More local businesses follow suit offering new discounts during government shutdown

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Downtown Huntsville community
Huntsville’s Downtown (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

On day 26 of the government shutdown, a popular downtown bar, Stella’s Elixir Lounge, announced all-day happy hour to give back to the Huntsville community.

As the shutdown continues, Huntsvillians are feeling the strain as over 21% of residents are government employees + over 36,000 residents rely on a form of government assistance.

Huntsville businesses know the power of our bustling community, and are doing what they can to alleviate the pressure residents are facing by offering discounts until the government shutdown is over.

Here are two of those businesses following in Stella’s footsteps with discounted menus:

Field Day

field day drinks
Grab a friend and head over to Field Day (Hville Blast)

Field Day recently opened their doors in the Huntsville community and has quickly become a staple destination. Starting October 29, those with a valid government ID will receive 35% off food + 50% off games all day until the end of the shutdown.

“Huntsville, you have shown up and supported our new business from day one. It’s our turn to give back.”

Field Day Instagram (@fieldday.huntsville)

If you have not had a chance to visit yet, now is the time to grab your crew and enjoy the fun!

Straight to Ale

this weekend at straight to ale brewery
Time to roll up to Straight to Ale (Jacob Blankenship / Hville Blast)

Since 2009, Straight to Ale has become a cornerstone of the Huntsville community and has expanded to become one of Alabama’s largest production breweries.

Starting October 29, the brewery will be offering 50% off all food items Sunday–Thursday from 4PM to close for furloughed employees + their families with valid government ID.

“Our community has had our back for 16+ years—now it’s our turn to give back!”

Straight to Ale Instagram (@straighttoale)

Time to pop by Campus 805 for an evening with family or friends!


Do you know more businesses offering discounts during the government shutdown? Let us know at rosalee@hvillblast.com!

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Rosalee Mahdi
Rosalee Mahdi
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