South Slope and nearby - All in walking distance
Neighborhoods
The South Slope is home to Chai Pani, the Orange Peel, Burial Beer, Wicked Weed Brewing, Chemist Gin, Vortex Doughnuts and so much more. Sauna House is directly across the street for a Nordic style bathhouse. The entire downtown area is within easy walking distance.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
The South Slope is home to Chai Pani, the Orange Peel, Burial Beer, Wicked Weed Brewing, Chemist Gin, Vortex Doughnuts and so much more. Sauna House is directly across the street for a Nordic style bathhouse. The entire downtown area is within easy walking distance.
Things to do
Literally across the street. You can reserve a time ( recommended ) but they do leave a few spaces for walk-ins. Try the hot sauna and the cold plunge.
37 locals recommend
Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveLiterally across the street. You can reserve a time ( recommended ) but they do leave a few spaces for walk-ins. Try the hot sauna and the cold plunge.
Enjoy live music! Many great bands have been on this stage. including the Smashing Pumpkins, the Beastie Boys etc.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveEnjoy live music! Many great bands have been on this stage. including the Smashing Pumpkins, the Beastie Boys etc.
Outdoor music venue that has larger acts in the summer. It is just up the street from Chemist Gin/Antidote and The Funkatorium
51 locals recommend
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveOutdoor music venue that has larger acts in the summer. It is just up the street from Chemist Gin/Antidote and The Funkatorium
See a minor league baseball game. The "Asheville Tourists" are a Single A team of the Houston Astros.
27 locals recommend
McCormick Field- Home of the Asheville Tourists
30 Buchanan PlaceSee a minor league baseball game. The "Asheville Tourists" are a Single A team of the Houston Astros.
Eulogy
Burial Beer's music venue
Do not be in a hurry and enjoy a few games. They have drinks and some basic food.
27 locals recommend
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveDo not be in a hurry and enjoy a few games. They have drinks and some basic food.
Breweries on the South Slope
To visit New Belgium and Sierra Nevada you will need to drive. But there are many many many award winning local breweries on the south slope and all in walking distance.
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe Avefunky and sour beers from Wicked Weed
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat beer with food truck in back
The original Wicked Weed location next door to Orange Peel music venue
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThe original Wicked Weed location next door to Orange Peel music venue
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueLarge spot with some sports on the TV
Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe Ave
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveThe Second brewery of Asheville.
Dirty Jack’s
23 Buxton AveOriginal spot for Green Man and usually has soccer on the TVs
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton AvenueAsheville has some cider also
Just two spots up the road is yet another brewery with a metal rock theme. This is the east coast location from the Denver original.
TRVE Brewing Co.
Just two spots up the road is yet another brewery with a metal rock theme. This is the east coast location from the Denver original.
Food scene
Great restaurant attached to Wicked Weed's Funkatorium. If making a reservation ask for the table inside a barrel.
13 locals recommend
Cultura
147 Coxe AveGreat restaurant attached to Wicked Weed's Funkatorium. If making a reservation ask for the table inside a barrel.
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveThey have some granola also and full coffee menu
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveLobster bisque is great and small filet mignon can be upsized.
This place gets all the press. You need a reservation way ahead of time but at lunch time or early/late evening you might get a spot at the bar
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveThis place gets all the press. You need a reservation way ahead of time but at lunch time or early/late evening you might get a spot at the bar
Award winning chef John Fleer's downtown Asheville farm to table restaurant
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareAward winning chef John Fleer's downtown Asheville farm to table restaurant
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveVery good place for gluten free eating
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareI keep trying to find my favorite truffle.
Good burger and fries but also a great salad to put a burger patty on top. HNG stands for Hickory Nut Gap farm for 100% grassfed beef. You can visit the farm on the drive out to Chimney Rock.
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveGood burger and fries but also a great salad to put a burger patty on top. HNG stands for Hickory Nut Gap farm for 100% grassfed beef. You can visit the farm on the drive out to Chimney Rock.
Take away Latin American lunch. A couple of picnic tables by the building
9 locals recommend
Little Chango
134 Coxe AvenueTake away Latin American lunch. A couple of picnic tables by the building
mother bakery & cafe | south slope
The closest good food out the front door. Good wine selection.
PIE.ZAA Pizza
Close by, open late and pizza the size of a car
Breakfast and lunch. Of course get the biscuit and make ample use of the jam bar with 20 different options
Biscuit Head
Breakfast and lunch. Of course get the biscuit and make ample use of the jam bar with 20 different options
Award winning Indian food usually with a wait. Beautiful decorations inside also
310 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveAward winning Indian food usually with a wait. Beautiful decorations inside also
Cocktail bars
Craft cocktails in the area. Many of the above restaurants also have quality cocktails.
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StWorth the 20 minute walk to get drink "Number 27"
Cocktail bar with nice old timey interior and roof hang out. When on the balcony in the townhouse, it is the lights on the left hand side.
76 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveCocktail bar with nice old timey interior and roof hang out. When on the balcony in the townhouse, it is the lights on the left hand side.
Coffee
Farewell Coffee & Wine
11 Southside AveShort walk to great coffee
PennyCup at the YMI
Lots of single origin options