Best Breweries near the Mountain Town of Boone
Boone, North Carolina isn’t just a cozy college town tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains—it’s also one of the most underrated craft beer destinations in the Southeast. Whether you're a hop head, a stout lover, or someone who just wants a cold pint after a hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone’s brewery scene delivers.
From rustic taprooms with fire pits and live music to sleek spaces serving up hazy IPAs and small-batch sours, Boone and the surrounding High Country are packed with locally loved breweries worth the drive (or the stumble—no judgment).
In this guide, I’m sharing my favorite Boone, NC breweries—plus a few gems just outside of town that are totally worth adding to your brewery tour list. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or you're a local looking for your new go-to spot, these breweries offer the best in beer, atmosphere, and good mountain vibes.
Top Breweries in Boone North Carolina & surrounding areas
Booneshine Brewery - located right in boone Booneshine is the HIGHEST-RATED and loved brewery IN boone. Its known and loved for its full-service tasting room/RESTAURANT as well as its outdoor beer garden and food truck. https://www.booneshine.beer/welcome
New River brewery - New to the Area - West Jefferson offers the New River Brewing Company with delicious foods and new offerings in the way of spirits & wine & great beers. This is one of the two stops you should find yourself visiting outside of boone in west jefferson.
Boondocks Brewing & Taproom - Located in the wonderful town of West jefferson NC a short drive from boone ( about the same as blowing rock) Boondocks provides delicious brewings as well as amazing food and entertainment. It can be a great restaurant to visit on your mountain vacation or a great night time entertainment stop outside the hecticness of boone.
Lost Providence at Hardin Creek - Newly opened in 2021 this brewery unlike its parent company resides outside of the downtown area making it a more accessible and laidback spot then the other location.
LOcated in downtown blowing Rock, offers a wide variety of mountain artisan craft beers. The blowing rock ale house restaurant offers a local, seasonal menu that compliments and incorporates their brews.
https://blowingrock.com/service/blowing_rock_brewing_company/
