Brewery Profile

Coldwater Mountain Brewpub

In downtown Anniston’s historic L&N Freight House, a visitor finds a brewpub built around both beer and a sit-down food experience. Opened in 2021, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub is part of the city’s small but visible craft beer presence, giving Anniston a downtown place where beer is made and served on site rather than simply poured from outside producers. The founders, Jason Wilson, Tommy Stevens, and Earlon McWhorter, brought more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the project, and that background shows in the format: a brewing facility paired with a tasting room, outdoor beer garden, and dining hall. For someone walking in, the impression is less of a production warehouse and more of a public gathering place centered on fresh beer, food service, and a historic building reused for daily visitors.

Travelers moving through northeast Alabama often look for stops that are easy to understand: a local beer list, a place to sit for a meal, and enough space to take a break from the road or from a day spent outdoors. Coldwater Mountain Brewpub fits that type of visit by combining its range of beers with food in the same location. The brewery has not been described here by specific beer names or flagship styles, so the most accurate expectation is variety rather than a particular lineup. Visitors interested in regional brewpubs may appreciate that the experience is broader than ordering a pint; it can work as a casual dinner stop, a tasting-room visit, or a place to spend time outside in the beer garden when weather allows.

For practical planning, the tasting room is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food availability, and any current service details. The brewery is dog-friendly, though visitors should still check where dogs are allowed on a given visit, especially if they plan to use the dining hall or outdoor areas. The beer garden offers an open-air option, while the dining hall supports the brewpub’s food-service side. Because the operation includes a brewing facility as well as visitor-facing spaces, it is worth treating Coldwater Mountain Brewpub as both a local production brewery and a downtown restaurant-style stop. For anyone building an Anniston itinerary, it is a straightforward choice when the goal is to try local beer without needing to separate drinks and dinner into two different places.

Located in the historic L&N Freight House in downtown Anniston, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub opened its doors in 2021. Founded by Jason Wilson, Tommy Stevens, and Earlon McWhorter, the team combines more than 30 years of hospitality experience. The brewery operates a brewing facility alongside an outdoor beer garden and a dining hall. Coldwater Mountain Brewpub offers a range of beers alongside food service, aiming to provide a comprehensive beverage and dining concept.

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1208 Walnut Ave, Anniston, AL 36201, USA, Anniston, Alabama, 36201

Phone: (256) 403-2334

Website: http://drinkcoldwater.com/

Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday  Thursday 11:00 AM  9:00 PM Kitchen closes at 8:00 PM Friday  Saturday 11:00 AM  11:00 PM Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM Sunday Brunch 10:00 AM  5:00 PM Kitchen closes at 4:00 PM