Drinks & Nightlife
The Thirsty Monk
92 Patton AvePossibly the best beer selection anywhere!
Downtown and just off the beaten path a new favorite of locals so don't tell anyone I told you. The food is by one of AVLs top chefs serving experimental Ramen and the beer is from the great Hi-Wire.
87 locals recommend
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveDowntown and just off the beaten path a new favorite of locals so don't tell anyone I told you. The food is by one of AVLs top chefs serving experimental Ramen and the beer is from the great Hi-Wire.
One of Asheville's long time breweries offers a killer casual atmosphere and creative brews like the Jalapeño filtered pale ale "Fire Escape." Enjoy an artisan pizza with your libation.
123 locals recommend
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveOne of Asheville's long time breweries offers a killer casual atmosphere and creative brews like the Jalapeño filtered pale ale "Fire Escape." Enjoy an artisan pizza with your libation.
New to Asheville the Hi-Wire Brewing Company competes with the top breweries for best IPA in the city. On the edge of downtown you'll be surrounded by like minded craft brew seekers.
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueNew to Asheville the Hi-Wire Brewing Company competes with the top breweries for best IPA in the city. On the edge of downtown you'll be surrounded by like minded craft brew seekers.
Jack of the Wood and Green Man Brewery boasts great beer and a classic pub atmosphere often with high energy bluegrass, rockabilly, or folk performed live.
122 locals recommend
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveJack of the Wood and Green Man Brewery boasts great beer and a classic pub atmosphere often with high energy bluegrass, rockabilly, or folk performed live.
The Southern will feed you craft beer and gourmet meals 'til nearly 2 am. Even the late night food in this town is top notch.
13 locals recommend
The Southern Kitchen And Bar
41 N Lexington AveThe Southern will feed you craft beer and gourmet meals 'til nearly 2 am. Even the late night food in this town is top notch.
Bywater
796 Riverside DrGreat outdoor pub for relaxing on the river.
One World Brewing
10 Patton AveUnderground Brewery that hires good music and has great beer.
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueGreat Brewery with really great atmosphere
From jam bands to punk rock shows this is the divey sticky floors kind of venue that'll keep you up late.
210 locals recommend
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveFrom jam bands to punk rock shows this is the divey sticky floors kind of venue that'll keep you up late.
This is a great new riverside venue/hangout. We love it and you will too.
175 locals recommend
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrThis is a great new riverside venue/hangout. We love it and you will too.
If want a great craft cocktail while you watch the sunset this is a great choice.
43 locals recommend
Top of the Monk
92 Patton AveIf want a great craft cocktail while you watch the sunset this is a great choice.
Food Scene
The most diverse brewery in town. This is the only brewery in town that in addition to an array of amazing ales also offers house made sours, saisons, casks, and the food is delicious.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThe most diverse brewery in town. This is the only brewery in town that in addition to an array of amazing ales also offers house made sours, saisons, casks, and the food is delicious.
Every meal here is amazing but it's our top pick for brunch. In a city with so many culinary superstars Limones conquers brunch.
278 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StEvery meal here is amazing but it's our top pick for brunch. In a city with so many culinary superstars Limones conquers brunch.
This restaurant has been around for years and has always been #1 in my book for evening dining atmosphere and in the top three overall for it's experimental Tapas style menu.
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StThis restaurant has been around for years and has always been #1 in my book for evening dining atmosphere and in the top three overall for it's experimental Tapas style menu.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTraditional Tapas that exceeds even the highest expectations.
Izzy's Coffee Den
74 N Lexington AveGreat little coffee shop
Hot new restaurant! We love the brunch and also their Sunday suppers are popular in town.
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareHot new restaurant! We love the brunch and also their Sunday suppers are popular in town.
Call ahead to see if they have the Whole Fish Special...It's seriously ahhhmazing.
48 locals recommend
Gan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StCall ahead to see if they have the Whole Fish Special...It's seriously ahhhmazing.
Not my favorite bar...but there's little arguing over who has the best Cheeseburger in town. It's right here and it's available until after midnight.
70 locals recommend
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin AveNot my favorite bar...but there's little arguing over who has the best Cheeseburger in town. It's right here and it's available until after midnight.
This is most definitely in the top three best breakfasts in town.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThis is most definitely in the top three best breakfasts in town.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveBest Barbecue in town
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveNew Dimsum tappas joint and we approve.
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StBest Cocktails in town and light eats here
One of Asheville's top restaurants. It's located right next to Wedge Brewery in the River Arts District so make reservations and plan to hang out in River Arts before or after.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayOne of Asheville's top restaurants. It's located right next to Wedge Brewery in the River Arts District so make reservations and plan to hang out in River Arts before or after.
Arts & Culture
The Orange Peel is probably Asheville's top music venue hosting acts from all over the world and nearly every genre of music thinkable. Be sure to check the calendar against your travel dates.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveThe Orange Peel is probably Asheville's top music venue hosting acts from all over the world and nearly every genre of music thinkable. Be sure to check the calendar against your travel dates.
This music venue wins my number one vote for it's super intimate setting and great choices in artists. The Grey Eagle puts you face to face with some of the region's top up and coming musicians.
212 locals recommend
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveThis music venue wins my number one vote for it's super intimate setting and great choices in artists. The Grey Eagle puts you face to face with some of the region's top up and coming musicians.
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdGreat little music venue
Everything Else
The parkway runs right through town and is your path to instant serenity, hiking trails, swimming holes, and wildlife.
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe parkway runs right through town and is your path to instant serenity, hiking trails, swimming holes, and wildlife.
A popular destination is certainly The Biltmore House. Leave yourself the whole day if you choose this outing and have a picnic and a hike after touring the nation's largest home.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA popular destination is certainly The Biltmore House. Leave yourself the whole day if you choose this outing and have a picnic and a hike after touring the nation's largest home.
A visit to The Wedge will find you in the River Arts Dist. and sipping on some of Asheville's top ferments. The Wedge talent sticks to beer but you'll find one of AVL's food trucks just outside.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayA visit to The Wedge will find you in the River Arts Dist. and sipping on some of Asheville's top ferments. The Wedge talent sticks to beer but you'll find one of AVL's food trucks just outside.
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveOne of Asheville's top 3 Breweries
Hot Springs is a sort of rustic and low key spa that offers hour long soaks in naturally heated mineral water. We enjoy this a few times per year in the cooler months. It's a bit of a drive from downtown but it's rare and unique. Additionally the Appalachian Trail goes right through Hot Springs, NC.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StHot Springs is a sort of rustic and low key spa that offers hour long soaks in naturally heated mineral water. We enjoy this a few times per year in the cooler months. It's a bit of a drive from downtown but it's rare and unique. Additionally the Appalachian Trail goes right through Hot Springs, NC.
Sightseeing
Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo DrIf you fancy a zip?
Essentials
This is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room.
248 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveThis is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room.
This is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room.
159 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut StThis is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room.
This is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room. Greenlife is a Whole Foods store.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveThis is one of three grocery stores just a few blocks from your room. Greenlife is a Whole Foods store.