Fyreside Bottles & Brews

Have mercy Miss Percy this is a throwback to them days of Schlitz and Boones Farm and sweetie darling waitresses. This joint is like it was plucked slap out of the seventies with the billiard (pool) tables and long comfortable bar with the friendly service. A piece of Americana but for them IPAs . Cold beer, pretty women, country men and a greasy spoon grill with a good band twanging away in the background. Reminds me of the days past when honky tonks, juke joints and after hours dives dominated this area. Don't know if they have a juke box here but I'd sure like to have a cold one while listening to the pool balls clack and the juke box playing a little George or Merle while the couple on the dance floor slowly dance the night away. Stilyet it has that great vibe with good people and a laid back down home feel. Real good place , real good and worth a visit or making it your local. Now if they'd just git some Schlitz or Strohs or Mickey's in here..........

I recently moved to Hickory, NC, and looked online to find a place to shoot pool. I have yet to find a place in Hickory that I like as much as I do Fyreside, and it's only a 10 minute drive. I enjoy playing in their weekly Thursday night pool tournament and have visited a few other times for the live music. Heather is a super bartender, and everyone has been very friendly and welcoming here.

The fryer oil was clean and fresh. The pub chips, fries, and onion rings came out perfectly. Of note are their pub chips, which didn't have one soggy or burnt piece. They have a great seasoning on the chips also. The 1/3 pound burgers are cooked through while being soft and juicy. They didn't have tea the day I visited because none came in on the truck, but this place is definitely worth coming out to try.