

🕒 Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–11 PM | Sun: 11 AM–8 PM

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Old Black Bear

As Madison’s premier craft brewery, Old Black Bear’s taproom pairs small-batch beers with a full kitchen. Their All Hat and No Cattle Burger puts a Beyond patty on a potato or sourdough bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado purée.

📍 212 Main St, Madison

🕒 Mon–Tue: 4–10 PM | Wed–Thu: 4–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–11 PM | Sun: 10 AM–4 PM

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Nitro Tales

Shaking up the traditional café scene, Nitro Tales blends coffeehouse vibes with craft cocktails and small plates.

Vegan Highlights:

• Coffee drinks with non-dairy milk.

• Tofu Bowl, Tofu Sandwich, and Edamame Hummus.

• Vegan Coconut & Passionfruit Ice Cream.

📍 470 Providence Main St NW Ste 101, Huntsville

🕒 Tue–Thu: 3–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–11 PM | Sun: 11 AM–3 PM | Closed Mon

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MELT

MELT combines comfort food and cocktails with vegan-friendly choices like:

• Beyond Burger on Texas Toast (ask for no butter)

• Strawberry Fields Salad (hold the goat cheese)

• Vegan Cheese Quesadilla (great for kids)

Their large bar overlooks downtown, making it an easy go-to spot.

📍 201 Jefferson St N, Suite I, Huntsville

🕒 Sun–Thu: 10:30 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 10:30 AM–10 PM

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West End Grill 

This casual grill is perfect for watching the game or grabbing drinks with friends. Their Beyond Burger comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and fries — classic bar food done vegan.

📍 6610 Old Madison Pike Unit 109, Huntsville

🕒 Daily: 10:30 AM–12 AM | Fri–Sat: until 1 AM

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Main Event

More than an arcade and bowling alley, Main Event offers full bar service and vegan options:

• Beyond Burger® (minus cheese and aioli)

• No-Bun Burger Bowl with romaine, tomato, pickles, and onion (skip the cheese).

Pair with seasoned fries or tater tots.

📍 6884 Governors W NW, Huntsville

🕒 Mon: 11 AM–1 AM | Tue–Thu: 11 AM–12 AM | Fri: 11 AM–2 AM | Sat: 9 AM–2 AM | Sun: 11 AM–12 AM

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Hops N Guac 

Located in Campus 805, this spot mixes Mexican fusion with 50 rotating beer taps. Vegan options include:

• Roasted Veggie Taco (no queso fresco)

• Black Bean & Corn Taco (no crema or queso fresco)

• Portabella Rojas (skip the queso)

• Vegan Quesadilla – filled with vegan shredded cheese and veggies.

Wash it down with their rice-milk horchata.

📍 2620 Clinton Ave W, Suite B, Huntsville

🕒 Mon–Tue: 4–10 PM | Wed–Thu: 4–10 PM | Fri: 4 PM–2 AM | Sat: 11 AM–2 AM | Sun: 11 AM–10 PM

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Big Daddy’s Burger Bar 

This chef-driven burger bar has an Impossible Burger option with multiple bases (multigrain bun, rye, sourdough, or lettuce wrap). Pair with sides like tater tots, sweet potato fries, or fruit.

📍 Huntsville – 2317 Memorial Pkwy SW

📍 Madison – 8254 Hwy 72 W

🕒 Daily: 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat: until 11 PM

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Kamado Ramen 

Yes, ramen and beer make a perfect pair. At Kamado’s MidCity location, order:

• Vegetable Ramen with vegan broth (ask for no egg).

• Appetizers: edamame, crispy Brussels sprouts, or seaweed salad.

They’ve got a full bar, plus you can grab a pour from Pourhouse at Stovehouse.

📍 1022 Mid City Dr, Huntsville

🕒 Mon–Tue: 11 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM | Wed–Thu: 11 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM | Fri: 11 AM–3 PM, 4–10 PM | Sat: 11 AM–10 PM | Sun: 11 AM–9 PM

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Domaine South 

An elegant, bohemian wine bar with seasonal menus and vegan-friendly options. Try the Seasonal Farmer’s Market Plate with zucchini, broccolini, shiitakes, lentils, and carrot purée, paired with a glass from their curated wine list.

📍 200 West Side Square, Huntsville

🕒 Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM | Closed Sun

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Pro Tip for Vegan Drinkers

Most beer is naturally vegan, but some breweries use animal-derived finings (like isinglass or gelatin) for clarification. Always double-check with your bartender!

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With so many vegan-friendly breweries and bars, Huntsville is raising a glass to inclusivity. Whether you’re grabbing tacos at Campus 805, sipping cocktails in Madison, or enjoying charcuterie downtown, you can enjoy the city’s growing craft beer scene without going hungry.