Highlands Butchery

6.9 mi

Great atmosphere, great staff. Highly recommend !! Wonderful selection of cocktails and best…read moreselection of cigars in town !!

From the owner: Step through the doors of Epic Speakeasy into an authentic 1930s atmosphere where speakeasy vibes…read moremerge with modern sophistication. Discover an extensive range of 105 cigar brands, each hand-selected to provide the ultimate smoking experience. We have smoking and non-smoking areas. Indulge in a craft cocktail as you relax on the marvelous back porch or retreat to the adjacent cigar club. Epic Speakeasy offers an unmatched escape from the ordinary, making it a haven for cigar enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados alike.

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One of the several seating areas inside Epic Speakeasy.

No Entry

12.7 mi

This is Hickory's only Speakeasy! Go through the door labeled No Entry and find a beautiful little…read morebar lounge. Small and comfortable with a few food options a d a long list of carefully crafted cocktails from excellent mixologists.

Major’s

5.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

2nd visit and it didn't disappoint. Grace was a fantastic server and made sure we had everything we…read moreneeded. The food and drinks were fantastic! Visit this charming, local restaurant for fresh food and great service!

Great atmosphere, service and food. Limited menu, but every item was excellent... will return often.read more

Rice Bowl, chicken, charred green beans, homemade pickles, boiled egg

Dinner special, beef steak

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Rice bowl

The Magnolia Room

7.2 mi

So I am biased, but Taylor and Laney make incredible cocktails!read more

Awesome magnolia tables

Summer Cocktail Menu

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Martini

The Barn At Wildwood Acres

4.8(5 reviews)

7.9 mi

Omg what a beautiful venue. My cousin just had her wedding and reception there a few months ago. I…read morerecommend. We had our own brid suite to get ready in. There was a full kitchen and bar. Outside by the lake was beautiful, that's where the wedding was. Inside we had plenty of room to dance and turn up. 10/10

This is a nice event center the outdoor wedding area by the Lake was amazing. Very serene. We…read moreattended a 5 PM wedding in August and it was very cool and comfortable in the area where the wedding was held. The cocktail area was nice. The reception hall was great. This is a real nice venue. The bridal suite is awesome

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Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens

4.6(41 reviews)

42.4 mi

Amazing. One of my absolute favorite places in all of Lake Lure. I come here every time I'm in…read moretown and it never, ever disappoints!! It's incredible what the owner has done with the place, and the food is awesome. I'm not sure why I'm even writing this review, I'd really rather keep this place quiet and have it all to myself.... But it deserves the five stars.

We visited on Saturday and really enjoyed the atmosphere--it's a very cool place. Unfortunately,…read morethe service and food did not meet our expectations. It took approximately 20 minutes just to receive our drinks, and when our food arrived, my burger was in unacceptable condition. I was surprised that it was allowed to leave the kitchen that way. We brought the issue to the attention of the person who delivered our food, but our concern was ignored. We eventually had to track down our waitress to have the problem addressed. To make matters worse, our checks were incorrect, and despite the delays and food issue, no discount or accommodation was offered. The restaurant has a lot of potential and a great atmosphere, but the food quality, service, and pricing need improvement. Unfortunately, our experience did not justify the cost.

Gorgeous bar.

Apple crisp and pumpkin pie

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Apple cider mimosa

Broad River Cocktail Lounge

43.9 mi

love this place! such a great addition to the area. great atmosphere, fantastic drinks,…read moreincredible service. max, the manager, is so polite and professional. will continue to come back!

From the owner: We are so excited to open our new Cocktail Lounge here in Chimney Rock Village! We are hoping to…read morebring something different to our small town that includes crafted cocktails, desserts, and a warm space to stay awhile. We invite you to grab some friends, order a drink, a slice of chocolate cake, and enjoy the living room feel of The Broad River Inn Lobby and Cocktail Lounge.

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Notions

4.3(87 reviews)

12.5 mi

I was visiting friends that moved to NC recently. While they were showing me the shops in Union…read moreSquare they mentioned that they hadn't visited this restaurant yet. So we decided that we were going to give it a try. After looking at a menu and being approached by the host who gave us a brief introduction to the menu we were in for sure. We asked to sit indoors with it being a windy and somewhat humid day. They have plenty of outdoor seating with umbrellas. We were informed later by our excellent server, Ashlee that there is also seating upstairs! We forgot to take a tour! The decor is very chic, but not overly done. We were seated at a table, but booths are available as well. Even the women's restroom with chic. It needed to be picked up a bit but was nice. Our server Ashlee was excellent! Her upbeat personality and friendliness was in the 10 rating! For only being at the restaurant a couple of weeks I think her vibes will keep bringing customers back. But not only her vibes, the food is very good too! My friends were very happy with their main meal, me as well! I had the Chicken Panini and the companion (side dish) I selected was the Pan Fried Corn. Both very good! We did order shareables too! The Southwest egg rolls and the Charcuterie Board. We were very happy with both! I would definitely order them again. I ordered two alcoholic drinks. My first drink was called the Bees Knees (ginger, honey, lemon bourbon) and an Espresso Martini. Both were good. The ginger was very mild in the Bees Knees. We were quite full so we were not able to enjoy our desserts at the restaurant but did order them to go. We ordered the Crème Brûlée and Key Lime Cheesecakes to go. I enjoyed the Key Lime, a good balance of sweet and tart. A little perfumme for me but still good.The feedback on the Crème Brûlée, was ok. I didn't try it. When I visit this area again, I would surely come back here and try some other items on the menu. Parking in this area can be quite busy, especially on the weekends. We came during the weekday in July after 1pm. We had to circle a few times before we got a parking spot. Come early!

Notions was OK. I had a smash burger - the burger was decent, the side of a grit cake was…read morehorrid. It was a wedge of grits that were covered in breading and deep fried. Who possibly wants to eat deep fried breaded grits? We ordered some apps and I forget what my wife and SIL order, but the overall opinion was just OK. No one wanted to return. Plus... the inside restaurant smelled like something died in there. We ate outside, as eating inside was impossible due to the smell. When I went to use the bathroom about an hour later, they had heavily perfumed the restuarant.

Interior

Classic Reuben + fries (seasoned well, btw)

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Pimento cheese dip appetizer

Antidote

4.5(267 reviews)

56.8 mi

Espresso dacquiri Hibiscus mojito…read moreCaprihini (sp?) Unique drinks. Non-alcoholic menu is as cool, if not cooler than, the alcoholic one. Dacquiri is wild - unique and delicious. Gorgeous place inside and outside seating.

Cocktail bar with a turn-of-the-century feel, offering a creative cocktail and coffee menu…read morealongside a small bites menu if you're looking for something light. We stayed on the main floor since the host seated us there, but later realized you can order at the bar and take your drinks up to the rooftop--something I wish we knew earlier. The bartenders were pleasant and laid-back, not pretentious at all. The cocktails were inventive and well-crafted. I went with the Coffee Date and Lord of Misrule--pretty good--but in hindsight, I wish I had tried more of their Fever-Tree and Chemist collaborations, which sounded especially interesting.

Espresso Martini @tiffhuangry

Lion's Roar @tiffhuangry

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100 Main Restaurant & Bar

3.9(72 reviews)

0.0 mi

I love the food and I have tried several different things my favorite is the spinach salad with the…read morebourbon and brown sugar dressing! BLT sandwich is good and so is the potato salad! Service is good and I love the atmosphere!

Always friendly atmosphere. Great food and reasonable…read moreprices. We eat there regularly and are always happy with our food.

Southern Peach

Bbq burger

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Philly soutissa with steak fries

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Diane G.

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10 months ago

I waited TOO long to come to this place. The best burger I've ever had! Artichoke, Spinach, Provolone, crisp Bacon and cherry tomatoes. The atmosphere is so relaxing and the wait staff was awesome. Zero complaints. So, so good! I highly recommend and I'll be coming back soon! Oh, BTW...fresh butchery there, too! read more

Valdese S.

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1

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2 years ago

As always... awesome burgers and fries!! The service and food cannot be beat! We are fortunate to have HB in Valdese!

Flat Gap F.

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5

2 years ago

We had a great Mother's Day brunch! Great service and awesome food! We'll definitely be back!

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