Cheers to New Beer’s Eve in Liberty County
April 7 is National Beer Day, and many people get together to “crack open a cold one” in celebration. The holiday was created back in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition. However, you may not realize that the celebration begins the day before, on April 6, with New Beer’s Eve!
Brief History
According to the Mob Museum, National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, 18 days after becoming president in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress, saying: “I recommend to the Congress the passage of legislation for the immediate modification of the Volstead Act, to legalize the manufacture and sale of beer and other beverages of such alcoholic content as is permissible under the Constitution…” The new law made it legal to make, sell and distribute beer with no more than 3.2% alcohol.
In Chicago, WGN Radio broadcast special programming onsite at Atlas Brewing Company as it got ready to deploy a fleet of trucks filled with kegs and bottles of beer for the first time in 13 years. Thus, New Beer’s Eve was established as an official pre-holiday celebration.
Places to grab a glass
We have compiled a list of places to celebrate the end of Prohibition with a nice cold glass of beer! Show us how you celebrate using #ExploreLiberty when you post on Instagram and Facebook!
Melody’s Coastal Café
Melody’s Coastal Café in Midway is here to meet your beer needs. They offer domestic or imported in bottles and on tap. Did we mention they have great food too? Be sure to order your beer with something delicious off their menu while you’re there. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm. Stop by and drink with them at 34 N Coastal Hwy, Midway.
Hours of Operation
- Mon. through Sat. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Doodles Billiards 
Round up your friends and make Doodles Billiards, your destination where the beer is in buckets! While you enjoy your beverage, test your pool skills at one of their pool tables. Pool tables and game supplies are available for rent. Not only does this place have a good variety of beer, but they also serve some excellent bar food! You can’t go wrong with choices like wings, pizza, cheese sticks and more. Be sure to visit them at 105 West General Screven Way, Hinesville.
Hours of Operation
- Mon. through Fri.11:00 am – 2:00 am
- Sat. 12 noon – 2:00 am
- Sun. 12 noon – 12 midnight
Sunbury Crab Company
Down on the coast, you’ll find a local favorite, the Sunbury Crab Company. They’re known for their excellent seafood, which is caught fresh daily and has a fantastic atmosphere. Have a drink with an amazing view of our coastal waters! Click here for travel directions by sea & land! To make a reservation, click here.
Hours of Operation
- Wed. through Fri. 5:00 – 9:00 pm
- Sat. 12 noon – 9:00 pm
- Sun. 12 noon – 8:00 pm
The Parrot & Frog
The Parrot and Frog is downtown Hinesville’s first bar and is conveniently located on Commerce Street! Here, you can grab a beer, relax with your friends or make a few new ones. There is no shortage of beer choices, and you can get them canned, bottled, on tap or in a plastic cup, so you can also enjoy Bradwell Park. They’re also serving up fresh baked pizza and wings. You can even bring in your own food or DoorDash from a local restaurant. They are closed on New Beer’s Eve but will be open for National Beer Day on the 7th! Practice your best bar song and head over to 110 S Commerce Street, downtown Hinesville.
Hours of Operation
- Mon. through Fri. 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- Sat. 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Rodeo Mexican Restaurant in Hinesville serves excellent food and beer. They serve both domestic and imported beers. We recommend ordering the guac to keep the celebration going. Pop in for a drink or two at 304 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville.
Hours of Operation
- Mon. through Thurs. 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Fri. & Sat. 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sun. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Zum Rosenhof
Visit downtown Hinesville, and get yourself a refreshing glass of authentic German beer from Zum Rosenhof. With a variety of German brews, there will surely be something for everyone to enjoy.. Grab a drink with them at 103 B Midway St, Hinesville.
Hours of Operation
- Wed. & Thu. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Fri. 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Sat. 2:00 – 9:30 pm
World of Beer
Did you know you can try beer from all over the world without ever leaving Liberty County? From draft to bottle, World of Beer is a great way to celebrate with drinks from all over. Call your drinking buddy and head to 1388 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville.
Hours of Operation
- Sunday through Thursday 11:00 am – Midnight
- Friday through Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Now that you have a list of cool places to visit, all that’s left to do is grab a DRINK and celebrate! Whether you like having a beer every once in a while, or you absolutely love it, we hope you have a safe and super fun celebration!
