A Locals Guidebook to all things Hendersonville
Food Scene
Laid back atmosphere, great service, great barbecue and sides, very reasonably priced, convenient location.
76 locals recommend
Moe's Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek RdLaid back atmosphere, great service, great barbecue and sides, very reasonably priced, convenient location.
Because desserts! Need I say more...if you want to treat yourself to something sweet this is the place.
24 locals recommend
Kilwins Hendersonville
506 North Main StreetBecause desserts! Need I say more...if you want to treat yourself to something sweet this is the place.
Real New York bagels right here in Hendersonville. Get the bagel with cream cheese and lox, you won't be sorry.
29 locals recommend
Joey's New York Bagels
1500 Haywood RdReal New York bagels right here in Hendersonville. Get the bagel with cream cheese and lox, you won't be sorry.
Relaxing spot right on Main Street with indoor and outdoor seating.
45 locals recommend
Black Bear Coffee Co
318 N Main StRelaxing spot right on Main Street with indoor and outdoor seating.
Postero
401 N Main StUpscale fine dining.
Farm to table, organic and in a beautiful setting. I highly recommend for brunch.
23 locals recommend
Season's At Highland Lake
86 Lily Pad LnFarm to table, organic and in a beautiful setting. I highly recommend for brunch.
Champa
437 N Main StWonderful Thai food and sushi, quick service, friendly staff.
Authentic soul food served up by friendly staff at an exceptional value.
10 locals recommend
Daddy D's Suber Soulfood
411 7th Ave EAuthentic soul food served up by friendly staff at an exceptional value.
Mountain Deli
343 N Main StGreat deli sandwiches.
My favorite place on Main Street. From tapas to entrees to cocktails they’ve got you covered. Get the Tuscan lover and the margaritas are bomb.
92 locals recommend
Never Blue
119 S Main StMy favorite place on Main Street. From tapas to entrees to cocktails they’ve got you covered. Get the Tuscan lover and the margaritas are bomb.
Celtic Creamery WNC
227 7th Ave ESuper cute historic family owned farm that serves up beer and mimosas. They usually have a food truck but check their Instagram page to be sure. Great place for seasonal photos as they have a pumpkin patch and Christmas trees. Really pretty view and great local talent when they have live music.
7 locals recommend
Packa’s Place
4210 Brevard RoadSuper cute historic family owned farm that serves up beer and mimosas. They usually have a food truck but check their Instagram page to be sure. Great place for seasonal photos as they have a pumpkin patch and Christmas trees. Really pretty view and great local talent when they have live music.
Located in the 7th Avenue Historic district. Excellent tacos and margaritas.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrLocated in the 7th Avenue Historic district. Excellent tacos and margaritas.
Mezzaluna
226 N Main StExcellent Italian.
Excellent quality and variety on menu. It’s a local favorite.
43 locals recommend
Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main StExcellent quality and variety on menu. It’s a local favorite.
Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant
630 Greenville HwyQuintessential German fare.
Elevations Chophouse
1 N Rugby RdHidden Trails Coffeehouse
3630 Brevard RdCute coffee shop with a history.
Do not let the humble location fool you. Excellent authentic Latin fusion.
14 locals recommend
Conosur
4195 Haywood RdDo not let the humble location fool you. Excellent authentic Latin fusion.
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdCampfire Grill
2770 Greenville HwyTACOS CHINELO
708 7th Avenue EastDrinks & Nightlife
Unique spot with a very well thought out menu of fine wines, champagne and beer. Small plates served as well, perfect for couples. Great atmosphere, live music on most nights.
53 locals recommend
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WUnique spot with a very well thought out menu of fine wines, champagne and beer. Small plates served as well, perfect for couples. Great atmosphere, live music on most nights.
Our favorite brewery in Hendersonville. Great selection of brews and there is usually a food truck on site. Also has a great outdoor area with live entertainment most nights.
74 locals recommend
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StOur favorite brewery in Hendersonville. Great selection of brews and there is usually a food truck on site. Also has a great outdoor area with live entertainment most nights.
Absolutely beautiful location and award winning wines. Highly recommend!
123 locals recommend
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdAbsolutely beautiful location and award winning wines. Highly recommend!
Sideways Farm & Brewery
62 Eade RdPoint Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdPacka’s Place
4210 Brevard RoadGood variety of beers. They also serve wine and cocktails which is rare for a brewery. Good on site and lots of outdoor space. They have great live music.
74 locals recommend
Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm RoadGood variety of beers. They also serve wine and cocktails which is rare for a brewery. Good on site and lots of outdoor space. They have great live music.
Guidon Brewing Company
415 8th Ave EFood on site. Great burger and fries. This is a hard cider joint. Check their schedule for live music at their outdoor venue. You can hit up Mills River Brewing in one night as they are less than one mile apart from each other.
169 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdFood on site. Great burger and fries. This is a hard cider joint. Check their schedule for live music at their outdoor venue. You can hit up Mills River Brewing in one night as they are less than one mile apart from each other.
Hendersonville Visitor Center
201 S Main StTake a wine tour.
Usually has a food truck. Popular local hang out with a variety of brews.
70 locals recommend
Dry Falls Brewing Co.
425 Kanuga RdUsually has a food truck. Popular local hang out with a variety of brews.
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayOutdoor live music and food on site.
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EParks & Nature
Absolutely must see views into five states. Sweet little park with benches to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyAbsolutely must see views into five states. Sweet little park with benches to sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Home of America's Poet, Carl Sanberg and his family. It has been preserved just as it was when they ran it as a working farm. Tour the goat barn and house, moderate to difficult hiking trails.
94 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home
Home of America's Poet, Carl Sanberg and his family. It has been preserved just as it was when they ran it as a working farm. Tour the goat barn and house, moderate to difficult hiking trails.
Gorgeous waterfalls and swimming holes, lots of hiking trails.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadGorgeous waterfalls and swimming holes, lots of hiking trails.
The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf DrPisgah National Forest
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayLake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial HwyChimney Rock State Park
431 Main StHistoric Johnson Farm
3346 Haywood RdCradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyNot located in Hendersonville but on the way to Asheville. The arboretum is a beautiful way to spend the morning or afternoon walking through manicured gardens full of native plants and really cool art.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayNot located in Hendersonville but on the way to Asheville. The arboretum is a beautiful way to spend the morning or afternoon walking through manicured gardens full of native plants and really cool art.
Arts & Culture
State Theatre of North Carolina. Located directly across from the beautiful Carl Sandburg Home National Park in the quaint town of Flat Rock.
178 locals recommend
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Hwy State Theatre of North Carolina. Located directly across from the beautiful Carl Sandburg Home National Park in the quaint town of Flat Rock.
CONTINUUM ART
147c 1st Ave EArt on 7th
330 7th Ave EThe Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyArt MoB Studios & Marketplace
124 4th Ave EAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareShopping
Unique shops with everything from fine antiques and jewelry to crystals and salt lamps.
66 locals recommend
Downtown Hendersonville - Main Street Program
125 5th Ave WUnique shops with everything from fine antiques and jewelry to crystals and salt lamps.
Willow Hill Soap Company
80 Park StWoodlands Gallery
419 N Main StSouthern Chicks Market
1630 Asheville HwyVessel
234 N Main StMast General Store Hendersonville
527 N Main StSherman's Sports
126 N Main StREI, Orvis Outfitters, Barnes and Noble, Regal Movie Theater
72 locals recommend
Biltmore Park Town Square
One Town Square BlvdREI, Orvis Outfitters, Barnes and Noble, Regal Movie Theater
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdThe Johnson Family Farm
1202 Kanuga RdEssentials
Ingles Market
1705 Brevard RdThe closest grocery store is the Ingles on Brevard Road.
Crate Wine Market & Project
100 Daniel DrLaurel Park ABC Store
1709 Brevard RdThe Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AvePublix Super Market at South Market Village
635 Greenville HwyWalgreens
1148 Asheville HwyShelton Pharmacy
2315 Asheville HwyApple Orchards
Hendersonville is known for its Apple orchards and we host the Apple Festival every year in September.
Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdStepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard DrGrandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdJeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdJustus Orchard
187 Garren RdCoston Farm & Apple House
3748 Chimney Rock Rd