Asheville Guide
Drinks
(Non beer items.....beer has its own category!)
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StOne of our favorite places, serving up classics.
Check out the rooftop sitting area-very lovely! No food is served here, FYI
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Antidote
151 Coxe AveCheck out the rooftop sitting area-very lovely! No food is served here, FYI
Rooftop bar featuring a gorgeous view over AVL and surrounding mountains. Tasty drinks & snacks with Cuban flair
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveRooftop bar featuring a gorgeous view over AVL and surrounding mountains. Tasty drinks & snacks with Cuban flair
Food Scene
Filo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar
1155 Tunnel RdRestaurant and cocktail lounge. The Polynesian fried chicken sandwich is amazing!
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Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin AveRestaurant and cocktail lounge. The Polynesian fried chicken sandwich is amazing!
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveMultiple locations. Amazing brunch, wonderful biscuits and a jam/jelly bar!
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdMultiple locations. Amazing brunch, wonderful biscuits and a jam/jelly bar!
Fantastic modern Mexican with an expansive tequila and mezcal menu. Taco Tuesdays feature $3 tacos!
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Mountain Madre
13 W Walnut StFantastic modern Mexican with an expansive tequila and mezcal menu. Taco Tuesdays feature $3 tacos!
Cuz....chocolate, duh! Amazing chocolate flavors and delicacies, conscientiously produced. My fave: cold sipping chocolate but you can't go wrong with the uniquely flavored truffles, quintessential chocolate cake, pot de creme, flourless chocolate cake........
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareCuz....chocolate, duh! Amazing chocolate flavors and delicacies, conscientiously produced. My fave: cold sipping chocolate but you can't go wrong with the uniquely flavored truffles, quintessential chocolate cake, pot de creme, flourless chocolate cake........
Out of this world donuts with super friendly service
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdOut of this world donuts with super friendly service
Outdoor seating in a lovely historic neighborhood.
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All Day Darling
102 Montford AveOutdoor seating in a lovely historic neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Scenic trails/paths that run around a pond, then continues through the woods right alongside the Swannanoa River. The trail has the option to cut through Warren Wilson College farm where you can see livestock.
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Charles D Owen Park
875 Warren Wilson RdScenic trails/paths that run around a pond, then continues through the woods right alongside the Swannanoa River. The trail has the option to cut through Warren Wilson College farm where you can see livestock.
Mount Pisgah
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyAn easy driving distance from Asheville, through quaint Black Mountain is this mountain/trail. Approximately 1.5 mile total out and back to gorgeous 180 views of mountain ranges. It starts out uphill and the last short bit is quite a boulder scramble but definitely worth the fun effort.
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Lookout Mountain
An easy driving distance from Asheville, through quaint Black Mountain is this mountain/trail. Approximately 1.5 mile total out and back to gorgeous 180 views of mountain ranges. It starts out uphill and the last short bit is quite a boulder scramble but definitely worth the fun effort.
Ukuphuma kwesibuko seCraggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyFantastic views
Shopping
Eclectic collection of vintage and interesting finds. Household furnishings and accessories, furniture, knickknacks, odds and ends, music....
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Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview RdEclectic collection of vintage and interesting finds. Household furnishings and accessories, furniture, knickknacks, odds and ends, music....
Most pieces by local artists, cool and funky collection
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Horse + Hero
14 Patton AveMost pieces by local artists, cool and funky collection
Flora
428 B Haywood RdGorgeous greenery for your home/gifts
CURVE Studios & Garden
3 River Arts PlBeautiful jewelry/handmade crafts
Second Gear
99 Riverside DriveGently used and sometimes new outdoor gear.
Arts & Culture
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGreat music venue: intimate setting for a show.
Also check out the club on the lower level "the Pulp"
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The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveAlso check out the club on the lower level "the Pulp"
Lexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington AveAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareSalvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat outdoor venue along the river.
Multitude of artists' studios, including woodworking, pottery, textiles, jewelry, wall art, etc.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlMultitude of artists' studios, including woodworking, pottery, textiles, jewelry, wall art, etc.
Favorite beer stops
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StEnjoy the chill vibe, Sunday reggae band, and how close to "home"
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyEnjoy the chill vibe, Sunday reggae band, and how close to "home"
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdFun and unique spot for beers or dining upstairs
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Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrFun and unique spot for beers or dining upstairs
There's an area on the lower level with outdoor seating, also an indoor bar area if you'd just like a drink.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThere's an area on the lower level with outdoor seating, also an indoor bar area if you'd just like a drink.
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveLate night
Just because it's late(r) doesn't mean you have to stop. Here are few places open late-always a good idea to double check beforehand however.
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin Aveuntil 2 am
The Social
1078 Tunnel Rduntil 2 am and located close to home!
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveSun-Th until 10
Fri, Sat until 11
Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore AveFri, Sat until 2 am
Sun-Thurs "until..."