On this episode of Worth the Pour, the Swanky Straw ladies visit Royal Bliss Brewing Co. in Denver, North Carolina. Manager Haley Griffin introduces them to the family-friendly brewpub, which opened in 2020 near the intersection of Highways 16 and 73. Royal Bliss offers locally brewed beer, food, cocktails, nonalcoholic selections and several beers crafted to remove gluten.
The ladies sample three Royal Bliss favorites: Denver’s First Pilsner, the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Ale with a cinnamon-sugar rim and the Heart of Berry Sour. They also explore the brewery’s spacious outdoor areas, football-viewing setup, private-event space and weekly entertainment—including trivia, music bingo and live music. After a few surprising reactions, the ladies agree: Royal Bliss is definitely worth the pour.
Worth the Pour is an original LKNConnect video series featuring the Swanky Straw Trio as they explore the cocktails, mocktails, local flavors and personalities shaping the Lake Norman beverage scene. From neighborhood favorites to unexpected discoveries, each episode goes behind the bar to meet the people, hear the stories and uncover the creativity that makes every featured pour worth experiencing.
Swanky Straw founders, Heather, Brandi, and Samantha, are proud to offer a premier bartending service. We areTIPS certified, licensed, and insured. All of us have a food handlers certificate and work from our commissary kitchen to create each menu. We believe that a great cocktail or mocktail is more than just a drink – it’s an experience. Our team takes the time to craft a tailored cocktail, swanky sip dirty sodas, or mocktail menu that reflects our clients’ wishes. We focus on sourcing the finest ingredients and creating the perfect blend of taste and atmosphere
