Blind Elk Tap Room

Banner Elk, NC · Beer hall

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Banner Elk
#5
of 31 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Blind Elk Tap Room, 397 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone
(828) 898-2420
Website
www.blindelk.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Blind Elk Tap Room is a restaurant located in Banner Elk, NC. It is one of 31 restaurants listed in Banner Elk. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Banner Elk city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #5 among Banner Elk restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Blind Elk Tap Room

The Blind Elk Tap Room is the perfect place to enjoy local and regional craft beer, cider, seltzers, and wine. Food trucks and live music weekly. Visit our site to find out more.

Hours

Saturday12 PM–10 PM
Sunday12 PM–8 PM
Monday2 PM–8 PM
Tuesday2 PM–8 PM
Wednesday2 PM–8 PM
Thursday2 PM–8 PM
Friday12 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Stephen Chandler · Jan 2026

The Blind Elk Tap Room is a great spot to relax and enjoy a drink. They have a wide selection of beers, both on draft and in cans, along with a nice variety of wines. There’s something for just about everyone. The bartender was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere really stood out. The space has a fun, laid-back vibe with games to play and live music that adds to the experience without being overwhelming. Overall, it’s a solid place to hang out, have a few drinks, and enjoy a great local atmosphere. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ 5.0 Harrison C · Feb 2026

I love going to the blind elk every chance I get! The staff is so friendly, the atmosphere is fun, often with live music, and the drinks are great! They have a great selection of non-beer options, which is perfect for me, someone who doesn’t like beer!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Nencetti · Jul 2025

Passing through Banner Elk. We stopped in for a pint. Very nice setup. Good beer selection. Kate the manager was our server. I should have done a taster of my blond ale as I did not know it was a strawberry ale. Jo got a Belgian flavored Kolsch. Very chill place. We parked for lunch across the street from the cafe and left our car and walked a few minutes to this place. If passing through Banner Elk, stop here for a pint.

★★★★★ 5.0 David H · Aug 2025

Fantastic place. Visited on my last trip to Banner Elk. Great beer, great bartenders and very nice people coming and going to catch up with each other over drinks. Really enjoyed it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jo Covington Nencetti · Jul 2025

Stopped in for a pint while in the area. Nice space, with a good sized bar, lot's of TV'S with sports if that's your thing. They have lounge upstairs and a small outdoor seating area out back. Nice beer selection with lots of local options, wine and NA drinks. There is parking out front or use one of the free near by city lots. Friendly service and dogs are welcomed.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Bar Games ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Sports ✓ Trivia Night ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Beer hallBeer gardenBeer storeWine barWine store

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