This place was such an unexpected Jem on our drive through Canton. The entire grounds and facility were mountain town perfection. The old industrial building is so effortlessly charming! There was a beautiful outside patio with fire pits, and plenty of games to spend some hours here. Darts, billiards, cornhole, card games... so great! The staff was so incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful! Out of all of our stops in the Asheville area, this is one of the brews we bought to take home! I enjoyed the gluten reduced beer while my husband fell in love with the Smells Like Money dark Belgian. They had a lot of options on tap! Highly recommend making this stop in charming downtown Canton! read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

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How long is appropriate to stand in the open doorway looking for someone to serve you? The place was only 1/3 full. I looked 3 different employees in the eye more than once and they kept on what they were doing without acknowledging our existence. The fella behind the bar was just standing there and when I made eye contact with him he just turned away. That's when I decided this place doesn't want my patronage or my money. We have just moved to the area and are looking for a regular watering hole with good food. It won't be this place. read more

The food was delicious, boiled peanuts were hot and good, and the beer was perfect. The best part was the wonderful setting. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Great options for outdoor seating and lots of room for pups. - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Happy accident, we were trying to find one of the other locations and didn't realize there was more than one. I really enjoyed my hard lemonade while we watched some pups jumping into the water, living their best lives. Could have spent all day here, will definitely be back. Love the vibe and scenery. read more

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The food is great ! The menu is pretty small but what is on it is great. The location/atmosphere is perfect. Only complaint is the beer is warm. I've been here multiple times and beer always room temp read more

Went here during the Canton Labor Day festival. Had a flight and a pint, loved it. Ambiance was amazing!! We had the pretzel as well which was delicious. Will definitely be going back. read more

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We really enjoyed our visit here. They had just reopened due to flooding. The selection of ales and ciders were many. I wish I had tried some before I ordered wine. They only have box wines but it is a brewing company. The food was great, I really loved the flatbread!! Checkout our picks of the burgers, brats, and flatbread. I wish I lived there because we would be frequent flyers! read more

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They USED to have delicious flat breads, twisted fries, and hamburgers. :( Still have good selection of beers now priced at $7. No NA beers even though nice staff said they have 10-30 requests a day. read more

Great beer, food, and service! We love going and sitting outside by the river with our dog. The staff are very friendly. The Lightning Bug Lemonade is a favorite of mine! read more

We were camping at KOA right down the road and decided to bop into the brewery for dinner. There was a little confusion upon arrival since we were passed by without any direction to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. I approached the bar and asked if we should just seat ourselves. We were told to go ahead and pick a table. We scanned the barcode on the table to view the menu. After waiting a bit we figured out that we should place our order at the bar area. We waited in the line to place our order from the menu we scanned at the table, we were then told that the menu had changed and the menu you scanned was not all available. We were given a paper menu from the bar to order from. Food took a bit but they were quite busy. The brewery is located right on the water so the outdoor seating was pretty packed. The inside has the indoor/outdoor vibe with a large garage door that opens to the outside. Everything was delicious including the beer! We had been on the road so long I forgot to take photos. Not a single picture! The process is a bit confusing at first if you aren't familiar with the restaurant but I would definitely return for another meal and some cold brews. A couple small snafus did not take away from the good food and beer! read more

I think the main business they receive comes from the employees that work at a paper mill factory, so I imagine most people grab a beer after work to relax. This is the exact brewery were my obsession with stouts & porters started - it's also my mom's favorite kind of beer & I follow after her. My mom and I each had a stout - love that it's heavier, creamier & more flavorful to me compared to an IPA (too bitter) or any type of light beer (not trying to loose lose weight)! Also, had a Cherry Wood Porter (smokey) - 5% alcohol & one of the stronger ones on tap. My brother got a Mango Lager and my German dad got a Hefeweizen, of course! They've been open for a 1.5 year, seem to be doing well, but the kitchen ran out of food on Sun. evening & closed at 6pm. The two people in front including us didn't get served - tough break! I suggest eating beforehand, so this doesn't happen to you! Trust me, you don't want to drink beer on an empty stomach! read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Mango Lager and Hefeweizen - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Ordered food which never came. Staff response was laughable. Won't be back until they get their kitchen issues worked. Location is awesome and amenities are plentiful. Just eat before you come. Hopefully, they will have your beer on tap. Never understood how a brewery could run out of beer. read more

We stopped in here for a flight. The beer was really good! We had great service. The brewery is spacious and clean. The brewery overlooks the river and there is really nice outdoor seating to enjoy this view. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - flight - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

One of the friendliest breweries I've ever visited and I've been to A LOT. Visited after tubing the river for a few hours and was pretty fun. They would let you try whatever you were interested in and the beer was solid with plenty of style selections. Plenty of seating inside and out for whatever vibe you're going for. Got a pretty awesome t-shirt to boot! Highly recommend to make a day of the tubing that shares the parking lot and grab some to go beer! read more

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Great beer, amazing nachos and oh my.....the pretzel! Loved the mustard and queso. Sitting in the deck by the river was nice and relaxing. Super great people and wonderful atmosphere. read more

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FAMILY-owned drew us to this brewpub. A brewpub in a small town outside of Asheville. Looks like it's sited in an old warehouse near a river. I had the Haywood Haze (NEHIPA). It was okay but just that. The Catawba hazy is still my fav in the Asheville area. Wife had a Chardonnay. Limited dinner menu ... I had the Thai Chick Rice Bowl and wife had the Mediterranean Chick Rice Bowl. Both served quickly! No one would ever mistake these as true Asian prepped (if you will) but they were quite tasty albeit on the small side. But actually the portioning was appropriate in the long run. Finished beer time with their Tripple. Not nearly as 'over'-coriandered as typical Tripples. It was very drinkable. Overall a good experience! Sometimes I wish brewpubs (and restaurants in general) would do well to advise guests where to park. The one thing we've run into in Asheville is parking although it WAS NOT A PROBLEM at Bearwater Brewery. read more

Stopped for a bite and brew while on the road. It is a few miles out of the way but it was a welcomed stop from holiday travel. We tried the bourbon barrel aged and merlot aged beers. Both were delicious but I preferred the saison on merlot. Food is available to order at a window and delivered to your table. Chicken tenders and fries were fantastic, would recommend for sure. The fries were a unique cut and nicely flavored. Tenders were prepared well and coleslaw was good. Shrimp po'boy was good with grilled shrimp. Caesar salad is a large wedge with plenty of dressing and cheese. read more

Just like nearly every brewery this place has a super cool vibe! We were there during an event so there were tons of people but they were prepared and we never had to wait more than 3 minutes for a refill. The beers were good but honestly not really anything special the food though, the dry rub chicken wings were out of this world they had a hint of sweet and some good spices. The other wings were just okay, we had honey garlic and habanero also. Weird thing to mention it the bathrooms at this place should win awards they are so nice and clean! I was going to give this place 3.5 stars but the bathrooms force me to round up! read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Wing: Honey Garlic, okay but the Dry Rub wings are so much better! - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

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Bear Waters has great beer and great service! Angela was a wonderful hostess. The brewery is very comfortable. It's an awesome way to escape the outside world and relax! read more

Great food, great beer a must try. But you gotta be used to the smells of a paper mill if your downwind of it. read more

Great place to kick back and have some great beer and a bite to eat. I had the 7 Clams which I never heard of before. They have a good selection of beer. They are right on the river in Canton, so its a relaxing environment if you are there early. Gets busy at night. You are across the street from the historic paper mill. You can take that any way you'd like. They sponsor a number of events as well, so it is a good place to support. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Great food, beer, and service. Loved the atmosphere and outdoor patio on the river. Very dog friendly, even water bowls provided! 5 stars easy. read more

Had a great afternoon at this nice brewery. We sat outside with our dog on the creek and enjoyed some. Samples and a few pints. We had the chips with all the dips and server brought more chips to finish off our dips. The beers were awesome. We had two IPAs, and both were good. The service was fantastic. Our server was great. I don't know here name but taller, skinny and beautiful face, from PA. In her 40's would be my guess. She is awesome and did a great job. If you see her request her because she is a great server. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Good, not great. Good outside atmosphere with the river being right there. Beers are decent. They have a permanent food truck in house. My only gripe is they are very pricey and you are not getting a full pint with a pour. Pour a decent pour and price accordingly. It is not about being cheap it is about not just giving your money away. IMO read more

Met my son and his girlfriend and family for lunch right after thanksgiving. Opened at noon and we arrived about noon. We were the first to arrive and was seated promptly. Nearly everyone had a burger. Food was a little slow coming out but no major deal. Burger and fries were good. Was given packages of ketchup for the fries. Not a fan of tearing open ketchup, but not a show stopper. A little pricey for what you get but I'd go back. read more

Since they opened in Canton I would stop in at least once a week for a couple of beers and occasionally for lunch. Beers were reasonably priced and food has been ok for the most part. Couple of months ago I was there and ordered an IPA was surprised when I closed out my tab to see they charge $8. Each for these beers. Outside of concerts or airports I don't know that I have seen an average IPA for $8. Had their fish and chips and it was basic frozen prebattered cod deep fried. Noting special. 1st off I suggest they have a price list for their beers. Secondly maybe they shouldn't have a kitchen? Would love to see them get back to where they were for the first few years they were open... read more

You better call ahead. They change hours every week. Looked at website it said open drove all the way over there and they changed hours from just the week before. Beers great and staffing good and food is okay. read more

Definitely a great place to have a few beers and snacks but the food is not great! 8 of us ate there and 6 meals were burnt and inedible ,the food was definitely not as described on their menu. read more

Usually great food but tonight the food really sucked on all aspects of the meal.Seems like they overcooked everything in burnt oil. my wife's Braut was on a hotdog bun and the menu clearly says that it should be on a Hogie Roll. The cheese for the soft pretzel that should have been melted and warm was cold and hard. My Daughter in-laws Chicken breast sandwich with the fixings was just a burnt chicken tender on a bun with no fixings. Very disappointing. ended up taking the Grandkids to McDonalds for a meal that they could at least eat. I paid the bill and tip because it wasn't the server's fault only the cook's. Not sure if I'll eat there again. read more

Absolutely love and recommend Bearwaters! We have been coming to Bearwaters since it was over in Waynesville behind Sagebrush. I love the place in Canton and how it just keeps getting better. We had the pepperoni flatbread and it was so good! The only downside and what I miss from the food change is the Philly Cheese they used to have because it was made with the most awesome beer cheese ever! I really would LOVE it if they brought that back to their new menu. Always lots of people here, they are doggo friendly with lots of places to sit both inside and outside. Great view of the river. We have never had any issues with service even when they were super busy. They always have a cider option, which I am very thankful for and that's always good. I also tried the pink lemonade made from a sour beer and it was really good! Better than I expected. Will continue to frequent Bearwaters. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Pepperoni flatbread - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Having watched this brewery launch itself to its new level, we are thrilled at what it has become! The new Canton location will provide you with a complete "feel at home" experience. With its main area like a giant family room, you'll notice other areas around the perimeter - the game area, party room, sportsman's hangout, The Pigeon River Grille serving up some delicious food, a loft above it all and the outside area on the river makes it a a great place to hang out. Pay attention to all the water-like details like the sparkling soda fountain, the hand-painted doors of the restrooms and all the wall decor. They've got a great BearWaters Swag area where you'll be sure to grab something to remember your visit. Beer has always been exceptional and it is only going to get better! We'll be back again soon! read more

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I was visiting the Canton area with my sister who lives in the area and she brought me by Bearwaters Brewing to try some of the local brews. Not only do they have a great location, right by the water with a ton of outdoor and indoor seating, they also have a great selection of beers on tap as well as good food. I tried the peach sour, the coffee blonde, the 7 clans blonde, and the Smells like Money Belgian Strong ale. All were delicious. I'll be back next time I'm through Canton! read more

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Been here at Bearwaters twice in one since moving to Canton. Beer is good and food is excellent. Tried the flatbreads and the salad. Chicken can be added to the salad and that's going to be tough to beat for a "go to" dinner. It's a huge salad, prolly could be split. read more

Sliding rock American ale is awesome! This new brewery is an awesome hanging out space on the Pigeon River. They are so friendly and the beer is great! Food is available from the Pigeon river grille. We only had beer this time but the benches outside are comfortable and it's a dog friendly patio. I like the options and I would like to go back. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - Sliding rock American ale on the sun deck - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

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After a recent return visit - I felt like I needed to give these guys a little more credit. The new female bartender is a breath of fresh air (compared to the previous one). She's a part time dental assistant, part time bartender and just a joyful person. Great server, great smile and great on the phone. Good hire guys! The owners/brewers are pretty down to earth and hang out/do work in the taproom amongst the beer drinking masses. Now an update on the beer - I had a Summer Session Pale Ale that was pretty solid but the Norman ( a German Style black lager) was really, really good. Definitely growler worthy!! read more

My husband and I had a great lunch here. The food was delicious. The beer was great and the bartender keep our glasses full. We placed our food orders at the window inside, found a table outside by the river, and enjoyed the beautiful day! Our food was quickly delivered! It tasted fresh and was very fulfilling! We will definitely be back! read more

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Well we just had a great time here... The space isn't in the most appealing area, but not uncommon for craft brewers to start this way. They've done a magnificent job of using what they have, and we found it appealing. Jenna was working the day we visited, and we appreciated both her knowledge of beer and interesting commentary on some local issues. We had a flight of the Whitewater hefe, Sunburst saison, Paint Rock porter, and the Snownado imperial stout. Check the cool cocoa rim on that one! There was an $1 upcharge for the two higher ABVs (porter and stout). All were well done. Half pours are available too, making it easy to enjoy more styles without going overboard. The Stiff Paddle IPA was quite good, and we ended up taking away a 32 0z growler to enjoy later. There was no charge for the growler bottle, something unheard of in the Atlanta area. One patron brought his dog, and having recently lost our own dog we were delighted to have the company of his pooch, who knew just where the cookie jar on the bar was. We were just visiting from out of town, but so many locals had spoken and engaged us in conversation that by the time we left we felt like we were saying goodbye to a group of friends. I can't think of anything more I'd want from a crafter brewer. Even the music was groovy and we didn't have to scream to have conversations. Will certainly partake of their beers when we can find them and absolutely visit again when in Waynesville. read more

Bearwaters Brewing - a beautiful flight - Breweries Near Me - Canton, North Carolina

Had a wonderful meal tonight with my lady here. Nice atmosphere, really tasty eats, and the beer is pretty awesome as well. Went there expecting to have a Reuben. They changed the menu and I ended up with a small Italian sandwich, and pickle fries. My lady got the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad. BYOD(BRING YOUR OWN DARTS). Very enjoyable night out. read more

This a fun, trendy place with a relaxing view of the river! I love to order a drink, and go sit in one of their porch swings that overlook the water. Great way to spend an after noon. And they have live music too! read more

I really like this place. The Brewery is in an old warehous-y like area -- as most good breweries are. This isn't to be a fancy place...but a great place for them to make the beer and the opportunity to buy a pint, play some darts and catch up with friends. They have a great selection of eight or more pouring...I love the Porter and tried a solid IPA here. I also liked that they are connected with other local breweries and participate in rare collaborations. Finally, it is tricky to find but really convenient off the highway. I mean driving from Cullowhee to Asheville you can stop off, get a growler, or a quick pint and be on your way. read more