The Distillery in Savannah, GA prides itself on being the only true craft beer bar in town. Their motto, "No Crap, Just Craft," articulates their passion for serving only quality craft beers. If you are looking for American light lagers like Miller Lite or Bud Light, you are in the wrong establishment.
The Volen famliy opened the bar in 2008, but the actual building dates back to the early twentieth century where it initially served as a working distillery by The Kentucky Distilling Company. The Temperance Movement and Prohibition eventually forced it out of business. It then became a Freich's Pharmacy until that closed in 1940. Rumors claim that the second floor was used to make bathtub gin and beer during its pharmacy era. The Volen's converted this building into a beautiful new bar and designed it based off of an 1895 photograph of a saloon. With exposed brick throughout the interior, the dark, rich mahogany and oak bar is clearly the centerpiece.
Now--about the beer! The Distillery offers a wonderful beer selection of over 100 bottles and 21 revolving taps, including both imports and domestics. Some of the featured breweries that you can always find are Victory, Flying Dog, Left Hand, Sweetwater, Stone, and many more. Their selection includes all the major styles (Amber Ales, Pale Ales, Wheat Ales, Porters and Stouts, Belgian Ales, Brown/Scottish Ales, and Lagers). Prices range from around $4-9 a beer, but there are some more expensive selections, particularly in the Belgian/Belgian-Inspired Ales. Flights are available, and the bartenders are very knowledgeable and willing to help.
There is also a food menu that offers some very good items to either help soak up the alcohol or pair accordingly with your beer. My favorite indulgence is the deep fried moon pie paired with a Young's Double Chocolate Stout.
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