Elise's Guidebook
Watering Holes
Bars and breweries
World class beer bar with a huge selection that is definitely worth hopping over to West Asheville for. Dog friendly. Big patio.
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The Whale
507 Haywood RdWorld class beer bar with a huge selection that is definitely worth hopping over to West Asheville for. Dog friendly. Big patio.
Great beer with a large beer garden and live music sometimes.
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat beer with a large beer garden and live music sometimes.
Great brewery that specializes in lagers and sour beer. Huge outdoor area right on the river.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrGreat brewery that specializes in lagers and sour beer. Huge outdoor area right on the river.
2 bars, one is the newer “Greenmansion” which has an upstairs patio, and the other is a cool dive bar called “Dirty Jack’s”. Both next to each other a quick walk from our guest suite.
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Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton Ave2 bars, one is the newer “Greenmansion” which has an upstairs patio, and the other is a cool dive bar called “Dirty Jack’s”. Both next to each other a quick walk from our guest suite.
The “Biltmore House of Beer”. Worth a stop when you are in the area. Pretty impressive.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
100 Sierra Nevada WayThe “Biltmore House of Beer”. Worth a stop when you are in the area. Pretty impressive.
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StIntimate wine bar with live music often.
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveA must-visit if you love sour beer.
Antidote
151 Coxe AveOld fashioned cocktail bar with a fire pit on the roof top.
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StBest views in town!
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StWonderful cocktail program
Just a cozy local bar good for watching sports with live music on the weekends
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Foggy Mountain Brew Pub
12 Church StJust a cozy local bar good for watching sports with live music on the weekends
Dssolvr
63 N Lexington AveGood beer
Food scene
Brewpub from White Labs which is a yeast lab for beer production. They have tons of beers brewed with different strains of their yeast. Upscale bar food. 5 minute walk from the guest suite.
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White Labs Kitchen & Tap
172 S Charlotte StBrewpub from White Labs which is a yeast lab for beer production. They have tons of beers brewed with different strains of their yeast. Upscale bar food. 5 minute walk from the guest suite.
Quick walk to this great local taco and burrito joint. The best burritos
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Mamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore AveQuick walk to this great local taco and burrito joint. The best burritos
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StExcellent food and margs
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StGreat tacos and margaritas. 2 minute drive from our place.
Huge outdoor patio. Great for kids and dogs. Some of the best wings in town, try mango habanero! Good beer too.
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Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveHuge outdoor patio. Great for kids and dogs. Some of the best wings in town, try mango habanero! Good beer too.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StAmazing food, wine, and atmosphere. My favorite tapas spot in town.
Amazing Jamaican food. One location in West Asheville and one in Montford.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAmazing Jamaican food. One location in West Asheville and one in Montford.
My pick for best pizza in Asheville. Walking distance from our place.
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Manicomio Pizza & Food
27 Biltmore AveMy pick for best pizza in Asheville. Walking distance from our place.
Good reasonably priced sushi and other Japanese food in a tiny shop.
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Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveGood reasonably priced sushi and other Japanese food in a tiny shop.
Sunshine Sammies
99 S Lexington AveJust go here. You’re welcome.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareGreat desserts and chocolates, wine too!
Mayfel's
22 College StGreat brunch and Bloody Mary bar.
If you feel like getting off the beaten path and taking a step back in time go here! Best sandwiches!
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Troyer's Country Amish Blatz
14 Bonn E LnIf you feel like getting off the beaten path and taking a step back in time go here! Best sandwiches!
Visit the neighboring town of quaint Black Mountain and grab a bite at this excellent breakfast/lunch spot.
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Open Oven Cafe
102 Church StVisit the neighboring town of quaint Black Mountain and grab a bite at this excellent breakfast/lunch spot.
The Market Place
20 Wall StGreat brunch and dinner, try the Mac and cheese
Great spot for fresh seafood and lots of outdoor seating
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Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte StGreat spot for fresh seafood and lots of outdoor seating
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAuthentic tapas, make a reservation this place is really popular
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle StVinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveBone and Broth
94 Charlotte StThe Med Asheville
57 College StBest breakfast diner in walking distance.
Five Points Restaurant
258 Broadway StClassic breakfast/lunch Greek diner
Cucina24
24 Wall StUpscale Italian
Good Hot Fish
Delicious fried fish
Mehfil
My fave Indian place
Plant
165 Merrimon AveA vegan Mecca
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
Good patio, unique food
Outdoors
Short hike off the parkway with amazing views at the top.
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Craggy Pinnacle Wanderung
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyShort hike off the parkway with amazing views at the top.
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadFeatures several waterfalls and swimming holes.
Close by hike that is part of the mountain to sea trail.
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Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek RdClose by hike that is part of the mountain to sea trail.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayPretty hike with waterfalls!
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadShort hike with beautiful views
Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Great moderate day hike with rewarding views
Activities
Moog Music Inc
160 Broadway StCool hands-on museum about Moog synthesizers.
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveLots of pinball machines. Fun place.