Whistle Hop Brewing Company

Whistle Hop Brewing Company Train themed destination brewery & playground for all ages in a beautiful mountain setting. Taproom and grounds are family and pet friendly.
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Drink outside the box with our flavorfully hand-crafted ales & lagers. Fairview EST 2016 • Chimney Rock 🔨 2026 "As Fairview natives, being able to give our neighbors a unique place to hang out is something that we couldn’t be more proud of. Taking the caboose that’s been in our family for 20 years and watching it transform into a landmark on highway 74 feels like it was always meant to be. We’re l

ooking forward to sharing Whistle Hop Brewing Company with the community and bringing the thriving Asheville craft beer scene up over Mine Hole Gap!" -Founder Tom Miceli to Asheville Blog, Dec. 2015

Directions from Asheville: Take I-240 E to exit 9 (US-74 ALT E). Continue on US-74 for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Old US Hwy 74 (before Angelo's restaurant). Park in the gravel parking ribbon in front of the tap house. Please do not park in the Angelo's or Hilltop Ice Cream parking areas. Overflow parking is available at 1288 Charlotte Hwy (accessed from Charlotte Hwy).

06/01/2026

is closed from June 1-5 so park staff can repair an area damaged by a landslide from last week’s rains. If you’ve planned to come visit and support the area this week, here’s ten things you can do while the park is closed:

1.) Visit Lake Lure’s public beach which is now open. 🏊‍♀️
2.) Visit and see their fairy gardens. 🧚
3.) Go Hiking at 🥾
4.) Rent a boat for the whole family from - they’re pet friendly! 🚤
5.) Mine for gems at 🪎
6.) Check out the impressive rock gardens built by at Smokey Mountain Cowboy. 🪨
7.) Try Axe Throwing or the Escape Room at 🪓
8.) Visit to pick your own lavender, enjoy treats from their bakery, and see the many beautiful flowers blooming in their flower fields. Last week’s floods did hit some of their fields so they are in need of support. 🌻
9.) Visit the many shops and restaurants in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. 🛍️ Here’s a list:

Chimney Rock:


Chimney Factory Outlet .finderie .boutique

Lake Lure:

10.) While visiting all these amazing local businesses be sure to check out the Green Salamander Art trail- a scavenger hunt for works of art by local artists featuring Hickory Nut Gorge’s most elusive resident the Green Salamander! Did you know Hickory Nut Gorge is the only place in the world where they exist? Grab a scavenger hunt sheet from participating businesses and find as many as you can while learning about what makes them so special. 🦎

A big thank you to everyone who’s come to visit to support recovery in the gorge as well as those who are planning future visits. The wonderful folks who call this valley home can’t wait to welcome you. And of course we can’t wait to welcome you this fall when we get our doors open at our new taproom in Chimney Rock Village NC ! ❤️🙏⛰️

06/01/2026

Looking for a brewery experience that’s truly outside the box? Make plans to come see us on your next trip to the mountains!

📍Whistle Hop Brewing Co., 1288 Charlotte Highway,
Fairview, NC, 28730

🎉 15 minutes from downtown Asheville! 🙌

With a taproom built out of historic train cars, we’ll take you on a beer adventure unlike any other. After choosing from our 18 taps featuring nationally ranked award winning beers, you’ll explore our one of a kind taproom surrounded by three acres of fun for all ages! Take in panoramic views of Cane Creek Valley from the seats in our caboose cupola, or check out our vintage train memorabilia and game room lounge in the box car.

Next head outside for an array of yard games: Putt putt, corn hole, and our own creation disc golf connect four. Did we mention they’re all *free*? There’s even an Astroturf soccer field, hillside slide, and kid safe climbing wall for littles to enjoy! Hit our link in bio to see what’s on tap now (including a variety of gluten free and NA options), and check our monthly schedule of daily rotating food trucks and events.

Have plans to visit Chimney Rock this year? We’re proud to have kicked off 2026 by announcing we’re building our second location there! Follow our page and stay tuned for updates on construction as we get closer to announcing opening day! 🎉

Hope we see you at the station soon! We can’t wait to welcome you to Whistle Hop! 🍻🚂❤️

06/01/2026

Trust us on this- you want a visit to Whistle Hop to make it out of the group chat.

Looking for a brewery experience that’s truly outside the box? Make plans to come see us on your next trip to the mountains!

📍Whistle Hop Brewing Co., 1288 Charlotte Highway,
Fairview, NC, 28730

🎉 15 minutes from downtown Asheville! 🙌

With a taproom built out of historic train cars, we’ll take you on a beer adventure unlike any other. After choosing from our 18 taps featuring nationally ranked award winning beers, you’ll explore our one of a kind taproom surrounded by three acres of fun for all ages! Take in panoramic views of Cane Creek Valley from the seats in our caboose cupola, or check out our vintage train memorabilia and game room lounge in the box car.

Next head outside for an array of yard games: Putt putt, corn hole, and our own creation disc golf connect four. Did we mention they’re all *free*? There’s even an Astroturf soccer field, hillside slide, and kid safe climbing wall for littles to enjoy! Hit our link in bio to see what’s on tap now (including a variety of gluten free and NA options), and check our monthly schedule of daily rotating food trucks and events.

Have plans to visit Chimney Rock this year? We’re proud to have kicked off 2026 by announcing we’re building our second location there! Follow our page and stay tuned for updates on construction as we get closer to announcing opening day! 🎉

Hope we see you at the station soon! We can’t wait to welcome you to Whistle Hop! 🍻🚂❤️

05/31/2026

Don’t go too crazy running to get here, there’s plenty of plants for everyone! 😂 After last night’s rain they’re even happier and ready to go home with you! 🌱

In case you didn’t see our other posts- we’re having a free plant giveaway this weekend at Whistle Hop! A local green house was done selling for the season and we’ve got their leftover veggies starts all waiting for a new home. Some of them were a bit thirsty by the time we got them but we’ve given them all a thorough watering and they’ve all perked right back up. We’ve got tons of plants including squash, peppers, and multiple varieties of tomatoes. Come grab a tray (or two!) and feed your family with fresh home grown veggies this season! 🌱🧑‍🌾🪏

05/31/2026

Me: *Sees my child speaking a made up language pretending to be an alien while also having a dance party in the yard at our brewery.*

No idea where she gets that from. 😅😂 Come see us at Whistle Hop. We’re all just a bunch of weirdos who don’t judge! 🤣🤖👽💃

Jackie and Cynthia are two of our neighbors. I heard their story right after the storm from a relative of the folks who ...
05/31/2026

Jackie and Cynthia are two of our neighbors. I heard their story right after the storm from a relative of the folks who found them. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. 18 of our neighbors were washed away by Helene’s waters. Only four of them were found alive. One in a truck, another survived in a tree, and these two on their mattress. I truly cannot imagine the strength it takes to rebuild your life after surviving such trauma. Please share their story and if you are able to please donate help these two miraculous survivors rebuild their lives. ❤️🙏

Address

1288 Charlotte Highway
Fairview, NC
28730

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18283389447

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