Great service, bartender was super friendly and attentive, fun guy to talk to. Only had time for one drink but it was pretty good, I would order again for sure. Menu was extensive but it only had about 8 in house cocktails? The rest of the menu was food, beer etc kinda expected more options from a distillery. Ambiance was a little off, the outside of the building is nice, but inside when you get down to it was a little rough around the corners, it's my own preference, but having a bunch of big screens with sports on while serving chicken wings kinda kills the distillery vibe and makes the place seem more like a sports bar. It's not horrible, just seems like they were trying to cross a distillery with a buffalo wild wings. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner during the week. We started out with the catfish egg rolls. They came out piping hot. These were very crispy. Catfish was very good. The roll had a little too much greens for my taste. For dinner I got the steak quesadillas. There were four pieces. The quesadilla steak was good and there was a flavorful jalapeño sauce in there. The quesadillas had a little kick. I really enjoyed it. Service was good albeit a little slow especially considering we were the only ones in there. Food took a bit to come out but I knew it was fresh. Very cool place inside. You can tour the distillery. They make all their own alcohol right there. I enjoyed my cocktail which was the book club. read more

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I loved visiting Dread River! The whole place is a vibe. They have multiple seating areas to chill with small to very large groups. You can book events and parties as well. The evening we went was pretty empty due to the weather but the staff constantly checked on our group. La La was great, she told us all about the history of the distillery and offered us great recommendations. They have a unique cocktail menu featuring their liquor, draft beer as well as food. Highly recommended. read more

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We finally got to do the distillery tour and tasting. The bar tender is great. We immediately recognized him from his time at another bar! The tour and tasting were informative. We stayed around for a while after the tour to eat and have another drink. The vibe was chill as always. The service from everyone we encountered was great! read more

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Weekday event with a group. This place is so cute! Love the decor and the fun cocktails. The server was amazing. She took care of 20 of us by herself. Would definitely go back. read more

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Dread river is one classy place in the Birmingham area. I had visited a couple of times for other events and they have always been a delightful visit. Each time I've came, I discover a new area and they are always comfortable and clean. The decor is so fab and they have maintained it at top notch. The tasting is always a fun part of the visit and whew some options like the agave is not for the weak. My drink the wonder was good as well as our grazing table options. I will say during every visit I've done they have minimal business. Keep this place going with business Birmingham.... It's a jewel for us! read more

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MUST VISIT if you are in the area!! Staff was super friendly and the cocktails & atmosphere are AMAZING! A spot like this in ATL would be crazy expensive so we were shocked at how reasonable everything was. The flavored spirit tastings were excellent! The caramel vodka & s'mores whiskey were our favorites! The Parmesan truffle fries were also great! read more

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WOW!!! What an experience! Touring the distillery was such a fun treat! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, which made it even better. After the tour, we did a spirit tasting -- everything is made in-house, and the Blue Agave and Rum were my favorites! The space itself is gorgeous -- clean, modern, and really chic. I'll definitely be back for dinner and drinks! read more

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Dread River is the most amazing classy distillery I have ever visited. The drinks are always top notch, the food ( wait yes you can get quality food at a distillery) and the atmosphere is wow. The tour is fairly short but it is a craft distillery but the tasting is enjoyable. They currently offer Bourbon, vodka, rum, whiskey and gin in the spirit line along with craft beer and future wine. read more

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I am going back again the week of Classic but have been there more than five times. Drinks, food and servers are great. It's very laid back and pretty inside for nice pictures. They're a distillery and the drinks hits. read more

We just came back by to get some whisky for a friend for a Xmas gift. The tour is awesome with an amazing tasting at the end! The food was incredible too! Very nice experience all in all! read more

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I know the BHam crowd has lots of choices available to them, but if you haven't checked this place out, you've missed a gem. I recently hosted an event here for 20 persons for dinner and cocktails. I booked the event site unseen. I was very pleased with the scale, quality, and decor of the venue. The interior is comfortable and upscale chic with multiple velvet sofas and chairs. There are several private meeting/dining areas available. The food and service was excellent. Their selection of craft cocktails using their onsite distilled spirits were an epicurean treat. Jessica in catering provided seamless planning and the entire event was a smashing success. read more

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The catfish egg rolls are to die for. Drinks are amazing. Definitely a must stop when I come back. People are super friendly there and we enjoyed our distillery tour! Looks like it would be a great place to have a wedding reception! read more

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Great space. The bartender could have been a little more helpful because the concept of the place is so great. The drinks were good, except infused flavors. The tour guide was an absolute delight. The location is worth visiting! read more

Had about a 50 person event in Dread River's private event room and it was great. The staff was super friendly, food was great, and the space was prepared perfectly. Mashala, the Event Coordinator, was amazing throughout the entire process. She definitely went above and beyond to help us out. Would recommend! read more

We visited Dread River Distillery for their $20 tour and had a good experience overall. They offer a military discount, which is a nice touch. Upon arrival, they strongly encouraged grabbing a cocktail to take on the tour, but I would have preferred to wait until after the tour to enjoy a drink and maybe some food. Carrying it around felt a bit awkward, especially since there's a tasting at the end that helps you decide which drink you might like best. The tour itself was informative and well done, and the bar offers flights starting at just $20, which is a great option for exploring more of their selection. read more

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I had an absolutely amazing time touring the brewery. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and even took time to answer any questions we had. The ambience was lovely. There were plenty of seats around the bar and several lounge areas for groups. The appetizers were delicious. We also had the opportunity to taste 3 different liquors. They have such a variety it was hard to choose. It's a great place to wind down and have a drink after work. I will definitely be going back. read more

Very nice place. The only thing that I would like is to have music on Fridays. This is my go to place but it would be nice to have a little music, softly playing in the background. The food is great and the drinks are outstanding! Other than that, I absolutely LOVE this place. read more

Beautiful venue my nephew had his engagement party here & it was absolutely amazing the aesthetics were incredible great food & the drinks were drinking!!! Great ambiance for a romantic date night I want to come back to tour the distillery I think it'll be a lot of fun but I highly recommend this spot read more

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Honey and I found this place while we were traveling for Christmas. So glad we did! We prebooked for a tour and we were so glad we did! After the tour, we bought some spirits and enjoyed some dinner. I had Chicken Parmesan Bites, and Honey had the Whiskey Burger, and Truffle Fries I had the Old Fashioned, and the Berry Me in the Woods, along with the Gingerbread Old Fashioned. Honey had the El Diablo and the Ukrainian Mule made by mixologist Will! We had a great time! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here on a Saturday at around 2pm and for a while, we were the only ones. It was pretty fantastic because we got to know the staff well. They told us of local places to hit up, and we talked football. They made us feel at home and it was such fun. I had a couple drinks at the bar and my boyfriend ordered the tasting flight. The pours were great and the distillery offerings were pretty tasty. I had a purple rain and lavender old fashioned. I loved both, but the lavender old fashioned was the standout. The space is romantic and wonderful, filled with velvet furniture and various alcoves to sit with your group. We had just eaten, but the food that others around us ordered looked great. read more

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Co-hosting a birthday celebration at Dread River Distillery for comedian, Mattie J., was nothing short of amazing. Her husband, Jimmy, and I were highly pleased. From the moment our guests arrived, the atmosphere set the tone that was one of style, warmth, and effortlessly inviting. The space strikes the perfect balance between upscale and relaxed, making it ideal for celebrating milestones without feeling stiff or overly formal. Thanks so much, Mashala. You were the perfect coordinator! read more

Better call this place before you go because the web site does not reflect closures for private events. I hope the private event made enough money to make up for what we will never spend at Dread River. read more

This place is really cool! The bar is great and we had a conversation the bartender. If you have time do the tour! It was well worth it. Their Gin is great! It has a little more citrus flavor and the juniper is not quite as strong. Definitely worth stopping in. The food was great too! read more

Ryan was the best!! Highly recommend taking some time to stop by this distillery and trying ALL their amazing spirits. From a Kentucky based bourbon girl, this place shines on every spirit. Ryan is knowledgeable, kind and honest. I couldn't recommend you add this to your Birmingham list more, it's special! I couldn't take home enough product. I'll be back, hope to see you there too! read more

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Ambiance and atmosphere was top notch for day drinking. That being said I've never been to a distillery that did all of the spirits and did not specialize in one. Service was attentive and drinks were priced right. read more

Beautiful place! Love the decor! Food and alcohol was amazing!! Cudos!! Ambiance! You feel like your sitting in your own family room:) read more

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Wow! Such a beautiful restaurant! We were seating near the outdoor area, so we had a nice view of the street. The drinks were delicious and the food was tasty! Loved the burger! read more

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VERY NICE AMBIENCE! The servers were nice & fast. I tried the Salmon meal with rice, which was good. They only offer spirits produced in their distillery. The drinks were strong & good. The tasting room experience is awesome. The bartender was very knowledgeable. They have an happy hour daily 4-7 & offer tasting/mixology tours for $20 or $50. read more

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Dread River Distilling is known for its quality spirits and unique flavors. That's why we love going! We look forward to the house-made spirits and always get excited for the new selections that appear on the menu monthly! The attentive staff and the inviting (and beautiful) atmosphere also make this our favorite distillery. The tasting room menu changes monthly which keeps us coming back to see what tasty creations the chef has come up with. The environment is laid back and comfortable and caters to a diverse crowd. There is also a beautiful outdoor area. If you have a chance, do the distillery tour! So cool! read more

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beautiful establishment, great service, huge portions, great whiskey!! food was delicious! read more

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This is truly a hidden gem. My sorority (The Phirst and Phinest) had our anniversary brunch here. We had a private room and the room was set up very nicely. The food was amazing. Everything I tried was good. We had a variety including sliders, green beans, chicken strips, shrimp, bruschetta, conecuh sausage pigs in blanket. There might have been more but I can't remember. Let's just say I was stuffed. My drink of choice was the Gentleman Driver, which consists of bourbon, lemon, housemate triple sec, and simple syrup. They don't skimp on the alcohol. I would definitely come back. read more

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My husband and I decided to do the tour, we got it for $15 each with the military discount. We were the only ones on the tour. Our charming tour guide, Billy, explained everything in detail including an interesting "peak behind the curtain" of the inner-workings of a brand new distillery. After the tour there was a tasting with six different spirits. We ended up buying the decently- priced vodka. For dinner, we decided to stay there and eat. It was so busy but we got a bar seat when the bartender was nice enough to remove a "reserved" sign at the bar. The distillery is interesting in that they brew a few of their own beers as well. The food. Holy cow! Probably the best burger I've had in a long time and the lavender old fashioned was divine. I'd definitely return and recommend this place to others! read more

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Came here for my graduation dinner, they did an excellent job at being attentive and accommodating 13 people. Food was delicious with very large portions. We got almost everything off the menu minus the nachos and had no complaints. The drinks were also great. I'm a huge lavender fan, and the equinox was great. Also, the dill blue cheese was to die for read more

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The seating is a little awkward for dining but the staff made it work. The facility is very nice. Lots of comfy seats. Lounge vibe. We had food which good but the cocktails are the start of the show. read more

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We showed up too early for a tour and started on the menu and drinks up front. The food was wonderful and cooked to perfection. The drinks were quite tasty and all had an intriguing flair to them. Ludicrous Alabama laws mean everything associated with the drinks was made in house--bitters, mixers, etc. That took it to another level for certain. Tour was great! We liked the mixed drinks better than the straight tasting during the tour. Truly a fun and tasty stop along the road in B-ham! Go and get some great food and drinks today! read more

Our family took the distillery tour and enjoyed dinner on Saturday, March 30, 2024. From the moment we opened the door we felt like we had come home to Momma's house. We were met at the door and thanked for coming. Prior to our tour we had the Amber Alert and the Light Lager. M.J. Was very helpful in assisting with our first taste of Dread River offerings. Billy picked us up for our tour and provided an exceptional opening to the distillery operation before handing us off to Grayson. Grayson discovered my son is a mead brewer and they hit it off immediately. Grayson went into great detail about the brewing operation and distilling of spirits. We concluded the tour with Billy providing a beautiful tasting experience of the spirits line offered by Dread River complete with flavor notes and profiles to look for in each spirit. We decided to sit at the bar for dinner with M.J. serving and bartending for us. Her immense knowledge of the bar was fantastic as we asked many questions and received recommendations of various dinks to try. For dinner we had Steak Frites and Poutine and the Reuben Egg Rolls. Highly recommend all of them. The flavors mixed perfectly with every drink pairing provided by M.J. In closing, I could not recommend a place more than this five star I have placed here. M.J. Is the best and we will definitely be going back at least monthly to enjoy the atmosphere at Dread River Distillery! Thank you Billy, Grayson, and M.J. foor making g our visit special. read more

Had an event there and everything was amazing! The food was great! Try the pork nachos! Yum yum! The margaritas were delicious and even better no headache the next day! read more

Food outstanding, impeccable service. We took the distillery tour and found it informative and entertaining. We had a group of 16 and our needs were well met. No complaints from any of us. read more

Great building, really interesting vibes that are sleek yet reminiscent of a castle that transports you out of Birmingham. Perfect for an intimate date or a large group event with some privacy. Bartenders really know their stuff- you can tell the attention to which they take care of their customers. I look forward to returning to try more seasonal cocktails and their food. Looks killer! read more

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