The Crossing At Hollar Mill

We saw the Wood Brothers play at The Crossing on a Friday night in November. Hollar Mill is a cool concept, especially for a small town like Hickory. An old mill space with a second lease on life, now holds various shops, restaurants, and the Crossing, a big event venue that obviously hosts some concerts but looks like it'd make a great wedding venue, too. We grabbed dinner at Highland Avenue just across the way before the show (review for them to follow) and then wandered over for the concert. The Crossing has a decent bar with a couple beers on draft as well as some bottles/cans and wine. You can leave the venue with your drink and hang out on the upstairs patio/balcony area. A nice spot to get some fresh air and have a conversation without screaming over the tunes. The acoustics weren't great for the Wood Brothers -- LOTS of feedback -- and it's all general admission. There are some benches with enough seating for about 10-15 people around the edge of the room. We stood in a few different spots all around the venue and I had a hard time seeing everywhere. While it was a sold out show, it didn't feel too crazy packed. All in all, it's a pretty venue in a cool spot but the acoustics and limited visibility make it a tough spot to enjoy a concert.

Went to Hickory for the first time to see The Wood Brothers, and this venue was okay. It is flat, so you do need to be up close if you care about that. The crowd was very alive, I can say that much...! I thought the overall venue atmosphere was neat, although I didn't care for the draperies hanging from the ceiling (just not my style).The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is because the beer selection was HORRIBLE. We are talking basic, gross (to me) beers: Coors Light (maybe??), Miller Lite, that genre. Two beers on tap, but also bad. No IPAs or dark beers or selection at all. Really irritated me, especially because there are tons of great breweries in our state, and Hickory is situated between many of them. I saw signage for the Blowing Rock Brewery and regret not going there for a pre-show brew.

Excellent event venue. I've been to several events here and the atmosphere and staff are always top notch. The space is large enough for a few hundred people but intimate enough for a smaller event. It's very classy and inviting.

we had an amazing experience at the Crossing. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and rustic. Big windows, wood flooring, and its right by the railroad tracks. The catering was amazing as well and very well priced. The linens, tables/chairs, Sound System, Lighting and a few decorations were included in our rental fee. I would absolutely recommend to anybody, it's budget friendly and overall breathtaking, I had a perfect wedding thanks to the wonderful staff and owners of The Crossing.