Is it the beer? is it the great band- The Benson? The super friendly staff? all the friends I have…read moremet there? The cool vibe? Dog friendly love? Its all that and a bag of chips..!!! This is our new GO TO spot for a brew. Every beer I have tried has been excellent and not too heavy. I am totally in love with their hazy juicy style that has a crisp finish with out that over hoppy tongue funk. A big plus the great food truck serving up scrumptious bits with an ever changing menu. I love that they serve up shrimps too!!My only ask is a side that isnt fried? please?

This was a great find in Lenoir. We had planned to spend the day in Boone, but the breweries had…read morewait times of between 2 hours and "We're full for the day." Untappd pointed us to Liquid Roots, and they did not disappoint. Due to local legal chicanery, one must be a member of "the club" to purchase their wares, so that will add a buck to your total entertainment cost. Money well spent! No flights at this time, and only outdoor seating.

When you go in, find a table you like and remember the number, then go in and order at the counter,…read morethey ask you for your table number. This pizza is the real deal. We split the Blue Shroom + sausage and the Mr. Piggy. Both were excellent but I've never had a mushroom pizza as good as the blue. I opted for soda but my husband enjoyed his beer. The gelato was so refreshing and they rotate seasonal flavors. They was live music and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Looking forward to making this a regular stop!

Great food, drinks and service! Very relaxing and just nice all around. After you're done eating…read moreyou can walk on the paved trail near it.

Great brewery love the beer and the distilled beverages. Bartenders are great and help guide you…read more They have a hidden speakeasy haven't been to it yet but will get there. The brewery has a great outdoors area.

The craft beer was really good and the location was open and airy. I enjoyed the Strawberry…read moreMilkshake IPA the most out of the flight. The pontoon was least favorite. We ordered boiled peanuts and they were extremely salty, and the manager comped us for them with no problem. We would definitely go again.

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Dog friendly even the cold. Huge cider collection. Knowledgeable staff. Darn to table food truck…read more Chill or crazy... depends on the day.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

We had a great time. Highly recommend and we will be going back often. The food was delicious and…read morethe owners are very kind.

At a weekend festival in Lenoir, we stumbled upon Fercott Fermentables. Absolutely wonderful beer…read moretasting and you can bring in your own food (they don't serve food, which is why you can also bring in a well disciplined dog). Great talking about the Lenoir area, as we were checking it out. Everyone extremely friendly so the vibe was wonderful...

If you're looking for a bar that blends innovation with a great atmosphere, Romeo and Brewliet…read moreabsolutely delivers. The self-service setup is super fun -- you get to "poke" (tap into) your own beers right from the wall, giving you the freedom to explore a wide selection at your own pace. It's perfect for both casual drinkers and craft beer enthusiasts. The ambiance is warm and lively without being overwhelming. Whether you're out with friends or flying solo, it just feels like a place where good nights begin. The bartenders aren't just there to pour -- they're friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready with recommendations or a quick chat if you're up for it. and maybe super cuteeeeeeee. Altogether, it's a smart, social, and seriously enjoyable place to spend an evening. Highly recommend if you're looking for something beyond the usual bar scene!

Hickory's best kept secret! Love this place, the staff, the food truck on game day and the people.read more

This was one of the most fun road trip places I have ever been! The grounds are beautiful, the…read moreowners are super friendly, and the ciders are unique and delicious. I highly recommend trying the pickle cider, but if you aren't feeling adventurous, then their Johnny Appleseed is delicious too. Everything on their cider flight were exceptional. I truly believe this was the highlight of my trip out west!!

A fun little place to grab a drink and sit and chat. The owners were very pleasant and nice and…read morehelpful in choosing our drinks. In addition to beer, wine and cider they will also make a frozen concoction for you. I really enjoyed my daiquiri and husband liked his flight.

Well Village Square tap house, it is a bar but it's a dang good place to hang out with friends. I…read morethink every weekend they have a live band either on Friday or Saturday night but we went to their Halloween party last week. LevelXperience was playing, which is an all-girls band and they were awesome! But they have two bars for service because they had recently bought the area beside them and now it's full of arcade games which are pretty fun as an adult after you've been drinking a bit. On one side they do have adult slushies. They have added more bathrooms and more pool tables, if you enter on the arcade side and they have a band you will need to pay an entrance fee. There's a local Dart group that competes each week and I know they have Super Bowl parties which includes food and prizes. The funny thing is, I asked the bartender on the arcade if they have Red Stripe, she said Yes, of course, it's been awhile since I've heard it called that!." Now she looked to be 24-28ish and bless her heart- she handed me a PBR. I looked at the bottle and was going to say something but hey, of course we all know PBR does have a red stripe in the label. But nonetheless, good prices and fun times. Plenty of people to sing along and dance with or play a round of pool. The Green Tea shots here are the best I've had anywhere. Plenty of parking and you are basically 10 feet away from the late night Taco Bell menu to help absorb the alcohol. If you're looking for a a quiet spot for a few minutes away from the music, they have an outdoor area to the right of the building, it is accessible without going inside first. You will have to show ID or your wristband at every entrance and the place is large enough to host a birthday party, a Friendsgiving get together or GNO, there's a hotel close by in case you go for their New Years Eve PARTY. A few of my friends and I actually had a hilarius Christmas photo shoot at VS Taphouse about 10 years ago. So good try a new cocktail for fall and get your pinball game on-Saturday and Sunday they open at 12 noon if you just want to take the kids to play a few old school arcade games.

Okay at best... decent draft list and can options but service is lackluster. Unless you are one of…read moretheir regulars, don't expect much personality behind the bar. Pool and darts offered however dart boards and darts were in very rough shape. Didnt get a chance to play pool so i cant comment on those conditions. Would i come back? Maybe.. but definitely wouldnt go out of my way to grab a beer here

What a Great Experience! The atmosphere is very unique. The service was wonderful and the people…read moreare very friendly and chill, it's very clean too.

Great wings, great beer selection. Nice place to spend some time in the afternoon or evening.read more