Great spot to hang out and enjoy views of the slopes!…read more Parking is super easy, even on a crowded winter Saturday - lots of spots right around there and behind the restaurant. We ended up here twice on a long weekend. Great spot to work from on a Friday afternoon - only a few other patrons and they have WiFi. We came again Saturday afternoon with pizza from next door and it was packed! They have a ton of local beer as well as wine pours and a cider option.

Go here whenever you can, because the menu is always changing! Which, in my opinion, is a good…read morething, because I enjoy an ever-changing tap list. And the types of beer are diverse enough for anyone to be able to find something they like, from sour to light to hoppy to dark!

Working from out of town and stopped here to get lunch, the overall atmosphere when you walk in is…read moreastonishing, order for pizza and wings took roughly 15-20 minutes. Pizza & Wings were 10/10 highly recommended on coming to get lunch or for Kettells handcrafted beer! Service was 10/10.

3 - Good choice if you're in the area. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Made an impromptu trip to Banner Elk and (of course) had to find a brewery in town. Great little downtown area and Kettell is just on the edge of it on the way out of town. It has the three things I look for in a place - outdoor seating/dog friendly, food available, and of course a good selection of beers. Me and the Mrs. each got a flight, but neither of us could find one of the eight that made us want to invest in a full pint. Not that the beer is bad, we just didn't find one that made our taste buds sing. But for sure I'd visit again if I'm ever in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip out of the way just to come here. 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

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

We go here severe times during our stay and food always reliable comfort. From Pizza to baked…read morepasta always good. My fav is the white pizza - so good. Pam at the bar is a hoot. Service always friendly. Its a cozy meal when the weather is bleek.

Horrible Service, Again!! One Waitress..the same waitress. Appears to be on drugs.. Horrible…read moreattitude and very slow. Brings out one water at a time. Gets annoyed if you ask for anything else. We saw people leave because of her attitude. She is ruining their business. Poorly managed. Lucky if they get your order correct. 3rd time is enough..... Won't be back.

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%

I love going to the blind elk every chance I get! The staff is so friendly, the atmosphere is fun,…read moreoften with live music, and the drinks are great! They have a great selection of non-beer options, which is perfect for me, someone who doesn't like beer!

Blink Elk taproom was an awesome little 2 level bar in the heart of downtown. Their beers were…read moredelicious and they provided a ton of variety and entertainment for a small town.

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

We LOVE this spot. We own in sugar but rent it out and every time we come up here to visit from…read moreLKN, we always get this place!! The quality is really good, especially for a tavern. Best French Dip/Steak sandwhich eeverrrrr. & the pretzel with the cheese dip is SO bomb. All their food is real good.

We love coming to the brewery after a day of disc golf! They have a full bar along with their own…read morecraft beers. The food options are bar foods but all delicious. Service is friendly and prices are extremely reasonable. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor seating are covered seats. You get to watch the bike riders during the summer and skiers during the winter.

Host was very condescending. Made getting food and drink extremely complicated and talked to my…read morefriend and I with a baby voice. Apparently you get drinks at the table and food at the bar? Yeah that makes sense I guess... She told us we could sit at a table while we made up our mind and then told us we "have to order something to stay there?" We had been there for like a minute or two at this point. And we just got off the slopes... Loaded tater tots were great, host was a miserable woman.

Just a cool bar that is not a corporate owned wanna be bar. Great prices and good conversation…read more Patrons and bartenders were real. Very good pricing as well.

An amazing selection and wide variety of beers and ciders on tap. Very helpful and friendly bar…read moretenders. Came in for a pre-dinner beer and had a blast. Met some local musicians who were hanging out and had some great conversations. It would have been nice to have a snack with our beer but they made up for with with a great dinner recommendation.