Innovation Station

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Great beers! Great atmosphere! I'm in town every other year for a class and this is a guaranteed stop! They host neat little community events like plant sales, artist shows, paint & sip, etc. This time it was a grown up book fair! We love to sit by the river. So nice! read more

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John S.

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Excellent beer and a nice spot to enjoy it next to the river. Bar service was pretty quick. Solid pours.

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Decent selection of their own beers, but none particularly notable. No liquor and no food, but there is a food truck just outside. Indoor and outdoor seating, with nice river view on one side. Staff were okay. Only thing was, both days we were in Dillsboro and visited there, they were playing loud rap music over the speakers, and this to 100% white, middle-aged and senior customers with their children and grandchildren, none of whom wanted to listen to that. This caused me to leave after one drink on both occasions and use the nearby tavern instead. read more

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Wonderful IPA beer, friendly staff, clean venue and s great relaxation by the river. The only disappointment was the food truck on my visit- It had the name Chili and was Mexican food. What is annoying is when the signs for products are not professional made and you can tell a sharpie has been used to change prices a few times- nothing worse then knowing you could of had your food cheaper in the past. Great beer and tap house though just hope they get better food trucks read more

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Jill R.

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We always make time on our visits to stop by Innovation Station. After Concerts on the Creek in Sylva, my husband and I decided to extend our evening out here. I enjoyed a ginger beer, while my husband enjoyed a cider. We sat out on the picnic tables and enjoyed listening to the river and watching the lightning bugs. We even visited with a family who was also vacationing nearby. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. We left with a couple shirts, stickers, and metal sign for our game room at home. Looking forward to our next visit in December! read more

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Kathy P.

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Great atmosphere by the river. Good solid beer selection. Go to the bar to order your beer. No food but plenty of restaurants nearby and they had a food truck. Got a flight of sour red, nitro Irish stout, peach a peno, paws Pilsner. Liked all of them. Fun place to spend a Friday afternoon. Lots of parking. read more

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Alexa C.

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Food truck typically here, huge open spaces for plenty of guests. They have a lot of merch for sale and it seems they have a lot of cool events going on. When we got here it was Taylor Swift trivia - so cool! Staff were very friendly and helpful with letting us try different samples. read more

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Joe S.

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Great people, great selection of beverages. Dog friendly on the outside deck, food truck next door that delivered food to us on the deck. Great vibe, would gladly go there again. read more

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Jennifer D.

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Stopped in after dinner in the area because it looked like a great space. Plenty of beer and drink options, but honestly nothing that I loved. The hazy IPA was very thick and hard to get down. The Oktoberfest was nothing special. I should have tried a slushy! No food here, not much seating inside but plenty outside. The night we went there was some kind of party going on so it was a bit obnoxious. I thought it was both weird and hilarious that Bob Ross was playing on the TV at the bar?! Not my favorite place or beer in the area but glad we checked it out. read more

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Angie K.

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We recently attended their Oktoberfest- super fun! The entertainment was great, great drinks, and such a beautiful weather atmosphere. We always end up meeting new friends and joining old ones. See you next time we are in town. The servers are super friendly and kind - great job! read more

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Sarah R.

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Love the outdoor heated seating. Can be hard to find comfortable breweries to enjoy with an area to have our dog with us. Beer was smooth and highly recommend the Java the Stout. read more

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Chris E.

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My wife and I had a layover in Dillsboro for an hour. We took the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad train (which was awesome, and I left a review for them). Anyways, I highly recommend stopping here for a drink. The staff is extremely friendly. They'll let you sample a beer before you buy it if you choose. I just wish we had more time there, and wish there were more places like this one! read more

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Abby F.

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Great cider, great vibes and ample parking. Would recommend this place if looking for somewhere to relax in town.

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Bob S.

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6 years ago

Nice outdoor seating area, good selection of beverages. Don't forget to try their ginger ale or kombucha. Pet friendly. Access to Dillsboro is currently a tad dicey due to road construction. Drive carefully. read more

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Manny N.

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Nice spot. Great beer and great place to relax by the creek. No food, but there are a few good food spots very close by where you can pick up and bring here to eat. Worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Richard S.

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We wandered in on a rainy Sunday afternoon great staff helped us with selections and local dining. Outdoor deck overlooks a creek wit beer stools and an elbow bar. read more

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Courtenay O.

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Has atmosphere as well as a variety of ales, ciders, wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Service is excellent, with complimentary tastings to determine what is best for YOU! Pinot Grigio was good, but the Bold Rock Apple Cider was my choice for its extra sweetness. Friends got the Bear Lake Brown and a number 19, both satisfying for them. Not sweet. (Baby changing station in each of two uni-sex bathrooms.) read more

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Crisci M.

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We are not craft beer people, but we each got varieties we really liked. Suggestions were spot on. It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed our food and drinks at the tables by the water. read more

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Tiffany B.

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Excellent beer selection. They even have wine, and other seasonal drinks. Kid and pet friendly. It was nice to sit, sip a beer, and watch the creek after a long morning of hiking. read more

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Katherine G.

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Man has Dillsboro/Sylva grown since my college days at WCU. This place is pretty cool though, right along the river, not crowded and pretty good beer! Was definitely a neat find. We had a small group when we went but the service is quick, beer is good, and the atmosphere is great. read more

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Pamela G.

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We're here for a rehearsal dinner nice venue a lot of room. A younger crowd having fun.

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Jamie C.

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Great local brewery! We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and amount of beers on tap for this small town brewery. We each ordered a flight, 4 beers. They also have wine on tap for those non beer drinkers. Plenty of outdoor seating, a small portion of which overlooks a river (creek??). Their bathrooms are clean and nice. My favorite was the double IPA. read more

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Terri S.

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Love this place great service and atmosphere. Something special about his place. Hope they start having food too, they do Have food from foragers but would be nice to have food there read more

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Tom F.

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Original in Sylva is a great place, but we love the new digs in Dillsboro! Beer is great, and service is fantastic. Cory took great care of us. Come for great beer, and have the pulled pork tacos from the Canteen next door. read more

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Julian M.

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The Dillsboro inno is definitely a good time. There is a lot of space for activities and it's right by a small stream which adds to the scene. Plenty of great beers on tap as well! I recommend for a group of people to come here for a good time especially on a beautiful day. There is also a small restaurant that's connected that will deliver the food to after you walk and order there! If you have not been I suggest you go on your next day off! read more

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Audrey C.

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Food, beer amazing We came in on a train ride and this was the only place open, the train materials didn't mention it at all but we wish they had!!!! The beer and sandwiches were great and the Noble Cherry Cider was my favorite! Emily waited on us. Bear Lake Brown was my husbands favorite! Dad liked the porter. 10/10 read more

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Karen R.

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Such a great brewery-we came here almost every day of our stay. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. My husband loved the Soulvation IPA. I enjoyed the cider flights. read more

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Carrie B.

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We adore this place. We've been here many, many times. The beer selection is phenomenal, and new seasonal beers are always being added. The space is amazing. Large, wide-open, and next to a river. The restaurant next door, Forager's Canteen, will deliver food to you. Really great. read more

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Steve D.

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Love the beer here. Cool place overlooking Scott Creek. Trivia night is always fun. Great for larger crowds with all the patio space. My favorite of all the breweries in the area. read more

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Jarred F.

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Great new taproom in town! Nice bar inside as well as plenty of patio seating out front and an awesome side patio right above the creek. Tons of different beers to choose from as well as ciders and wine so they have something for everyone. Also Foragers Canteen next door will deliver food to the taproom. read more

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More info about Innovation Station

40 Depot St
Dillsboro, NC 28779
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(828) 226-0262
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http://www.innovation-brewing.com

Hours

What time does Innovation Station open?

Innovation Station opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Innovation Station close?

Innovation Station closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Innovation Station take credit cards?

Yes, Innovation Station takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Innovation Station have catering options?

No, Innovation Station does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Innovation Station allow dogs?

Yes, Innovation Station allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Innovation Station have bike parking?

Yes, Innovation Station has bike parking.

Does Innovation Station have parking?

Yes, Innovation Station has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Innovation Station wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Innovation Station is wheelchair accessible.

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Innovation Brewing

4.6(155 reviews)

1.7 mi

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One of my new favorites! I love that this place is on the water and the beer is delicious. They…read morehave a lot of unique options that are not too much or trying too hard. Super friendly bartenders. They had a food truck outside though we didn't get anything. Great seating, dog friendly. Right downtown, but pretty easy to find parking. Stellar spot.

Bartenders nice and helpful. Lots of beers that change throughout the year. Best part is one of the…read morefew bars in Sylva that stay open until midnight! Dog friendly. No food but permanent food truck (Cosmic Take Out) next door and they'll bring your food to Innovation for you.

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Balsam Falls Brewing

4.2(90 reviews)

1.5 mi

I just popped in here while walking around Sylva. I didn't expect much but the cider beer was so…read moregood and the staff was so cool that I stayed for hours and ended up ordering food--despite what their Magic 8-Ball said. This is simply a friendly place with good food, great beer, and amazing prices. Definitely recommended!

This is the portobello burger. It's has spinach artichoke on it. It was good but super messy. The…read moretator tots side dish are always good. They top them with parmesan and seasonings. I stopped in for a quick bite on Tuesday night and it turned out to be trivia night. Don't come that night unless you're actually playing trivia because every time I tried to sit down, I was told the seat was reserved. Wide variety of beers and I like how they include description on the menu. Some places like Lazy Hiker just have the name and you have to ask the bartender what each one is like.

Cheese burger, tater toots (Fun! Fun! Fun!) & a six flight of mostly dark beers! Love Saturdays ...

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Angry Elk Brewing

4.1(31 reviews)

7.0 mi

Everything was fantastic! Angel was our bartender/waitress. Amazing food and atmosphere, by far the…read morebest Burger/chicken sandwich and fries we have had in a long time! I wish we could have this restaurant at home!

Going out lately means more beer flights and i definitely got that here. Close to the airport…read morewhile waiting for my delayed flight stopped here for some flights. Took a seat by the bar but they also have regular seating and outdoor seating as well. Cold a refreshing just like I like my beer and plenty to choose from. Seasonal options and permanent ones. And to wash down the beer they also have food. Games if you get bored. Great stop on my craft beer tour.

Great deal on drinks! Super friendly bartender with great service!

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Lazy Hiker Brewing Company

4.5(157 reviews)

15.1 mi

I couldn't really hang out here as there was a wedding reception, or something of the like,…read morescheduled. I got a flight plus some extras to try. I would say the beers were regular, nothing excelling but everything well made. I would say that this town is really cool, with lots of things for young folk to do. I'm not sure if this is a college town, but there was a lot of activity anyhow.

After a day of hiking, a stop at Lazy Hiker was much deserved! The place is awesome and the…read morebartender was friendly, as well as knowledgeable on the brews. It was perfect level of noise...people chatting, kids laughing and dogs wagging. There are food trucks on the side and food can be brought in. We didn't get food that day but other's looked really good. Would totally recommend!!! 10/10

Lazy Hiker Brewing Company - Catering to & allowing dogs is always a quick way to our hearts for any business. Having treats ready is such a great treat!

Catering to & allowing dogs is always a quick way to our hearts for any business. Having treats ready is such a great treat!

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Currahee Brewing Company

4.3(61 reviews)

14.4 mi

Love this place. Outdoor seating and tasting room is way fun! Food is okay and beer is good but…read morenot great. Service can be a challenge when they are busy... found myself waiting longer as they were short staffed for the size crowd they had on the weekend I was visiting. I used to love this place but now find myself going to the competition in town more often.

This brewery is losing its "new brewery in town appeal". One server behind the counter is hardly…read moreenough to keep up with special events. She's looking worn out and tired. Honestly, the place could use a deep clean in the bathrooms and the riverside. The riverside needs a couple layers of fresh gravel, weeding, trim and debris pickup. The bathrooms need a deep clean. The Mountain Blond is a decent beer and represents the style. How about having the cigarette smokers move away from the front door while doing their thing.

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Mountain Layers Brewing Company

4.4(107 reviews)

11.8 mi

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A nice little brewery outside of Great Smoky Mountains! Their sour was one of the best I've had…read more There is indoor and outdoor seating with views of Main Street. There was live music during our visit that really added to the experience.

Amazing beers!!!! Definitely coming back. They just renewed…read morethe outside patio which was a plus to have our dog with us.

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The Below Zero Cold IPA on a fantastic sunny mountain day. This beer is very, very good

Native Brews Tap & Grill

4.0(379 reviews)

9.6 mi

We had to start out with Say What??? (fried deviled eggs with bacon jam). They were very tasty and…read morethe bacon jam on top was the perfect topper. My husband and I split the peanut crusted trout and the pecan pear salad. Portions were generous and we were both stuffed. The trout was phenomenal...very twnder and tasty! Paired with brussel sprouts which had a great flavor and extra tasty (especially when you dipped them in the sauce from the trout). The Pecan pear salad was really good! Very generous with all the goodies (pecans and raisins) and lightly dressed. Michael was great and kept us well taken care of. We will definitely be back the next time we come through!! (We dug into the deviled eggs before I could snap a picture, but I managed to get a few.)

We really liked our visit to Native Brews Tap & Grill along the main stretch through Cherokee, NC…read more A bit further down the road, away from all the tourist shops, sits this sizable indoor and outdoor seating space brewery. Don't go past the light, or you'll miss it. Suggested to us by a local, we nestled up to the bar surrounding by who else, locals. This turned from trying something new to an episode of Cheers super fast! We laughed, and conversed, and had a good time to the extent we were really juggling whether to stay the night. But back to Asheville we needed to go. If you're in Cherokee anytime soon, definitely carve out some time for this cool little spot. Good, well-made, bar food. Awesome tasting beers and seltzers on tap. We'll be back to see our friends here!

The place has a clean, upscale vibe. Activity, everywhere.

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Sierra Nevada Taproom

4.5(1.8k reviews)

39.4 mi

My favorite brewery!!! Reminds me of Stone in San Diego California…read more Several beers to choose from! Service is great! The property is huge! Cute play ground for kids and a concert stage for bands! Pizza is delicious and the French fries are so good!

Sierra Nevada has been tried and true. This taproom is nearly identical to the location in Chico,…read moreCA except that it is set in a larger area. Coming here felt like entering princess castle, which is impressive. Service is friendly, the beers are good as expected, the offerings are diverse, this is an old time brewery that stands well in time.