I've enjoyed Monk's Mead (especially the Faerie Dew) for years at Ren Fest. What a treat to come in…read moretonight and try a flight of their wonderful selections! The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service is friendly and generally perfect. Plenty of card and board games make it the kind of place where you'd like to spend a rainy afternoon. Prices are quite good as well - highly recommend! We've found a new favorite place!

I came in for trivia on Tuesday having no idea was Mead was. I tried 6 different meads, and one…read moremead shot (?) that I won in trivia. Most of them were amazing, it was cute inside, and the workers were amazing. Will definitely be back.

Food: My hubby and I had a flight eat with 10 different drinks! It was fun trying new and…read moreinteresting spirits.. Service: You have to come in to the bar to make your order.. Then people are so nice and knowledgeable. The helped us decide with ones to try.. Ambiance: Imagine a place where Vikings would come to hang out, drink and have good time! This is that place! I'm not a Viking, but I'll definitely be back

Lovely bar with lovely staff and great mead. The sodas are excellent too…read more I do miss drag trivia though.

We were visiting from Florida and a musician was playing a set here. The space is very large and…read moreclean, and the selections were plentiful. There is a nice outdoor area if you need to stretch your legs and take in the fresh mountain air. As I went to have a taste of their delicious mead, Blair struck up a conversation with me, and we talked about the area, it's history, and this business he has made from his own humble beginnings. We talked about the bees, we talked about area happenings , and he was a wonderful host. I highly recommend that you not miss this place when heading through Dahlonega.

This is a very nice place to bring your dogs, have a few drinks, and make some new friends. The…read moremeads I tried were very good and the beers were distinctly above average. Relax with a Boggs Creek Oatmeal Stout and Instant Retirement Double IPA. Flights are six 4 of pours (2 Oz for meads). Staff was very friendly and brought cold filtered water for our pups. Gorgeous outdoor seating in September. No real food here, so make this a second stop for your evening.

Me and a friend came here on a whim and I'm so glad we did, this place is awesome. The parking is…read morefree and right in front of the building also there's plenty. Upon walking and I noticed the place was very spacious there were all kinds of games corn hole, boardgames, and foosball. Being that it was a little empty we sat at the bar and talked directly with the owners who explained the process to us the different types of ciders they offered. They also asked about our pallets as far as if we like the taste of beer or apples and fruit more. Which by the way they have both. Let's just say I had two flights and a bag of Cheetos and my total was around $28. Clearly they're not overpriced nonsense like other "well-known" cider places... People do yourself a favor and make the trip out to Marietta. this place is great. They're very friendly individuals who support and speak highly of other cider brewers.

Let me just go ahead and add this to my list of winery/breweries I frequent in the metro!…read more I heard of this place via Stout Brothers in Smyrna as they had one of their ciders (Forest Moon) on tap. Eagerly wanting more than the growler I purchased, I looked up to figure out where they were located. To my surprise, Marietta! First things first, this gem is located in the back of a business complex. Honestly I almost missed it when I drove through because it was tucked so far back. Walked inside to see that it was empty. However I did fail to read that it is only patio service at this time. My boyfriend and I quickly found a table and was greeted by Cassie. She gave us a little bit of time to check out the menu and then proceeded with our flights. Everything they have on tap is EXCELLENT! From a spicy-palate ruining cider, to a lovely Christmas-esque cider brewed with mulling spices. Had to purchase a 6 pack of that because it screams Christmas time. And I couldn't leave without the Forest Moon either! Such a lovely blend of basil and cider. Not too sweet, not too tart. Only reason for 4 stars is lack of seating. There were about 8 tables on the patio, 3 of which are high tops. If we would've arrived any later, there wouldn't have been any seating.

IN THE MOOD FOR SOME MEAD | we brought our pup up to North Georgia with us and after a hot…read moreafternoon sitting outside, we found Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery dog friendly indoors. Indoors they had a small shop of local goods and products like soap and honey. All tastings come with a complimentary bread basket so of course we had to do the tasting. She poured one taste at a time, describing each wine or mead as we went along. Once we finished one, she would come back with another pour. Overall it was a boozy and tasty experience - will definitely be back for more!

The reason I like the mead here is that it uses locally grown muscadine and honey, which are unique…read moreto the South. The owner's love for the local area is evident, and he has skillfully utilized the flavor of carefully cultivated honey. This natural and delicious mead is highly recommended--it won't leave you feeling overindulged! I also want to tell you about Yukon(dog) who is their greeter. When we were leaving the meadery, Yukon appeared out of nowhere and bid us farewell. According to employee Denise, Yukon enjoys greeting customers and is an outstanding team member. Very well-behaved!

Spending the day at Montaluce Winery and Estates in Dahlonega felt like a total escape to the…read moreItalian countryside without ever leaving Georgia. I had my crew up from Chattanooga in town, and we couldn't have picked a better spot to celebrate. We kicked things off at the main restaurant for brunch, and honestly, the vibes there never miss. I wanted to keep it a bit lighter since I knew we'd be exploring, so I went with a crisp glass of wine, some fresh focaccia, and the Thai Butternut Squash Soup. That soup was incredible. It was perfectly creamy with just the right kick. Everything hit the table so fast, and the service was on point. My friend even surprised me with a lemon drop cupcake, which was the sweetest touch to a chill afternoon on the patio. After we ate, we headed out for a tour and I was honestly shook by how massive this property is. I've been here before, but I had no idea the trails went back that far. The views are unreal and made for the perfect post-brunch stroll. By the time we finished the trail, we'd worked up a second appetite, so we finally hit up Trattoria di Montaluce. I usually skip it because the brunch normally leaves me stuffed, but I'm so glad we went for it this time. That wood-fired Margherita pizza was easily the best I've had in a minute. There's just something about that wood-fired crust that hits differently! This has seriously been the best birthday month ever, and everyone coming into town to celebrate has made it so special. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the gift shop for that coconut scrub. If you know, you know. This stuff makes your hands feel like velvet. It's a total staple. I'm already planning my next trip back to see more of the grounds. See you soon, Montaluce! #ashsaidit #MontaluceWinery #DahlonegaWineries #NorthGeorgiaWine #ExploreGeorgia #DahlonegaGA #AtlantaFoodie #BrunchGoals #WoodFiredPizza #GeorgiaWineCountry #VisitDahlonega #BestBrunchGA #YelpElite #HiddenGemsGA

Very nice winery. Good mix of wines for a tasting. Definitely try their dessert wine it's great…read more View is amazing, beautiful location. Calamari is delicious and branzino good too. I loved their spinach. Only negative was it took forever for them to take our order for the tasting when we first got there. After that, everything was smooth.

Love this place! The people are wonderful, the building is really nice - great atmosphere. Large…read moreselection of brews on tap and mixed drinks and an AMAZING collection of mead. They also have BBQ and all the goodies. It's delicious. There's not a bad choice on the menu.

Oh a whim, stopped to check and see about the food trailer outside. Worth it. Excellent brisket on…read morea brioche bun. Smoked to the gods and seasoned! Didn't even need the sauce, also delicious. Buy it by the pound and enjoy. The people could not be nicer. Really, really nice folks.

Great wine tasting, and staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to tell us the…read moredifference in the wines and meads they had and told us about Dahlonega and the different events they have. Cute little wine gift shop with wine tasting in the middle. Great spot to find some locals and hear some stories!

A very nice and quiet place to pop into for a tasting or a glass of wine while you are enjoying the…read moredowntown square. It is nice to stop here and try a variety of wines from the local vineyards. Nice and attentive service who are willing to share their deep knowledge of the local vineyards and their wines. Highly recommended!

Had a really lovely time at this beautiful winery! All of the wines were tasty, service was great,…read moreand the environment was delightful! We will certainly return!

This winery was very laid back and cozy. They have a fireplace and several areas with couches…read more I enjoyed the live music and easy way to do the tasting which came in a flight with the type of wine you wanted to try. The wine is more of a 3/5 but the ambiance of the winery added more points for me. The food was easy to go food like salads, flatbreads and other easy to share foods. I got the margarita flatbread and it was delicious. I recommend this winery to anyone new to drinking wine and want a chill place to hang out with friends.

Visiting Blue Ridge and stoped by Mercier Orchards on a perfect cold day. Let me just say this is a…read morepopular tourist attraction so it had its fair share of people so come with some patience. Outside it has some beautiful views worth stopping for a photo and stopping at the bakery inside for some fried pies and cider donuts are a must! The fried pies were okay but the Cider Donuts are a show stopper. They also have tons of other things like fruits and veggies, toys, books, figurines, wine and more!

First things first -- get ready for a drive. This place is…read morenot just "down the street." It's a journey. But let me be very clear: it is 100% worth it. From the moment you arrive, you can tell Mercier Orchards is something special. There is so much packed into this one location that it almost feels like a small village built around apples and everything that comes with them. Inside the main store, the selection is honestly overwhelming in the best way possible -- home goods, gifts, jams, jellies, preserves, baking mixes, sauces, butters, ciders... anything and everything apple-related, plus plenty of other fruit-based goodies. It's the kind of place where you say "I'm just going to browse" and then walk out with bags of stuff you didn't know you needed. Then there's the bakery. Seven lines. All long. And all moving surprisingly well. I eventually stepped out of line after about 15 minutes, but not before getting a solid look at the pastries, pies, breads, and desserts -- everything looked incredible. Even without buying anything that round, the bakery alone is worth the stop. Now let's talk about the apple picking experience -- because this is where the magic really happens. Riding out on a trailer attached to a tractor felt like something straight out of a fall movie. The views, the air, the vibe -- it's peaceful, exciting, and nostalgic all at the same time. The apples change with the season, and the ones we picked were delicious and lasted a long time. No pesticides, just straight calcium. Fresh, crisp, and perfect. And yes... get a bag or three like I did. You're going to want them. The entire place also makes for amazing photo opportunities. Whether it's the orchard, the tractor ride, the store, or the scenery -- this is one of those spots where your camera roll is guaranteed to fill up. The only negative moment of the day happened when I went to grab some cider and one of the guys behind the counter completely ignored me. I actually had to call him out -- like, "Did you not see me standing here?" Not great. But that one interaction couldn't even come close to outweighing everything else this place offers. Bottom line: If you're anywhere in the area -- or even thinking about making a day trip -- you absolutely have to go. It's a little off the beaten path, so I don't expect most people to just "stumble" upon it... but if you plan it, you won't regret it. This is an experience, not just a stop.