Heckler Brewing Co. & Restaurant

Been coming here for over a year and the bartenders are always nice and efficient but the food quality has progressively gotten worse. I thought it was moving into more of a family friendly direction but it seems to be moving towards a future dive bar. My son and I ordered a pizza tonight and I really wish I would have just asked for out money back but didn’t want to be rude. I hope they are able to get back on track. Also now that I have gotten that I’m in a “bad mood” response from the owners show that it’s not family focused. It’s an honest review, grow up and try to get better. Lost multiple customers with that response.

My husband had ""the best octoberfest ever here and I could drink this in 5 seconds!" They have a good regular cider and MANY FOOD OPTIONS FOR vegetarians and even vegans! Tried veggie spring rolls and they were decent....but perfect for what I wanted. My husband had the loaded fries and rated them 4 out of 5 because "the bacon isn't crispy and the neither were the fries but the taste is good." Small quaint bar with great service!

5/5 – Great Birthday Eve & Trunk n’ Treat at Hecklers Brewing Stopped by Hecklers Brewing Company in Fayetteville, NC for their Trunk n’ Treat event on October 23rd, 2025, and had an awesome time. We handed out candy to kids in costume and kicked off my birthday a little early. The buffalo wings with ranch were excellent, and the fries hit the spot. I asked the bartender if they could make spicy ketchup, and it was exactly what I wanted—hot and full of flavor. Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of room at the bar to sit back and enjoy. Definitely planning to return.

The pizza here used to be fantastic we would drive 30 mins out of our way for it. In the past few months they must have changed the dough. It is super thin, dry and tastes like nothing. Please go back to your old recipe!!

Food was decent. I enjoyed the sauce on the wings, the size was a little small. Beer was great. I enjoyed the wheat beer and fruit beer they had on tap. They had board and card games available while you where relaxing.

Great variety and quality of brews. Tried a bit of everything. The pizza, southwest rolls, wings, etc. all great. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It’s comfortable, but has a slight sports bar feel. The bartenders were all awesome, knowledgeable about the brews, and very pleasant.

I'm a loyal regular, love this place I'm usually a weekend warrior here who loves the atmosphere and food. The Halloween event was rough but awesome and in its first yr so I cant complain. Look forward to next year. Also Maddie is 10/10 best bar tender just saying 😁. And Mecca is an 11/10 orange cutter would highly recommend asking for demonstration🍊.

We’ve been to this neighborhood brewery several times. Has always been a nice convenient place to stop in for a drink and bite to eat. Atmosphere is good, food is decent (they will accommodate making a vegan, no cheese pizza for me). I much prefer a glass of dry red wine as I’ve never been a beer drinker. Today we stopped in with family, and the female bartender said no red wine available, only white wine. Inquired if any dry whites were available. She was very rude and abrupt, not at all helpful. I doubt we’ll be back again, not just because of no wine, but mostly because bartenders should be friendly and helpful, unlike this one. **Edit in response to the owner’s post** I think your response to my review reflects more on your character as a bar owner than mine as a disappointed returning customer who was met by an unwelcoming bartender with an inhospitable attitude.

Always amazing food and staff. Best pizza (dough is made from scratch) and wings around. Reuben egg rolls are made in house and a great appetizer or meal. Pretzels and pretzel bites also made from scratch in house and always delicious. Especially with the side of beer cheese. Sandwiches are always great and filling. Family friendly.

Cool little small brewery. Had Alex as bartender and she was awesome. Recommend a great Philly sandwich as well as a few great brews Decent amount seats inside Has a cool local flavor to it

Very hard to find this place, but the food was okay. Pizza was pretty good, club sandwich was nothing to write home about, and the shrimp po boy was also not great as shrimp was over breaded. Service left a lot to be desired and the process to order was a mystery only solved after asking another customer, but the staff was friendly.

The brewery was close to our adventure at Zip Quest in Fayetteville NC where we just concluded a two hour zip line tour. It was a great time to have a cold beer. There were about 10 choices and after a couple of free samples I ordered their stout beer. It went well with the bbq chicken pizza. I was told by the brew master that they use their beer when making the fresh dough for the pizzas they make at the restaurant. It was a good touch.

Checking out this new brewery. Some good tasting brews. My fav was the farmhouse ale. Order everything at the bar and take a seat. Didn't try any food but read it was good. Next time.

We came for the beer lol. Loved the fact everything was "self served." You order at the bar and when your food is ready, you just go and pick it up at the "window" area. They have a restaurant area and a bar area. Plenty of games for the kids to play and clean bathrooms! And there's plenty of parking available too.

overall pretty good experience. food was great and i got the gyro style sandwich with sweet potato fries. staff was friendly and atmosphere is that of a home. i would come again and try the beer and other items on their menu.

We stopped here in route home to Raleigh area. The staff were friendly, the brews were tasty, and the food was surprisingly good! Love the crispy tater tots! Nice large space to bring a crowd and watch a game.

Ordered some chicken and a beer, beer was good but chicken was literally raw. I showed the bartender and she apologized. Went to tab out and got charged for the raw chicken. 2 stars because server was friendly and beer was good but won't be back

Allll the beers!! This place has a great selection of delicious craft beers! Highly recommend if you like to try something different (I'm from out of state, obviously). I wasn't a big fan of the Philly Cheesesteak, but friends had other dishes like the wings that were delicious! I would definitely go back for the delicious beer, wings, and the relaxed atmosphere!

Not a bad place at all - typical bar food, tvs, & beer. Order at the bar & pick up your food when they yell your name. Clean up after yourself: Put your dirty dishes & cups in a bin.

We had their food delivered and it was good. When traveling in the road, it can be hard to find good food.

Pros: Extensive beer menu. Exactly what you'd expect from a brewery. Did some exploring around the area, and came across this brewery. The beer is delicious, and their flight holders are very unique. Cons: Tried doing some work on my computer, apparently they don't have guest wifi. So if you're lone wolfing trying to do some work, I'd recommend just coming here for a Glass Growler to go. Service: Service is great. Workflow right now is slow. Recommendations: Add WiFi for guests. The longer they stay *responsibly, the better it is for business.

I think this place is nice to meet up with friends but I wouldn't recommend coming alone , The beer was amazing; the food too...

Best staff, good food, I go here every weekend with my parents and the staff know them by name! I love the pizza here

Heckler is one of my favorite breweries to explore and is a must visit brewery when you come to Fayetteville. The beers on tap are amazing! They just started to serve food as a soft opening and everything that I have tried so far has been amazing! I recommend the southwest egg rolls and the fried pickles! The service here is always amazing! The bartenders and cooks have amazing ambiance and energy!

I just happened to find Heckler when I visited the little wine and beer shop in the same center. If you like beer and/or breweries, you should definitely check it out! They're new (in business ~6 months or so), so the majority of their 15 taps are still occupied by guest brews. But they do have six of their own on offer, with a new (strawberry) beer that just went in the bright tank and should be available in the next couple of weeks. It's a small joint with much of the equipment right out in the open in the front (which I think gives it a cool atmosphere). They don't serve food, but you can order anything from the restaurant next door (Scrub Oak Pub) and they'll gladly bring it over. Go have a beer!

What can I say that already hasn't been said (except for what this Michelle G character said, no idea what she's going on about)!? Heckler is a community mainstay and is a great place to drink beer, be merry, AND NOW have a bite to eat! The setting is plenty relaxed yet open enough to encourage socialization with other guests. Danny and Sarah (the owners) have done a great job building this brewery and creating a community welcoming Hecklers, foodies, and beer enjoyers! The new menu is the bomb dot com. The southwest eggrolls are incredible, and the pizza is exactly what I need when I'm kicking a few back... the pricing is on point for what you get! You can tell they know their stuff with how consistent their beer is and the variety of in-house beers they have on tap! They also have a solid rotation of seasonal beers, which are consistent year to year when they return. Moreover, they also have a great list of local beers, but I will say if you're at Heckler, you might as well be drinking Heckler, but I won't fault you for trying others :).

The wings were absolutely delightful, and the selection of beer was top-notch. However, the wait time for our food was quite long. It could be because there was a considerable crowd that evening.

This is a small family owned business. This is very military friendly. They have beer from all over and they also make their own. It does not smell like yeast inside which is really nice. Their beer is very good and they are thinking of opening a larger location that's how good they are doing right now. They have a variety of beers from sours to IPAs to more. Their bathrooms are clean it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking this is at the end of a strip mall.

I love this place. Stumbled over it a couple months after it opened and am thankful I did! Great beer, and the staff are super friendly. Wish I had thought to give them the 5 stars they're due sooner! More down to earth than other breweries in the greater Fayetteville area that have developed the hoity toity, "if you don't have a man bun, we don't want your business" attitude. Heckler welcomes people of all backgrounds; man buns, crew cuts, dreadlocks, and everything between! Heckle responsibly!

Stumbled upon the taproom and so glad I did. Larry behind the counter and a few gents at the tables were eager to steer me toward a beer I might like based on my described tastes, and it turns out... via a few samples... I like a lot of what Heckler has to offer. Great little atmosphere, bought a growler (and so glad I did), and can't wait to go back and try some additional offerings. Be sure to check out an awesome web site that offers way more than you'd think. Local taproom that supports local teams and all with great class (and taste). Well done, Hecklers!

Great beer, love the new space. New pizza recipe is awesome. They do have a limited menu since they just opened in this new spot, but said they are going to add more as they get up to full speed. Ambiance and service are straight forward. Order at the bar or counter and they call you when its ready. If you're a snob (like Michelle G) who doesn't like beer and simple food, then keep on moving.

Great place! Good beer selection! So glad there is a place on this side of town to hang out at!

I am not much of a beer drinker. Food is blah and when I asked if they served wine the first person didn't know. Finally I was told to ask the bartender, who told me they didn't have a wine list and pointed to the few bottles. I chose the Cabernet Savignon. Put 2 4 oz on my tab . When I closed the tab I discovered each glass was $17. When I confirmed this was not an error I was told they are trying to get rid of what was there when they took over the new space. Had I known I could have gone next door to Scrub Oaks or Grapes and Hops and purchased even a bottle for less than $34. If you enjoy blah limited menu and $34 or 8 oz of wine it's your place. Not mine I will continue to enjoy ScrubOaks and Grapes and Hop's in the future.

We love this place! Food and beer are always amazing! Definitely try the tots and Octoberfest!! We love having a fun and good place on the north side of town.

Great find! Will most definitely return. The GM, Kim, was working the bar, absolutely awesome! Friendly! 16 beers to choose from - and not all IPA's either! Atmosphere was chill, good background music, great beer.

Great beer, very friendly staff. Did not order any of the food, but from what I saw everything looked pretty good.

Great brewery atmosphere! Laid back and welcoming! Thanks for being such a cool part of the community!

Very non-descript location in north part of town. The beer is outstanding and the folks running it are proud and friendly. The selection is pretty extensive for such a small brewery...you can even get some wine and a margarita. Being from Colorado, I'm a little bit of a beer snob so I check out the little places. Highly recommend!!

Nice brewery in North Fayetteville. Close to home which is very convenient. I've tried a number of their house beers, as well as guest beers, and there's always something on tap that I enjoy. No food available but you can order food from one of the restaurants in the same shopping/dining complex to complete your drinking experience. Friendly staff and great atmosphere where you can actually here your friends while talking....good prices too. Definitely recommend this spot.