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Laconia Ale Works

Laconia Ale Works is Sparta and Alleghany County’s first brewery! Our modest seven barrel brew house focuses on a wide variety of beers.

We offer everything from light lagers, hoppy pales, & dark porters; we’re sure to have a pint for you to enjoy.

09/23/2026

🍂 FALL HAS FINALLY ARRIVED, SPARTA🍻

The cooler weather is here, and we're ready for another great week at Laconia Ale Works!

🎤 TONIGHT — OPEN MIC NIGHT | 6 PM

Join Mike & Jason for Open Mic Night! Bring your talent, grab a beer, and enjoy a fun evening with us.

🎶 FRIDAY — THE WILD HARES | 6 PM

Catch the sweet, soulful sounds of The Wild Hares! With a focus on tight harmonies and bass-driven rhythms, their signature sound is both modern and nostalgic, blending playful multi-genre influences into a unique musical experience.

🍺 OPEN AT 4 PM TODAY!

Come enjoy the cooler weather, good music, great food, and a cold beer.

CHEERS TO FALL, SPARTA 🍂🍻

09/17/2026

🍻 WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE, SPARTA!

🍗 TONIGHT — $10 WING DEAL
Bun & Bite Grill will be here serving up their delicious $10 wing special! Come grab some wings and a beer and kick off the weekend with us.

🍽️ FRIDAY — BACKWOODS DINNER AT LACONIA IS BACK | 6 PM
Becca’s Backwoods Dinner returns to Laconia ➡ Swipe for tomorrows menu!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC — The Bullhead Mountain boys | 6 PM
This two-man band specializes in powerful ballads and riveting outlaw music, taking you on a journey through the rowdy, romantic, hellish and heartfelt traditions of old country music.

🎉 SATURDAY — MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Head downtown for the 31st Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Main Street, Sparta

Come enjoy the festival, then stop by Laconia for a cold drink!

🍺 Open at 4 PM today.

Cheers, Sparta 🍻

09/09/2026

🍂 It’s finally starting to feel a wee bit like fall🍁

Here’s what’s happening at Laconia this week:

🎤 TONIGHT — Open Mic Night
Come out, grab a beer, and enjoy some local talent! Bun & Bite Grill will be here with food!!

🍗 THURSDAY — Wing Deal is Back!
$10 for 6 wings + a 10 oz. beer! 🍺
Yep, you read that right!

🎶 FRIDAY — The Justin’s return!
Get ready for a great night of music with this high-energy group bringing together classic rock, country, ’90s throwbacks, and crowd favorites, all with a fun, laid-back stage presence.

🎵 Music starts at 6 PM
🍔 Bun & Bite Grill will be here starting at 4 PM!

We’re open at 4 PM today, so come see us!

Cheers, Sparta 🍻

09/02/2026

☀️ IS EVERYONE READY TO KICK OFF THE LAST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF SUMMER?!

Although, with this lingering heat, it sure doesn’t feel like summer is ready to let go just yet 🥵

Here’s what’s happening at Laconia this week through the weekend:

🎤 TONIGHT: Open Mic Night!
🍔Bun & Bite Grill Food Truck serving food starting at 4PM
🎶 Music starts at 6PM

🍗THURSDAY: $10 Deal Wing & Beer Deal!!

🦞 FRIDAY: Cousins Maine Lobster - Raleigh, NC is BACK! 🦞
🎶 Live music by Michael Hastings
💐Zincseed Garden will have a flower making station!!

🎶 SATURDAY: Downtown Sparta's LAST Music on Main of the season!
🍔 Bun & Bite will be here serving up the food starting at 4pm!!

OPEN AT 4PM TODAY!

Cheers, Sparta🍻❤️

08/28/2026

Oh boy, what a week it’s been🙁 ❤️

Y’all really showed up for Open Mic Night to help support those affected by the fires. 20% of all sales from Wednesday night is going DIRECTLY to the residents affected. We’ll continue collecting donations through Saturday and will write individual checks to those residents next week. Thank you, Sparta, for showing up for your community ❤️

🎶 TONIGHT: BIG DADDY LOVE Acoustic Trio is playing! Y’all know Brian & Joey, our hometown boys from Sparta, so come out and show them some love! Enjoy some great music, grab some delicious food from Bun & Bite Grill, and make a donation while you’re here.

🎵 SATURDAY: It’s the annual Play Music on the Porch Day! Join Mike & Jason on our front porch/patio stage from 4–6 PM — or come jam all day if you’d like to bring your instrument!

Whether you’re a seasoned musician, a beginner, or just love great live music, everyone is welcome!

🎸 Bring an instrument and join the fun.
🎤 Come sing along.
🍺 Grab a cold drink and enjoy the music.

Let’s fill the porch with music and be part of this incredible worldwide celebration 🌎🎶

Open at 4 PM today!

Cheers, Sparta🍻❤️

08/26/2026

Yesterday was heavy💔

We are here for our community, and today we will donate 20% of TOTAL sales to those affected by the fire.

It’s devastating for something like this to happen to a small, beautiful community like ours. But we have no doubt that the amazing people of Sparta & Alleghany County will come together, support one another, and help our neighbors and fellow businesses through this difficult time❤️

We will share fundraisers and GoFundMe links in the comments below. If you have one to share, please post it in the comments. Let’s help our neighbors, Sparta🤍

🎤 Tonight — Open Mic with Mike & Jason
Mike & Jason will also be accepting donations during Open Mic Night.
And in honor of Dolly, come sing us your favorite Dolly Parton song🎶❤️

🍔 Bun & Bite Grill will be here today through Friday, slinging those tasty burgers, wings, and so much more!

🍻 Open at 4pm today.

Let’s show up for one another, support our community, and help however we can. Sparta Strong ❤️

📸 John Ports

08/21/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND, SPARTA 🍻

You made it through the week...now it’s time to treat yourself 😎

🎸 TONIGHT — Live Music with James Brickey!
James brings “Coffee-Shop Grunge” to the stage! Enjoy an acoustic mix of your favorite ’90s Grunge & Alt-Rock classics.

🎶 Music starts at 6pm

🍽️ Becca's Backwoods Bean Dinner at Laconia is back with another delicious dinner! This week’s menu includes:

🥗 Layered Salad
🌽 Savory Corn Parfait
🍝 End-of-Summer Lasagna
🍓 Rosemary Shortbread Berry Trifle

Pre-purchase your tickets at Becca’s — $25 includes the full dinner + dessert!
Dinner service starts at 6pm.

💐Fiddleleaf Flower Farm will also have beautiful dahlia bouquets available for sale!

🍻 Open at 4pm today!

Come hang out, grab some delicious food, listen to some great music, and kick off the weekend right...you deserve it!

Cheers, Sparta🍻

08/19/2026

🍻 We sure hope the parents are surviving the first week of school… because it’s been a DOOZEY for us 😂📚

We’ve got a busy weekend ahead at Laconia! 🎶🍕🍺

🎤 TONIGHT — Open Mic Night
Starts at 6pm! Come grab a drink, bring your instrument, or just come enjoy the music.

🍔 TONIGHT — Bun & Bite Grill Food Truck
Food starts at 4pm!

🍗 THURSDAY — $10 Deal Thursday
Bun & Bite is back at 4pm! Get 8 wings + a 10 oz. beer for just $10! 🍺

🎸 FRIDAY — Live Music with James Brickey
James brings “Coffee-Shop Grunge” to the stage! Enjoy an acoustic mix of 90s Grunge & Alt-Rock classics.
🎶 Music starts at 6pm.

🍽️ FRIDAY — Becca's Backwoods Bean Dinner at Laconia is back with another delicious dinner! This week’s menu:

🥗 Layered Salad
🌽 Savory Corn Parfait
🍝 End-of-Summer Lasagna
🍓 Rosemary Shortbread Berry Trifle

Pre-purchase your tickets at Becca’s — $25 includes the full dinner + dessert.
Dinner service starts at 6pm.

Fiddleleaf Flower Farm will have dahlia bouquets available for sale💐

🍻 Open at 4pm today!

Come hang out, grab some food, listen to some music, and let’s make it through this first week of school together 😂

Cheers, Sparta 🍻

08/12/2026

🎶 Another great week in Sparta is coming at ya! 🍻

🎤 TONIGHT — OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Starts at 6 PM! Grab your friends, bring an instrument, and come join the fun. You never know what you'll hear🎸🎻

🌭 Tonight's food: Bun & Bite Grill Food Truck | 4 PM

🍗 THURSDAY — WINGS & BEER DEAL! 🍺
We're bringing back the $10 deal:
8 wings + a 10 oz. beer for just $10!
Grab some wings from Bun & Bite Grill, enjoy a cold beer, and treat yourself—you deserve it! 🍻

🎶 FRIDAY — LIVE MUSIC WITH Tim Husk
Tim Husk is a singer-songwriter from Durham, NC, performing original folk music on guitar and banjo. As the founder of Awen Family, he brings a unique, soulful sound inspired by the world around us. 🎸

🌭 Friday food: Bun & Bite Grill Food Truck

Open today at 4 PM!

Cheers, Sparta! 🍻

08/07/2026

🦞🎶 Double L's on Friday: Lobster + Live Music = The Perfect Night! 🍻

Kick off your weekend with us!

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster rolls in at 5 PM, serving up all your favorites!

🎸 Kelven Cockerham takes the stage at 6 PM! If you caught him during our 4th of July celebration, you already know you're in for a treat. His acoustic-based alt-Americana rock, original songs, and unique storytelling make for an unforgettable show.

🍻 Great beer. Great food. Great music. What more could you ask for?

Open at 4 PM today.

Cheers, Sparta 🍻

Address

433 N. Main Street
Sparta, NC
28675

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 8pm
Thursday	4pm - 8pm
Friday	4pm - 9pm
Saturday	2pm - 8pm

Website

http://laconiaaleworks.com/

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