Brett’s guidebook
Brewery
A favorite of mine and some mighty tasty beers. Their funkatorium, located on The South Slope, is known for their sour beers, whereas their flagship location is known for their darker beers and ales. Fantastic food as well for lunch or dinner with a relaxing outdoor eating space.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveA favorite of mine and some mighty tasty beers. Their funkatorium, located on The South Slope, is known for their sour beers, whereas their flagship location is known for their darker beers and ales. Fantastic food as well for lunch or dinner with a relaxing outdoor eating space.
A locals favorite. Dog friendly and an awesome outdoor space.Focuses on Belgian ales and German lagers with a one barrel pilot system.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveA locals favorite. Dog friendly and an awesome outdoor space.Focuses on Belgian ales and German lagers with a one barrel pilot system.
Hi-Wire is open every afternoon with four-year round beers: Prime Time Pale Ale, Hi-Pitch IPA, Bed of Nails Brown Ale and a pilsner lager, Hi-Wire Lager. They also offer seasonal. Their location by Biltmore Village is where they brew their beer.
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueHi-Wire is open every afternoon with four-year round beers: Prime Time Pale Ale, Hi-Pitch IPA, Bed of Nails Brown Ale and a pilsner lager, Hi-Wire Lager. They also offer seasonal. Their location by Biltmore Village is where they brew their beer.
Their impressive $1.5 billion east coast brewery is in South Asheville - complete with a taproom, big restaurant, free tours, events and live music. The food is awesome and the outdoor venue is seriously impressive!
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayTheir impressive $1.5 billion east coast brewery is in South Asheville - complete with a taproom, big restaurant, free tours, events and live music. The food is awesome and the outdoor venue is seriously impressive!
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrSpecializing in ginger beer. Located in the River Arts District
Pub just outside of Pack Square with good food and beer. Good place to watch sporting events. A quick walk as well.
70 locals recommend
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StPub just outside of Pack Square with good food and beer. Good place to watch sporting events. A quick walk as well.
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StZillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrLaid back brewery on the French Broad river
Food scene
Fancy delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches
My favorite breakfast restaurant. Often there is a wait, however, it’s worth it. Casual cafe serving creative takes on eggs & other classic breakfast/lunch fare in vintage-hip digs.
55 locals recommend
Over Easy Cafe
32 Broadway StMy favorite breakfast restaurant. Often there is a wait, however, it’s worth it. Casual cafe serving creative takes on eggs & other classic breakfast/lunch fare in vintage-hip digs.
Converted old schoolhouse space into an eatery. Cheerful spot for Southern fare with all-day breakfast, meat & two plates, local brews & wine.
223 locals recommend
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StConverted old schoolhouse space into an eatery. Cheerful spot for Southern fare with all-day breakfast, meat & two plates, local brews & wine.
One of my favorites- The head chef Hugo is from Mexico City and fuses Mexican food with in french-influenced California cuisine.
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StOne of my favorites- The head chef Hugo is from Mexico City and fuses Mexican food with in french-influenced California cuisine.
Limone's sister restaurant. California latin fusion tapas with an awesome rustic modern casual atmosphere. I highly recommend!
15 locals recommend
En La Calle
15 Eagle StLimone's sister restaurant. California latin fusion tapas with an awesome rustic modern casual atmosphere. I highly recommend!
Button & Co. Bagels
32 S Lexington AveFancy breakfast sandwiches. Highly recommend
American Cuisine with local, seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients in a warm atmosphere
139 locals recommend
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveAmerican Cuisine with local, seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients in a warm atmosphere
The Noodle Shop
3 SW Pack SqCasual ramen shop in the heart of Pack Square
Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveMela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveBest Indian restaurant in town
Neighborhood Italian food reminiscent of Brooklyn, the Bronx, the North End of Boston, or Chicago. Located about a 5 minute drive North of Downtown. This is my favorite Italian restaurant here.
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveNeighborhood Italian food reminiscent of Brooklyn, the Bronx, the North End of Boston, or Chicago. Located about a 5 minute drive North of Downtown. This is my favorite Italian restaurant here.
Spanish tapas restaurant that’s a hip eatery in a former 1927 bus depot offering elevated small plates, cured meats, sherries & wine. Many locals and visitors love this restaurant
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveSpanish tapas restaurant that’s a hip eatery in a former 1927 bus depot offering elevated small plates, cured meats, sherries & wine. Many locals and visitors love this restaurant
Bars
Soak in epic sunsets and mountain views from atop the Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown, while enjoying seasonal craft cocktails, local beer, wine and small bites.
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StFancy cocktails with a vintage and modern ambiance.
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StCozy and very cool wine bar off Walnut Street. This place has excellent ambiance, wines, cheeses, and creative funky international music. I highly recommend checking it out!
176 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StCozy and very cool wine bar off Walnut Street. This place has excellent ambiance, wines, cheeses, and creative funky international music. I highly recommend checking it out!
Zambra
85 W Walnut StMy favorite neighborhood bar. Fancy drinks with a prohibition cozy ambiance
78 locals recommend
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StMy favorite neighborhood bar. Fancy drinks with a prohibition cozy ambiance
Music Scene
Nationally renowned music venue which hosts a variety of shows throughout the week
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveNationally renowned music venue which hosts a variety of shows throughout the week
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveMy favorite music venue in the Rivers Arts District
Coffee Shops
Amazing chocolate, desserts and coffee. A icon of Asheville
25 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareAmazing chocolate, desserts and coffee. A icon of Asheville
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StTrade and Lore
37 Wall StCity Bakery
88 Charlotte StThe Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayNeighborhoods
South Slope Brewing District
Biltmore Village