Guidebook for Asheville
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite spots to check out both touring and local musicians spanning across genres. If there's not a show, this is still a great bar to sit down and enjoy a pint. *hint- don't forget to check out the arcade games in the back.
51 locals recommend
The Mothlight
701 Haywood Rd One of our favorite spots to check out both touring and local musicians spanning across genres. If there's not a show, this is still a great bar to sit down and enjoy a pint. *hint- don't forget to check out the arcade games in the back.
ISIS has a great bar/restaurant and patio. Musical acts rotate, but if you time it right you can catch their "all you can eat" crab legs.
231 locals recommend
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood Rd ISIS has a great bar/restaurant and patio. Musical acts rotate, but if you time it right you can catch their "all you can eat" crab legs.
Don't be fooled by this gas station façade...there's a bar inside and a great patio out back where you can play a couple games of bags.
32 locals recommend
The Brew Pump
760 Haywood Rd Don't be fooled by this gas station façade...there's a bar inside and a great patio out back where you can play a couple games of bags.
Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood Rd Oyster stout and seafood pastas. Need we say more?
UpCountry Brewing Company
1042 Haywood Rd Brewery and restaurant with a small indoor stage.
Into a little something different? This dive bar lives up to its name offering punk/metal shows and some open mic comedy as well.
54 locals recommend
The Odditorium
1045 Haywood RdInto a little something different? This dive bar lives up to its name offering punk/metal shows and some open mic comedy as well.
Dive Bar. Ping Pong Table. Secret brunch on the weekends with a Bloody Mary bar.
33 locals recommend
Desoto Lounge
504 Haywood RdDive Bar. Ping Pong Table. Secret brunch on the weekends with a Bloody Mary bar.
We both work here, so may be a little biased. Located right on the French Broad River with a deck and lawn space to spread out. Pack a picnic, or grab something from our rotating food trucks. Family and dog friendly.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StWe both work here, so may be a little biased. Located right on the French Broad River with a deck and lawn space to spread out. Pack a picnic, or grab something from our rotating food trucks. Family and dog friendly.
One of the newest breweries to open on the West Side. Great selection of beers across various styles.
106 locals recommend
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdOne of the newest breweries to open on the West Side. Great selection of beers across various styles.
Food Scene
Great patio for daytime beverages and a pub menu with a little bit of everything.
137 locals recommend
Universal Joint
784 Haywood Rd Great patio for daytime beverages and a pub menu with a little bit of everything.
Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave Caribbean pasta, lovely atmosphere and very vegetarian friendly.
Another spot where a line is to be expected, but simply because these biscuits and their homemade jam/jelly/hot sauce bar is amazing!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd Another spot where a line is to be expected, but simply because these biscuits and their homemade jam/jelly/hot sauce bar is amazing!
Odd's Cafe
800 Haywood Rd C.O.F.F.E.E.
Great bread and tasty morning treats available. Try the biscuit breakfast sammie.
106 locals recommend
West End Bakery & Café
757 Haywood Rd Great bread and tasty morning treats available. Try the biscuit breakfast sammie.
Late night drinks on your way back to the apartment? This is the spot located only a few blocks away with a full pub menu.
84 locals recommend
All Sevens Brewing
777 Haywood Rd Late night drinks on your way back to the apartment? This is the spot located only a few blocks away with a full pub menu.
There is always a line, but this is one of Asheville's must taste brunch spots.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThere is always a line, but this is one of Asheville's must taste brunch spots.
Standard Pizza Co.
631 Haywood Rd Great spot for late night slices.
Pizza Mind
285 Haywood Rd Pizza. Pies. Great ingredients and atmosphere.
A little bit of everything! Tacos, burgers, salads...you name it. They also have over 10 local beers on draft that are constantly rotating.
97 locals recommend
West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood Rd A little bit of everything! Tacos, burgers, salads...you name it. They also have over 10 local beers on draft that are constantly rotating.
Yep. The name says it all. There's a great patio that is pup friendly and their brunch is on point too!
48 locals recommend
King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle
444 Haywood Rd Yep. The name says it all. There's a great patio that is pup friendly and their brunch is on point too!
Tastee Diner
575 Haywood Rd Good ol' fashion diner food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Relaxed vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A local Asheville favorite.
109 locals recommend
BattleCat Coffee Bar
373 Haywood RdRelaxed vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A local Asheville favorite.
Located in the back of Battle Cat Café, this is the perfect spot to grab a breakfast sandwich or tacos to go.
20 locals recommend
Tiger Bay Cafe
373 Haywood RdLocated in the back of Battle Cat Café, this is the perfect spot to grab a breakfast sandwich or tacos to go.
The best locally made ice cream by far. There are always unique flavors available, and I am never let down by the salted caramel. Yum.
93 locals recommend
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rd The best locally made ice cream by far. There are always unique flavors available, and I am never let down by the salted caramel. Yum.
If you are interested in a spot for a fancy dinner date on the West Side, look no further than The Admiral! Reservations recommended.
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdIf you are interested in a spot for a fancy dinner date on the West Side, look no further than The Admiral! Reservations recommended.
Parks & Nature
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayWNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdThe North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayPisgah Forest
Craggy Gardens
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Sliding Rock
Arts & Culture
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareShopping
Instant Karma Asheville
36 N Lexington AveSo much vinyl. One of our favorite spots to get lost in the music.
31 locals recommend
Harvest Records
415 Haywood RdSo much vinyl. One of our favorite spots to get lost in the music.
Orbit Dvd
781 Haywood RdBooks, games and a rad DVD rental section!
Firestorm Books & Coffee
1022 Haywood Rd Great little alternative bookstore and coffee shop.
Our local food co-op located just up the street from our house. Breakfast burritos, coffee and there's even a 'lil deli in the back.
96 locals recommend
West Village Market
771 Haywood Rd Our local food co-op located just up the street from our house. Breakfast burritos, coffee and there's even a 'lil deli in the back.
Twice Round
665 Haywood Rd VINTAGE!!
Everything Else
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdEntertainment & Activities
Retrocade
800 Haywood Road Two floors of video games...and a bar!!
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveGrail Moviehouse
17 Foundy StFine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore Ave