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    Hugger Mugger Brewing

    4.6 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreweries
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Amy J.

    Love HM!! Being from MPLS we are used to a lot of breweries. HM is a vibe! It's really big inside with a decent size outdoor area. Even if it's busy it isn't crowded. They have a lot of nice food trucks or you can bring in your own food which is nice. I've hosted a few meet ups here and HM is always a good time! I appreciate that they have sour beers which a lot of breweries don't carry sours. By far my favorite!

    Natasha G.

    Hugger Mugger is a great space with outdoor, dog-friendly seating and picnic tables. Drinks are at the bar, many people bring or play board games that are available. Live music and events are frequently available on their social calendar and food trucks are on site most evenings. The scene is edgy, louder, and has dim lighting with front and rear entrances. Lots of parking available in a public lot out back (stairs accessible or sidewalk around to through the back entrance if needed). Street parking is also available. The staff and owner are great - First Friday is such a fun addition to the community. Sours are great! Gift cards and growlers available.

    Mix of pour favor Mexican lager and loop-u-lunatic. And  Chocolate factory meltdown milk chocolate.
    Tricia G.

    Wow! So cute and great brews. Big space with original artwork and big seating areas with traditional and modern touches. Beer: I especially enjoyed the Loop'U-Lanatic and Juicy Brand Recognition IPA. The staff is very welcoming and we had fun playing games from their big collection. Fact or Crap was fun! Moe's BBQ was on site and ordered pork BBQ sandwich with coleslaw and chips. Additionally we got a side order of seasoned fries and hush puppies.

    Beer in the British phone booth!
    Jonathan S.

    Beer, beer, beer! Cool spot, great staff, and food trucks. I have had great luck at finding great breweries. Hugger Mugger did not disappoint. It has what you need...great selection and welcoming atmosphere. This has an Eclectic tasting room with tons of space for adults, families and singles. Enjoyed the food truck offerings. This time it was Moe's BBQ. Yummy pork sandwich and great hush puppies! What's not to like?! This is a cool spot with a great selection of brews.

    This used to be an old pool hall.
    Katie T.

    Hugger Mugger was...interesting. It's in the middle of downtown Sanford amid some little shops. In a few years it could be more lively in the area if they can revitalize it. You walk inside and say, "wow." The space was not what I was expecting. It's gigantic with mustard yellow walls and some...eclectic...black and white artwork on the walls, in addition to the old checkered floor tiles. Apparently it used to be an old pool hall. It sorta smelled like one. It really just felt like the place was having an identity crisis. There was nothing cohesive about it. The beer I got was strange as well. I think it was some sort of strawberry wheat ale, perhaps? After a few sips I got a stomach ache and didn't touch it anymore. There was a food truck out back where there were picnic tables. This is me being picky, but they could do well to get rid of the concrete tables and benches outside. I scraped my legs in a few places and bled.

    You can order a flight to try different beers.

    Great place for a drink. They only have food trucks for food though. Service is excellent! Fun hangout!

    a list of beers
    Liz G.

    Great beer, friendly staff. But if you're a brother or sister in Satan such as myself, be wary upon entering. Not nearly enough satanic art or imagery on the walls. HAIL, SATAN!

    Dominic C.

    Beer is delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is an ample amount of Satanic worship artwork and assorted other decor, which for myself is very unappealing. If your a brother in Christ I would be weary entering here.

    Nate serving
    Jacob O.

    first and foremost I wanna thank you Nate for making this experience so delightful and so fun. Nate is very knowledgeable and has a fun and welcoming personality. If you have the chance ask for Nate he will make your night worth your time.

    Front to back
    Stephen B.

    20 taps, 1 of wine 19 beers cost sub prime Allie and Ashley always align Ale and atmosphere Frozen in time Trucks O plenty for the thrift of penny Menus vary From Vegan to dairy Stop for a drink Miss a few winks Find your missing link

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    16 days ago

    Love this place . Food trucks in afternoon lots of events and great staff. Even if you don't drink beer they cider and wine.

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    Awesome staff and great beers. Always lots of seating and the rotating food trucks are great.

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    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. Nice selection of brews, friendly staff. Looks like Sunday is the fun day - country line dancing lessons!

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    Great service and atmosphere! Best pilsners in the area. Awesome food trucks on the weekends, too.

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    Great beer selections!! Clean establishment with serval large tables available for large parties. Also have a great outdoor seating area.

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    Hands down my favorite brewery in NC, great beers, friendly staff, and a cool atmosphere! Get a flight, or two! Everything is wonderful.

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    good beer, well done, great service, fun place

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    Food trucks are almost always on site, so you can get your tummy full while you drink some yummy beer.

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    The Smoke and Barrel - Clockwise from the top, thick cut bacon, pulled pork, chicken, beef brisket.

    The Smoke and Barrel

    4.0(228 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Stopped in around 2 with my husband after realizing we were headed in the wrong direction across…read moreNorth Carolina and needed a quick lunch. Found this place on Yelp and went with it. Seat yourself setup, but plenty of seating available. Our server, Madison, was at the table in under a minute with menus, and food came out in less than 12 minutes. She was efficient and attentive without making us feel rushed. This is a gastropub, meaning a casual bar-style restaurant that puts more focus on food quality than a typical bar menu. The space reflects that. Mix of standard tables with chairs, booths, and a small lounge area with cushioned chairs and a sofa. He ordered the Reuben, I had the pulled pork with collards. Prices were reasonable at $12 for the pork and $13.50 for the Reuben, each with one side. We both wanted the cucumber tomato salad, but they were out. The pulled pork came with a red, vinegar-leaning sauce. Not sweet and not strictly Lexington style, more of a house take on North Carolina barbecue. Still flavorful and satisfying. The collards were good with small bits of bacon that added flavor without overpowering. The Reuben was decent, but the toasted brioche bun stood out. Good texture and held everything together the way it should. The pasta side was fine, nothing memorable. Total bill came to $27.26. We both stuck with water, which keeps things simple and keeps the cost down. Overall, a solid stop for a quick, easy lunch. Nothing over the top, but everything came together the way it should. Must order: Pulled pork with collards Heads up: Sides may run out, have a backup in mind

    The food was good, service was ok, the ambiance was beautiful…read more We're Texans so we are super picky about our brisket and this was most definitely nice tender brisket. The flavor was good but not earth shattering. If you aren't a brisket snob, you'll love this place! The bar aspect of this restaurant was really cool looking. We went at an off time and there were a good many people there. Service was pretty slow and not attentive.

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    The Smoke and Barrel
    The Smoke and Barrel - Brisket sandwich - not good

    Brisket sandwich - not good

    The Smoke and Barrel - Monthly bottle choice. Solid local cider.

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    Monthly bottle choice. Solid local cider.

    James Creek Cider House - Cider flights

    James Creek Cider House

    4.6(19 reviews)
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    My husband and I visited on a Saturday in November around 2:30-3pm. It was busy but not crowded,…read morethere was plenty of parking and lots of open tables inside and picnic tables outside to sit at. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day, especially for November. We first heard about the cider when we visited their booth at the state fair and had a sample of one of their ciders. We were told they were available in the Raleigh area at Whole Foods but when we went to Whole Foods there was only 1 bottle of 1 variety there. We decided we would just take the hour drive down to the actual cider house and then we'd get to try them all and have a huge assortment to choose from. This was not the case though and I have to say we were very disappointed. Very few of the varieties available on their website are available at the cider house. The bartender said some of them were seasonal but then why not update the website? They actually only had 10 varieties available on tap and unfortunately only 5 of those were ones we had picked out from the website. We are big bourbon fans and go around to a lot of the bourbon distilleries so I do understand that 10 varieties IS actually a lot, especially considering a small distillery would not have anywhere near that many varieties. I just wish our expectations hadn't exceeded the actual visit. The flights were really fun to taste, we got 2 flights so we each got to taste 8 of the varieties and we picked 4 out from those 10 that we liked. But then we also wanted to buy a bottle of each of the ones we liked for Thanksgiving and only 3 were available....

    10 stars! This made…read moreme so excited!!!! We recently tried @jamescreekciderhouse at a town festival and found out they have an on-site location. It was raining pretty good today but we needed something to do. This place is amazing. GREAT slushies and tasty cider. Snd the grounds are so charming and adorable. We even brought home some local peaches which is fun. The worker gave even gave me a pour tour book so I can get to know the local nearby breweries. Can't wait to go back. Upon reading into them I love them even more. Their values are on par with my families which I appreciate especially in this area. Kudos!

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    Cider house at night.

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