Open open open. The Mad Co. Brew House is OPEN! I was passing through here in October 2025 as I am making my way through all 100 of North Carolina's county courthouses. The Madison County Courthouse is temporarily closed due to the water damage but the structure is still standing. On my way back to where I parked, I spotted this place and stopped in. I bought a beer - not much in the way of support, but I am back on keto and not eating pizza no matter how awesome it smells/looks - and opted to write this review immediately. As I'm typing, another customer asked the beertender about the storm. He pointed to the piece of black tape marking high water line on the wall. It's about NINE FEET off the ground. I included a picture. The leaves up here are just about starting to change. If you're thinking of leaf peeping and heading through the North Carolina mountains, don't miss out on Mad Co. Brew House. Firstly, their Pilsner is excellent. Second, they need the support. [Review 1124 of 2025 - 4371 in North Carolina - 24677 overall] read more

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We fell in love with the town of Marshall before Hurricane Helene, and that love hasn't changed--but the town certainly feels different now. The impact of Helene was profound, and it's hard not to feel the weight of that change. Given Marshall's long and rich history, we doubt anyone could have anticipated something so devastating. We believe this moment calls for reflection--gratitude for what we still have, and commitment to preserving the character and history of this special place for future generations. The town is slowly recovering, and we were thankful to be able to visit. Some businesses and buildings are clearly still struggling, while others appear nearly back to normal. While in town, we stopped for a bite at Mad Co. Brew House. Parking was easy and convenient on the street, and the open-air concept was inviting. Because of the heat, we opted to sit inside. Upon entering, the bar is immediately to the right--that's where you grab a menu and place your order. We picked up laminated menus, found a large table, and returned to the bar to order once we'd made our selections. After paying, we were given a vibrating coaster to alert us when our food was ready for pickup at the kitchen window. It's worth noting that tipping was prompted at the point of sale. We don't mind tipping--20% or more is typical for us--but it was frustrating to realize that, in this case, there was virtually no service. We placed our own orders, grabbed our own utensils, water, and napkins, and picked up our food when the pager buzzed. Additionally, multiple signs reminded customers to bus their own tables after dining. No one ever checked on us, and we struggled to find a clean table when we arrived. During our visit, we saw several employees either behind the bar or in the open concept kitchen, but none seemed to be sanitizing or tidying up, despite it not being particularly busy. We recognize that the community has endured a lot since the flooding, and our visit was, in part, a way to support local businesses. Still, basic service standards matter--and without improvement, we worry that some visitors may not return. That said, the food itself was excellent--easily a five-star experience. The setting, the charm of the location, and the overall potential of the place are solid. With a little more attention to cleanliness and service, this could be a true gem. For now, we're giving it three stars, hoping it was just an off night--and wishing the best for everyone continuing to rebuild in this resilient town. read more

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Pizza is pretty subjective so... The ingredients were fresh, but unfortunately the pizza didn't have a lot of flavor. The dough was very bland, so that was hard to overcome. You order at the register, pick up your food, and bus your own table. The minimum requested tip is 20%. The place is "open air" so in June, it was pretty warm. We wouldn't go back, but pizza is so personal so give it a try and see what you think. read more

Food was really delicious, the location is great I love the views of the river outside. The bartender was very helpful! We've always gone for a drink there and this was the first time eating. Didn't disappoint! read more

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I have tried twice to visit this establishment...The first time, I helped them correct their hours online(yelp,google, website) they blamed Helene for having incorrect store hours. The second time they decided to open late on a Sunday because of short staffing. I give up. What's that saying? "Fool me once..." read more

Went for the grand re-opening after a complete restoration of the building after major damage from 27 feet of flood water from Hurricane Helene. The place was packed to the walls, which was great to see. We had a couple of their craft beers (the Dark, Dark, Dark Stout and the Robust Porter). Both were excellent. The stout had a deep, rich taste without any bitterness. The porter also lived up to its name with a strong but smooth flavor, silky on the palette. The beers went well with our pizzas: the buffalo chicken (very nice sauce & blue cheese crumbles) and the white pizza (great mix of ingredients and the whole roasted garlic pieces really topped it off). The hand-tossed crust here is primo. Well worth a visit if you are in historic downtown Marshall, NC. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - White pizza with great roasted garlic (front) and buffalo chicken pizza with excellent sauce (back) - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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Pizza was delicious, however if you have a gluten allergy, the pizza is not safe. Both of our family members who have celiac got very sick from the GF pizza. read more

Excellent spot in downtown Marshall. We parked across the street and enjoyed a New England IPA and their pilsner as we sat outside and enjoyed the river view. Their wood-fired oven pizza is delicious! We tried the one with carmelized onions and arugula and took home one of the meat pizzas. Friendly service and amazing to see how they've recovered from the hurricane. Would definitely go again. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Heroes wall for those who helped the brewery recover from the hurricane. Behind the fan is the black mark showing how high the water was. - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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Good pizza. Good beer. Doggie friendly. Kid friendly. Would definitely return if we were ever in the area again. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

My wife and I came here for our first wedding anniversary. We were in town for a cousins wedding and decided to try this place for lunch. It was amazing pizza and great beer. We had a good view of the river as we ate. And I must add Great Music!! read more

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My first visit to Marshall since the hurricane devastated this charming little town and we stopped into this charming brewery and pizza restaurant and were not disappointed. I had a blackberry (not sour) beer that was perfect for me, loved the blackberry taste. My brother enjoyed the African pale, and he greatly enjoyed this beer. Our pizza was the caramelized onion and fig, which had a delicious combination of toppings. But it's the crust that is truly the best! Crispy but not like cardboard, and not doughy either. They got this crust down to perfection. Come and support this charming town still recovering from the hurricane damage, and this cozy friendly brew pub! read more

The pizza was pretty good; very flavorful. Cute little restaurant with nice outdoor and indoor seating. I would not recommend the garlic knots. They were very dry and drenched in garlic. Other than that, this was a wonderful experience! Bless this place after the flood that washed through! read more

Pizza and salads are great. Beer is plentiful and service like your family. Thank you, Courtney! Getting Marshall back to business!!

Great local brews, pizza and ambiance - the bar tender was kind and extremely helpful. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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A year living Marshall and this is still our favorite place to go when we don't feel like cooking! Food is always delicious Service is always spot on Ambiance is homey and shows the connectedness of our community! read more

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Absolutely love this place. The staff were amazing and friendly. You cannot beat the creek view. The beer was yummy and I'm not a beer drinker. The food was pretty good, too. The hamburger patties were way larger than the buns which we thought was funny; yet tasty. Kids mac and cheese is Kraft's, maybe? Out little one devoured it. Our buffalo chicken tacos were AWESOME. We will be making several trips here during our visit. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - View from outside picnic tables. - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

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I just stopped in for a beer and to relax on the patio for the evening. The front little closed in area was nice, the bar was quaint and crazy warm. I think the kitchen putting out all of that heat for food and such really steams that place right up. It's an order at the bar establishment and then find a seat. Beer selection was decent. The back patio has a nice vibe along the railroad tracks and the river. Definitely worth checking this place out and maybe try and catch a band if it works out. read more

Very nice porter and great calzone! We had a great experience and highly recommend going out of your way for beer and pizza! We will definitely go back! Order at the bar and eat at inside or outside covered tables! Suitable for families! read more

I cannot say enough good about Mad Co. Brew House! We live in Greenville, SC. One day while driving around we ended up in the picturesque, quaint town of Marshall, NC in Madison County. We were hungry, so we meandered into Mad Co. Brew House where the ambience is extremely positive, the decor is very cool, the food is fabulous and the home-brewed beer is wonderful! They have live music, you can bring your dogs as far as the front closed in porch, and if you want to have a cigarette you can go up the loft deck which is an outdoor area that overlooks the French Broad River and smoke or just enjoy the spectacular view. We've been back several time with Mad Co. our destination. We highly recommend it! read more

Our friends have been coming to Mad Co since they moved to Asheville area. They brought us here on a Monday night in the middle of winter. The place was hopping and the fig and caramelized onion pizza was delicious. Enjoyed the lager and the Coffee stout. Place is worthy of Asheville brew pub scene. Can't wait to come back and have the pizza on the back deck overlooking the river. Very Dog Friendly!!!!!!! read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Brew their own beer with a few guest taps. - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

This place not only has the best pizza beer and owners.... really phenomenal deck, facing the river, in a town that came back from Hurricane Helene with the magicK the is Marshall ! read more

After eating across the street at Old Marshall Jail House and enjoying the view of the river, we went to Mad Co Brew House for another beer. So happy to see a Porter on their list of beers after having IPA's all day. It was a solid beer that we got to enjoy on the patio. It was a Friday night, so we didn't get the primo spot by the river, but it was in the shade and a wonderful evening with friends who live up the street. We ordered a couple of pizzas to take home and have to say that these are incredible pizza at an even better price! read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Bar - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Awesome spot in historic downtown Marshall in/next to FD. Awesome pizza, great local beer selections and good polite people. Hit hard by Helene. Prayers and best wishes. read more

Purchased a few growlers and a bunch of pizzas here for our family reunion. All of the beers were great and the pizza was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Great place to stop for a beer when in the Marshall area. All local, and a decent price. Inside seating, outdoor seating in the back, or outside seating in front. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

I did not get a single picture of the pizzas, but we basically ordered 8 and everything was very good! My favorite by far was the Fig and Carmelized Onion!! So good!! read more

Grabbed a quick drink here waiting for reservations next door at the star diner. I'm not much of a drinker so I just got a can of fruit smash, which is a local version of truly. I enjoyed it and their pizza looked pretty good too. read more

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Great scenery, great beer and great food! What else could you ask for? We were in town for my wife's 40th birthday and had a late lunch after horseback riding. The overlook over the river was amazing while enjoying cold beer and awesome pizza. Can't say enough about this place! Really enjoyed it! read more

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The Margherita pizza was amazing, I highly recommend and the views on the patio were so pretty! read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

The view on the back deck was exactly what we were looking for. Pizza was so good, I ordered the cauliflower crust. Plenty of choices on tap, service was top notch, friendly and clean. Found this place while on a girls trip and would recommend highly. read more

Great beer, Great Pizza, Great Staff. Phenomenal live music as well. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Mad Co. Stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Great stop heading back east from Flag Pond, TN! Beer was great and pizza was fantastic! We got the Margarita Pizza and between the 2 of us devoured it! Staff super nice and just an all around chill spot. Heads up that dogs can't be on the patio outside, however they can be in the front patio area. read more

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We stopped her for a cold beverage and were not disappointed. Great beer selection and the views off the deck patio area of the river are amazing. The staff were very delightful and full of local history. The next time we come we will be trying their well known pizza. read more

Great spot to grab pizza and beer in downtown Marshall. Staff is always friendly and service is quick, plenty of seating out on the deck overlooking the river, inside, or on the front patio. They host live music/trivia, and it is dog friendly outside. Parking is across the street. read more

Came across this place while along a nice drive along the French Broad River. We live about 25 miles away looking for lunch after visiting a festival. Everywhere I go I travel with my Service Dog, yes, a REAL ONE. We are always complimented on his behavior. Many people never even notice him. I was immediately called out by a woman behind the bar, "dogs outside!" My wife said he's a Service Dog, where she repeated that we had to sit outside. And YES, he was wearing his vest. I did not push it because of two reasons, first they are clearly uneducated and secondly, they'd probably spit in my food had I pushed it. I really wasn't in the mood. One day they're going to say it to the wrong person and later get visited by an ADA attorney. Sorry, wasn't able to rate the food. read more

Mad Co. Brew House - My Service Dog - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

This is such a great brewery, and a killer addition to Madison County! Smaller than average (for WNC) selection of beers, but if you need more than a dozen or so to get the job done then you're probably just pissing in the wind. Everything we tasted was fan-friggin-tactic. And the pizza?! This is not your average "brewhouse" 'za, my dudes. This is not the brewhouse that phones it in just for the inebriated. This is solid pizza, and I'd gladly order it for dinner if it were a standalone pizza place. Not sure how this place got less than a 4 or 5 star rating. Some people are just jerks I guess. Don't be a jerk. Visit Mad Co Brew House. You won't regret it. read more

Love this place. They had Very covid friendly outdoor sitting. Staff super cool and chill Great beer selection and pizza was solid The deck overlooks the water read more

Mad Co. Brew House - The patio - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

Took a road trip up there for the holiday weekend and was glad we stopped in here...ordered a couple of fabulous pizzas and local beers...had 80s radio rock on while we sat on the outside area ... pizzas were fresh & piping hot with really good ingredients...I had the Buffalo chicken with sauce, spinach, onion & blue cheese...if you find yourself in the little town of Marshall, NC, stop in and have a bite & a pint or two! read more

Mad Co. Brew House - Chicken, Buffalo sauce, red onion, spinach & blue cheese crumbles plus Africa Pale Ale - Brewpubs Near Me - Marshall, North Carolina

First let me say this place has almost the prefect building and set up for a microbrewery. An older building with tons of character - it just feels like it's part of town and was meant to be here. The entryway is a covered outdoor patio. The main bar/taproom and brew tanks right inside. And the best part is up the stairs. An elevated patio with a gorgeous river view and perfect breeze. Yes, those are train tracks too. So let's talk about Jamie for a second- every successful taproom should have a Jamie. Well spoken, polite, professional, knowledgeable about product, patient, kind and funny. A five star kind of guy. The beer - I tried three, all Pale Ales - Africa Pale, Rye Pale and Tropical Pale. The Africa and Rye were really bright, crisp flavorful beers - total thirst quenchers with subtle hop profile complexities. The Tropical gets honorable mention. If you like Farmhouse Ales there were a few to choose from plus beers from Laconia their sister brewery. Really had a nice relaxing visit with some great beer. Thanks Jamie! FYI - this place is a just a few minutes' drive from the Nantahala Outdoor Company outpost - great place to come and wet your whistle after a day of white water rafting. read more

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The atmosphere was laid back, and felt comfortable. We had the pizza, and cheese bread for a meal. I'm not sure if it was an off night (based on reviews on this site I feel that it must have been) but the food was decent but a bit on the bland side. read more