We wanted to try a new place for lunch today and the Reeves Cafe is only open for lunch on…read moreSaturday. It's wonderful to see how this historic landmark building in downtown Elkin has been so beautifully preserved. The lobby of the old theater is the location of the cafe. You place your order at the bar and it's delivered to your table once it's ready. The lady working at the bar was very nice and helpful. Although the cafe was pretty busy we didn't have to wait long for our order to arrive. They offer a nice selection of sandwiches and sides. The soup of the day was pepperoni pizza soup...didn't give that one a try but it sounded intriguing. The bread used to make the sandwiches was better than most restaurants and the quality of the food was excellent. They have regular events with live performances each week inside the theater. More information can be found on their website.

It is a gorgeous structure. However, I would not recommend attending am event there when it is hot…read moreoutside . It was very stuffy in there . I recommend going in the autumn, winter, or early spring.

Wonderful gourmet cocktails and great service. Friendly patrons. Interestingly decorations in…read moredifferent rooms.

I did not expect such a creative cocktail bar with a unique ambiance in downtown Elkin! What a…read moregreat addition to the downtown vibe! The owner was awesome and shared her creative talents in her specialty cocktails. She had a pho inspired cocktail which consisted of sesame oil and soy sauce... I would never ever had dreamt of this type of cocktail but I enjoyed it!

Stumbled upon this place on a date night and was pleasantly surprised! I am pregnant and can't…read moredrink alcohol but they offer several non-alcoholic options that are still fun! Staff is friendly and so are the patrons, has a small town feel while not feeling dive-y, but upscale and chic. They do not offer traditional food, but do have bar snacks and are okay with you bringing your own food in if you'd like.

Merle's is an absolute delight! I haven't live in Wilkes in decades but I do visit family from time…read moreto time. When I am in town I always check to see if Merle's is open and try to make it there for a cocktail. Not feeling cocktails they have a section of the menu dedicated to mocktails. Not just a juice or mixer with a dash of bitters either, they've put the same care into developing them that seems to go into the alcoholic cocktails. More of a beer person? Great! Merle's has a handful of NC drafts as well. My first visit to Merle's was in 2023 in April. The cocktails consumed were balanced and well concocted. The use of the space, which I remember visiting when it was an antiques shop 'back in the day', was well used and the patio area quite niece. Every time after when we would visit town my wife and I would try to make it to Merle's, unfortunately we kept lucking out! Recently I was down to help clean out my childhood home and the last day of my visit overlapped with Merle's first day open for the weekend. I decided to swing by and am so glad that I did! Not only were the cocktails wonderful but so was the conversation and camaraderie As an out of town local I was welcomed in and found plenty of conversations to be a part of. I live in Columbus Ohio, where we have a lot of places to get cocktails and the sorts but I will tell you what, Merle's is such an absolutely welcoming gem that I think about visiting even 6.5 hours north! There aren't may things that make me excited to visit or do when I am back home but visiting Merle's sure is one of them! You're guaranteed to find friendly folks, a great drink, and a lovely place to relax.

Dillan and he's team have done an amazing job with this location. From the food to the bourbon…read moreselection - everything is top notch. This cool little spot is the hidden gem in Elkin!

This is my favorite bar and grill in Elkin! The cocktails are amazingly prepared. The nightly food…read morespecials are always a treat. The owners are the bartender and cook. They put their heart and soul into this place. It really shows! The ambience is also amazing.

Such a welcoming staff! They have good offerings of craft beers. Our favorite is the new covered…read moreseating outside. So comfy this fall!!

Brouwerij Dubois is a cool little joint with an easy going and friendly atmosphere. When the…read moreweather is nice, they have a cool side-patio to help you spread out a little more. They do guest beer on tap (I don't think I saw any of their own, but I could be wrong), and there's often a food truck for food. The selections are varied, and my really strange group usually can find something for everyone. Overall, this is a nice place with a cool atmosphere.

I had been wanting to check this place out for awhile, but the hours are very selective, so I never…read moreseemed to be up in that neck of the woods when they were actually open until recently when camping up at a friend's property nearby in VA in mid-Oct. Came out on a sunny Sat afternoon and it was perfect! They have a fantastic patio, which on a warm Autumn afternoon is bliss! Loved all the plants in the entry way and definitely enjoyed sitting the bar, as the decor/ambiance inside is whimsy meets rustic. The beertender was so nice and attentive; let me sample to make my choices for my flt (and even offered some great suggestions for me and my friends). Every beer had was true to style and fantastic! Also, being the geo-history nerd that I am, really appreciated the name considering they are located in Sparta, NC! Highly recommend a stop and/or detour!

Love this place. have great beers especially the Dark Lager…read more one reviewer said "young college staff" and I couldn't understand what they were talking about because I've been going there for about a year now and have never had anything but great service. Maybe they have nothing better to do the give bad reviews to everyplace they have ever been to.....

Great vibe and super cool place to sit and enjoy time with loved ones. Full bar is a bonus in this…read morearea. Excellent bourbon menu at reasonable prices. Worth a stop or hangout all night. Cool place.

This place is a hidden gem outside the city about 10 minutes. Once I pulled in I thought what a…read morecute place! Has indoor and outdoor seating along with a big covered venue for private events. They offer a variety of beer and wines. They have a good choice in food entrees and appetizers. I got the pretzel bites and deviled eggs. Both were phenomenal. The pretzel bites were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside served with beer cheese. The eggs were topped with pickled jalapeños. For my meal I tried the wings. They are baked then fried. They too were good! Staff was super kind and brought everything to our table. She also made sure our beers were full. Megan Doss was singing at this venue while we were there which made for a great evening!

Living is Lewisville we have kept an eye on this property since they closed in late 2022. We had…read morenever visited prior to their closure but were happy to begin seeing posts on Facebook that there was new ownership and a slightly different focus. After doing a bit of online research, we learned the former owners sold the property across the street to Incendiary Brewery, which ultimately opened their second location in 2022. This location has a long history dating back to the early 1970s, when it was the first winery in the state to grow and produce European grape varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Westbend Winery made its mark in North Carolina as a pioneer in the wine industry that now includes over 130 wineries and continues to grow. The original Hauser House was built in 1850, renovated in 2016 and is where the current Westbend restaurant is located. Gone are the winery days, the focus is on the restaurant, bar and music venue space. Last weekend was the beginning of their soft opening, so we had to stop in. We arrived shortly after 4pm, we were happy to see there was a collection of cars in the parking lot area. We loved the look and feel of the property from a distance but were even more impressed with it as we began looking around. The building itself looks very cool and at least somewhat original. There is also a large covered outdoor space that could easily accommodate large groups of people. There were also several picnic tables arranged in the grass if you prefer. We decided to enter the restaurant area which is now called Graze Grill. We were immediately greeted by a young man who told us we could sit anywhere. We were looking for an outdoor space on the back deck that would allow us to sit in the shade while listening to the music. We were able to grab the last table and we were brought menus and our drink orders were taken. The menu itself was nice, it offered a selection of appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts. From flatbread pizza and buffalo chicken wraps to cheeseburgers and loaded cheese fries. There are also kid-friendly food options as well. My wife chose the WB House Salad and added grilled chicken and I decided on a flatbread pizza which I was able to choose the various toppings. The music was also entertaining and the space was very relaxing and comfortable. We were checked on throughout our visit and everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. We also noticed their cool Westbend shirts, which my wife especially liked because they include "Lewisville, NC". The same young man offered to bring a shirt to the table for my wife to look at. She was happy with the texture and quality and decided she had to have one. He also told us they have additional swag ordered. We were really impressed with our first experience here and can't wait to come back as well as bring friends and family here when we have visitors. A great addition to the Lewisville area and Westbend absolutely compliments the other wineries and brewery in the area. We learned they are currently finalizing their operating hours and are currently open on Saturday's and Sunday's. However, they plan to be open from Thursday through Sundays. Their grand opening is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. Wishing the new owners all of the very best!