Nightlife in Madison, Alabama: live jazz at Zanotta's, Vine & Oak wine bar, Old Black Bear Brewing on Main Street, Prohibition's rooftop and Toyota Field.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Hours come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not individual shows; check each venue for what is on.

Madison’s nightlife has two centers. Historic downtown, around Main and Martin streets, has a brewery taproom, a wine and bourbon bar and an Italian restaurant with live jazz on weekends, inside a designated Entertainment District. Town Madison, by Toyota Field off I-565, has a rooftop bar, a sports bar and the ballpark itself. Huntsville, about five miles east, has the larger concert venues.

At a glance

  • Live jazz: Zanotta’s, Friday and Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Brewery: Old Black Bear Brewing, 212 Main St.
  • Wine and bourbon bar: Vine & Oak, 69 Martin St., until 11 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
  • Rooftop: Prohibition, Town Madison, until midnight Friday and Saturday
  • Outdoor concerts: Home Place Park, 100 Shorter St.

Venues and hours

Venue What it is Address Late hours Phone
Zanotta’s Ristorante Italian restaurant, live jazz 112 Main St. Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; jazz Friday and Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. 256-325-3002
Vine & Oak Wine and bourbon bar, lounge and shop 69 Martin St. Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 to 11 p.m. 256-325-3010
Old Black Bear Brewing Brewery taproom and kitchen 212 Main St. Call for hours 256-850-4639
Prohibition Rooftop bar and grill 100 Moon Shot Drive, Town Madison Friday and Saturday to midnight; Sunday to 9 p.m.; other nights to 10 p.m. 256-325-4438
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Sports bar and restaurant 121 Outfield Drive, Town Madison Monday to Thursday to 10 p.m. 256-853-8512
The Chop House Steakhouse with a bar and lounge 160 Graphics Drive Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m. 256-870-6116

Downtown: Main and Martin streets

Zanotta’s Ristorante opened in 2025 in historic downtown and pairs Italian family recipes with “Southern hospitality.” Its website lists live jazz from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Vine & Oak calls itself downtown Madison’s premier wine bar, lounge and seller of fine wines and bourbons. Besides the bar, it sells bottles to take home and runs tastings and private events. Happy hour is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, its website says.

Old Black Bear Brewing brews its own beers, including Cave City Lager, an amber lager, and pours them at its Madison taproom at 212 Main St., with a food menu, according to its website. It also has a taproom in Athens, about 12 miles west.

The Entertainment District. Downtown restaurants serve drinks in designated “green cups” inside the district during events such as Wassail Fest, Main Street Madison says. Its Third Thursdays on Main evenings of shopping, live music and food were most recently listed for Aug. 20, according to Main Street Madison.

Home Place Park concerts

Home Place Park, 100 Shorter St., is the city’s downtown outdoor stage. It hosts the Madison Arts Alliance’s Sounds of Summer concert series and Opera in the Park each September, sponsored by Madison Visionary Partners, according to the city. The Arts Alliance’s events calendar lists its shows; its 2026 Battle of the Bands was there on Sept. 12.

Town Madison and Toyota Field

Prohibition is a 1920s-themed rooftop bar and grill at 100 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, until midnight Friday and Saturday and to 9 p.m. Sunday, according to its owner’s website.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, 121 Outfield Drive, is a sports bar and restaurant open from 11 a.m., per its location page.

Toyota Field is home to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, whose 2027 season runs April 2 to Sept. 12. The ballpark also holds special events in the off-season, from a New Year’s Eve celebration to college softball. See our Town Madison and Toyota Field guide.

What this means for you

  • For live music on a weekend night, Zanotta’s jazz and a summer concert at Home Place Park are the in-town options.
  • Downtown venues are within a few blocks of each other; Main Street Madison publishes a parking map.
  • Most Madison bars close by 11 p.m. or midnight; plan a ride home.

More guides: date night in Madison, free things to do and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live music in Madison, Alabama?

Zanotta’s Ristorante, 112 Main St., has live jazz from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Home Place Park downtown hosts the Madison Arts Alliance’s Sounds of Summer concerts, and Toyota Field hosts games and special events.

Is there a brewery in Madison, Alabama?

Yes. Old Black Bear Brewing has its Madison taproom at 212 Main St. in historic downtown, with its own beers such as Cave City Lager on tap. Call 256-850-4639.

Is there a rooftop bar in Madison?

Prohibition, at 100 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, calls itself a rooftop bar and grill. It is open until midnight Friday and Saturday.

What is open late in Madison on weekends?

Prohibition in Town Madison is open until midnight Friday and Saturday, and Vine & Oak wine bar on Martin Street is open until 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, according to their websites.