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!

Such a great spot! Fonta Flora Brewery has an awesome beer selection - seriously something for…read moreeveryone. The staff was so friendly ... and patient as we sampled a few of their selections (again, everything sounds so good!!) The outdoor area is beautiful with tons of seating, and we loved hanging out in the milking barn - it's way cooler inside and perfect for escaping the sun for a bit. There was a pizza truck and a taco food truck while we were there, and both were so good. We ended up walking around the property for a while - loved that we could bring our dog ... he loved it too!!! The whole place was just really peaceful and fun to explore. Great beer, great vibes, great views... we'll definitely be back!

Our experience at The Pineola was terrible. We booked a cabin for a family wedding, expecting a…read morenicer, more professional experience. Instead we got disappointment at every turn. Upon our arrival, we wanted to start a fire in the gas fireplace in the cabin. I reached out to the Pineola contact I had been communicating with via text and asked for directions for lighting the fireplace. Their response was to send a link to a document that didn't provide instructions. We then received a text that said the fireplace was not able to be used at that time. We expressed our disappointment, as that was one of the reasons we booked the cabin. There was no offer to move us to another cabin or any other accommodation. The next morning we had to reach out to them once again to ask about how to turn the heat up in the cabin, as the inside temperature had gotten to 56 degrees. After much work, we finally figured it out. Also that morning the water was out throughout the property. We were alerted at 8:45 AM via text, with no alternative suggestions for bathroom usage or showering facilities. The closest toilet we found was at the BP station down the street, and since we had family functions that day, showering was soon needed. The water finally came on at 12:00 PM. While the water was out, we received a standard text asking if there was anything they could do to improve our experience. I responded that it had not been a good experience: in addition to these issues, the décor was run-down, bed was lumpy, water pressure (when we had it) was low. I asked how they planned to compensate us for the inconveniences. They responded that the water issue was a surprise and that the fireplace in the unit was just for show. In fact, the fireplace was NOT for show, as it had a pilot switch and regulator attached. The cabin was also advertised with a fireplace on a detailed sheet on the website. We never received information on compensation, nor compensation in general. At that point, my husband and I decided to move to the Marriott Courtyard and sent a text that we were checked out. Our needs were dismissed and we were directly lied to about the amenities or lack thereof. To add to our frustration, the person on the text refused to provide the full name of the General Manager of the property when requested so that we could communicate with him/her directly rather than through a general email, preventing us from speaking directly with the person in charge to take responsibility for addressing the issues. We sent repeated emails requesting compensation with nothing but standard emails thanking us for the stay, no direct, personal response.

Our favorite place to stay when we come to the mountains! The rooms are clean, the beds are…read morecomfortable, and the location is perfect! Close to amazing hiking trails and great restaurants. Plus, the tap room has cold beer and great live music. My favorite mug was purchased at their gift shop (which has a ton of fun stuff!), but unfortunately I dropped it. So, I'm looking forward to going back & getting a new one! I've stayed at the Pineola many times now and the staff were always incredibly attentive and friendly. Whenever we plan our hiking trips, I don't even bother looking at other lodging options, because we love staying at the Pineola!

Inviting indoor and outdoor space, friendly staff. Cool, colorful, relaxed vibe. Delicious pizza -…read moreI didn't hesitate to order the Ms. Piggy and several staff said it was their favorite. I could have tried at least 5, but this is so bright with lemon(?) and balsamic vinegar over the arugula with crispy bacon, delicious fig, and creamy chèvre. Grab a flight and relax before continuing on your journey!

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!

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

We had been driving for 2+ hours headed to our airb&b and stop here to kill some time. Best…read moredecision ever, staff was super friendly, they have several TV's and had the sound on for the football game. Had the pleasure of meeting the owners who were just as amazing! Staff recommended so many things to do. They have a great selection of beer & wine as well as a full bar. Definitely stop by for a drink or two

Such a cozy bar. Wish I could have stayed all day. Everyone is very friendly…read more The cold brew martini was phenomenal.

We were headed to linville falls and gorge when we decided to stop for lunch when a shower came…read morethrough. It's deep into the woods and if you blink you'll miss it. We split the meat platter and it was plenty for the two of us for a light lunch. You can tell the owner takes pride in his business as he was there! Serving drinks in the drink area. We were a bit confused when we came up as we didn't know to walk into the back where the food truck is. Lots of seating and fun activities to do for everyone-- yard games, table games, trout fishing. If we are ever in the area we will be back!

Stopped by here recently on our way back from Grandfather Mountain and I'm glad we did! I've seen…read morethe signs a few times but never had a chance to stop. Cool little place with very friendly staff, a decent beer selection, and some pretty good wine-based cocktails. If you are in the area and looking for a cool place to hang outside, sip a beer or wine cocktail, and socialize or watch people trout fish, do it! They also have a food truck but we didn't try it, so can't comment.

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.

Always great!!!!! Pretzel appetizer hit the spot! Beer is excellent!! Although it was super busy,…read morethe service was still really quick and efficient. Highly recommend the hot chicken sandwich and burger!

First time at Booneshine and it definitely won't be the last! I enjoyed the atmosphere and…read moredelicious selection of beer. After trying a few I finally chose the black IPA. It was delicious and flavorful! I ordered a Thai chicken sandwich and cheese bites. Both were very good but not amazing. Overall definitely recommend!

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!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

Working from out of town and stopped here to get lunch, the overall atmosphere when you walk in is…read moreastonishing, order for pizza and wings took roughly 15-20 minutes. Pizza & Wings were 10/10 highly recommended on coming to get lunch or for Kettells handcrafted beer! Service was 10/10.

3 - Good choice if you're in the area. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Made an impromptu trip to Banner Elk and (of course) had to find a brewery in town. Great little downtown area and Kettell is just on the edge of it on the way out of town. It has the three things I look for in a place - outdoor seating/dog friendly, food available, and of course a good selection of beers. Me and the Mrs. each got a flight, but neither of us could find one of the eight that made us want to invest in a full pint. Not that the beer is bad, we just didn't find one that made our taste buds sing. But for sure I'd visit again if I'm ever in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip out of the way just to come here. 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