Drink Local, Drink Well
- The Foothills are known for many things, including places to sip distilled spirits, ales, or the fruit of the vine while enjoying your surroundings. These places in the Foothills have everything from rolling hills to a country setting to a seat downtown to watch the world walk by! Take some time and give these locally-owned spots a try!
Bevana Brewery & Taproom
116 West A St.
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 949-3033
bevana.com/bevana_newton.html
Located in the old Newton firehouse with indoor/outdoor seating, with open garage doors during good weather. With 32 draft lines and a rotating stock, the board always has something new to offer.
Liquid Roots Brewing
1048 Harper Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 572-1106
Liquidrootsbrewing.com
Craft brewery and taproom offering unique and traditional styles of beer. Family and dog friendly with live music and food trucks. The beer menu changes, with “Freedom,” a Scottish Kolsch, being constant.
City Walk Brewery and Distillery - 205 Main Ave. NE
- Hickory, NC 28601
- (828) 270-7159
- Family and dog-friendly brewery with a speakeasy-style distillery called “No Entry” located in the heart of downtown Hickory, with indoor and outdoor seating, games, and live music. Try the Fallen Arches IPA, or one of their seasonal favorites, with some delicious snacks, and walk next door for some fantastic bar-b-que.
- B Chord Live
- 47 Duke St.
- Granite Falls, NC 28630
- (828) 212-0525
If you like food, cold beer, and live music, this is the place for you! Specializing in regionally brewed beers and preserving the legacy and traditions of southern Appalachian mountain music while supporting those who will carry on the traditions. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Twisted Vine Winery
487 Legion Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3185
Family-run winery with tasting room and indoor-outdoor seating in a country-style setting. See what they mean when they say “Doing Wine Southern Style.” Open Thursday thru Sunday.
Six Waterpots Vineyard and Winery
4040 James Dr.
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-5099
Jim and Dawn offer small batch handcrafted wines made from muscadine varietals. The tasting room can accommodate groups of up to 35, and there is a tent for larger gatherings. Open Friday thru Sunday or call for an appointment.
Shadowline Vineyard
2550 Shadow Line Ln.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 234-5773
This winery has a tasting room and patio nestled in the woods with lots of shade trees and a farm pond view. Open Thursday thru Monday with seasonal live music.
Hickory Wine Shoppe
238 Union Sq. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-4441
Located in a historic storefront in the heart of Union Square in Downtown Hickory, with a focus on wines from small producers as well as industry staples. Indoor/outdoor seating with seasonal live music. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
3 Little Birds Corks & More
19 N. College Ave.
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 469-6066
Located in downtown Newton and recently renovated, they have a wonderful selection of wines, beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages, along with charcuterie boards, pita pizzas, salads, and more. Talk to the three sisters and try the Bavarian pretzel with spicy mustard!
Warehouse Distillery
2628 Northwest Blvd.
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-5183
A woman-owned award-winning distillery with a cocktail lounge to create a unique experience! A small selection of wines, NC beers in cans, and cocktails made with NC spirits or their own Bourbon, Maple, and Rye Whisky. Known for the best Old Fashioned in the county! Open Wednesday through Saturday with Golf cart access!