Peerless Saloon the

Just my kind of bar!! A couple of loud drunk people at one end of the bar, the romantic couple sitting in the corner, and me in the middle with a delicious hamburger and a very cold beer.

The bartender was a cool older guy with a beard who may or may not have been the owner. Just talkative enough to be friendly without being up in your business and letting you do what you came in to do, eat and drink. He even gave us a shot glass as a souvenir since it was our first time in.

The Peerless Saloon will be my first choice when back in Anniston.

Fantastic, well-rounded bar/grille. It's the kind of place that I like to hang out on a Saturday night, and then feel comfortable having lunch with my Nana on Sunday. Fantastic food, and the bar staff are very attentive.

The historical appeal of this place is tremendous. It's been around since the 19th century, and feels that way. It's a steampunk oasis paradise in "the middle of nowhere."

The Peerless is a great place for a beer and some turn of the century Southern bordello atmosphere (you might be able to get them to show you the "Atlanta Room" upstairs), with original gas fixtures, trim and windows from 1895.  Their on-tap beer selection consists of Newcastle, Guinness and Bud Light but they have a number of bottled beers as well as mixed drinks and wine.

They have purchased what used to be The Li'l Cajun Cookery next door and plan to offer light fare during the day and wifi.  In Alabama if your establishment has a kitchen it must be open until closing time, so they will also have bar food in the evening hours.

The Peerless also hosts live music, including an open mic night on Wednesdays.