Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. - Hilldale
Opened in December of 2006, The Great Dane at Hilldale is located across the street from the AMC Theatre. In 2009 a 4,000 square foot Billiards Lounge was added to the Hilldale Pub, providing space for games, live music and additional dining in sumptuous high-backed booths. The Hilldale Great Dane features several small dining areas including a private room for up to twenty guests and a one-table VIP room. Two gas fireplaces make the Pub cozy in winter, while the two patios are perfect for summer fun. For your preferred drinking atmosphere, choose from the gracefully curved bar in the main bar room or the three-sided pool hall bar- great for people watching and viewing our fully functional brewery!
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
