We were in town due to our band being on a mini tour of NC and this was one of our gig locations. What a fun place with the big screen, beer tanks, small bar, micro kitchen, balcony, theatre seats, and so much more. The young ladies working the bar and kitchen were amazing. So friendly and helpful. Honestly some of the nicest we've encountered over our week in the asheville area. We ordered nachos, pulled pork sandwich, potato wedges with all fixings, other things I can't remember, and the avocado app. The latter was our least favorite but we had to try it. The nachos were plentiful and we had more than enough to share. The imperial red beer was the repeat purchase at this wonderful brewery. We hope to return to Mars Theatre the next time we find ourselves in NC. read more

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Cool venue for great ambiance, food and music! Owners, Scott and Mary, are awesome, down to earth people. The best place to hang out in Mars Hill! read more

Very cool venue. They show movies here but I went to see a live show on a Saturday night. Street parking or parking at bank across street make it easy to access. I love the set up here and decor. The music was great, we saw Passerine play. Good drink selection from beer, wine & cider with non alcoholic options. Decent food menu to pick from as well. read more

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These guys are getting better, I'll keep coming back. The band really ruined the experience for us.

We decided to try this place after we had dinner down the street. It has a very cool vibe and I liked that there are theater seats. They had a musician playing that night and had plenty of seating options both on the main floor and upstairs. I am not a huge beer fan but I tried a cranberry and herb one that was delightful. Overall its a great stop if you are in Mars Hill. read more

What a gem! Refurbished movie theater with eclectic mix of rock and cinema memorabilia Plus brews their own beer read more

This Brewery is fantastic! Great beers and ciders on draft, unbelievable wings!!! And wonderful staff and owners. They have live music trivia and play movies as well. If you get to Mars Hill this is definitely a must stop! read more

Really enjoyed the soft opening of this place. Their beers are quite amazing, I enjoyed the cranberry ginger revenge beer. I also got an urban orchard dry ridge cider which was delicious as well. Out of everything though the pulled pork nachos were AMAZING, sadly they didn't have bacon bits in stock but the sauce on the nachos was just wow!! One thing that was interesting about this place was how dark it was I wasn't the biggest fan about it but hey it's just a soft opening, can't wait to see the grand opening!! read more

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This place brings back memories of my college days at Mars Hill College. They've turned it into a brewery and still have the capability of showing movies. The beer is top notch. Love the Kilt Warmer and Stout, especially. They are working on improving the food and expanding their menu to leverage the limited kitchen space. I have enjoyed their Cuban sandwich and shredded pork nachos. I hope folks will patronize this place, not only for what they have to offer now but, to also to support what they will become in the future. They are good folks and deserve our support. read more

The best food in Mars Hill. This would have been a 5 star review but I had to dock some stars because when ordering there were 2 incidents: 1. Before the employee would take a name or an item anything she immediately hit me with wanting a credit card number and asking if I wanted to add tip before taking my order. If you want payment up front like that set up online ordering especially this day in age of Covid and take out. 2. Once finally placing the order the menu says {pic attached} that the cheese quesadilla comes with choice of BBQ. The order taker did not ask which kind of BBQ so I asked and she said No it does not come with BBQ. I assumed I had been mistaken and relooked at the menu later that night. I was NOT mistaken as you will see in my posted photo. For the record they did charge me I price though did not include the BBQ. Otherwise we ordered and shared for a sampling the fish and chips and bangers and mash. Both items were excellent I feel reasonably priced for what we got especially the fish and chips; it was a single piece but very thick and huge! The bangers had a very distinct flavor so don't be expecting some run of the mill off the shelf brat or smoked sausage. I would have liked to see the bangers served with mustard instead of gravy but I'm sure that's easily fixed next time if I just request it. The menu is somewhat limited if you have picky or healthy eaters or aren't looking for bar food but I'm glad to see a few specialty items that aren't on every bar menu on the menu. Though the ordering process started off a little rocky I would give them another shot this time prepared ahead of time to provide credit card immediately before ordering and we will try at least something new so I will update this review upon my next take away from this establishment. read more

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Ok, this is possibly one of the coolest places we have visited in our 6 years in AVL. Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery opened this old movie theater (get the tour!) and its awesome. I think the owners/managers must be English, because all the beers are english style and the food is as well. So beer wise, I only had the english style IPA. Im more of a west coast guy (yes, I am an IPA snob) but this wqs very, very drinkable (had 3). The food was the 2nd best surprise. Shepards Pie in a foil serving and wife loved it. Mine was the fish and chips. The fish had a heavier breading that what we have had in the UK, but the chips (fries) we perfect with the vinegar.THE BEST part was the venue itself. Just a super cool place. I highly, highly recommend this place. Ask Jamie (super nice) to give youbthe tour of the old projector and the kids "crying" room. We will be heading back soon! read more

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Feel a bit mislead by the 4.5 stars, but maybe my experience was an outlier...or parts of it... Pros: * Cute decor inside and out. Old timey movie theater with rope lights and vintage movie posters. Has variety in seating types * The fries were good- hot and well seasoned Cons: * The Food: We were the only people there for food at this time, and it took 25 minutes for the food to arrive- leaving us with about 20 minutes to eat our food before closing. We ordered the shepherd's pie ($13) and fish & chips ($13). The shepherd's pie came in a foil tray that reminded us of TV dinners. It would take a minute to plop the food on an actual serving plate. Gravy tasted and looked like it came out of a can/jar. The pie itself was alright...nothing special to write home about. But where we really thought they deserve getting 1 star off the rating is the fish & chips. The beer batter fell off the fish during frying process- this led the fish to be flavorless and gave it a terrible chewy texture. Drowning every fish bite with prepackaged tarter sauce was the only way I could eat it...I wasn't able to finish the 2 pieces of fish because I ran out of tarter. I was also disappointed that the tarter sauce came in a prepackaged thing like ketchup. * Cleanliness/facility: Spider + spider web + unsure what kind of dead thing was on the wall, riiiight behind where my head was (see pics) . The table wasn't clean when we sat down, we had to wipe it down ourselves)- there were crumbs and grease. Weird powdery looking (dust, maybe?) on the napkin dispenser. Toilet seat in the women's bathroom is broken off the hinge, and I almost fell off of it: I told an employee that, and she just stared at me. Hopefully it's now been fixed or a broken toilet sign was put up... They turned off most of the lights 25 minutes BEFORE their 8 PM closing time. Generally, I hate this practice- it makes customers feel like we're getting kicked out/unwelcome. It takes less than 2 minutes to turn off the lights at a restaurant, it really doesn't get you off your shift that much quicker...speaking from experience as a previous restaurant server. Minor detail- The tree lamp next to us had 1 soft yellow light bulb, 1 white bulb (that reminds me of being in an office) and 1 broken bulb. Not a big deal, but the lighting game can be stepped up. Generally, 1 star off for all of this facilities stuff. * Masking: there's literally signs EVERYWHERE that say "no mask, no service"- at the entrance, above the bar, on the bar, on the table number signs. Yet, a middle age man without mask on was given pack of beer to go, right in front of us while we looked at the menu. One of the bartenders also had her mask underneath her chin. We are still in a pandemic, and feeling safe at a dining business is important to us. 1 star off for public health. See pictures attached for details. read more

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Such an amazing time! Everything was great! The wings, pull pork nachos and fish and chips! The beer was awesome and the sweet cider was perfectly refreshing! We sat down by the lower deck close to the water! Such a relaxing time and great service! They even took the time to explain some beers and more! Definitely coming back again! read more

Mars Theatre Brewing Company - Cider, beer and a gorgeous view!! - Breweries Near Me - Mars Hill, North Carolina

So what a crazy place...really could be something special, just needs to be tweaked a little. A really old neat vintage theater. With the seats tuned into restaurant chairs. and Two beer stations. A huge screen but nothing was playing, should have been playing old Blockbusters...Beer was good , but limited list. I had a Coconut Porter, it was good. My husband had a Red Bitter but did not like it too much. If I had the knowledge and knowhow, I could turn this place into a Blockbuster. I loved the whole idea of it ! read more

The menu was pared down; no fish and chips, no fries available - disappointing. I ended up with a pulled pork sandwich and a pack of chips. Beer was good. I had the ESB and my wife had a coconut porter. Coconut flavoring isn't pleasing to me, but my wife enjoyed it. read more

Mars Theatre Brewing Company - Mars Hill location. Good use of an old cinema, but dark. - Breweries Near Me - Mars Hill, North Carolina

One of a kind - Brewery in an old theatre in the middle of the little town of Mars Hill.! Lots of character! Great beer choices and good food. Friendly, welcoming staff that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

This is my favorite place in Mars Hill. The building is a funky, fun conversion of an old 1930s movie theater. You can still watch movies on the big screen while you eat and drink with your friends, whether sitting in the balcony (now more like a living room) or on the main floor where some of the original theater seats still stand beside the new brew tanks. There are a few dog-friendly outdoor tables as well. The beers are mostly English style, with occasional variations like West Coast IPA on the rotating taps. The food is basic pub fare (fish and chips, nachos, etc.) so don't count on a gourmet meal, but at least you can eat something. It's not the food that brings you here, but the good beers and the funky and charming environment. read more

This place is cool and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It's big enough to space yourselves apart for others and they follow CDC guidelines. Great selection of unique brews. read more

The staff is amazing! The bartenders and fun, fast, and friendly! The food they have is amazing! Anything with pimento cheese or the Beer Cheese is almost too good (it feeds the SOUL). The brewing equipment in the old theater looks amazing and adds a sense of New And Old mixed together. ALSO, the beers made by the brewers are amazing! The Scottish Ale is a must try! read more

Mars Theatre Brewing Company - Their Seasonal Beer (Sleigh Ride!) - Breweries Near Me - Mars Hill, North Carolina

Went here after a hike, beer was very delicious and perfect on a hot day. The view out back is incredible, you're sitting right on the river and you can look up and see Chimney Rock. Amazing bbq pulled pork sandwich, pork was perfectly cooked and juicy. We got the Carolina bbq sauce and it was delicious, perfectly tangy/little sweet and smokey, and it just a hint of spice. Get the fries. Super crispy, soft on the inside, big portion, and they seasoned them with black pepper and salt. We will definitely be returning! read more

Mars Theatre Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Mars Hill, North Carolina

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A really unique spot in Mars Hill that shows movies in a vintage theatre. They have a great drink selection, which includes a lot of local ciders. I'm really hoping this place will be in full swing now that summer is around the corner. Their trivia night was fun. read more

Interesting location. An old movie theater with some movie-style seats to boot. Friendly staff - Danielle was great. Only had time to have the Devil's Head red ale, but it was very good! Stop by if you're in the area. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Really cool place, tho could be hard to spot. Neat atmosphere in small converted theater, with brewery equipment right there alongside the theater seating and stage. Not crowded (it's a Monday), friendly service and impressive selection of their own beers for such a small outfit. Will visit their 2nd location if possible, too. read more

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Very cool setting in a small little town in the mountains. They also have a movie theater? Odd combination. They had some good beers on tap but I actually think they had more from neighboring breweries than of their own. The beer I had was all good but nothing that was so spectacular that I'd have to go back. It's a great setting and worth a stop if traveling past. read more

Really enjoy the trivia night on Thursdays. Great crowd and beer. I recommend some nachos for the table

Fish n chips were tasty & hot! Batter on the fish was outstanding! Beer is good! This establishment has so much potential: English would offer a finishing touch! Along with British music! Outside space could be developed...along with wait staff. I look forward to seeing how this business develops. read more