Whether the winter has you feeling a little “cabin fever,” or you just love the idea of sitting and sipping a cocktail by a cozy fire, LaGrange has you covered with lots of options that will warm your heart… and the rest of you!
Here are just some of our great local venues that will spark your plans for a cozy night out in LaGrange.
Wild Leap Brew Co.
308 Main Street
The downtown brewery’s covered outdoor patio features welcoming fire pits, which means you can stay cozy while enjoying one of Wild Leap’s incredible craft beverages, toasting a new relationship or just warming up for a big night on the town.
Wild Leap keeps the fun flowing along with the heat. The brewery offers regular Trivia Nights, Bingo, Cornhole tournaments and special celebrations for things like Thanksgiving Eve and St. Patrick’s Day.
Their world-class craft beers will warm you from the inside out. Or try Wild Leap’s own vodka in a craft cocktail. We recommend the creamsicle mojito, but if you’re looking for a warm/wake up, you might prefer the espresso martini.
And if you’re hungry, grab a Midnyt Burger menu and order up a smash burger, grilled cheese or some loaded crinkle fries. Trust us, this is no ordinary burger! For dessert, grab some fried Oreos, original or golden. I’ll fight you for the last one.
Nutwood Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
300 Main Street
If you’re more of a wine-drinker, raise a glass to Nutwood Winery. The winery’s restaurant and wine bar in the heart of downtown features a gorgeous outdoor fireplace where you can sit and sip while you watch a breathtaking sunset over one of the most beautiful small towns in the nation.
Nutwood offers unique small-batch wines, wine slushies and spirit-infused wines you won’t find anywhere else on earth.
And you can make a night of it with their delicious dinner menu featuring steak, salmon, shrimp n’ grits, chicken piccata, and so much more. With everything made from scratch from the finest ingredients, you won’t have any trouble finding your new favorite. Pro tip: try the spinach and cheese stuffed bread appetizer. You can thank me later.
And if you’re a true wine connoisseur, take a side trip to Nutwood’s vineyard nearby on Upper Big Springs Road. The family-owned winery offers wine-tastings of its more than a dozen hand-crafted wines in the breathtaking setting of its antebellum style mansion and gorgeous surrounding grounds.
Beacon Brewing
700 Lincoln Street
Set in the Historic Hillside area of LaGrange, Beacon Brewery has plenty of ways to beat the winter chill while enjoying a cool brew. With four different seating areas- including an outdoor beer garden, a heated, screened-in patio, a traditional indoor tap room and the cozy lounge- you’ll find your comfort zone with ease.
Enjoy one of its unique and creative craft beers, like Sweetland Light. Beacon describes that one as “beer flavored beer.” Or get a little exotic with Harper Hill’s Famous Oatmeal Stout. That one is bound to warm you with flavors of espresso, cocoa and toasted bread.
And if you’re feeling hungry, check out the pub menu’s surprising fusion of flavors. Insider tip: try the Kimchi-Yaki Burger with teriyaki and sesame seeds. It’s unforgettable!
Or tear yourself away from the cozy setting to go upstairs to Beacon’s delightful Italian restaurant. Tutto Pepe is a fine dining experience that will warm you to your toes. Locals love the Octopus Gnocchi and the Smoked Carrot Ravioli for their flavors that you just won’t find anywhere else. Beacon even offers an Italian-style pilsner named for the restaurant.
Courtyard by Marriott
It you really want your visit to be extra-special, make a night of it by booking a room at the Courtyard by Marriott in the heart of downtown. Set right on the town’s breathtaking square with gorgeous lighted fountain, you can take a walk and soak up the sights, knowing you can warm up again at the hotel’s ten-foot long fire pit in the courtyard. Grab a coffee or nightcap in the hotel lobby and relax by the fire while you re-live your wonderful evening in LaGrange.
In any season, you’ll experience the welcoming warmth of lovely LaGrange, Georgia in a million different ways. Book your visit today!
