We have never been to this place before and have been to the area many, many times. It's a hidden…read moregem! The food was absolutely delicious! The tap room is decorated with a lot of old time signs, etc. and is 'fun.' The service was great, and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Would definitely return on our next trip to the area!

Great service even better food! Had the footlong chili dawggg. Very small place with a great…read moreatmosphere!

Saturday afternoon…read more Good Cider, good IPA, good Reds - hikers get 10% off. Nice brewery, friendly staff, free popcorn. #Recommended #VickieTravelz

This is from the view of a Thru-Hiker, but this bar is mad chill with great music and great drinks…read more Had a cider-mosa- it was bomb. Bathrooms are clean and the staff are chill. Would totally come here when not hiking.

What a Great Experience! The atmosphere is very unique. The service was wonderful and the people…read moreare very friendly and chill, it's very clean too.

Great wings, great beer selection. Nice place to spend some time in the afternoon or evening.read more

After 45 years (for me, longer for Flat Creek), it's still everything it's supposed to be: simple,…read morefriendly roadside tavern. Seats about 8-10 plus some outdoor seating. Nothing fancy. Bottled beer and something on tap, no non-alc beer but soft drinks available. Missed the pickled eggs from years ago, probably to the benefit toof those in close proximity. Cordial crowd and bartender Holly watching Little League World Series, and getting into it. Will make it back in October and look forward to the almost unchanging scene.

No frills, nothing fancy I have been going here for years, this is a great place to sit around and…read morehave a drink and hangout with friends and meet new friends. Holly is a gracious host and will make you feel welcome. This is a locals bar so be prepared for a little ribbing if you "ain't " from around here! FCT is a landmark for us that grew up here so stop by but don't try to change it, we love it just the way it has always been.

Very fun place! Bartender was super helpful with recommendations for local spots. Loved the wine,…read morehubby liked the beer. Dog friendly too!

Great place to go for a relaxing evening. Rustic atmosphere. Drink selection somewhat limited but…read moreotherwise nice.

Open open open. The Mad Co. Brew House is OPEN!…read more I was passing through here in October 2025 as I am making my way through all 100 of North Carolina's county courthouses. The Madison County Courthouse is temporarily closed due to the water damage but the structure is still standing. On my way back to where I parked, I spotted this place and stopped in. I bought a beer - not much in the way of support, but I am back on keto and not eating pizza no matter how awesome it smells/looks - and opted to write this review immediately. As I'm typing, another customer asked the beertender about the storm. He pointed to the piece of black tape marking high water line on the wall. It's about NINE FEET off the ground. I included a picture. The leaves up here are just about starting to change. If you're thinking of leaf peeping and heading through the North Carolina mountains, don't miss out on Mad Co. Brew House. Firstly, their Pilsner is excellent. Second, they need the support. [Review 1124 of 2025 - 4371 in North Carolina - 24677 overall]

We fell in love with the town of Marshall before Hurricane Helene, and that love hasn't…read morechanged--but the town certainly feels different now. The impact of Helene was profound, and it's hard not to feel the weight of that change. Given Marshall's long and rich history, we doubt anyone could have anticipated something so devastating. We believe this moment calls for reflection--gratitude for what we still have, and commitment to preserving the character and history of this special place for future generations. The town is slowly recovering, and we were thankful to be able to visit. Some businesses and buildings are clearly still struggling, while others appear nearly back to normal. While in town, we stopped for a bite at Mad Co. Brew House. Parking was easy and convenient on the street, and the open-air concept was inviting. Because of the heat, we opted to sit inside. Upon entering, the bar is immediately to the right--that's where you grab a menu and place your order. We picked up laminated menus, found a large table, and returned to the bar to order once we'd made our selections. After paying, we were given a vibrating coaster to alert us when our food was ready for pickup at the kitchen window. It's worth noting that tipping was prompted at the point of sale. We don't mind tipping--20% or more is typical for us--but it was frustrating to realize that, in this case, there was virtually no service. We placed our own orders, grabbed our own utensils, water, and napkins, and picked up our food when the pager buzzed. Additionally, multiple signs reminded customers to bus their own tables after dining. No one ever checked on us, and we struggled to find a clean table when we arrived. During our visit, we saw several employees either behind the bar or in the open concept kitchen, but none seemed to be sanitizing or tidying up, despite it not being particularly busy. We recognize that the community has endured a lot since the flooding, and our visit was, in part, a way to support local businesses. Still, basic service standards matter--and without improvement, we worry that some visitors may not return. That said, the food itself was excellent--easily a five-star experience. The setting, the charm of the location, and the overall potential of the place are solid. With a little more attention to cleanliness and service, this could be a true gem. For now, we're giving it three stars, hoping it was just an off night--and wishing the best for everyone continuing to rebuild in this resilient town.

Definitely not the best brewery I've been to. Was told it was the only brewery in town by folks at…read morerail cars but they aren't. Don't know if folks at rail car place are not from the town or not but place was mediocre. Did like getting free beer passes from rail car place for "samples". However, the other brewery in town was much better - Hoppy Trout I think. The beer was mediocre and while people were courteous, it just felt kinda dead with no real atmosphere

Recently taken over by a new owner I was told. In a short period of time they have done all the…read moreright things. Beer prices are the best in the surrounding area. ALL pints are $6 even their 9.2% ABV variety. You don't have to spend $7+ like all the other breweries charge. I was talking with an employee, Stone and there are many great things to come on the horizon Even their empty 64oz empty glass Growler was $8 to purchase. Fair pricing with great beer.

Beer selection pretty good. They even have special THC/CBD infused that is lower in calories than…read morecraft beer with a no-drunk feeling. More like mellow!

I love the new bar! So much more bar space. This is such a…read morechill place to hang out and have a cold one, whether it be beer or wine or mimosa. They have food from The Main Diner. Thanks to the new owners Jason & Charlotte!

Live music. Fantastic pizza. Secret tip: they only list beer and a hard cider as adult beverages…read moreon their website. They actually serve several cocktails. Their paloma is spot on!!!

Passing thru Burnsville found this great place for lunch and a cold beverage. They have pizzas that…read morelooked delicious, but I got the Fill More Porter with chicken pita. Yummmmm. Hubby got Bag of Bones brew with a gyro also delicious. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Very nice!

Really enjoyed the soft opening of this place. Their beers are quite amazing, I enjoyed the…read morecranberry 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!!

Server on Friday night was amazing. Beer selection was good although we went in thinking they made…read moretheir own. No longer - seems Helene put a stop to that. Atmosphere was very fun and the band was fun. Food was average