This place took the advantage of the festival families by having their cars towed off during the…read morefestival in Morganton and people had to pay $300 to get the cars out of impound. I think it was a business move. They should've just charge people to park or had someone out to stop some stop people from coming into the parking lot is not a business that I don't think should be supported families go to festivals to have fun and never out of all the years that I have ever been to the festival have anybody did anything so low down as that?

Upscale brew pub... great selection of beer on tap and friendly staff... another brewpub 50yds southread more

We walked across the street from our hotel, around four o'clock in the afternoon, just before the…read morehappy hour crowd would come in. This place is charming and Kellen was great! She welcomed us in and let me chat her head off. My wife and I are from Morganton and had never been inside Fonta Flora. Lots of seating, both inside and out. It's a cool space with a variety of textures and colors. Lots of plants and animals excellent selection of brews. Good music and good vibes. Kellen made several recommendations and we picked up some merch. I highly recommend you stop here for some of the best beer in town.

Wouldn't serve beer at 9:30pm when they close at 10pm. Beer ordered before that was half foam too…read more Visit Sidetracked instead.

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%

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

I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!

Great atmosphere- a little on the small side but we eventually got a place to sit. Excellent beer…read moreselection and the food was top notch. No table service- you order at the bar and take a number. If you're looking to be waited on go elsewhere. Recommend the burger and wings as both were so good.

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!

It's truly an experience Vibe and life of its own…read moreNothing mechanical or stamped out in the food or staff Chill at it best Only one Happy Valley

the food here was outstanding! we ordered the sourdough patty melt with sweet potato fries and the…read morebeer brat special with mac and cheese. everything was absolutely delicious. these are the best sweet potato fries i've ever had! the patty melt was tender and very flavorful and the sauce that came with it paired really well. the brat was flavorful and juicy and the mac and cheese was so cheesy and sharp! the inside of this place is so cool! used to be a prison way back when. they still have the original door and windows i believe. the employees were so helpful and fun! :)

My wife and I had lunch on the patio with our two dogs. It was a picture perfect day so that…read morereally added to the experience. We tried the American Slammer with sweet potato fries and the Patty Melt with the regular fries. Both were cooked a perfect medium and were delicious. The sweet potato fries and regular fries were also excellent. The regular fries have a batter on them which added crispness and flavor. We also shared their Carrot Cake which was fabulous! It consisted of a layer of carrot cake, a layer of cheesecake icing, a layer of carrot cake, another layer of cheesecake icing, and topped crumbled carrot cake, served with a dollop of whipped cream. The staff was friend and provided vey good service. This restaurant is located in an old prison which adds an additional layer of intrigue to your experience.

I would go back a million times just for the summer camp PB&J sour ale. I'm obsessed!!!! Not…read moreoverwhelmingly PB. You can taste hint of PB at the front and then grape on the back end. Liquid uncrustable and it changed my life! the vibe of the place was great too. Chill, felt clean, and friendly service too. Yall check it out.

one of my all time favorite breweries. Solid lagers, IPAS, and off the wall sours! Was introduced…read moreto newgrass purely through beer but their food is excellent also. Cuban sandwich is a go to for me and theirs is the best i have ever had. The local pork loin is delicious. Chicken Caesar wrap is also really good. Light but filling. Love that they do weekly specials and keep the menu rotating. Service is always great and staff are welcoming and knowledgable of the beer and food menu

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.

Best burgers and beer served with a smile and friendly service. Try the Bison burger you won't be…read moredisappointed

After a long day hiking, we made our way down from Grandfather mountain, enjoyed the views along…read morethe Blue Ridge Parkway as we drove to Blowing Rock. We found parking on a side street near Blowing Rock Brewing, so decided to enjoy a drink and get some lunch. We were seated quickly, near a heater, which was nice to help us warm up after being on the mountain. A waiter came by with menus to take our order. We asked for some suggestions, but he was a little less than enthused to offer advise. They had a good variety of beers, so my wife and I each got one, and shared them. We got the Pina Colada Kolsch and the Cloud Rise Hazy Ipa. Both were tasty, the Pina Colada Kolsch had a much stronger pineapple flavor than I expected, but in a good way. For food we started with the white cheddar poblano, which I expected to be more of a liquid queso for some reason. It was instead for of a soft, spread, which was really good, and paired well with the chips. And then we split the Turkey Reuben, which I figured would be made with deli meat, instead, it was warm, cooked chunks of turkey, really great flavor, and hit the spot for us. The sides with the sandwiches were a bit lacking, only offering hot chips, and green beans....I've never gotten the whole hot chip craze, but green beans just seamed like too odd of a side option for a sandwich It was a good visit, and a good meal, to get us back on our feet. Overall, a nice space, with bar seating, a back room, a back and front patio, plenty of space to hang out, relax and enjoy their beer. Food and drink were both good and worth a visit if you're in the area.