I always want to love Peabodies. It's local with an abundant selection of beer, wine, snacks and…read moremore. I give it 3-4 stars, not 5, because the vibe feels indifferent and we have frequently been disappointed in recommended wines. Peabodies is a treasure in our community and has the potential for greatness.

Peabody's is an essential component to the Boone vibe. Right in the heart of town with ample…read moreparking, this is the place for all your beer-related desires. There are numerous styles, both refrigerated and not, arranged together. If you don't know what you want or what it is you're looking for, any of the employees are happy to help. They know their stuff. I am pretty sure they are all cicerone certified. Note that there are no beers on tap. This isn't a place to sit and chill but rather a place to stock up on for home or gifts. There are other products sold in the store besides beer, including glasses, bottle openers, snacks, and more. I love Peabody's so much I bought their paper artwork of male dogs peeing on a building and I have it hung up smack in the middle of my living room. Hell yeah. Support Peabody's, and everybody wins.

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!!!

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 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

We had such a good time, they have a variety of beer options, so we decided to get two beer flights…read moreso we could try as much as possible. The beers were pretty good. The place is very nice, the bar has the rustic mountain lodge vibes, and the service was very friendly and patient, with helping us making the decision about what to pick. This is what we had: - Think about it, Hazy IPA 6.1% ABV - Spoaty Oat, Pale Ale 5.4% ABV - Trail Marker, Coffee Lager 4.2% ABV - Hop Rain Drop, American IPA 6.7% ABV - Down South, American Lager 4.2% ABV - A.T. Amber, Amber Lager 4.5% ABV - Slippin' into Darkness, Dark Czech Lager 6% ABV - Eco Spaceship, Imperial IPA 8%

Amazing beer selection and fantastic staff! Overall a great experience! Highly recommend stopping…read moreby!

A quick stop into this joint left me wanting to come back for more. There are so many varieties of…read morebeers here that I could spend hours looking through the wine and beer and I can't even count how much time I could take devouring the selection. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable too. This is definitely a great place to visit.

I've been to this location once before with a friend to try the wood fired pizza - which is…read morefantastic - but tonight I was solo and sat at the bar. They have an open kitchen concept that could be an amazing experience (huge wood fire oven you can watch the cooks work, watch the pizza crust being tossed in the air, toppings added, and pies created) but sitting at the bar totally ruined that - trash all over the floor, employees throwing order tickets on the floor, rags and a towel under the prep sink, and worst of all - the over flowing trash cans with rubber gloves falling out. It was gross. The employee's had no respect for the open concept or keeping a clean cooking area. All the pieces to make the kitchen amazing (as it was obviously designed) are there, I just wish it was being used that way. Put away the clean dishes vs leaving them in those cleaning racks for everyone to look at, empty the trash, take some pride in the work. If it was treated like a sushi bar and glorified the way it can be, I'd give it 10 out of 5 stars!

Dinner for our weekend away first night was recommended by a friend to check out Lost Province…read moreBrewing. He told me they had great beer, and great food...that was no lie! My wife and I was were welcomed in by the hostess and seated quickly. It's not a huge space, but they've got a good bit of seating, and a little more upstairs, which allows you to look down into the brewery. Our server, Alex was very friendly and offered some beer recommendations based on our preference. They had a good variety to pick from and even some canned to go. Their food menu also offered a good selection. My wife and I decided to share an order of loaded fries to start, and then the "white buffalo" pizza. I enjoy white pizza, and enjoy buffalo chicken pizza...but this was the first time I've ever seen them together. The food was great, everything, tasted really good, and had good flavors. The Game Day IPA and Lost Province IPA's were both also very tasty Being a Friday night, they had a live musician, playing great music, which we really enjoyed while we ate and took in the atmosphere. I'd pass this recommendation on as well, and would return to try some of their other varried menu next time I visit Boone

Groceries and more. #1 u walk in to wine area and the on site beer area. Loved seeing customers…read moreshopping with a beer! Presentation is key for a food store. They have food demonstration, quick grab meals and heat n eat areas right near the front for customer convenience. The isles are wide and uncluttered with displays. Staff was visible helpful and friendly. My cashier was the only 1 without a smile but was still very friendly. A staff member even bagged all of my groceries and put them into my cart in an order to ease transfer to my trunk. The beer area has activities planned for every evening. The bartender(? Not sure if this is right term) is knowledgeable about the beers on tap. Recommend this store for every day needs as well as the bar activities!!

Love the selection, Lowe's to go (shoutout to Stephen, Caleb, et al) and the crew that works there!read more

They have an adorable outdoor dining area that is dog friendly, trendy indoor dining area w a bar,…read moreand they have a pool table & little arcade area. They have a full bar with craft cocktails and creative seasonal cocktails. I've only tried their dinner menu but really enjoyed their mac & cheese (yes kid's menu because I eat like a child), Caesar salad and the charcuterie board (which has the most delicious maple-glazed bacon). All the servers were friendly and attentive but the drinks & food came out much slower than expected. Otherwise, this is definitely a good local hangout!

So good. I had breakfast here The candied grapefruit is yum…read moreand the breakfast platter is also yum.

Wet good selection and staff was eager to help. Definitely had fun browsing the stocked shelves…read more They had a nice selection of North Carolina spirits. Will visit again my next trip over there! Stop by and give them a try!

A semi-dry state I guess? Only wine and beer in the grocery stores. Any hard liquor requires a…read morevisit to stores like ABC. They were very helpful. It just looked funny when everyone comes out clutching their brown paper sack! Mixers had to be purchased back at the grocery store :( We did go back to pick up some White Lightening to take home as souvenirs.

Service was impressively fast, and the staff even switched the TV to the Oscars so we could watch,…read morewhich was a thoughtful touch. The food was excellent across the board. I ordered the bacon grilled cheese, and it was seriously delicious--the only thing I would have changed is that I personally would have loved the bacon a bit crispier. We also sampled three beers, all of which were great. The High Country Honey had a subtle sweetness with a light hazelnut note. The Hatchet Coffee Porter was smooth with a rich roasted coffee flavor. My favorite was the El Chupacabra, which had a smooth profile with prominent vanilla and chocolate flavors. The ambiance was relaxed and welcoming, and the prices were extremely reasonable. Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it and am already looking forward to coming back.

Looking to unwind, relax, enjoy the outdoors, with some great food and drinks, it's here. Really…read moreneat place, well done and it's fun for the whole family. Very easy vibes, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff, there's always something going on here. We wish this place was a bit closer,(we are on the other side of the big hill in Jonesborough, TN), hey not thing, we always have a great time here, come in and check it out.

Food tasted freshly cooked. Good quality flavor was on point…read more Attentive service. Quiet ambience, good for dates.

Vidalia is one of the best restaurants in town (if not the best one)!…read moreOur food was very well prepared. Amazing taste and also great presentation. Service was impeccable! Highly recommend!!