We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

Pet-friendly, great beer. Black Mountain, NC. Great place for a good beer. The Forbidden Oath beer…read morehas great flavor.

We walked downtown Black Mountain and noticed the large mural from a distance and since I love a…read moregood beer, we decided to stop in. At the time we didn't realize that Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain and the mural on the side of the historic building was in fact Roberta! When you step inside it is cozy and comfortable but we could see there was a large outdoor space as well. I stopped in at the counter and decided to order a pint of their Hazy IPA. We wandered to the outdoor space which is two levels, we explored the upstairs area first since there was a thunderstorm we thought it would be cool to watch the rain and lightning while sipping on a cold beer. We also learned there was a food trailer at the back of the property, which looks to be a permanent resident. They offer items such as pulled pork, poutine, brisket, and more. We ended up chatting with other customers and had a really enjoyable afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Black Mountain Brewing and will absolutely be back!

We stopped in randomly a couple days ago just to have a quick beer... well they had the USA World…read moreCup game on, the beer was great, wife had wine she liked, staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was fun. Let's just say we stayed for the whole game. Highly recommend!

What a huge sigh of relief after not the greatest experience at one if the "other" local breweries…read more Jake and Tikanne behind the bar were absolutely fantastic with welcoming personalities. We had the Mountain Hopshine (IPA), which was perfect. To me, it was similar to Dogfish hHead 90 Minute. We also had Floyd's Humor Raspberry Wit. This was the next best thing to a sour and was amazing!

Unexpected find on our little fall hiking adventure. Super friendly people and very chill vibes…read more Dog friendly, as long as your dog can handle chickens running around!!!

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!!

Love that you can sample to find your ideal brew. Great friendly bartender. Yes I would recommendread more

We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the…read morehappy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town.

I ate here with a large family group…read more The atmosphere is nothing fancy but service was very friendly and we were all very happy with our food.

Best part about The Trailhead was the service - our waitress was very attentive and sweet!…read more The food was a variety of bar foods and we ordered four different appetizers which were all decent. The drinks were nothing to write home about...not great tasting but had alcohol haha.

Definitely a cool spot in the Asheville area that is both perfect for kids and adults alike! It's…read morespacious with tons of mini-activities all around (a soccer field, pipe slide, mini-putt putt course), and the brewery itself is in an old train caboose. Our little one loved it, and we loved all of the different options of sours, beers, and seltzers. It was also nice that it wasn't overcrowded, likely due to it being a little off the beaten path; however, it should be because it's a solid spot that we would return to if we were ever in the area again!

Loved this place. Staff was super friendly from the moment we walked in. Offered us complimentary…read moretastings. All of the drinks we tried were SO good. They had sours (personal favorite) and they were truly sours! Fun family style brewery. Laid back. Open air. Parking is a bit tight- if they had more, I'm sure they would be busy 24/7!

This place was such an unexpected Jem on our drive through Canton. The entire grounds and facility…read morewere mountain town perfection. The old industrial building is so effortlessly charming! There was a beautiful outside patio with fire pits, and plenty of games to spend some hours here. Darts, billiards, cornhole, card games... so great! The staff was so incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful! Out of all of our stops in the Asheville area, this is one of the brews we bought to take home! I enjoyed the gluten reduced beer while my husband fell in love with the Smells Like Money dark Belgian. They had a lot of options on tap! Highly recommend making this stop in charming downtown Canton!

How long is appropriate to stand in the open doorway looking for someone to serve you?…read moreThe place was only 1/3 full. I looked 3 different employees in the eye more than once and they kept on what they were doing without acknowledging our existence. The fella behind the bar was just standing there and when I made eye contact with him he just turned away. That's when I decided this place doesn't want my patronage or my money. We have just moved to the area and are looking for a regular watering hole with good food. It won't be this place.

We were first introduced to this brewery at a bar we frequent in Louisville, KY. When visiting…read moreAsheville a few months later, we made a special trip out to the farm (about an hour away) and it was so worth it!! This brewery specializes in using local ingredients and natural fermentation in many of their beers which makes for fantastic unique flavors. The location is really pretty & the taproom is homey. They only have snacks as food, but you can bring your own. LOVED LOVED LOVED this place!

After a day driving and hiking along the old 105 the first place we can to was Fonta Flora -…read moreWhippoorwill Farm. The parking lot seemed packed, but the place is so big that it didn't feel over crowded at all. The bar was huge and the selections many. We opted for a cold stout and an IPA, then strolled over to the pizza trailer. It was a great place to relax and enjoy a cold beer.

Beautiful location near Asheville with a big stage in the back. Went to see Raising Appalachia…read more Beautiful venue, super nice people, great sound. Loved the different trucks for food and beverage. The beer was delicious, service was friendly and the band was amazing. This is the first show I've been to in a while, that most people didn't use their phone to take videos or pics. Amazing! Entrance was smooth, even with the line.

(This review is not about beer. We are huge beer nerds, but don't review beers because we know too…read moremany people in the business.) He Said: Excellent place to see a show! The staff is super-friendly, the space is comfortable, especially during their construction/renovations, and the sound is stellar. She Said: As He noted, this is a great place to see a band. Plenty of space to set up your chairs, lots of room to dance, and welcoming to all ages. And the town itself is great for hanging out between trips to Pisgah. We will definitely come back. Potty Points: With 0 being the worst port-a-potty ever and 5 being the best, the potties here score a 5. They're kept incredibly clean, and there are enough that even during a popular show there was never a wait!