Stopped by after wanting to relax after a long hike at Pilot Mountain and were very impressed with the selection, price, and atmosphere! We each had the flight (four generous pours for $8) and tried a few different things, but there wasn't really anything that we flat out didn't like. Instead, every beer we tried (even the dark ones which im usually not a fan of) was refreshing and very flavorful. The star if the bunch though was a hot honey beer that had quite a surprising kick but was still absolutely delicious. I could have enjoyed it all day! Service was great, as the guys behind the bar answered all our questions and helped us make our selections. We were also quickly offered a bowl of water for our dog which was a nice touch as well! I don't head this way too often, but I will definitely come out of my way to try White Elephant again! read more

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Friendly staff, cold beer. Life is good here. Looking for a cold mug and some food. Unfortunately, no food served other than bags of chips and pretzels. Worth the stop no the less. read more

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What a beautiful day to sit outside at the White Elephant. Great wine and beer selection. Super friendly staff. So happy to have stumbled upon it! read more

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Stopped in at White Elephant while passing through town on a Saturday night following the annual holiday parade. Very light crowd. The hazy IPA was really good. Large space. Staff weren't very welcoming when we entered. I think that's an area for improvement. It's not like they had anything going on. read more

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This place is a total vibe via their motif and atmosphere; it was a fun stop, if for nothing more than to peruse the tchotchkes adorning the walls, counter and table space. It's historic and rustic decor matched the historic downtown location and their flightboard was also customized as it was made out of a barrel stave! The beers were true to style, and the beertender made sitting at the bar entertaining before moving outside to their cute patio space to enjoy the gorgeous autumnal weather! Beers had: Here Hefe Hefe Hefeweizen 4.5% Uncharted Voyage 2 Hazy NEIPA 6.4% S'more Code American Porter 6.8% Work'in Mans Breakfast Coffee Stout 12% read more

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Quick service and friendly bartenders. Clean space why don't burn plenty of seating. Lots of screens with college football on this Saturday evening. Beer, wine, draft bottles and water all easily available. Limited food selection out of the cooler including cupcakes, and charcuterie. Great space road in front of the white elephant is blocked off lots of artsy space, including painted picnic tables, and nice outdoor seating available. read more

Great beer options. They have a full cooler of options in addition to their own selections. Friendly staff and lots of good spacing. Option to sit outside is a bonus. read more

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We were looking for somewhere to watch college football and baseball on. Saturday afternoon and were recommended to come here by another restaurant. They have outdoor seating and have an open feel inside with one tv behind the bar and a few more in the seating areas. They have a pretty good variety of beers though my favorite was one of their IPAs. It was really good and they canned me one for the trip home. The bartender was nice and changed the tv to the game that we wanted to watch. Lots of seating and the locals were really friendly. We would definitely come back. They do offer pretty affordable flights and there is ample parking nearby. Cheers! read more

Even though I don't drink beer and there are no other options I gave the joint 5 stars. The ambiance is very cool and they have a few old games like Popeye! The outside seating is amazing! The hubby likes beer so wanted to stop in and give it a whirl. His first beer, Two Dope Hops in a Cadillac, was a hazy IPA with a bitter citrus front that tappers off. The second IPA on the menu, 30 Day Tag Vol 9, is strong! Very hoppy, but compared to the other more crisp and less bitter. Fun place! read more

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I stopped by one evening for he first time and was pretty impressed. They have a large selection of beers and really good ones at that. They do not have wine like the competitors across the street, but that's ok by me. The bartenders are nice. The atmosphere is comfortable. There is also an outside area for nice days or evenings. read more

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We loved this place. Live music was outside that evening and we just sat out there and had a couple beers. The bartender that day was super nice and welcoming. He let us sample as many beers as we liked to pick us out one to drink. He told us they run more darks in the fall and we may return for that! read more

Went in on a Friday. The place was packed and not a single person wearing a mask. You'd think COVID never happened walking into here. Thankfully there were some outside seats. Beers were average at best. read more

Great vibe in this place!! Beer is solid, Great place to hang out and chill. Definitely a place to stop when we come back through!!

Stopped as part of the Surry wine booklet. Nice little pLace. Wish they has a wheat on tap but was anle to get a bottle. The staff was super nnice and tHey let the dogs in read more

So mount airy finally got it a "local beer" brewery. I grew up in this town and knew they have always missed the local touch for the younger and more adventurous type when it comes to beverage selection... To try and pull people from the macro brews such as Budweiser, miller and coors ; well that time has come, and this new local spot is going to be a great hit. I went for the first time last night and it was awesome. The setting is rustic, yet modern and the beer selection is great. They have 8 taps at the bar, and according the owner they are going to try and rotate local brews. In addition, if you need some local brews to take home you can purchase local beers by the single bottle, can; or put them together in 6 packs! I can't wait to eventually taste the home made brew that is pumped out of this location starting hopefully by the end of this year, or beginning of next! Can't wait to go back tonight to try a couple more of their taps!!! read more

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I'm super happy White Elephant Beer Company is a part of Mount Airy. I have made so many fond memories here.

The Lady and I just stopped by for a pint, and we were very impressed by the selection and price point of what White Elephant offered! It was fun to stop by in the middle of the day and see their daily crowd sitting at the bar or the tables. The Lady and I found two seats at the bar and each grabbed a beer - I grabbed something from the cooler from Full Steam and The Lady grabbed a Prarie sour on tap (There were 8 taps, all good stuff!). Vibe was really relaxed and welcoming, just a good place to sit, talk, and catch up on life. It wasn't quite ready, but a brewery was moving in right across the street! I think that White Elephant and this brewery will be fantastic street partners, looking forward to seeing them both flourish! read more

Best craft brew selection outside of Charlotte! They keep eight different brews on tap at any given time and have a huge selection of different bottled beers for sale. They also change their selections out often, so there is always something new to try! We get most of our craft beers we review on the Forkin' Awesome podcast at Granite City Brews and the owners are highly knowledgeable and offer super suggestions. The atmosphere is great and the outdoor seating is rare find in Mount Airy. Be aware that this is a brew only place, no food is sold here (outside of a bag of pretzels), but who cares when there is so many good beers to sample! This is one place that is truly Forkin' Awesome! read more

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The only place to my knowledge in good ole Mt Airy that serves NC craft beers and is a craft beer bar. I have a good amount of friends that are from/live in Mt Airy so whenever we are in town you can 100% expect us to stop here at least once. A good size bar with plenty of seating inside with large tables that hold groups of 8. Plenty of area outside on their patio to play games like cornhole or the other various card/board games they have inside. Not only do they have 8+ taps rotating fine beer from throughout NC and more. They have bottles and 6 packs all over the wall for your take home enjoyment. They also have a cold selection if you care to enjoy a bottle or can while stopping in! I see this place as becoming more and more popular as time goes on and becoming even better then what it already is. The first and best of its kind in Mt Airy and I will always be a fan. read more

Visited this place this afternoon and immediately greeted by the girl behind the bar.... had a flight and just loved the Coconut Stout !!! The atmosphere is comfortable and the beers are cold. Like a neighborhood gathering place! read more

Excellent atmosphere! Currently carries a large variety of beers from all over. Starting tomorrow they will have their own beer on draft. Large area of seating besides the bar. One of MA's hangouts that has an excellent vibe and live music on the weekends! There's cornhole outside and outdoor seating! read more

Great beer and very helpful bartender. Good place to have a barley pop while the kiddos keep themselves busy.

I am a Florida Native traveling through North Carolina on vacation. My girlfriend and her family are Westfield natives, and all spoke very highly of Granite City Brews. They certainly did not over hype the establishment! We went mid afternoon for a couple beers. It's hard to find a place that is dedicated to offering local North Carolina craft brews, and GCB did just that! From Asheville to Kinston there were beers available from all over the state. I would recommend GCB to anyone traveling through the Mount Airy area. read more

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Was visiting NC from NYC and came cross this brewery! Nice selection on the beers and very friendly staff ..It's in the middle of the downtown and many places to visit read more

Darn good brew huh huh!?! YES, most def! Love the logo and the the art on the wall, plus the bartender is very perky!:0) read more

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Super friendly staff and what a selection on tap. Love the cozy atmosphere and the decor. Felt welcome as soon as we arrived and will be back again!! Give this place a try!! read more

Has some good beer choices, just really pricey and not a fan of the atmosphere. Kind of too upscale for my taste and needs some regular options beer wise. read more

As a native of Mount Airy, I couldn't be more proud to have this establishment in Mount Airy. Besides the owners having great beer knowledge, their selection is outstanding!! Eight beers on tap that range from lagers to IPAs to stouts. And they're all great selections, changed regularly! If you want a Bud Light, go somewhere else...like your kitchen sink, or the water tap in your refrigerator. If you want a GREAT beer, a GREAT atmosphere, and some really GREAT people, come to this place! Five stars are simply not enough! read more

Hands down the greatest experience I've had at any small Brewery. I have traveled all around the US and have gone to plenty of places like this. I was just passing by after a fishing trip with friends and it was the perfect ending. We all agreed it was worth driving two hours to come back to. The locals who come in are the nicest people and it is an extremely welcoming environment. Definitely coming back. read more

Had a great time having a few NC beers here. The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, the selection was good, and the venue was nice. We will definitely be coming back, and can't wait for their planned expansion! read more

great selection of beers and a really hip outdoor space with locals and canines alike!

My friends and I stopped in Mount Airy on the way to the mountains and were surprised to find a gem like this in a town like Mount Airy! They have a great beer selection, ranging from special NC beers to great priced imports, and a couple beers on draft. We were happy to be able to enjoy our beers outside with our dog (even though this yelp listing says "no dogs allowed"). We bought some Belgian beers that are hard to find in Belgium itself, so that was a nice surprise. We enjoyed talking to the owners too. read more

Some craft beer gives the impression of amateur hour and a rush to make a profit. White Elephant puts the Craft in Craft beer. The folks at White Elephant want to deliver a clean, modern place where you can enjoy a beer that was well planned and thought out; and that's exactly what you get. You won't find a Bud Light here, that would run counter to everything this small business has stood for since the beginning. Not sure which beer to get? Talk to the staff; these folks are passionate about the beer they serve and are hoping to have you leave with a smile (and maybe an Uber). The beer changes often, so visiting once is woefully inadequate to fully appreciate the spectrum of beer that you can find at The White Elephant. Get a flight or two and make sure you get the benefit of what's on tap before it's gone. read more

Fantastic prices on local, regional, national, and international beer. Comfortable space to join friends, watch a game, and enjoy a diverse array of drafts. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon to escape the heat and were greeted so warmly by the staff. If you want excellent craft beer and you are anywhere near Mount Airy, you best visit! read more

Very impressed with the beer selection and such a fun atmosphere. An entire wall full of speciality beers and a place worth visiting while in town! read more

A really fun place to go for a beer. You'll learn something about the new craft beers here; they always have eight of them on tap; it's very interesting to try all the different kinds. They have a huge selection of craft beers in bottles also, that you can buy and take home. read more

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Good beer selection. Owners are such sweet people and they know the beers they sell. Can't wait to come back here.

Wonderful staff. Awesome beer. Comfy seating. I recommend this place to all of my friends. A mount airy must!

My friends and I adore this place!!! The beer, service and atmosphere can't be beat. I highly recommend visiting Granite City Brews! You won't be disappointed!! read more

This place is a saving grace for a beer enthusiast who lives in Surry County. It is very difficult to find quality and local brews in such an abundance and variety in this area. The beer is really organized and uncrowded on shelfs with nice labeling that makes it easy to see and find. Decent draft selections and cold beers in the fridge to pick from. I also really love the location and the atmosphere. Nice tasting bar with good staff. My only advice would be that they have some kind of rewards system for frequent customers or a membership of some sort. read more