Becky H

Review of Highland Brewing Company

NOT family friendly. I live in Asheville, my fami...

NOT family friendly. I live in Asheville, my family and I frequent Highlands. Highlands has changed. The past few times we have been there with our children, the staff has been very unwelcoming. Our most recent visit, we came with friends, all had kids. We brought toys, and activities to occupy our children, so they would stay around us, and not run around. We were off to the side, and kept a close eye on our children (they were not being crazy, wild, etc), but the employees kept coming around to "check" on us, and moved our things, chairs, etc., just so we knew that they were watching us. I am guessing, I don't know why. This was kind of a buzz kill for our group, and we felt as though we couldn't enjoy ourselves because we felt like we were doing something wrong by having our kids there. I have spoken to other friends that have gone to Highlands with their kids, and had a similar experience. Again, I am from Asheville, and this is what people in Asheville do with their children, go to the brewery to hang out. This is what makes it unique here. Luckily, we have many options now, which we will now be going to with our kids, and our friends. It is a shame Highlands, I have always been a HUGE supporter.