South Slope and nearby - All in walking distance
Neighborhoods
The South Slope is home to Buxton BBQ, the Orange Peel, Burial Beer, Wicked Weed Brewing, Chemist Gin, Vortex Doughnuts and so much more. Sauna House is directly across the street for a Nordic style bathhouse. The entire downtown area is within easy walking distance.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
The South Slope is home to Buxton BBQ, the Orange Peel, Burial Beer, Wicked Weed Brewing, Chemist Gin, Vortex Doughnuts and so much more. Sauna House is directly across the street for a Nordic style bathhouse. The entire downtown area is within easy walking distance.
Relax
Literally across the street. You can reserve a time ( recommended on weekends) but they also leave space for walk-ins. Try the hot sauna and the cold plunge.
37 locals recommend
Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveLiterally across the street. You can reserve a time ( recommended on weekends) but they also leave space for walk-ins. Try the hot sauna and the cold plunge.
Enjoy live music! Many great bands have been on this stage. including the Smashing Pumpkins, the Beastie Boys etc. Tickets are required.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveEnjoy live music! Many great bands have been on this stage. including the Smashing Pumpkins, the Beastie Boys etc. Tickets are required.
Do not be in a hurry and enjoy a few games. They have drinks and some basic food.
27 locals recommend
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveDo not be in a hurry and enjoy a few games. They have drinks and some basic food.
Brewery
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe Avefunky beers from Wicked Weed
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat beer with food truck in back
The original Wicked Weed location next door to Orange Peel music venue
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThe original Wicked Weed location next door to Orange Peel music venue
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueLarge spot with some sports on the TV
Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe Ave
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveThe Second brewery of Asheville.
Dirty Jack’s
23 Buxton AveOriginal spot for Green Man and usually has soccer on the TVs
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton AvenueAsheville has some cider also
Food scene
Great restaurant attached to Wicked Weed's Funkatorium. If making a reservation ask for the table inside a barrel.
13 locals recommend
Cultura
147 Coxe AveGreat restaurant attached to Wicked Weed's Funkatorium. If making a reservation ask for the table inside a barrel.
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveThey have some granola also and full coffee menu
Of course get the biscuit and make ample use of the jam bar with 20 different options
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdOf course get the biscuit and make ample use of the jam bar with 20 different options
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AvePulled pork is reasonable but the ribs are great
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveLobster bisque is great and small filet mignon can be upsized.
This place gets all the press. You need a reservation way ahead of time but early or late you might get a spot at the bar
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveThis place gets all the press. You need a reservation way ahead of time but early or late you might get a spot at the bar
Award winning chef John Fleer's downtown Asheville farm to table restaurant
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareAward winning chef John Fleer's downtown Asheville farm to table restaurant
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveVery good place for gluten free eating
I prefer the Buddha truffle which also happens to be vegan.
25 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareI prefer the Buddha truffle which also happens to be vegan.
(pronounced bee-nee). African-American Appalachian cuisine.
Not to be missed!
34 locals recommend
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle St(pronounced bee-nee). African-American Appalachian cuisine.
Not to be missed!
Good burger and fries but also a great salad to put a burger patty on top. HNG stands for Hickory Nut Gap farm for 100% grassfed beef. You can visit the farm on the way to Chimney Rock.
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveGood burger and fries but also a great salad to put a burger patty on top. HNG stands for Hickory Nut Gap farm for 100% grassfed beef. You can visit the farm on the way to Chimney Rock.
Take away Latin American lunch. A couple of picnic tables by the building
9 locals recommend
Little Chango
134 Coxe AvenueTake away Latin American lunch. A couple of picnic tables by the building
Cocktail bars
Craft cocktails in the area. Many of the above restaurants also have quality cocktails.
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StWorth the 20 minute walk to get drink "Number 27"
Cocktail bar with nice old timey interior and roof hang out. When on the balcony in the townhouse, it is the lights on the left hand side.
77 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveCocktail bar with nice old timey interior and roof hang out. When on the balcony in the townhouse, it is the lights on the left hand side.
Coffee
PennyCup at the YMI
362 Depot StFair Trade coffee roasted in their River Arts District store.
Farewell Coffee & Wine
11 Southside AveShort walk to great coffee