Been 5 years since I've been here. I was really hoping that had given them time to develop their craft beer program but alas, it's not to be. Their flagship Jooce isn't bad but really 3 of 5 not any higher. The rest? Solid 2s at best. Better news, brisket is solid, fried pickles and curds are very good but burger? 2.5 stars. Not freshly ground, very little flavor and definitely not worth more than $10. read more

We stopped in on a busy weekend during Christmas tree season, and even with the crowds, the team here was incredibly efficient and kind. It's only about half a block off the main street in West Jefferson, so it's an easy walk if you're out shopping downtown. The vibe inside is really cool -- it feels like it might've been an old automotive shop at some point, but now it's got a warm, modern, laid-back atmosphere that totally works. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had: crispy edges, juicy inside, a great char, and real flame-grilled flavor. The onion rings were super crispy and delicious too. My daughter loved her mac and cheese. And the This Is Not The Muffler Shop IPA was a perfect, flavorful beer to round everything out. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in West Jefferson! read more

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Casual, rustic brewpub offering a craft beer selection, along with a unique spin on comfort food, burgers and wings. Their beers are flavorful and have good variety of seasonal flavors. The place is always packed on the weekends which should tell you this is a great place to try. read more

Amazing place! Beers were fantastic. I ordered the salmon (old bay butter) and green beans. Both were phenomenal. Husband ordered brisket with Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese with the salmon tasted great - I recommend that this restaurant adds a salmon/Mac bowl to their menu. Brisket was decent, but lacked a bit of flavor. The different bbq sauces didn't really help much either. Service was good! Ambiance was cozy, it was a decent sized establishment and we felt like there was a lot of room. Parking was easy to access as well. read more

New River Brewing - Old bay butter salmon, green beans, and Caesar salad. Sliced brisket with vinegar bbq, Mac and cheese, and Caesar salad. - Breweries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

What can i say, it's not for me. The good, the server was friendly. The mediocre, the beer and food were okay. You can be mad at me for not going into detail or you can understand it's not worth going into detail. The bad, the layout, the no place to stand and enjoy a beer, the entire system was weird. read more

If you ever wanted to experience what it's like to walk into a building that actively hates your existence, New River Brewing in West Jefferson is the place for you. I've had more welcoming experiences at airport TSA screenings than I had in this absolute dumpster fire of a restaurant. I came in hungry. That was my first mistake. My second mistake was assuming I'd be served like a normal person in a normal establishment. Nope. I sat there for 20 minutes, like a dehydrated raccoon staring into the void, while the staff wandered around like background characters in a video game glitch. No greeting. No sign. No instructions. No nothing. Just me, slowly dying of starvation while the employees perfected their talent for pretending customers don't exist. Eventually, I learn -- through psychic intuition, because nobody told me -- that I'm supposed to order from a kiosk, like I'm at a f***ing airport Sbarro. This is a "brewery," right? Not a sad little food court in a dying mall? So I play along, use the kiosk (which was slow and confusing, just like the service), and then -- get this -- I'm told my food will take 30 minutes to arrive because it's being delivered FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION. Excuse me? I'm physically inside a building with the words New River Brewing on it, but the actual food is on a truck somewhere? Are you people high? Is this an avant-garde art project designed to test the limits of human patience? And the prices. Oh my God. The audacity. The unmitigated gall. For what I paid, I could have flown to Asheville, eaten at a real brewery, and flown back and still had enough left over to buy a snack from an actual restaurant that doesn't require cross-town food shipping. What I finally got was an overpriced, soggy insult to my taste buds a meal so underwhelming it made me question if the chef lost a bet before making it. The fries were limp. The burger was flavorless. The presentation was "prison tray chic." And to top it off, it all showed up cold. Probably because it literally traveled in a f*ing vehicle before it got to my table. This place is a failure on every level: Staff? Checked out. Service? None. Food? Embarrassing. Concept? Brain-dead. Value? LOL. Atmosphere? Like eating inside a bad decision. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. If I saw someone walking in, I'd tackle them to the ground to spare them the trauma. I'd rather eat drywall in a porta-potty during a heatwave than step foot in this soulless, overpriced, mismanaged clown parade again. Shut it down. Salt the earth. Start over. read more

New River Brewing - WARNING: DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS BUILDING Looks like a brewery. Smells like a brewery. Functions like a food truck dispatch center. - Breweries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

Very cute spot nestled in the mountains. We visited on a Sunday during what I consider peak lunch hours. Our wait was minimal, maybe 10 minutes. Things I loved: staff were friendly, seated fairly quickly, beer was good, being able to have a salad as a side Improvement: seating is cramped. Not sure space allows improvement, but we were very tightly packed in Wagyu burgers: I'm just not sure about this. We've had wagyu before and these burgers just did not seem to be the same standard OR were heavily over cooked. They weren't "Wow" or "OMG." They were just like any other burger. I was disappointed. read more

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Sam - the best waitress Ever!! I'm sending my friends.. the food is always good-their Cheerwine wings are so Good!!

One of our favorites! Love the bbq with Cheerwine sauce! Hamburgers cooked to order, and delicious ! We usually sit at the bar. Delicious cider! read more

The full moon beer was excellent if you like citrus wheat beers. The fried pickle spears are a great choice! Service was excellent with a side of sarcasm, which i always enjoy! read more

After a short wait, we were seated at a table featuring a bench seat shared with others. This is okay with us but the tables around us had large groups of people waiting to be sat congregating around them. Meaning, we were sitting and eating while people were standing above us not a foot away carrying on conversations. Our food was good- cheese curds were hot and yummy! Orange NeHi wings were super flavorful and reminiscent of a Carolina Gold sauce. House dry rub wings were a little lackluster and really didn't provide much flavor at all. Usually we have A+ experiences here but today was a bit subpar. Waitress was nice enough but definitely didn't go out of her way to make us feel welcome. We'll probably dine here again but it may be a while. read more

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Food combines unique ingredients to form a delicious meal! Loved that the menu included well loved favorites with new spins. Waitress' beer recommendation was in point. Lively and friendly atmosphere, without being too loud. read more

New River Brewing - Loaded Mac n cheese, burger with slaw. - Breweries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

Stopped in to this dining establishment for a burger and wings as I was tired of cooking on vacation and did t want a fast food meal. The staff was very welcoming and patient with our ordering as we had never been here before. This lil gem is tucked away from the main drag of town but worth it for the food and service. read more

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Really nice dining experience here. Great addition to Ashe county. Plenty of great beer selections and food. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Good wings and beer in a pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff. No reservations and required.

The ambiance and the service were great, but the food and beer weren't as good as another nearby brewery in our opinion. The burger with pimento cheese and onions was oddly sweet and I just didn't care for the flavor combination. My husband did seem to like his burger but no wow factor. Mac and cheese was really good. read more

came here for lunch and it didn't disappoint. had the homemade pimento cheese with homemade chips. They have an extensive gf menu and verify what needs to be prepared gf. That is so appreciated . read more

The food and drinks are so good. Family friendly. My favorites are wings, and Philly cheese steak.

We visit here each time we are in town. Our first visit was the best. They have since changed to processed chicken for the boneless wings (these used to be our favorite). The burgers, appetizers, and beer are good. read more

New River Brewing - Breweries Near Me - West Jefferson, North Carolina

My wife and I stopped into NRB (New River Brewing) for lunch. The entrance is on an unassuming side street, but inside it is very inviting. We were sat and served drinks immediately by Nikki (spelling ?) who was super available and friendly the whole time we were there. We ordered a bottle of Molley Chomper Bent Apple cider, which was really great. Just the right amount of sweetness. I love a beer bratwurst, and so I had to try theirs. I got it with peppers, onions, and sauerkraut. Usually, beer brats are good but not amazing, but this one was literally the best I've ever had, which is saying a lot. It was so juicy and flavorful... really, really good. (really, really). I ordered as my side item a caesar salad. That salad was okay. No croutons, the dressing wasn't amazing. It had some sliced cucumber in it, which is a little odd for a caesar, but tasty. My wife had a carolina burger and fries. The burger was "pretty good" and she ate most of it which is not normal. The fries had the good crispy outside and were seasoned nicely. Overall, this was a good lunch and a good first impression. read more

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This was a a great place to stop after shopping and checking out downtown West Jefferson. We needed a dog friendly spot and found it. Only one section of the outside seating has service and luckily there was one table left. It's a bit tight seating out there but was glad to have availability. I had the Pilsner. It was very good and and ice cold. The jumbo pretzel did not disappoint. Four of us split it and there was still some left. The chips and pimento cheese (you could get it hot or cold) were great. The cheese was more a whipped consistency which was different but I really liked it. The inside had a nice chill ambience. The service was great and I would definitely recommend if in the area wanting a drink and good food. read more

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I'm just going to say.....the taproom (just down the road from here) was amazing. Friendly and helpful bar tender Cheyenne who is usually there on Saturday, was the absolute best. We will definitely be back to see her! read more

A must stop for the food! Fried pickles spears, Phili sandwich, sausages! Beer is ok! Service was excellent. A typical brew pub vibe. I had a kolsch that was nice! Hubby tried 2 IPAs which he said were ok. Note: He owns a tap room and is very picky!! He bought a bottle of wine and was set. West Jefferson is a gem and NRB is a must stop for lunch or dinner! read more

Oktoberfest beer delicious plus shredded smoked pork sandwich, slaw and best mac and cheese in NC. Super fast service

This is one of my favorite places to visit in West Jefferson North Carolina. It has one of the best selections of food around and all of the meat and ingredients come from local shops. I just had one of the desserts today and that was amazing! All of the waiters and waitresses are super nice and accommodating. It was Saint Patrick's Day so they dyed my beer green upon request. I always love listening to the music as I socialize with the friends I'm with at the establishment. It is a very family oriented restaurant and bar. I would recommend stopping here!!! read more

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BUFFALO SHRIMP $9 Deep fried, with bleu cheese crumbles & ranch stressing *6 shrimp, super crispy and loved the cheese crumbles and tangy Buffalo sauce flavor NRB BURGER $13 Housemade pimento cheese, grilled onion, house sauce *recently been eating a lot of pimento cheese and I didn't find this added much to the burger with the exception of a creamy texture but not much flavor, grilled onion and house sauce didn't do much either, felt the burger was just ok PULLED PORK SANDWICH $10 Fresh smoked in house with cole slaw on brioche bun *surprised to see the pulled pork served dry and also not shredded, added the bbq sauce which added a nice depth of flavor but honestly the pork could have been tofu because the texture didn't feel like a pulled pork, also didn't love the fries had a weird gummy texture Worth trying while in the area because of the limited options but I would not come back. read more

First time here, will definitely be a go to spot for us ! Our server Spencer was great, food was amazing and came out quick on a busy saturday! 100% recommend read more

I had a fantastic meal at New River Brewing today 7/12/2025. I had a barbecue sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, and the best banana pudding. All the food was as good as I have ever eaten, and I'm and I am a 58 years old eater. Our server Abby, was cute as a button, and did a fantastic job. I'm not a big beer drinker but the rest of my group all enjoyed their beer a bunch! Highly recommend!!!' read more

Food prices are high while portions are small. Dogs aren't welcome inside unless they are extremely well behaved.

Dropped in for a late lunch after Christmas tree cutting and so glad I did. Immediately we were warmly greeted and served some really tasty brews. Soft pretzel was warm, buttery and served with beer cheese with just the right amount of spice. Pulled pork sandwiches followed and they were spot on - tender and smoky pork on a soft bun w sauce and slaw. Mac and cheese had a nice garlicky bechamel and complemented the bbq well. Will be absolutely be back when in West Jefferson. read more

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I came here with some friends for an after hike lunch. We shared the smokehouse fries, one of the best dishes I've had in recent memory. It was perfectly accompanied by their Farmhouse Ale! My friend and I each got the fish tacos. There was a bit of a discrepancy between the amount of fish in our two dishes, but other than that, it was a fantastic meal. I'm already looking for excuses to make the 3 hour trip back there! read more

Eat here often; the go-to restaurant for out of town visitors. Friendly, fast service with great food & beverages ALSO, best beer & absolutely the best bartenders in town!! read more

Service excellent as always. From host to bartender it was a delight. The staff is always the best. Having said that, what is up with the jacked up prices. you have taken your prices to 5 star dining but have the same recipes!!!! are you jacking them up thinking no matter how high you go people will pay? it is not cool to the locals!! please don't get such a big overgrown ego. it is just food and you are just a local. be true to who we are in the high country this is not new york man. read more

My family and some friends went here this past Saturday before tubing. It was my first time. The beer was fantastic. The Forester was my favorite( I believe that was the name). For food I got wings with the Cheerwine BBQ sauce. They were fantastic as well as my onion rings. My wife got a burger which she loved as well. All of the food was fantastic. We sat outside and our server was awesome as well. Will definitely be a go to spot when in W. Jefferson. read more

Interesting, craft style looking food. Nice environment with open garage and outdoor seating. Food was delicious except for the buffalo bowl, which was not good. The Mac n cheese was cold. We noticed a Dr. Pepper factory in the town and appreciated the Dr. Pepper glass bottles. All around town we noticed Dr. Pepper memorabilia and antiques. read more

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Chicken sandwich was amazing, beer Muffler Shop IPA was good, service was excellent. Would have loved to have the ribs but they were out of, hence the 4 out of 5. Will come back for sure read more

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Asked a local which was favorite place for lunch as we've never been to West Jefferson before and without hesitation,they pointed out this small but inviting brewery. Our server was awesome and brought us some samples to try. I opted for the Kentucky common and it went well with my food. We got the fried cheese curds to share and they were yummy! But filling! Next I got the pimento cheese with a mix of chips and veggies. Very good as well. Brought most of it for later and it reheated fine. read more

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Late lunch on a Sunday while visiting West Jefferson for the first time, and this place is happening! We got seated in Colby's section outside, and I can't speak more highly about this young man's professionalism, kindness, and recommendations: pretzel & beer cheese, wings with their popular turtle rub sauce, and the fajita wrap -it was excellent all the way around. Five star food and service- we'll be back! read more

Excellent food and Excellent service. Everything we ordered was amazing. Highly recommend. Even if you have to drive an hr.....ITS WORTH IT!!!! Ribs fell right off the bone, wings were very healthy and meaty and Cookes perfect. The loaded fries were pulled pork was a meal in itself, get those in substitute of your fries and you have a Captains plate. Lol. The Chicken fajita on a hoagie was as good as you'll ever find one and no exaggeration, simple but huge. The drinks in the glass bottles was a nice surprise, the kids loved that and you can take the bottles home as a souvenir. Christmas time West Jefferson is a gorgeous little down town. Well lit w Christmas lights and has a HallMark feel. New River Brewing gets a 5 STAR review from us and that's rare to go the full 5 read more

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We stopped in to get a couple beers and were not disappointed. Excellent service and great atmosphere added to the experience.