About Dread River Distilling Company
Dread River Distilling Company is a distillery with a tasting room on 7th Avenue South in Birmingham. Its website says the flagship Straight Bourbon is the first bourbon distilled in Birmingham in over 100 years. Google also lists it as a bar, cocktail bar and restaurant.
Dr. Jeff Dugas and John Cubelic started the project in spring 2017. The distillery opened in August 2019. The lineup now covers bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, rum and agave spirits.
The tasting room works as a bar with a full-service kitchen. Its website says the cocktails are made from Dread River spirits, with the syrups, juices and cordials made in house. The site explains that Alabama law lets a manufacturer serve only what it makes on site.
The building also has a 4,000 square foot event space and offers guided distillery tours. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Can you tour the distillery?
Yes. Its website says it offers guided tours that show the production process and include a sample of the spirits. Tours are reserved in advance through the site.
Does Dread River serve food?
Yes. The website says the tasting room has a full-service kitchen with dishes chosen to pair with its spirits. The bar serves cocktails made from its own spirits.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website describes a 4,000 square foot event space for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events. Booking inquiries go through its events team.
Where can I buy the spirits?
The website says bottles ship online to most states. Alabama residents can also find them at ABC stores, local package stores and the tasting room.
Which breweries are close by?
The OG Ghost Train and Birmingham District Brewing Company are both 0.4 miles away. Hi-Wire Brewing Birmingham is 0.5 miles away, and Hop City Beer & Wine Birmingham is 0.6 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
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Before you visit Dread River
Check dreadriver.com before you go. It has the menu, the events page and tour booking. Tours and special events are reserved ahead, so book first.
Come ready for cocktails built from the distillery's own spirits. The bar serves only what Dread River makes, so the whole menu is its own. The bottle shop lets you take something home.
The OG Ghost Train and Birmingham District Brewing Company are both 0.4 miles away. Hi-Wire Brewing Birmingham is 0.5 miles away. That makes it easy to add a beer stop.