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Western Carolina Brew & Wine

★5.0Google rating(49 reviews)
Western Carolina Brew & Wine
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Known For

Craft pours in a brick-walled, atmospheric space with real range

Western Carolina Brew & Wine stacks exposed brick, vintage interior character, and a genuinely moody atmosphere into one of downtown Highlands' most atmospheric drinking spots. The beer and wine selection punches well above what you'd expect from a mountain town.

🕐Best time to visit: late afternoon on a rainy mountain day

454 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

Our Take

Exposed brick, a vintage interior, and a perfect rating across nearly 50 reviews make Western Carolina Brew & Wine one of the most trustworthy slow-sipping spots in town. It sits just below standout-local-favorite territory — a few more reviews cementing this track record would push it firmly there.

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454 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

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