Discovering Amos Howards Brew Pub: A Hickory Tradition
Nestled conveniently along the bustling corridor of U.S. Highway 70 Southwest in Hickory, North Carolina, Amos Howards Brew Pub stands as a cherished local institution. More than just a place to grab a bite or a pint, this establishment represents a genuine slice of Hickory's community spirit, blending the comforting familiarity of classic American pub fare with a dedication to quality brewing. For residents and visitors alike seeking an authentic, relaxed dining experience away from the generic chains, Amos Howards offers a welcoming atmosphere where conversation flows as freely as the locally inspired beverages.
The location itself, situated at 2828 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602, makes it an accessible landmark. It has cultivated a reputation built on consistency, friendly service, and an environment that encourages lingering. Whether you are stopping in after a long day, meeting friends for a casual dinner, or exploring the culinary landscape of Catawba County, Amos Howards provides a reliable and satisfying destination. The commitment here is clear: to provide hearty food and expertly crafted drinks in a setting that feels instantly like home.
What truly sets Amos Howards apart in the competitive North Carolina hospitality scene is its dedication to maintaining a genuine pub ethos. It’s a place where the focus remains squarely on the quality of the experience delivered to every patron. This dedication translates into thoughtful menu curation and an environment designed for genuine connection.
Key Highlights of the Amos Howards Experience
Exploring the offerings at Amos Howards reveals several core elements that contribute to its enduring appeal within the Hickory community. These features highlight the pub’s commitment to quality and atmosphere:
A Focus on Craft Beverages: While the menu features satisfying food options, the "Brew Pub" designation is central to its identity. Amos Howards places significant emphasis on its selection of beers, often featuring rotating taps that showcase both established favorites and innovative local brews. This commitment ensures that beer enthusiasts always find something new and exciting to sample alongside their meal.
Comfort-Driven American Cuisine: The menu is thoughtfully constructed around satisfying, familiar American dishes executed with care. Patrons can expect well-prepared staples that pair perfectly with their chosen beverage. The emphasis is on generous portions and high-quality ingredients, ensuring that every order meets the high expectations set by the pub’s reputation.
Community-Centric Atmosphere: The ambiance at Amos Howards is perhaps its greatest asset. It successfully captures the essence of a neighborhood gathering spot. The interior design promotes relaxation and sociability, making it an ideal venue for everything from quiet solo meals to lively group outings. It’s a place where staff recognize regulars and newcomers are made to feel instantly welcome.
Accessible Location: Strategically positioned on a major thoroughfare, the pub is easy to locate for those traveling through Hickory or for locals seeking a convenient evening out. Its presence at 2828 U.S. Hwy 70 SW solidifies its role as a dependable fixture in the local dining map, serving as a reliable meeting point.
More Than Just a Stopover
Amos Howards Brew Pub transcends the definition of a simple roadside stop. It has successfully woven itself into the fabric of Hickory life by consistently delivering on its promise of quality food, excellent drinks, and a truly welcoming environment. It understands that modern dining requires both substance on the plate and soul in the setting.
For those seeking an authentic taste of North Carolina hospitality, where the beer is cold, the food is satisfying, and the atmosphere is genuinely warm, a visit to Amos Howards is highly recommended. It remains a testament to the enduring appeal of the traditional brew pub concept, thoughtfully adapted for the contemporary diner. It’s a place built on good company and great provisions, waiting to welcome you to its corner of Hickory.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Locals
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Menus
APPETIZERS
Chicken StripsUS$10.50
Beer Battered Onion RingsUS$7.75
Fire & Smoke Cheese DipUS$7.95
Fire Red Jalapeño PoppersUS$8.25
Mozzarella SticksUS$8.00
Chicken & WafflesUS$11.50
AMOS HOWARDS SPECIALTY WINGS
Specialty WingsUS$9.00
GARDEN FRESH SALADS & SOUP
Grilled Chicken SaladUS$11.75
Chef’s SaladUS$12.50
Chicken Salad SaladUS$11.50
Blackened Tuna Steak SaladUS$12.75
House SaladUS$6.00
Soup of the DayUS$2.95
SANDWICHES & BURGERS: All sandwiches and burgers served with your choice of side. Substitute our pepper-cheese spread for any cheese for $1
Great food and beer. The staff go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable and you have a wonderful experience. Thanks guys see you soon.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
2 people
Wait time
No wait
Tigerbite xiong
11-12-2025
First time going here with friends after work. They offer many choice of brewery beer. They have a simple platter to taste different flavors of beers. For the meal, I ended up getting Buffalo wings. Great flavor. Would like to try their bbq … More
Ashley Broadbent
18-11-2025
My waitress was wonderful but I only have an hour lunch break and I waited 51 minutes for food that never came so I had to leave without eating. This is my 2nd visit and not pleased with the wait time. The first time I came it was my … More
Truely Blessed
18-10-2025
The jury was out at we pulled up!
My husband was told about this place at work and we didn’t have anywhere in mind when he suggested this little hole in the wall joint! … More
ray gwinner
11-09-2025
(No issues) with food. Prices weren't to high. Resturant was clean.
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Greg Chapmon
08-09-2025
I had seen this place on Google and wondered about it. Then I heard it was rather unique. And unique it is. Several of the tables are inside old wine barrels. BIG barrels. Not what you think of when someone says you are going to sit in a … More
Chris Gerken
02-09-2025
The atmosphere is amazing for a hole in the wall beer pub. The food is just plan good! Oh and you can eat in a beer barrel to boot! More
James W
14-08-2025
We had a party of six and they stuck us in 2 booths. A booth holds four people. We tried to call two days ahead to make a reservation they said they don't take reservation. Yet the sign says if you have a party of six or more to make a … More
Angela Happel
11-08-2025
Live in Cabarrus county but was passing through after watching Central Cabarrus mens basketball win the 3A regional in Marion - Go Vikes! Found this gem off Google maps and boy are we grateful. First off, the barrel booths are just … More
Patrick Murphy
04-08-2025
Great service today. Never had to wait in anything. Food was delish. The menu is very inticing. I had ribs. Fall off the bone good. Brown Mtn Light is my favorite beer. Great experience. Will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place!! Even brought home a couple beers in a Howler. Sweet !!
Butch B
19-07-2025
What a fantastic place to grab a burger and a beer. And they feature local Hickory drafts. Have you ever eaten in a barrel? Nows your chance at Amos Howard's!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kevin Jolly
27-06-2025
Was told we should give this place a try. I had heard of it but never came to mind when looking for something to eat. But I’m glad we did! Pretty neat interesting environment! The whiskey barrel booths are small but great idea for couples. Nice looking bar and had good music playing. The menu was large and had a vast amount of food to choose from. We had buffalo wings an appetizer, they were good. Your normal deep fried wings tossed in buffalo. I ordered the special which was Philly steak and fries. The sandwich was pretty good, kind of weird that it had yellow American cheese on it though. My fiancé had some kind of chicken grill sandwich with sour dough bread. Had 2 nice pieces of chicken, bacon American cheese again, and I think onions with mayo and such. She enjoyed it. I would like to visit again and try more things on the menu. Waitress took good care of us as well.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
2 people, 3-4 people
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Shelly Ponder
25-06-2025
Don't let the outside fool you, this place was great! The seating was very unique & the staff were all awesome. Club sandwich & cheeseburger were yummy & the pickle fries were to die for! Kind of a hole in the wall place that only locals know about but very much worth the visit =)
Melanie Nickles
06-06-2025
This place is neat! I really enjoyed sitting in the barrel lol .. we both had burgers - dad had the mushroom swiss, he said it was fantastic. i had the bayou burger and it was awesome! Spicy and sweet. The burgers are so flavorful. They have rootbeer! Hard to find places that do. Service was great. Atmosphere is super cool. Will be back and highly recommend this place!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Alyssa Mahin
01-06-2025
Absolutely delicious fries and bourbon, Angus beef burger. Very nice decor and would love this place to do well because it has some great ambience decor just needs a little maintenance and the food is great.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sabrena Schmitt
06-05-2025
Chicken salad is ok. French onion soup came out cold with a slice if cheese just layed on top. Dessert blonde was great. Service was good too.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Chris Smith
04-05-2025
Great burgers, wings, and other food. The barrel tables & booths are fun and add to the adventure.
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Tiffany Primm
22-04-2025
The food was AMAZING, we had the kids chicken nuggets (dino nuggets 😊) french fries, a BBQ sandwich with fries and a grilled chicken salad. The ranch dressing was probably one of my all time favorites and the BBQ sauce was so good I would … More
Matthew Limone
02-04-2025
We stopped in around lunch time mainly because I wanted to drink a beer in a barrel.
The outside is misleading because inside is very cool and cozy. Sitting in the barrels is fun and each one has room for about 4 people. They serve OHB beers on tap and have more selection of bottles. We split some chicken tenders, onion rings and potato salad and it was all pretty good. I thought the onion rings were delicious.
Service is fast and friendly.
Check it out.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Brenda A.
01-04-2025
The service was absolutely horrible waited over 40 minutes the food was terrible my husband got a mushroom Swiss burger the mushroom was one big mushroom and it was hard as a rock and on top of that they automatically put the tip in with … More
Megan Alissa
30-03-2025
The atmosphere is nice and the barrel seating is unique, there's nothing else like this place in the area. They do have a few vegetarian options, but nothing super exciting. They have many options for beers and ciders. Our server was friendly and attentive.
Russell Patterson
22-03-2025
No complaints.... Good wings,fries & blackened tuna sandwich. Beer was cold ... Waitress was on point.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Specialty Wings, Tuna, BBQ Plate, Blackened Tuna Steak Sandwich
Group size
2 people
Matthew Limone
21-03-2025
We stopped in around lunch time mainly because I wanted to drink a beer in a barrel. … More
Charles J
19-03-2025
What a great brewery and restaurant. Great keg booths, very unique and cozy. Excellent menu with many selections. Try the turkey melt with the delicious pimento cheese. Yummy. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. We will be back. More
Aly Ward
11-03-2025
Atmosphere is pretty cool, I was there on October 24th and looked like it was only half set up, waitress took forever for everything and food came out looking to me disappointing. Don't get sandwiches you can make those at home just as … More
Garry Stafford
09-03-2025
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Amos Howards. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was extremely helpful, friendly, and polite. Our food was prepared just as we requested and was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Very nice rustic atmosphere with great classic rock tunes. Highly recommended. More
C J
25-02-2025
Enjoyed our server Delaney. Wings were good. Nicely fried. Husband order grilled chicken salad that was fresh and delicious. I ordered the rib basket that was okay. Fries were underneath rub which made them soggy which sucked. But we enjoyed the cool atmosphere inside
Gailie Wright
29-01-2025
Love the atmosphere, service, and delicious food! It's so fun to eat inside a barrel!!
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Delbert Warner
17-01-2025
What a fun place! My love and I really enjoyed eating lunch in a barrel. The food was way better than expected and the service was top notch. I had a chicken sandwich with an upgrade of pepper cheese spread. She enjoyed a chicken salad sandwich.
We also enjoyed a couple of Olde Hickory beers.
The location is what I would call a sleeper. It's in an obscure area of Hickory.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Shana Nasri
03-01-2025
Fun little restaurant that allows you to sit in wood barrels. The kids really enjoyed that. The waitress was great and attentive. We didn't have to ask for anything. I got the bayou burger and a side salad. The salad was so good and fresh. It was a large portion and about filled me up. The burger lacked something. It tasted ok. Would have been nice with some blue cheese crumbles or lettuce and onions. My husband got the BBQ plate. It was huge and tasted good. Kids got tenders and fries which were really good and appeared hand breaded in house.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jennifer Rosario
28-12-2024
Visiting from out of town, and I must say this place was awesome! Hamburgers were juicy. Onions rings were crisp and delicious. My niece had chicken fingers that tasted fresh too. Our whole party was super pleased! You even get to sit in a … More
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