We love tarbanks! The people and staff are always so friendly and welcoming! They have a variety of…read moreevents going on weekly - from game nights to dart league to food trucks and live music! Check their Facebook for updates!

Pretty good sized space for this town with plenty of seating. The beer was fine, pretty average…read more Flights are available. The bartender was friendly and chatty and worked to get an issue with the payment system resolved quickly.

My son and I found this restaurant during a recent long road trip. I had their Nashville Hot…read moreChicken Stacker and it was absolutely fantastic. if we ever visit Oxford again, we will be sure to return to Tobacco Wood.

I stopped by this brewery while road-tripping between Richmond and Charlotte--always on the hunt…read morefor a new spot with solid beer and food. Unfortunately, this one didn't quite hit the mark. The space itself is nice--plenty of seating inside and out, a private room in the back, clean bathrooms and even a stage where live music was playing during our visit. But the food situation was confusing. They have a full kitchen and menu listed, yet when we arrived, they were only serving food from a BBQ food truck/side business. Not sure if it was a staffing issue, a special event, or just how they do things on certain days, but it definitely wasn't clear for someone just passing through. Beer-wise, they had a decent range of styles, but nothing really stood out flavor-wise. Everything was just... okay. Not bad, but not memorable. Service was similar--there seemed to be only one guy behind the bar running things while the rest were tied to the BBQ setup. He wasn't rude, just not super engaged. All in all, this place was fine, but nothing WOWed me. With a little more clarity on the food, a stronger beer lineup and more upbeat staff, it could be a much better stop for travelers passing through, or even the regulars.

The food, drinks and live music is the best on the area. The staff is always friendly and helpful…read more We love going there.

Yet another stellar experience here!…read more We sat up in the "roost" today, The upside down owl drink is so good. The chopped salad is my favorite, the beer cheese dip is outstanding. The pizza! So good! Highly recommend. Grab a tshirt on your way out, Comfort Colors - enough said! Free stickers, too!

If you're ever in the Rocky Mount, NC area, Rocky Mount Mills is definitely worth checking out! The…read moreatmosphere and vibe here were absolutely amazing. We stayed overnight in our fifth-wheel through Harvest Hosts, and we'd gladly do it again. We had dinner at Tipsy Tomato, then explored some of the other spots around the mills including Mixers, HopFly Brewing Co., Goat Island Bottle Shop, and more. The next morning, we stopped by River Walk Coffee Co. for lattes, refreshers, bagels, and breakfast treats before heading out. The entire place had such a fun, laid-back vibe with plenty to see and do. Definitely a spot we'd recommend! The Carolina Crush beer was perfectly delicious!

HopFly's Blueberry Cheesecake beer is easily one of my all-time favorites--I'm always excited when…read moreit's on tap. Every visit here is a treat, and their other beers consistently deliver as well. The overall vibe is great, and the rotating selection keeps things interesting. We love exploring the brewery scene in Rocky Mount, and HopFly stands out as one of the best. While they don't serve food, there are some great restaurant options right in the same complex, making it super convenient. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area!

I was not expecting to find such an awesome bottle shop in Warrenton! It was so neat to wander…read morearound the store and see all of the different beers, a lot from breweries I had been to around the state and even more that I had not been to. There were about 6 beers on tap and my husband and I tried two each. As we perused the selection, we talked with the shop owner who was very interesting and had a lot of great stories. There was also a seating area where we just hung out. We then met some very friendly locals. I really enjoyed taking this "Beer Stop" and would love to stop here again.

The Beer Stop is worth the stop if you are visiting Warrenton. There are six beers on draft but if…read moreyou want a can they can chill it quickly. The beer selection was fantastic and so was the service. It's a must visit if you are in the area. Cheers!

A fun place to get a brewed on premises beer. My lady friend and I will stop by, get a couple beers…read moreand split a sandwich for lunch. Staff recognizes patrons and are welcoming to newbies. Personable staff, good food beer with great view of the lake! The lake community is grateful for BIB presence.

Always a great stop for food, drinks and a view. A nice way to spend an afternoon. The service is…read morenice, the food good and drinks tasty. A nice stop if you're in the area.

A gem of a find in South Boston. We were there for a race at VIR and came across this place. It's…read morein an old tobacco warehouse with high ceilings and lots of old couches. The owners mother was there and took me for an impromptu tour of the facilities. The bar tender was friendly and most importantly - the beer is spot on. Next time we in the area, I'll be stopping by again.

Outstanding brewery located in a small town and old tobacco factory. With high ceilings, antique…read morecouches, and aged window panes this spot appeals to those looking for a laid back brewery atmosphere. There were table games at almost every table and some arcade games in the back room. The baristas were extremely friendly and explaining each of the beers, which were delicious and much better than some more Main Street breweries I've come across. There's no food served here, but I was told they have food trucks and outdoor events at their outdoor stage area. I came on a very slow night with only 4 other patrons but I can't wait to go back to try more beer and enjoy this great spot (and take some pictures this time around)!

Atmosphere was great! Nicer restaurant for a lake weekend. Nice change if pace!…read more Service and food was outstanding! The steak risotto and shrimp and grits are fantastic!

I had an awesome birthday dinner here! Devon was attentive and answered all of our questions. Diego…read moremade sure our glasses were filled. They have booths and tables. It's a great place for a celebratory dinner or just a nice meal. Everything is made to order. My husband had the steak and mushroom risotto to start and I had the pumpkin salad. Both were really good. The salad had all of the fall flavors - pumpkins, Craisins, and goat cheese. I had the amberjack dish. It was delicious! It had some winter squash, golden beets, and forbidden rice, which is my favorite! For dessert, my husband had the pineapple and fennel sorbet. It was really good. I had the fallen angel. It was a chocolate basque cheesecake with marshmallows on top. They smoke the marshmallows so the presentation was very cool. Can you say yum!! I also had some coffee with dessert.

I first got to try Blackbird at a Halloween Yelp event, where they brough about half a dozen of the…read morebeers for us to try. I was impressed with so many of them, that I knew I had to make the journey from Raleigh to Wake Forest. On a chilly Saturday afternoon, I took the lone remaining seat at the bar. The service was incredible friendly (Cheers!) and they let me try 4 samples, which was very much appreciated. My favorites were the Juicy January and and the Yellow Submarine, both are Hazy IPAs. The JJ had hints of creamy pineapple in it, refreshing without being too light. The YS tasted a little more balanced, a really good all around beer. The Where I Belong was also good, this one leaned a little more towards West Coast, but it didn't have a strong piney taste like a lot of West Coasts can. I even noticed hints of caramel in it as well, which helped to counter the hops. There are several TVs and they'll put on just about any game you request. Also if you're into pumpkin beer, try the Pumpkin Amber when it's around. It's a Top 3 pumpkin beer that I've ever tried, and I've tried at least 25.

The low down:This place never disappoints! The customer service is consistently friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the beer and wine selection is fantastic--there's truly something for everyone. Tonight was extra special thanks to the incredible live music by JT Parrothead. The energy, talent, and atmosphere made for such a fun and memorable evening. Great drinks, great people, and great music all in one spot--what more could you ask for? We'll absolutely be back!

That was a fun evening. The team there was fabulous and treated us like friends. Good selection of…read morebeers and food at reasonable prices. But the staff made the difference between an ordinary evening and a great time. Will come back if we are ever down here again.

I visited The Backyard Brews and Bites as part of my effort to get a hot dog in every county and…read moreincorporated city in Virginia. BBB was my Mecklenburg County stop. We arrived around 11:30 on a Sunday and a crowd was just starting to build. You park and walk around the back of the building (backyard...makes sense) and enter that way. We each got a hot dog, a bottled soda, and we split an order of pretzel nuggets then took a seat outside. The food is brought out to you. It was the beginning of fall and just a perfect day to be outside. It didn't take long before our food arrived. I think we both wished all the food was a touch hotter. My friend would have preferred spicy mustard on her dirty dog as opposed to yellow (in the New York style) and a touch zippier sauerkraut. My speckled pup was LOADED and, while everything tasted really good, the bun didn't stand a chance. A sturdier bun that was slightly toasted would have made this a perfect dog, imo. The pretzel bites were fine. A good enough side order to split. I preferred the mustard and my friend preferred the beer cheese, so we were both happy. The outdoor space is really pretty cool and I bet it's a great spot for live music on nights and weekends. Would recommend.