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Wineries with mountain views, breweries in town and a speakeasy in Ellijay.

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#1 · EllijayRoo Mountain Vineyards and Bistro#2 · Blue RidgeGrumpy Old Men Brewing#3 · Blue RidgeBear Claw Vineyards#4 · EllijayReece's Cider Co.#5 · Young HarrisCrane Creek Vineyards
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#1
Ellijay

Roo Mountain Vineyards and Bistro

Hype score100out of 100
Sentiment96out of 100

21 and up winery with views, a striking building and a full bistro.

  • winery
  • 21 and up
  • full bistro

Hours: Mon and Tue 12 to 6 PM; Wed and Thu 12 to 9; Fri and Sat 11 to 9; Sun 11 to 6

Get: Wine and lunch

1497 Old Flat Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 3054038 min
#2
Blue Ridge

Grumpy Old Men Brewing

Hype score95out of 100
Sentiment96out of 100

Brewery with an outdoor pavilion. Karaoke on Thursday.

  • brewery
  • outdoor pavilion
  • thursday karaoke

Hours: Mon to Wed 12 to 7 PM; Thu to Sat 12 to 8; Sun 12:30 to 7

Get: A pint in the pavilion

1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 3051312 min
#3
Blue Ridge

Bear Claw Vineyards

Hype score98out of 100
Sentiment92out of 100

Blue Ridge vineyard with live music.

  • winery
  • live music

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 12 to 6 PM; Fri 12 to 8; Sat 12 to 9

Get: A glass with the band

Closed Tuesday.

2281 Tennis Court Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 3051318 min
#4
Ellijay

Reece's Cider Co.

Hype score92out of 100
Sentiment98out of 100

Cidery with a big menu next to B.J. Reece Orchards on GA-52.

  • cidery
  • on GA-52

Hours: Mon to Thu 11 AM to 6 PM; Fri and Sat to 7; Sun 1 to 6

Get: A cider flight

9110 GA-52 E, Ellijay, GA 3053639 min
#5
Young Harris

Crane Creek Vineyards

Hype score91out of 100
Sentiment96out of 100

Vineyard near Brasstown Bald.

  • winery
  • vineyard views

Hours: Tue to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM; Fri and Sat 9 to 8; Sun 9 to 5

Get: A tasting

Closed Monday.

1040 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA 3058245 min
#6
Blairsville

Living Water Winery & Vineyard

Hype score89out of 100
Sentiment98out of 100

Winery that reviewers rate highest for its view. Open past sunset Friday to Sunday.

  • winery
  • mountain views
  • sunset

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 12 to 7 PM; Wed 2 to 7; Fri and Sat 12 to 8:30; Sun 1 to 8:30

Get: A flight on the deck

291 Living Water Ln, Blairsville, GA 3051227 min
#7
Copperhill, TN

Copperhill Brewery

Hype score86out of 100
Sentiment98out of 100

Brewery on the river in Copperhill. Line dancing Monday at 6:30.

  • brewery
  • on the river
  • monday line dancing

Hours: Mon to Wed 12 to 8 PM; Thu to Sun 11 to 8

Get: A pint by the river

155 Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 3731715 min
#8
Blue Ridge

Angry Hops Brewing

Hype score75out of 100
Sentiment98out of 100

Downtown brewery that reviewers rate the best beer in town.

  • brewery
  • downtown

Hours: Daily 12 to 7 PM; Sun 12:30 to 6

Get: A flight

341 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 3051310 min
#9
Ellijay

The Door

Hype score72out of 100
Sentiment96out of 100

Speakeasy hidden behind a door inside a shop in downtown Ellijay. Seating is limited.

  • speakeasy
  • cocktails
  • limited seats

Hours: Wed to Fri 2 to 10 PM; Sat 12 to 10:30; Sun 1 to 9

Get: A craft cocktail

Closed Monday, Tuesday.

10 River St, Ellijay, GA 3054030 min
#10
Morganton

Kerith House

Hype score69out of 100
Sentiment98out of 100

The closest winery style stop to Mineral Bluff.

  • winery
  • close to the cabin

Hours: Daily 12 to 6 PM; Fri and Sat to 7

Get: A tasting

611 Maple Grove Rd, Morganton, GA 3056016 min
#11
Blue Ridge

Tipping Point Brewing

Hype score70out of 100
Sentiment94out of 100

Downtown brewery with balcony seating.

  • brewery
  • balcony

Hours: Daily from noon

Get: A pint on the balcony

322 W Main St Unit 2D, Blue Ridge, GA 3051311 min
#12
Blue Ridge

Sake Jon's

Hype score50out of 100
Sentiment96out of 100

Craft cocktail bar entered through Poke Jon's.

  • cocktails
  • karaoke

Hours: Hours not posted

Get: A cocktail

Hours not confirmed.

3331 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513About 10 min