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Dread River Distilling Company, Birmingham, AL

Dread River Distilling Company

4.6
4.6
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
Distillery
Dread River spirits are created for those inspired by the journey. We take great pride in crafting each spirit we pour. Currently distilling are small batches of Bourbon, Whiskey, Rye, Vodka, Gin, Rum & Agave Spirit.

Our Tasting Room Bar area features our one of a kind craft cocktails, engineered to enhance every unique feature our spirits have to offer. Our Tasting Room is a combination of Bold and Elegant, & provides the perfect vibe for you to enjoy the fruits of our labors by pairing the perfect cocktail & your favorite food menu item. The menu features a perfect mix of selections to meet any occasion. Be sure to checkout our new Veranda space, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind, with your favorite people & our craft cocktails. We often feature live music on the Veranda, so be sure to follow us on social media outlets to stay updated on all the happenings.

We invite you to come and be inspired by the journey as you take part in our Dread River experience.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Distillery, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (833) 373-2374

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Brad Mizerany

  • Private party facilities

    No matter the occasion, your celebration should be an event! At Dread River, we pride ourselves on cultivating personal and professional experiences for our clients and guests. We tailor our event opportunities to suit needs ranging from space reservation, event planning and execution, catering, rental materials, audio/visual requirements, vendor coordination and more. We have a collection of packages that include: design and décor, catering, A/V, full staff, customizable menus and a personal director that will work with you to bring your vision to life.

  • Neighbourhood

    Birmingham

  • Cross Street

    24 Street and 7th Avenue South

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Good for business meals

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Romantic

  • Birmingham

    Lively

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  1. PR88

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came here because of Eboni Major, a bourbon blender and phenomenal woman who created a Master Series blend for Dread River. I happened to be in town from Chicago for a work conference, and was super excited to visit this distillery. For dinner I had the pulled pork nachos, which may not sound like much but they it was awesome and I couldn’t even finish it all. The bartender (wish I would have caught his name) was superb and friendly. I had a taste of their bourbon beat and the rocks- pretty good stuff. Then I saw on the menu a lavender old fashioned- freaking fantastic! Highly recommend and also the building is gorgeous.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place, with great distilled spirits, food and ambience.
  3. LaurenH

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love every visit here and had a ball celebrating my husband’s birthday with friends last night. The atmosphere, service, food, and drinks were everything. They deliver every single time. We love Dread River.
  4. Bill

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice meal and cocktails. Disappointed that appetizers came out at the same time as the entree.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was good. Our candle went out sometime during the meal and it wasn’t lit again, but the servers were all very kind and went out of their way to help. I think they just didn’t want to intrude, but it’s okay.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was an excellent overall experience! This will be at the Top of the list for a return visit.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Great food. Cornbread amazing! Amberjack perfect! Blue cheese cheesecake savory - odd dessert. Service terrible.
  8. GrahamH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My wife and I went here for the Birmingham food week. We were able to get both the appetizers. I enjoyed the Brussels salad more then I did the Reuben rolls. My wife enjoyed the Reuben rolls more. The fish was great. We both enjoyed the Kale very much. The purée they made was good but could have used a bit less orange. The cheesecake was different. Eating it by itself was different, eating it with the ice cream was great. We will be back to try the regular menu.
  9. DavidA

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance was fantastic. We had a larger party so we were given a private room off the main hub. This was perfect for our gang. The drinks were unique not just ordinary and we enjoyed seeing the creativity of bartenders. The service from our newly hired waiter was over the top, indicating they train the staff well. This to me is a sign of a fine establishment. We were all hungry and or food and drink arrived quickly. That was important to us. We also loved the food, the corn bread, asian chicken, and Brussel sprouts were fantastic appetizers, and our night kept rolling from there. You cant go wrong with those truffle fries and that burger ! This is a great place for after work, or group gathering! We'll go back for sure! David A - Vestavia
  10. MarolynJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great but the service was even better. Isiah was fantastic!
  11. Angie

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience! Service was beyond exceptional. Menu may seem small but the food was prepared perfectly. I wide variety of drinks were ordered and all were outstanding! We will be back!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Had some issues with an overcharge on the bill. Otherwise, the food, drink, and dining experience was excellent.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 3rd visit. The food and drinks were phenomenal. Caleb was an excellent host. The burger was quite possibly the best burger I’ve had in Bham. If you have a chance take the tour. We did it the last time we went and it was awesome. KP

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on November 6, 2022Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Dread River Distilling Company.  We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience and we appreciate your kind words about Caleb. We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  14. TheMidlifeRemix

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hosted book club meeting here and it was a great choice! Excellent service, food, ambiance.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on November 12, 2022Thank you so much for hosting your book club with us. We really enjoyed having you. We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, like always.
  16. DavidK

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly servers and staff, beautiful bar/dining area and retail store. I'll definitely be back periodically to taste their offerings. The food was very good.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Atmosphere… Great Food and Drinks
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I absolutely love this place. Their food is some of the best we have had in Birmingham and I absolutely love their drinks. The past couple of times Caleb has been our server and really helped make our experience exceptional.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on November 12, 2022Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad that Caleb has taken such great care of you! Please come back and see us soon. :) Sincerely, Suzanne - GM

  19. MadelineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible venue, incredible drinks, incredible food, incredible service!
  20. LawrenceG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks great food great staff
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    As always, our food and drinks were wonderful. The Nashville hot honey chicken bites were delicious and my husband loves his burger. The fries are some of the best you can get in Birmingham, in our opinion. But there wait staff is painfully slow and not attentive at all. Thankfully, the quality of the food and value for what you get makes us able to overlook the slow service.
  22. RavonniaM

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was awesome! I will definitely be back soon!
  23. DianeJ

    Alabama

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We took the distillery tour which was very interesting. Billy was our tour guide. He was great! We especially enjoyed the 6 tastings at the end of the tour. We bought bottles of vodka. Gin and bourbon. Loved the atmosphere. Our table had a couch and 2 wing chairs around it. The food was good too. We had the whiskey burger. Empanadas and crispy chicken. Highly recommend!

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on August 25, 2022Dear Diane, thank you for leaving a review regarding your tour & tasting at Dread River Distilling Company.  We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience.  We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my birthday!! The staff was so accommodating and helpful! The food and service was great!! The layout and ambiance is amazing!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe. Fantastic drinks.
  26. KevinS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food not that great, drinks expensive and the three bartenders helping do food and drink orders not very helpful or polite.
  27. alatheater

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 1st visit. Everything was wonderful. The servers and the general manager were excellent. The food and drinks were delicious. Such a different and eclectic place to have in Birmingham. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a fun evening.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on July 14, 2022Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Dread River Distilling Company.  Your kind words were appreciated! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience.  We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  28. JessiecaB

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had more people than I thought and they made sure everyone was accommodated
  29. happyhouronly

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing night. Excellent service, great food and drinks. Already thinking of the next thing I want to do there.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you for telling us about your recent experience at Dread River Distilling Company.  We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience.  We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  30. AshleyP

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a distillery tour and had a private room for our friend’s bachelorette dinner. Every person that we encountered was nice and attentive. Food and service were both good and different from any other restaurant you may go to. The space is beautiful and definitely a vibe.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on June 24, 2022Dear Ashley, we are so glad that you enjoyed your tour and the bachelorette dinner! Thank you for sharing a review of your experience! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very cool ambiance. Great sofas and tables.
  32. KarenS

    Alabama

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! Great atmosphere for any event.
  33. DianneR

    Alabama

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food excellent service! Best gin martini!

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on June 24, 2022Dianne, Thanks for the shoutout on our gin martini! We are so glad that you enjoyed. Please come visit again soon! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  34. RileyB

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice experience great food, friendly service and the ambiance was really nice.
  35. DMvisitor

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our cocktails and distillery tour, followed up by very tasty dinners. Dread River Distillery is definitely worth a visit (or several)!

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you for telling us about your recent tour and dinner at Dread River Distilling Company.  We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience.  Please come visit again soon! Sincerely, Suzanne Cisneros General Manager

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reed was awesome! Bartender of the year IMO. He went out of his way to give a sneak leak of the distillery. The single batch whiskey is a 10….
  37. DeniseF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautifully decorated and even though the space is large it is broken up into numerous lovely rooms and sections that make you feel like you are in an intimate setting. The design and furnishings are beautiful and harmonious. It’s like having a drink with friends in your own living room…. Or what you would like your home to look like. Lovely.

    Dread River Distilling CompanyResponded on June 24, 2022Denise, Thank you for such a lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience. Please come back and join us again soon! Suzanne Cisneros - GM

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reed our barkeep was awesome! Food, drinks, and atmosphere was a complete step above anything else in Birmingham, AL. Thanks for the great time!!
  39. NicoleR

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    The ambience and the drinks were great. The menu doesn’t have a lot to choose from. This is a great pregame before dinner spot.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Very cool place. The waiter was a bit distracted. The food was average

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Dread River Distilling Company is rated 4.6 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Dread River Distilling Company

2400 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    24 Street and 7th Avenue South

  • Neighbourhood

    Birmingham

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Distillery, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Brad Mizerany

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

  • Phone number

    (833) 373-2374

  • Private party facilities

    No matter the occasion, your celebration should be an event! At Dread River, we pride ourselves on cultivating personal and professional experiences for our clients and guests. We tailor our event opportunities to suit needs ranging from space reservation, event planning and execution, catering, rental materials, audio/visual requirements, vendor coordination and more. We have a collection of packages that include: design and décor, catering, A/V, full staff, customizable menus and a personal director that will work with you to bring your vision to life.

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