My parents rode down from Waynesville to come see me on my birthday, and knowing them as well as I…read moredo, I knew they'd want to go out to eat. They are both foodies and enjoy trying new places, as they take us out to a new place they've tried every time we go to Waynesville, and there's always a lively discussion about the experience afterward between them, and my husband and I. It's always fun, even if it's not good. We haven't lived here long, having moved from the Richmond area of Virginia, and we haven't had a chance to go out much. Yelp! To the rescue! Tap houses always seem to be a hit when we're all together so that's what I looked for, and here is where I landed. It checked all the boxes; beer, burgers, great pricing, and plenty of room. We came in the early evening because they still had to drive home, so we allowed ourselves plenty of time. There was no wait and we were seated in a very roomy booth, and my toddler was given a very clean high chair that fit perfectly at the table. We all got something different from the menu and shared our food, and I quite enjoyed the wine! Out of the 5 adults and a toddler, there were zero complaints about the food! The service was also outstanding! Our waitress was very attentive and helpful without being overbearing or hovering - not a single drink ran out, and that's a big one for me. The atmosphere was also great! I've gone to a good share of tap houses and despite them being amazing, they're not always great to take a little one into...that was not the case here. The time of day probably had something to do with it, since it was early and not really "drinking time" yet, but there were people at the bar having fun, and music was playing, but it wasn't overwhelming for her, which is awesome. The other customers were also pretty laid back. I've spent years taking kids to restaurants and there's almost always someone irritated nearby, giving dirty looks because they don't want to hear loud laughter or be around even well-behaved children - there was absolutely none of that here, and it did my heart good! In short: if you have family in town, or if you just want to go hang out, have a good beer and some delicious food without going bankrupt, and listen to some music, this is your place! The staff is wonderful, the place is cozy, the music was good, and you can comfortably have a good time with a larger group.

Traveling in a business trip and starving is never good. As I was passing through the area, Yelp…read morebrought me to Dallas Tavern. It was mid afternoon with a small late lunch crowd. Ordered wings and loaded fries. Not sure I would call them loaded as they come with bacon, cheese and scallions. On this day, they came out with cheese and bacon. I had to request the scallions and they were brought out in a small cup. The fries were...ok, not HOT. The wings..definitely crispy however most were missing the dry rub and had feathers all over them. Being a major wing fan, this may have slowed my roll with ordering wings anytime soon. My advice to the restaurant. 1. Source cleaner, higher quality wings. 2. Up the game on the loaded fries, more ingredients and make sure what's included is on the fries...deliver them HOT. 3. Have salt and pepper on the tables.

Great atmosphere, great staff. Highly recommend !! Wonderful selection of cocktails and best…read moreselection of cigars in town !!

From the owner: Step through the doors of Epic Speakeasy into an authentic 1930s atmosphere where speakeasy vibes…read moremerge with modern sophistication. Discover an extensive range of 105 cigar brands, each hand-selected to provide the ultimate smoking experience. We have smoking and non-smoking areas. Indulge in a craft cocktail as you relax on the marvelous back porch or retreat to the adjacent cigar club. Epic Speakeasy offers an unmatched escape from the ordinary, making it a haven for cigar enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados alike.

The Lafayette is a breath of fresh air in Uptown Shelby. I decided to visit and become a member…read moreover the Thanksgiving Holiday break. Annual membership is $5 and allows you to bring one guest 21 and over. Everyone is carded here no matter your age, so don't be offended. When you first walk in there are 3 pool tables - two are coin op (there is a change machine) and the "Pro" table is rent by the hour. At the back are three dart boards and the restrooms. Five taps which were heavy on OMB (not a fave) and a moderate selection of canned beer. Was happy to see Hazy Little Thing and Guinness. I just kind of went with the flow my first visit and never really saw a price menu to compare draft vs. can; I believe cans were about $5 each. The Lafayette also offers a cocktail menu to members. Pretty cool hangout. No rowdy people, just chill ones. Not sure if the beer prices will work for or against them - only time will tell. And of course I'll be back, I'm a member now after all....

A great little spot with fantastic staff and a laid back atmosphere. Good drink prices, pool tables…read moreand darts. You can't beat it. This spot is just what Shelby needed to add some flavor to small town night nightlife.

This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

Stumbled upon this speakeasy type bar by myself while my husband was at a local comic convention…read more Brought my kindle and sat at the bar to read/people watch in this small but super cozy space. Bartenders were super friendly and made some tasty drinks. My husband joined later and enjoyed his drink too. Probably our favorite spot from our weekend in town!

I stopped in for a cup of coffee. Rachel was nice and helpful. The place had a old, warn and warm…read morefeel to it that was very pleasant. It was mostly empty when I went as it was an odd time of day but I could see it being very fun in the evenings. My coffee was delicious and fresh brewed. They offer a lot more on their menu that all looked like good options so I am looking forward to going back to try other things.

Place looked clean but did the food suck! Took 30 minutes or more to get a buffalo chicken…read moreflatbread, and small meatballs. The Buffalo flatbread had too much wing sauce that I took one bite and knew that I hated it. They don't really have a kitchen just a panini press and whatever to make the flatbread. The meatballs were extremely small, not enemy bigger than a dime size and were terrible. I really think that they were frozen meatballs. This place should not be serving food and charging outrageous prices. Save you money and go someplace else to grab a beer and something to eat!!

So I am biased, but Taylor and Laney make incredible cocktails!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.

Cute little spot in downtown Hickory. We enjoyed the Riverwalk, then came downtown to stroll around…read moreand shop. It was a busy day with the farmers market, but we were able to get seated very quickly. Good brunch food with decent portions. Very good prices too. We tried the BLT with fruit and the steak & eggs. Food was good, and service was pretty fast. This is a small place, but they have a large outdoor section that was full. If you can get an outside table, it is under a nice covered patio. Staff is friendly and place has cute decor. I will definitely come back.

This is a drinking establishment. Cypress is coffee and beer and wine and spirits. No food. But…read morethey do have pool tables and televisions. It's not a fancy place - it just does what it says. This is a "drinkery" that is uncomplicated by a food menu. This was quite awesome as our last-of-the-day stop. Friendly bartender made Mrs. K. a mocktail. I had a beer - Wooden Robot's "Good Morning Vietnam" which was on Thursday night's special. A pleasant spot, just sitting at the bar and talking, watching three bros playing pool and everyone in a good mood. I have a new spot to bring friends who are visiting Charlotte! [Review 2398 of 2024 - 3855 in North Carolina - 23411 overall]

Service was OK. Small hole in the wall place. Go for a beer…read more- don't go for a cocktail.

Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Great prices. They have karaoke and live bands and food trucks here.read more

Great addition to Maiden! Drinks are super good made just right. Hometown atmosphere with friendly…read morestaff. They have food trucks out front most nights it seems and looks like they have live music pretty often.