Looking for the best spot in Hickory to unwind, eat well, and vibe out?…read moreYou need to check out The Patio at 843. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere hits different--laid-back but elevated, like your coolest friend's backyard with way better food and way better music. Whether it's live jam nights, speakeasy weekends, or just a chill evening by the fire pit, The Patio always delivers. Their food specials are no joke--$3 tacos, juicy jerk chicken, and homemade sides that remind you of Sunday dinner. The drinks? Creative, affordable, and strong in all the right ways. It's a place where locals gather, musicians jam, and good times just seem to happen naturally. If you're looking for great vibes, even better people, and food that makes you pause mid-bite, The Patio at 843 is your new go-to. Highly recommended. You'll be back.

Stopped here for lunch after great experience a few years ago. Crab cakes sandwich and potato…read moresalad was outstanding. Husband's corned beef sandwich special also excellent. Location is fun; selection of beers is hearty.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.

This bar gets a lot of talk, but I honestly don't see the appeal. The crowd is mostly younger,…read morewhich is fine, but the energy feels weird--like everyone's trying to make something happen, but nothing ever does. The music isn't too loud, so you can hold a conversation, but it still somehow feels lifeless. Not much going on inside besides people standing around looking bored. But the real problem? The police are ALWAYS there. Every night out turns into a waiting game--how long before the blue lights pull up? It kills the whole mood. You can't relax, and it honestly feels more like a sting operation than a night out. Mediocre drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere, and too much drama for a place that's supposed to be "lowkey." Hard pass.

I was a loyal Dive Bar patron for a few months--after moving home from college, I was elated to see…read morethat Hickory finally had a good nightlife option. I recommended Dive Bar to all of my friends, and always mentioned how safe, affordable, and fun their business is. Tonight, a friend from college and I were excited to go to the Dive Bar--I hyped up the experience to her astronomically and assured her that it would be the best bar she'd ever been to (bonus points for the arcade games!). Sadly, upon entering, my friend was turned away for having a "fake ID." Her ID is in no way facetious--it is up to date, came straight from the DMV, and boasts the same birth date on her birth certificate. It is also the permanent plastic copy, not the temporary paper one from last year! Instead of trying to scan it or even electing to consult a police officer on the corner right outside the door, she was turned away, leading us to find another bar to give our business to for the night. Her ID is vertical, but this is because she renewed her license prior to its expiration on her 21st birthday--since she wasn't 21 yet and didn't want to risk having an expired license to wait and get a horizontal copy, she was given a vertical (but STILL VALID) driver's license. I am incredibly disappointed with our experience tonight, and will sadly have to rescind my doting on the Dive Bar in all future conversations regarding Hickory nightlife. Ridiculous!

We were "skeedaddling" from Carey NC and in need of dinner when my wife came upon McGuires Pub in…read moreHickory NC. The pub is in the basement of a building which is not always a good thing but in this case, it worked well! The spiral staircase added character to the pub and the character kept on keepin' on as we entered the restaurant. The inside is brick and wood which gives a pleasant dive feel. The staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. It was around 7:30 pm on a Saturday evening so it was pleasantly uncrowded. We ordered Irish potato soup, fried cheese curds, the Reuben on sourdough bread and fish n' chips. They were all amazing!! I had the soup and it was delicious- it was their take on French onion soup with potatoes and carrots. They always have it so if you like soup- GET IT! The cheese curds were legit- the cheese was tasty and the breading just right. My wife ordered the Rueben on sourdough instead of the offered rye. The sandwich was a classic Reuben which my wife liked so much that I had to have a bite. It was great! Plenty of corned beef and hash with a sauce that added the right amount of tang. My son ordered the fish and chips. The fish was outstanding and my son and I both agreed that it was as good as fish that we had recently had in London- awesome! One note about the fries- the fries were scrumptious and came in a shape that seems like they shaved from a potato rather than the usual shape of a fry. The shape was neat but the taste was no joke- delicious. Oh, and if you like sweet tea, they have it.;) Overall, it was a great dinner in a great place with friendly people at a fair price. Now we know where to go the next time we are in Hickory. If you live in the area and haven't tried McGuires, do yourself a favor and go!!! Thanks, McGuire's Pub!!

It was extremely cold! The food was great with wonderfully generous portions. Absolutely too cold…read morehowever to the point of unpleasant.

Who would have thought that Hickory had such a good music scene. I surely didn't but have been…read moreseeing tons of good shows advertised and finally went to one. The Premier has an ok since parking lot and even though it was full when we arrived I was easily able to find a spot nearby. Plenty of food and drink options as well as both indoor and outdoor areas. Really good sound and show. I would for sure come back to another concert here.

From the owner: The premier indoor live music, bar and event venue in Hickory, North Carolina. Our 8,000 sq. ft…read more facility features an open air bar, state of the art sound, lighting, and space to accommodate up to 600 people. We are excited to feature some of the top artists in the region, while creating unique events that enliven the community.

One of my favorite bars in Hickory. Bar staff is always top-notch and the food is exceptional. I…read moreusually get what's on special.

Everything was great including the atmosphere. Kids chicken tenders was only 2 small pieces though,…read moreso I'd just take note of that. We got the Philly cheesesteak pizza and it was great! They had live music that was just perfect for the space.

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.

Awesome awesome bar. The people are very friendly and outgoing. If you want to go to a "people's"…read morebar were everybody talks to each other this is the place. The service is awesome, the drinks are cheap, and the good conversations are free

This is a WOKE Liberal bar---drink your beer and go. Do not tell jokes and have fun---just…read morego----Fucked up place

Amazing food excellent service and very cool design/decor!! Will definitely become a hot spot in…read moreHickory! Make sure you try the homemade pop tarts if you're there for breakfast!

Tried this place for the 1st time last night. Kind of off the beaten path but a beautiful space(…read moremore about that later. Hannah our waitress was fantastic! I had concerns about the menu with part of it seemingly bar food and the other part seemingly fine dining. Risotto? Short ribs? Can a new place pull this off? Well they did and at a very reasonable price and portion!! I actually had their house made Mac and cheese with 2 add ons from a nice list of options. My dining partner had their short ribs and substituted extra veggies for the mashed potatoes. I tasted it and it was perfect. The stuffed jalapeno appetizer was very good. I gawked at platters of other foods going by and it all looked delicious! Now this place has a very nice patio for cooler weather and a huge main dining room. The surprise was the bourbon room, which looked like an old-money private club, and across from that a pool room with 3 pool tables. This is really a nice place and I wish the owners well! Sorry for the long review! Can't wait to come back and try other things and cold frosty beverages!

Went in last night waited about 20 minutes to get service. One bartender with a very long line. A…read moreprivate event was held and seemed to occupy the bartender time. Never got a drink so left. Food truck was great but to wait in line to poor my own beer was a bit much

Had an absolute blast today at Romeo and Brewliet! We tried some amazing beers and ciders. Loved…read morethe wristband experience. They welcome outside food, so we Doordashed food in and had an amazing time with friends. Lots of TVs and a fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Met the owners. They were super nice and had lots of info to share about the various events. They have food trucks daily and lots of activities.