More hops than grapes. Great beer selection and some good stuff on tap, too. Seems like it'd be a…read morenice place to hang out, probably 5 four tops and some standing room around. They have bagged munchies, no major food offering. Bottle shop coolers filled with various beers and micros. The wine selection on the other hand is identical to a grocery store. I had higher hopes for their wine selection, but no difference than a grocery store. Nice staff, plenty of parking, and a good beer selection but they miss the mark on quality wines.

We stopped in for a Wicked Weed tap takeover one Saturday afternoon. For this particular event,…read moretheir selection was awesome! Even though we were drinking beer, I checked out their wine selection. Also impressive. They have lots to choose from in both red and white, all reasonably priced. There was a food trailer (not quite a truck) set up outside selling BBQ. They are dog friendly, always a plus! And, have a decent TV for watching the game. Quite the hidden gem in little Hickory! Looking forward to visiting again.

Very nice and helpful. They have everything you need for making wine and beer. You can even taste…read moretest certain wines.

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. My food was not satisfactory, so I…read morepolitely brought it to my server's attention. Instead of trying to help, she responded with, "What do you expect me to do about this?" which was both dismissive and unprofessional. I then asked to speak with a manager. After waiting 30 minutes with no response, I had to ask another server for assistance. I waited an additional 30 minutes, and still no manager came to the table. At that point, I had to go inside myself just to get someone's attention. When the manager finally came out, she offered no real apology and simply said that I wasn't the only customer in the restaurant, which is why it took so long. That response showed a complete lack of concern for customer service. Overall, this was an extremely frustrating experience with poor service from both staff and management. I will not be returning.

We had another great experience at the wine shop last night. As usual, the service was great, and…read morewe just love the vibe of this place. It is a great blend of younger and more mature folks. Their limited but delicious menu is just what you need while you enjoy wine or beer. We really enjoy just going downtown and meeting friends here on the weekends.

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

I love this restaurant because they have a wide variety of vegetarian options - lots of yummy…read moresandwiches. Great selection of. Their homemade soups are amazing! It is down the street from the movie theater and the community Theatre making it a wonderful pre or post event gathering spot.

This was the most delicious veggie burger I have ever eaten! I ordered for take out but the…read moreambience looked like it would have been fun if I could have stayed.

We stopped on the way back from Ashville into Winston Salem and it was easy enough to find the…read morewinery building, but I was a little confused on the photos of the outside, the tasting room is in the big house. It was massive inside and there was plenty of seating and we found more outside. It was pretty slow so there was only a few other people there. The woman who helped us was very knowledgeable about the winery, beers and processes of making both. We did a tasting of both beers and wines and came away with a few bottles. We also visited the animals outback of the winery. I would definitely recommend coming here.

We love Catawba Farms. The wine has a distinctive California flair. The crafted beer is great. And…read morethe tranquil setting is lovely. It's so nice to sit outside, ( or inside by the fire), take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy a few sips from their very good wine or beer selection. We miss you and hope you'll be opening again soon.

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.

My friends and I stopped here for a random drink. We had some time to use and stumbled upon this…read moredraft house. It was interesting because we found out that the name recently changed and there was a membership fee. I never knew that places like this existed in Hickory. We weren't charged for the membership fee since we were just passing through for a drink. The bartender was kind and made us feel at home. I live in the city so I've seen this concept many times before -- walk up, scan your bracelet and drink to your hearts desire. It was quite affordable! We didn't drink much but the tab came up to be about $20 for 3-light drinkers. I loved the local beers and variety! I look forward to coming back again in the near future.

I am excited by the concept: Help yourself and pay for what you pour. Yummy yummy choices make it…read morefun to sample little shots of lots of flavors. Jalapeno Lager, German Chocolate Stout, or Strawberry Cider, where do you start! There are a few wine choices too if the beers and ciders don't do it for you.

First time here, sat at the bar. great time, amazing food, great service! all around an amazing…read moredinner! our bartender was very informative, he recommended a pumpkin spice espresso martini, which was literally the best one I've ever had in my life!!!! the we split a bottle of mascato (so reasonably priced, $22). The vibe was a guy playing piano who sang so well! we enjoyed the dimmed lights and the lowkey vibe atmosphere with it being classy. overall great dinner!

Disorganized and Disappointing…read more We had high hopes for Duke's, especially with its upscale vibe and menu, but the reality fell far short. From the moment we sat down, things started going sideways. First red flag? The water left on our table had bugs floating in it. Not a great start. The waitress, while friendly, seemed completely overwhelmed--she forgot our orders multiple times, asked the same questions repeatedly, and left us waiting far too long between check-ins. It took 40 minutes just to get our soups, and the entrees didn't arrive until over an hour after we ordered. The entire experience felt chaotic. At one point, another server brought two dishes and a drink to our table that weren't even ours. Total confusion. Now let's talk about pricing--specifically, a $12 charge to split a 24 oz ribeye. How does that make sense when one person might not even be able to finish it? It felt like a greedy upcharge for no real reason. Menu clarity was another issue. The sides weren't listed clearly, and no one explained that the "loaded potato" option was actually a soup--not an actual potato. The clam chowder? It's a tomato-based red soup, which is definitely not what most people would expect when ordering chowder. A simple explanation from the staff would've gone a long way. The duck was actually fantastic, the crab cakes not so much. Dessert was also oddly handled. They offer a brownie, but ask, "Is that okay?" as if there are other options (there aren't). Then they bring one brownie split four ways--literally bite-sized portions on a single plate for a group of four. It felt more like a sampler than a real dessert. When it came time to pay, we were asked if we were ready for the check, but then they came back later and had to double-check everyone's order just to get the bill right. And instead of bringing the check, you're told to scan a QR code to pay--likely a move to avoid credit card processing fees, though it puts the burden on the customer to complete the transaction. Overall, Duke's tries to present itself as upscale, but the execution just isn't there. Sloppy service, confusing policies, and unnecessary upcharges make it hard to justify a return visit. Definitely not the dining experience we were hoping for.

This has become a staple for us. Great food and service. Consistent standards every time.read more

Notions was OK. I had a smash burger - the burger was decent, the side of a grit cake was…read morehorrid. It was a wedge of grits that were covered in breading and deep fried. Who possibly wants to eat deep fried breaded grits? We ordered some apps and I forget what my wife and SIL order, but the overall opinion was just OK. No one wanted to return. Plus... the inside restaurant smelled like something died in there. We ate outside, as eating inside was impossible due to the smell. When I went to use the bathroom about an hour later, they had heavily perfumed the restuarant.