Neighborhood Guide
Twickenham
About Twickenham
Twickenham is the reason people say Huntsville has more history than they expected. The district is described by local tourism officials as Alabama's largest concentration of antebellum homes, and the streets are lined with Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate houses under big old shade trees. It sits right next to Downtown Huntsville, so you can go from a courthouse-square lunch to a historic-home stroll in a few minutes.
A Little History
Huntsville was originally laid out by LeRoy Pope as "Twickenham," named for the English home of a distant relative, the poet Alexander Pope. The town was renamed Huntsville in 1811, but the name survived as the label for this district. The Twickenham Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and expanded in 2015.
What to See
The main public stop is the Weeden House Museum on Gates Avenue. Completed in 1819, it preserves the story of the Weeden family and the work of Maria Howard Weeden, the artist and poet who was born there in 1846. Around it, the district holds other landmark homes, including the Thomas Bibb House and the Morgan-Neal House. Most of the houses are private residences, so plan on a slow walk or drive along the streets and enjoy the architecture from the sidewalk.
Just a couple of blocks away, Alabama Constitution Hall Park covers the story of the 1819 convention that wrote the state's first constitution, and it makes a natural pairing with the Weeden House.
Where to Eat
Twickenham Square, the mixed-use development next to the district, is the easy dining option. Ruth's Chris Steak House is the upscale choice. For something lighter, Taco Mama and Cajun Steamer Bar and Grill are both here, and Mei Wei Asian Bistro rounds out the block. Coffee and pastries are a short walk away at Piper and Leaf.
Living in Twickenham
Living here means historic houses, sidewalks, and being a short walk from downtown restaurants and the park. It is also a preservation-minded neighborhood, so exterior changes to older homes come with rules. If you are considering it, talk to the local neighborhood association and a local agent who works in the historic districts.
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The Kaffeeklatsch
The Kaffeeklatsch is a coffee roaster and tea shop in downtown Huntsville on Jefferson Street North. Its website says it first opened in May 1976, patterned after San Francisco coffee houses the founders had visited, and that it has roasted coffee on site since November 1977. Beans are roasted in a vintage 1929 Jabez Burns roaster that the shop says is still used daily. The shop sells whole bean coffee by origin, dark roasts, decaf, flavored coffee and special blends, along with loose-leaf black, green, herbal, oolong and decaffeinated teas. Coffee and tea samplers are available, and orders can be placed through the website for shipping as well as in the retail store.
Euphoria Day Spa
Euphoria Day Spa is a small spa on Madison Street SE in Huntsville that, according to its website, serves both men and women. Its services page lists Brazilian waxing, manicures and pedicures, facials, skincare and microblading and microshading. The website also has a waxing FAQ, a policies page and gift certificates. Appointments are booked through its website or by phone.
The Poppy and Parliament
The Poppy and Parliament is an English pub on the historic downtown square in Huntsville. Its website says The Poppy opened in May 2019 and the Parliament addition opened in November 2020. There is indoor seating and a patio. The menu leans toward English and Irish dishes, with fish and chips, grilled steaks, seafood, house-cured charcuterie and warm salads. The site says it rotates blackboard specials nightly. The drink list features imported draft beers, cask ales, craft cocktails, wine and a set of international coffees such as Irish coffee. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch are listed on the site. The pub also has a gourmet store and butcher shoppe. According to its site, steaks are cut by hand in house and custom cuts are possible with enough notice, and the store stocks English jams, marmalades, chutneys, teas and cheeses. Gift cards can be bought online or in person.
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Sam & Greg's Pizzeria and Gelateria is a family-friendly, fast-casual restaurant on Southside Square in historic downtown Huntsville. According to its website, a local couple opened it in 2007 and added a second location in Madison in 2014. The menu centers on hand-tossed pizza with unusual toppings such as crawfish and andouille sausage. It also has sandwiches, salads (including pizza salads), a rotating selection of local and regional craft beer, spiked milkshakes, and gelato and sorbet the site says are made fresh daily. The site says dogs are welcome on the patios. You can dine in, carry out or order delivery, and the website takes online orders and lists party and sponsorship information.
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The Cut by Christina
The Cut by Christina is a hair salon in a unit on Jefferson Street N in downtown Huntsville. The stylist's website says she has more than 20 years of experience, and the salon works by appointment. The services page lists three levels of haircut, called The Basic, The Details and The Mane-event, plus shampoo and blow-dry styling. Color services include a color gloss, color touch-up, full color, and light, partial and full dimensional color. It also lists cut and color packages that combine a haircut with color work.
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MELT is a grilled cheese restaurant with a location in downtown Huntsville. Its website says the concept is a modern take on classic comfort food, and that the brand has been serving since February 2011, with locations in several Alabama cities. The Huntsville menu includes grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers with the house Matilda sauce, a spicy Buffalo chicken sandwich, salads, starters like fried pickles and mac 'n egg rolls, and a brunch menu. The menu lists vegetarian and vegan options, including vegan cheeses and gluten-free bread. The site lists curbside, carryout and dine-in, online ordering, catering, gift cards, and patio rentals and party inquiries.
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The Standard Social Market
The Standard Social Market is a restaurant and gourmet market on Holmes Avenue in downtown Huntsville. It is part of The Mercado Group, and its website says it has been a downtown fixture since 2021 and calls itself the home of seven-day brunch. The menu mixes hearty breakfast and comfort food, such as breakfast burritos, burgers and chicken fried steak, with a weekly dinner feature menu that changes. There is a full bar, and the market side mentions morning lattes. Part of the space works as a market. The site describes shelves of gourmet and pantry items, locally sourced goods, gift items, and beer and wine to take home. The website also has pages for the menu, reservations, online orders and catering and boxed lunches.
Hodges Trial Lawyers
Hodges Trial Lawyers, P.C. is a law firm with an office on Clinton Avenue in Huntsville and a second office in Athens, Alabama. Its website describes the firm as focused on personal injury and wrongful death cases. The practice areas it lists include car, truck and motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, RV and motorhome collisions, slip and fall accidents, parking lot accidents, serious and catastrophic injuries, and Jones Act and cruise ship injury matters. The site includes attorney and staff profiles, a blog, videos and a podcast, and a contact form for reaching the firm. This listing is general information and not legal advice.
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