4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale. There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Dogs eye view! - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Dog friendly even the cold. Huge cider collection. Knowledgeable staff. Darn to table food truck. Chill or crazy... depends on the day. read more

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We had such a good time, they have a variety of beer options, so we decided to get two beer flights so we could try as much as possible. The beers were pretty good. The place is very nice, the bar has the rustic mountain lodge vibes, and the service was very friendly and patient, with helping us making the decision about what to pick. This is what we had: - Think about it, Hazy IPA 6.1% ABV - Spoaty Oat, Pale Ale 5.4% ABV - Trail Marker, Coffee Lager 4.2% ABV - Hop Rain Drop, American IPA 6.7% ABV - Down South, American Lager 4.2% ABV - A.T. Amber, Amber Lager 4.5% ABV - Slippin' into Darkness, Dark Czech Lager 6% ABV - Eco Spaceship, Imperial IPA 8% read more

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Boone has an abundance of awesome breweries, and Appalachian Mountain is one of them. I asked for their sweetest option and was given the Pretty Peach cider, which was delicious. We also got some dips (hummus, elote, pimento cheese) & pita chips and margherita pizza from the food truck, which were all good. Ambiance is great, lots of outdoor & indoor seating. Service was fast. There is a parking lot, but seems like it fills up quickly during peak times. 9/10 would recommend! read more

We came here for a nightcap. The bartender was cool. We enjoyed the outdoor seating. There was a limited selection of beer. Bathroom could've been cleaned as well. read more

Decided to come here for beers late on Friday. The place is open until 11pm but does last call at 10:30pm. The people working the bar weren't that talkative but hey, maybe they had a long day. We tried the flight and then got two pints. They do start putting the seating up on top of the tables after last call so it's definitely a "get out of here" vibe. But the beer was decent. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Flight of beers - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Whoop love this place it's so cute great space..!! Dog friendly .!! Also have a good amount of cider 7? Service was great.! Definitely coming back... read more

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Great selection of beers. Small location in need of TLC. We went last night. Food options are limited and not available all night. They closed the bar without announcing a last call. That was disappointing. read more

Love trying new places and my wife picked this one out. Very casual place, plenty of beers on tap as well as some hard ciders. I picked a light summer lager. Wife got one of the ciders. Both were good and refreshing. They have bagged snacks but any food comes from a food truck parked outside. We got the Mexican corn off the cob and a pepperoni pizza. Don't bother with the corn. It came with tortilla chips but was so bland I wanted to take it back. Corn on corn chips didn't hit the spot. It got a little better towards the bottom of the cup but the space was too thin and it really lacked flavor. Save your money and pass on it. The pizza was wood fired and was good but certainly not worth $14. My advice is to eat before you come here. There is plenty of seating and beers to sample but don't count on the food from the food truck. We finished our drinks, food and left without ordering a second round. My wife described it as a soccer mom hangout. I have to agree. It wasn't bad, just not our cup of tea. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Local craft brews a-plenty - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Celebrating Boone's craft beer culture, AMB is nestled in its very own park with a large outdoor garden area, vast open-air seating, and an inviting covered pavilion. The communal Oktoberfest-style picnic tables that collectively can accommodate up to 250 guests, foster an environment of community and conviviality. AMB offers a thoughtful draft and bottled beer selection and additionally ciders and wines. If you get hungry there's a food truck on site that also serves up your favorite casual fare with wood fired pizzas and a fun variety of snacks and sides. We absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere and the beers were great too! read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Taps! - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

I really love the beer selection here . It's just that the service seems like they really don't try to even be friendly. Music venue is cool and dog friendly . read more

Look, I am not a big beer drinker, but my boyfriend loves a good brew - we both had the best beer-drinking experience ever here! I had the Honeydew Honeysuckle - let me tell you, it tastes like a southern summer, and that's coming from a Mississippi girl who grew up licking honeysuckle juice as a special treat. The owner took the time to visit with us and was very authentic and humble. The vibes are impeccable, and we of course had to grab some merch bc it was chef's kiss. Looking forward to stopping by again next trip! read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Merch cap - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Let me start by telling you about my first time here. It was 2017 and I was a student at App State living at a close by apartment. It was the first crisp fall weekend and all I wanted to do was sit outside with my friends and dog and sip on a beer. But, not just any beer. A beer that was actually fucking delicious. We walked over to AMB because it was the closest brewery in walking distance. I ordered their haziest IPA and sat outside. The beer was so delicious and the ambiance was open, laid back, and friendly. Now, in 2025, I have had a lot of different beer around the High Country and AMB remains my favorite. It is the perfect place to bring out of town friends for a casual, warm night. NOT TO MENTION the delicious pizza from their food truck. The pizza takes a little while, but only because you are getting the REAL deal and they do not rush through it. Just like the beer, their food is also done with care. Live music most weekends (all weekends maybe?) and cool art on the walls that celebrate North Carolina and our beautiful mountains. read more

Love the amount of dogs there lol beer and dogs the place is cozy and the beer recommendations were spot on

Definitely a great little pub with a lot of unique characteristics that make it a great spot to stop at in the mountains. Definitely a known brewery around these areas that has some pretty decent options in their own right that you will find outside of coming here, but the variety here definitely tops that with a nice atmosphere. I can see why it's a very popular spot here in the middle of the college town. Honestly between the service being good and the variety of a simple combination of indoor outdoor spaces, it's about all you can ask for. Don't get me wrong there's some breweries that have unique things to offer besides this in the mountains at times, but what they have done here is perfect to make everything flow well. read more

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Great beer, and the Margarita Pizza from the food truck was fabulous! We will definitely come back.

The pizza truck right out side is really good and pairs perfectly with the beer and ciders. The atmosphere is really good and over all they are just friendly people. read more

I absolutely love this place! The beer is fabulous! Good selection to choose from. Love the vibe! The live music is always good and the pizza is delicious!! Definitely a go to when in Boone! read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - The pizza is amazing the beer is sooo good! - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

This place is awesome. Amazing ambiance, fast service, and the beers were delicious! My husband and I both got flights so we could try a bit of everything. Perfect brewery to come to while visiting the mountains. read more

You can blame my dog for a lack of pictures (but hey now you know it's dog friendly ;) . This awesome little brewery is nestled behind some buildings in Bonne making it a spot you are less likely to just stumble across on but it's worth the stop! They ambiance is fun, inviting, and partially trendy. This day I went by they had a small market going on out side with local handmade vendors. They also have a food truck frequently that's there and I didn't try it this time but it's on my list for next time. As for the beers: they're cold, delicious, and keep begging you to come back for more. They have some seasonal picks that are absolutely worth trying if you are a more adventurous craft beer drinker. The staff was great and accommodating and is happy to offer samples if you'd like to try something before committing to a full serving. The seating is great both inside and outside, but be warned this place can get busy so get here early especially if there are events happening. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Beer menu - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

My wife & I we're invited here by some friends some time ago & now we're addicted. Typically, we sit at the bar and enjoy the exceptional service by John & Gage, as well as a few others. Food is great. Beer is great. Drink selection is incredible. This has become our "go to" spot and we really enjoy it. 5 stars is not enough for this place! read more

Great spot! We happened to stop while spending a weekend in Boone, and they had a K9 Keg Pull event. Lots of cute doggies were in attendance with their owners. Even with all the folks there for the event, we had no issues getting our draft selections quickly. They also had a food truck on site serving up wood fired pizza. The best thing I had was the hot spiced spiked cider - it was the perfect combination of harvest spices, apple flavor, and not too sweet. Flights are available - grab a card near the door and list your selections. We tried lots of things we would usually be too timid to try this way, loved it! The Honeydew Honeysuckle Wheat Ale was the most unique - notes of honeydew with this underlying floral aroma/taste, it was a special kind of yummy. What's the Yams is a farmhouse ale with a 9.1% ABV, and it was very flavorful but def could tell it was 9%! The faves of most of the locals seemed to be Space Cloud Pleaser Hazy IPA, Hop Rain Drop IPA, and the Long Leaf IPA. We had to try all of those too. Bathrooms were both unisex but in great shape, surprisingly. Seating - mixture of indoor seating in the taproom, lots of seating on the enclosed porch with heat, as well as picnic tables outside near the K9 race. They also had live music inside at the tap room. read more

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Such a fun rotating beer menu, also sell merch on site! Love the outdoor seating and always have a food truck on site! Amazing vibes all around. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Cider - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Lots of space to spread out in the Covid era. There is no food, but there's a rotating food truck in the parking lot. They'll even bring your food to your table after you order. When we were there, the food truck was pizza, and it was really good. Service is always friendly. Bathrooms are clean. My only negative is the beer selection is a little limited. Yes, there are lots of beers. But many of them are ciders. If you like dark beers, there are only a couple of options. They also sell 6- and 12-packs at a great price. Totally worth stopping in for a drink. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - They were showing a throwback Ohio State vs Michigan game. Go bucks! - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Amazing bartender named Alexis!! She was so sweet with helping me with taking a picture of my dog. What a cute thing to do! Nice touch. Also, the Farm to Flame pizza food truck is to die for!!! Great price and size and the quality is amazing!! Wish I lived here. I'd come back everyday. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Our dog for their "Paw of Fame". - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

I love that they have a big variety of cider! It's always fun to visit this place, try the new bees and enjoy some pizza from their semi-permanent food truck. read more

You order at the counter and can sit inside or outside. There is a food truck out front. The staff is friendly. I did a flight with three ciders and one blonde ale. They all were tasty. Many people had laptops and were drinking and relaxing. It looked more like a coffee shop ambiance with people on computers. We were there on a Tuesday afternoon. The flight was $10. They also have homemade root beer and ginger ale. read more

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My boyfriend enjoyed his ported so much on our weekend getaway that we had to stop in on our way out. He is already planning on stopping in during our next trip. Great atmosphere, service was excellent, we didn't try the food truck but whatever it was smelt amazing. read more

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Wry neat place! Leaning into the rustic vibe- this place was really cool. The servers were very friendly and knowledgeable as well. The current selection of beers and ciders were excellent - and we definitely want to go back as they change barrels out. read more

Good beer and very knowledgeable people behind the bar. I tried 4 or 5 different beers and they were all good. Cool laidback place to hang out and chill with friends. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Great place to enjoy their craft beer. They have great beer. Gotta do a flight for sure when you come. Sit outdoor or inside where it's open and roomy. Great service and friendly faces that make the ambiance feel so good. read more

We were in Boone for the day to bring my daughter to college at Appalachian. We decided to stop by to get a flight at Appalachian Mountain brewery, and we were so happy. We made the choice to go there. They have a huge selection of beers on draft and in cans. They also have lots of ciders as well as some gose. I would recommend that anyone who likes beer stop in for a pint or a flight! read more

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so fun! I love the atmosphere. I was able to have an amazing beer while getting work done. great wifi service as well. would recommend, and would return. read more

I've avoided writing a review for so long for AMB simply because I don't know how to dump all of my opinions and experiences of this place in one post. My thumbs would fall off. This is hands down my favorite brewery I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot - at least in the southeast anyway (Charleston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville). I have lived in Boone for approximately 3 years and have probably been to AMB over 100 times, maybe more. Sometimes I go even when I don't intend to drink. It's a fun atmosphere. Really fun. Whether it's the middle of the day for an event or simply good weather or in the evenings on trivia night or with live music. I've been here alone, to meet friends, my parents, to have meetings with colleagues, to attend club meetings and birthday gatherings... you name it. The best place about this brewery is that the beer is actually fucking good. I can't tell you how many places I've attended that have the atmosphere matched but the beer is horrific. I've literally never ordered any beer from AMB I didn't like. In fact, AMB has actually aided me in expanding my taste beyond wheats and Belgians and sours to IPAs and others. They are constantly brewing new beers, too, so this place never gets old or boring. Right now I'm on a Zero Golf Balls kick. Friends who don't love craft beer like it here because they also sell cider. Pizza is almost always available through the affiliated food truck (great but will save review for their independent page) or others that occasionally swing by. The bartenders are all very kind, quick, efficient, knowledgable, and definitely tolerant of folks like me who occasionally have too much fun. P.S. You can use either restroom stall. read more

Such a chill and fun environment! $10 flights are the best! The guys behind the bar were nice and awesome! Great for groups or a few friends. Extra seating in the covered outdoor area. Would love to see it when it's not raining; they had a big area for fire pits and what not outside. Love their cider options! Good flavor! read more

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I have always enjoyed AMB and the last visit was no exception. It was a bit different with the COVID protocol but it was still a great experience. The vibe here is just a "cool" one, really relaxed and laid back. It is just a really cool place to have a beer or two and maybe get something from a food truck. There are several selections on the list including several IPA's, ciders, and even a hard seltzer. The Blonde was good as was the Pilsner. I'll keep going back here and if you haven't been...you should. read more

This is a great local brewery with a nice selection of brews, especially their IPAs, with a nice cozy atmosphere. There's two rooms, and also a little logo apparel shop with nice flannel plaid shirts, and although we were not there at the right time, posted was live entertainment. I try to stop by when we're in town making our brewery run. read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

AMB is serving up a good variety of beers and ciders. Husband ordered a pint of C.R.E.A.M. while I opted for a flight followed by a half pint. My flight consisted of all IPAs, I liked Beech Bike and Not-an-IPA. There is a food truck, Farm to Flame but we did not try it so I can't speak to the food. My number one complaint about this brewery is the parking, it sucked. They have a very small lot but there is an overflow lot that is a very short walk away. read more

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This is a must if you're in Boone! Do yourself a favor and just stop by. Flights were $10 and the beer is absolutely great. I love Lager and I lived every single one they had here they also had a wheat beer I really enjoyed. My wife got a flight of ciders and they were delicious also. The atmosphere was great you can sit inside our outside. It is also dog friendly so bring your pupper along with you! read more

Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Flight - Bars Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Loved the vibe here! All the beers are great, you can select your flight at your pace and hand in your card, they make sure to put the beer selected by # in the correct # slot. The lager and blonde Ale are their best ones and gold winners. The staff behind the counter is great, super friendly, and very knowledgeable. They have a food truck in front so you don't go hungry! Parking can be an issue when the place is packed! read more

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