Located at
222 East Main Street in Elkin, Angry Troll Brewing is a brewhouse that serves
beers made in-house and pub fare. It is open 4-11 Monday and Thursday, 11:30-midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11:30-11 on Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Outdoor
seating is available.
Angry
Troll is essentially Foothills in the actual foothills in that it’s a spacious
brewpub offering a solid lineup of taps and better-than-average bar food. It’s
housed in a historic brick building with plenty of room. Despite the size,
Angry Troll does keep busy, especially on game days, which can lead to a
(thankfully not unreasonable) wait.
The menu
here is about what you’d expect: fried apps, wings, nachos, salads, sandwiches,
burgers, and pizzas. Add to that eight in-house beers (plus others available in
bottles/cans), and you’ll likely find something that you like. Our personable
and hard-working server, Virginia, was kind enough to offer a few suggestions.
It is in
the quality of the food where Angry Troll stands apart. Fried pickles were cut
into thin chips perfect for dipping. A BBQ chicken sandwich offered tender meat,
lots of cheese, crispy bacon, and a slathering of aptly-named Sweet Heat sauce.
It was a beast to eat, but it was worth every messy bite. My wife opted for a
Southern Comfort burger featuring local beef, house-made pimento, and an onion
ring, and it too proved tasty and satisfying.
Prices are
moderate (burgers and sandwiches clock in at $9-$10 without sides), and the
ambiance is casual. It’s a lively atmosphere with TVs everywhere, but it doesn’t
get headache-inducingly loud.
All told,
Angry Troll delivers well-executed food in a laid-back setting. It’s well worth
a stop if you’re out Elkin way.
