9 Best Bars near Blue Ridge

“We had a great experience at Misty Mountain Hops during a recent trip to Blue Ridge. We showed up around 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday with a party of seven, which can sometimes be a challenge in a busy tourist town. To our surprise, we were seated immediately with no wait at all.
From the start, our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very patient with our group, especially when it came to getting all of the kids' drink orders figured out. There was a small issue with one of my brother-in-law's drinks, but it was handled quickly and without any fuss. It's always nice to see a restaurant take care of a problem immediately instead of making it a bigger issue than it needs to be.
For appetizers, we tried the fried deviled eggs, both the traditional version and the buffalo version. If you've never had fried deviled eggs before, definitely give them a shot. They were unique and really good. One thing I will mention is that the buffalo version has a legitimate kick to it. If you're someone who normally orders mild buffalo sauce, be aware that this is closer to what I'd consider a hot buffalo flavor. The taste was excellent, but it definitely brings some heat.
That same theme carried over to my sister-in-law's buffalo chicken wrap. She enjoyed it and finished it, but it was spicier than expected. Again, great flavor, but if you're sensitive to spicy food, you may want to order something else or at least be prepared for a little burn.
The food across the table was excellent, and everyone seemed happy with what they ordered. What really stood out, though, was the service. We mentioned that it was my nephew's 16th birthday, and our waitress decided to make it fun by sticking birthday candles in his order of tater tots. It was completely unexpected and honestly hilarious. It wasn't some big over-the-top production, just a simple gesture that made everyone laugh and made his birthday dinner a little more memorable.
Sometimes it's the little things that make a restaurant stand out, and that's exactly what happened here. Good food, great service, a fun atmosphere, and a staff that genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a good experience.
If we find ourselves back in Blue Ridge anytime soon, Misty Mountain Hops will definitely be on our list of places to visit again. Highly recommend“

“Molly (my dog) and I grabbed a delicious bite, wine for me, treats for her, enjoyed it immensely. Great staff! We'll be back.“

“Love the rooftop bar setting“

“Reservation one month in advance for patio ,asked hostess if that was it out front. Waited 35 minutes she then went to seat us inside, we said outside please waited waited at least 20 more minutes, then 10 more to be greeted. ,med rare 16 oz. Ribeye,was very rare. Potatoes good. G.m.approached every table but ours. I still tipped 20 percent to server, not all her fault. . Never again“

“Just incredible. Big fan.“

“Loved this beautiful place! The stories, the art, the furnishings, the history and the Father! It is a place that makes you feel like you are visiting with an old friend.“

“My new favorite bar- anywhere! Great atmosphere, great service and great selection. Just happens to be in my favorite town to visit as well. Thrilled to see this place succeeding!“

“They don't serve food but it's a true local dive. Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights and 1 pool table plus 1 dart board for recreation. Smoking allowed inside so don't plan on leaving without smelling like an ash tray, but hey, isn't that what makes it so great?! 😃 You won't regret stopping in for a cold one and enjoying the friendly local atmosphere.“

“We came in on a Monday afternoon and ordered. Our server was Rylie and she was wonderful. Got our drinks and about 5 minutes later here comes the food. And it was great!!! We have eaten here several times and iit is always a go to place when we are up here.“