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, General Manager
912.447.0943
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, Brewmaster
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About Moon River
The Moon River Brewing Company was founded on our obsession with creating the ideal restaurant and brewery experience.
Striving for this ideal, we are committed to providing three basic services. We are dedicated, first and foremost, to providing you with a comfortable and relaxing environment with prompt and cheerful service. Secondly, we are committed to serving you a delicious variety of freshly prepared foods. Our kitchen is a melting pot of diversity, offering a range of dishes from simple comfort food to eclectic gourmet cuisine. Finally, we are undeniably passionate about serving great beer.
Whether you are new to Savannah or just passing through, you'll find a warm atmosphere and a great selection of food and spirits. We can accommodate groups or a table for two. Either way, Moon River Brewing Company is a great start to a great time.
History
Housed in one of the oldest, most historic and genuinely haunted buildings in Savannah, we invite you to experience the history and our fine food and hand-crafted beers first hand.
It all started with Elazer Early, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, who built our building as the City Hotel in 1821. Not only was it the first hotel in Savannah, but it was also home to the first branch of the United States Post Office in Savannah, as well as a branch of the Bank of the United States. (It must have been convenient having a hotel, post office, bank and bar all under one roof!)
During the hotel's tenure, many notable people stayed at the Hotel, including War of 1812 hero Winfield Scott, the Marquis de Lafayette, the first three commodores of the United Statues Navy and nautralist James Audubon. Audubon stayed six months at the hotel while attempting to sell books of his wildlife sketches.
In 1851 Peter Wiltberger bought the City Hotel. He renovated it and put a live lion and lioness on display to draw attention to his business. The City Hotel's final guest checked out in 1864, just before the arrival of General Tecumseh Sherman during the War of Northern Aggression and the subsequent closing of the hotel.
At the turn of the century, the building was used as a lumber and coal warehouse. As the use of coal slowly died off, the building was used for general storage. In the 1960's, the space was renovated as an office supply store, complete with a large printing press.
The building sat empty until 1995 when it was renovated into its current configuration as a brew pub. The Moon River Brewing Company debuted in this space on April 10, 1999, and welcomes all who pass by. Come visit and join us in appreciating the past and embracing the future. Sit down, relax and enjoy a great craft brew – or three!
