Guidebook for Leicester
Food Scene
Indian Street Food.
James Beard Nominated chef.
Favorite restaurant in Asheville.
... Need I say more? :)
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian Street Food.
James Beard Nominated chef.
Favorite restaurant in Asheville.
... Need I say more? :)
Best Italian in town. Other favorite restaurant in Asheville, reserved for special occasions. Worth checking out!
77 locals recommend
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway StBest Italian in town. Other favorite restaurant in Asheville, reserved for special occasions. Worth checking out!
Ethiopian food! Friends with the owners who are the nicest people. The food is amazing, too. If you've never eaten Ethiopian food, ask me about it (there's no silverware).
21 locals recommend
Addissae Ethiopian Restaurant
48 Commerce StEthiopian food! Friends with the owners who are the nicest people. The food is amazing, too. If you've never eaten Ethiopian food, ask me about it (there's no silverware).
Great spot for dinner and a beer. It's a craft brewery, with a full dinner menu, and pet-friendly too!
123 locals recommend
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveGreat spot for dinner and a beer. It's a craft brewery, with a full dinner menu, and pet-friendly too!
Adobo Mexican Grill
203 Stone Ridge BlvdNew make-your-own burrito place. Friendly owners, great prices, and tasty food.
A simple sandwich shop that makes amazing (and huge) sandwiches and soups. A fantastic lunch option for something fresh, quick, and satisfying, while completely keeping with the Asheville vibe!
8 locals recommend
Loretta's Café
114 N Lexington AveA simple sandwich shop that makes amazing (and huge) sandwiches and soups. A fantastic lunch option for something fresh, quick, and satisfying, while completely keeping with the Asheville vibe!
One of the places we visit frequently for dinner in town. Just outside the gate of the Biltmore, this completely down-to-earth bar & grille has great food, awesome service, and good drinks. Open late!
38 locals recommend
Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StOne of the places we visit frequently for dinner in town. Just outside the gate of the Biltmore, this completely down-to-earth bar & grille has great food, awesome service, and good drinks. Open late!
Sightseeing
The Biltmore Estate is the largest attraction in Asheville. It's not cheap, but it's worth it. Opt for a 2-day pass if you can, as that will allow you to spend enough time to enjoy the grounds, too.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate is the largest attraction in Asheville. It's not cheap, but it's worth it. Opt for a 2-day pass if you can, as that will allow you to spend enough time to enjoy the grounds, too.
No trip to Asheville is complete without a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The best entrance is next to the Arboretum. Turn right on the parkway, and enjoy the views!
34 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayNo trip to Asheville is complete without a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The best entrance is next to the Arboretum. Turn right on the parkway, and enjoy the views!
Essentials
Closest grocery store to the house. I do the bulk of my shopping here.
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdClosest grocery store to the house. I do the bulk of my shopping here.
Arts & Culture
Favorite movie theater in town. Full menu, craft beer, and "Sofa Cinema!" A very hip theater.
37 locals recommend
Carolina Cinemas
1640 Hendersonville RdFavorite movie theater in town. Full menu, craft beer, and "Sofa Cinema!" A very hip theater.
A brewery and full menu establishment, they also have a discount movie theater (with food & beer! $3 tix), and a kid-friendly arcade area.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveA brewery and full menu establishment, they also have a discount movie theater (with food & beer! $3 tix), and a kid-friendly arcade area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in Asheville. Lower level is all Belgium beer. Mid-level is rotating American craft brews (50 taps). Upstairs is craft cocktails. Can't be beat!
68 locals recommend
The Thirsty Monk
92 Patton AveBest bar in Asheville. Lower level is all Belgium beer. Mid-level is rotating American craft brews (50 taps). Upstairs is craft cocktails. Can't be beat!
#1 bar in Asheville a few years running. Primarily a warm-weather bar - they've made the outside like a beer-friendly national park! Check it out if you have a chance. Live music often, too.
64 locals recommend
Bywater
796 Riverside Dr#1 bar in Asheville a few years running. Primarily a warm-weather bar - they've made the outside like a beer-friendly national park! Check it out if you have a chance. Live music often, too.
Everything Else
A local favorite, soak in the mineral hot springs! Call ahead to make a reservation as they book fast. It's a drive out here, but ultimately relaxing!
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StA local favorite, soak in the mineral hot springs! Call ahead to make a reservation as they book fast. It's a drive out here, but ultimately relaxing!
The closest mountain biking area to town! If you're planning to mountain bike and don't want a whole-day event (i.e. Dupont/Pisgah), this is accessible and fun! 3 parking areas to choose from.
66 locals recommend
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
The closest mountain biking area to town! If you're planning to mountain bike and don't want a whole-day event (i.e. Dupont/Pisgah), this is accessible and fun! 3 parking areas to choose from.