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    Catawba Brewing - Morganton

    4.2 (48 reviews)
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    Heather O.

    Joe made us come back 2 days in a row! He's their part time retired Bartending to stay busy bartender and he's a friggin riot! What kind of a great personality he has is hard to describe and even more difficult to duplicate! Everyone drank copious amounts of beer (not me, as usual, but I did their plum gose) our group tried it all, from dark to light to dark again. Then we ordered tons of cans and more to go! Both nights we stopped in here the bands were fun and easy to dance too! From jenga on the front patio, to the outside bar, to the inside bar, to the tables, we had a blast! This place was packed but didn't feel crowded at all! The beer is amazing and you have to try the small batch brews! You won't get them for long and they are strong on taste and imagination for the flavor combos.

    The bar... Note coconut porter!
    Roger H.

    Our 4 yr son says blah blah blue. More to the point, great space and vibe. As for the beer, the IPA is hoppy and not malty at all. This is more bitter than my fav wedge IPA but still drinkable because min malt. Red ale very drinkable and went down very easy. Overall great beer and great place especially if on the way to Boone. Makes Morganton very much worth the visit!!!! Great coconut porter!

    Joseph G.

    I already enjoyed Catawba beers by being a frequent visitor at their site in Asheville down on south slope. (Evening Joe's still ranks top! Coffee blondes are genius). The reason for frequenting the Morganton site was to recon the area. Last week I signed up for a 30k trail run up Table Rock cause I hate comfort and the packer pick up was going to be at Catawba in Morganton. Since this place was foreign to me I saddled up my Yamaha Bolt and journeyed over here. The brewery is located, it seems, toward the heart of the town and looks huge on the outside. The road that runs by then is a one way so don't be cocky and think you can wrap around from the north like I did. Ended up going in a needless circle. Maybe it's from comparing to their Asheville site in south slope, but the place looked small with held the selection. There is still plenty to choose from, Asheville's site that I'm comparing too is probably bordering close to anxiety levels of beer options. Nevertheless, it was a familiar welcoming atmosphere that allowed escape from the summer heat. The fact they cooperate with ultra run planners shows their appreciation of psychos like myself who pay to suffer long anguishing goals. 5 stars from me!

    Brittany L.

    We love this brewery! It is our tradition to always stop here on our way home from Asheville every time we take a trip there. We've always been pleased with the environment and customer service and of course the beer. Today we got there little bit before the official opening time but they said they would open it up for us since we were headed out of town and could not have been nicer! We spoke with the owner as well and he is a very funny and friendly guy. Our toddler ran around while our dog happily greeted other customers. Overall it was a great ending to a great weekend in Asheville. And if you're ever in the Morganton area I can't stress enough how much you shoul. Overall it was a great ending to a great weekend in Asheville. And if you're ever in the Morganton area and a lover of good beer and company I can't stress enough how much you should prioritize stopping in! We are already looking forward to our next trip and visit. And while I'm at it the Peanut Butter and Jelly is amazing! So that's on tap try it!!

    Tony R.

    First of all, LOVE the two best selling beers, Farmer Ted and White Zombie. My impression of the tasting room/ brewery is unimpressed. There is a nice patio area with picnic tables, but no umbrellas, so its sit in the hot sun or go inside to the UN-air conditioned bar or tables. There is a out-of-place pool table with not a lot of room around that supposedly they charge $6/hour. we walked around a bit looking for the restrooms and found them behind the convenient store type coolers with their bottled and canned beer for sale. We sat at the bar, the staff kind of glanced at us and went about serving others instead. I think they concentrate their attention to the younger maybe-I'll-get a bigger-tip kinda guys. After educating myself on how to order a flight of 4 beers for $8 a girl finally came over and asked," these are what you want?" No Hi, how you doing. Brought the flight, set it down, I paid and that's it for interaction. Didn't know anything about the brews and really, don't know if I would have wanted her to explain after the few minutes of terrible service. My wife and I split the flight and left. The beers are good, the service is terrible and you would think with the great amount of sales the do, would upgrade the tasting room a bit. It was a day only in the low 70's but quite warm inside. Must be brutal when its 90's. Almost forgot to mention. We had to wait for flight glasses, she was going to serve it in plastic cups, but I said absolutely not! totally changes the taste. I looked around and there were only 20 glasses being used at the time.

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    Liesha J.

    I was impressed with all three beers I had. The Farmer Ted, the salted lime ale, & the coffee blonde was my favorite. The bartender was very friendly. They had a live band playing which was very enjoyable. Would definitely stop by again next time I'm in Morganton.

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    The friendliest people serving. Loved the Farmer Ted, White Zombie and Low Country Lager.

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    We stopped in for a beer while exploring Morganton. Great atmosphere and super nice people! We'll definitely be back!

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    The Nook Homebrew & Tavern - Cozy spot in downtown Morganton

    The Nook Homebrew & Tavern

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    Super cute little spot in super cute little Morganton! Tucked just around the corner from Fonta…read moreFlora, the Nook is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall that I could easily spend hours at. On one side, you have a pour-your-own-beer bar and on the other a home brew supply shop. During this particular visit, while we poked our heads into the shop, we were there to drink beer! We checked in at the counter and got a quick orientation to their technology. Then, we were turned loose to pour our own beer, settle in to the comfy couches, and play a few card games. The bar area is crazy comfortable. Handsome design, darkly lit, lots of communal games to be played and great seating options. The guy working that night (I think he was the owner) was crazy friendly and helpful without being overbearing. The only reason The Nook doesn't get 5-stars from me (yet) is the beer selection and the plastic cups. Call me a snob, but I just really think plastic cups ruin beer. I need glass! Of the 6 taps/choices on the evening we visited, there was only 1 beer I was really excited about. Other than those couple of minor gripes, we loved the Nook and will most certainly be back!

    This place is pretty awesome. I really had a great time here, the atmosphere is cozy and…read morecomfortable. It's a really tiny place, but there are tables and couches for seating. The bartender was super friendly and talkative, which I love. He gave us some good restaurant recommendations. You get a card from the bartender who's right near the front door. And you go to the taps yourself and swipe the cards to activate them, then pour to your heart's desire. You are then charged later when you are finished and are ready to leave. Cool idea! Fun spot.

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