Vintage 1889

Vintage 1889 makes the history of a building part of lunch or dinner in Fort Payne. Its address is shared with Big Mill's antiques and artisans. DeKalb Tourism dates the structure to 1889, when it was built for a hardware manufacturer, before its purchase for hosiery production in 1915. The industrial setting gives the meal a specific local context.

The tourism office describes soups, sandwiches and drinks, with courtyard seating and a wine-and-craft-beer selection in its outdoor-dining report. That supports choosing a relaxed meal in a historic space; it does not establish a formal tasting menu or a particular dish available every day. Ask about the current kitchen offering when booking or arriving.

The restaurant listing publishes Monday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., and Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., closed Sunday. Big Mill's shopping schedule is different and should not be used as the restaurant's dinner timetable. Nor does occasional live entertainment guarantee music on the date of a visit.

Combine a meal with time to appreciate the former industrial building and browse the adjacent antiques if their own hours allow. The choice is strongest for readers who value setting and a comfortable, informal table, with the evening reserved for a day when the published dinner service operates.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 151 8th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 · Phone: +1 256-845-3380 · Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed Sunday. Tourism restaurant listing; confirm current kitchen hours. · Google Maps · Facebook

Sources: Vintage 1889 · Big Mill Co & Vintage 1889 · Al Fresco Dining in DeKalb County · Big Mill Artisans & Antiques