Guidebook for Old Fort/ Black Mtn
Food Scene
In Old Fort, small, family-owned business run by brothers Brad and Greig Hillman, and Greig's wife Brand. pub style, creekside brewery experience. emphasis on quality beer and a focus on classics and comfort
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdIn Old Fort, small, family-owned business run by brothers Brad and Greig Hillman, and Greig's wife Brand. pub style, creekside brewery experience. emphasis on quality beer and a focus on classics and comfort
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State Sta B. Mtn standard.
Must taste: Suplicar Clemencia brew, coffee of the gods.
70 locals recommend
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Must taste: Suplicar Clemencia brew, coffee of the gods.
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StFour-dollar biscuits, downright scrumptious.
My personal favorite: come at off-hours if you don't want to stand in line. Really wonderful breakfasts, also lunches.
102 locals recommend
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveMy personal favorite: come at off-hours if you don't want to stand in line. Really wonderful breakfasts, also lunches.
Must try their Hungarian Mushroom soup and all their sandwiches and desserts.
51 locals recommend
Veranda Cafe & Gift
119 Cherry StMust try their Hungarian Mushroom soup and all their sandwiches and desserts.
Que Sera
101 Black Mountain AveUpscale white-tablecloth dining in our historic district.
Outdoor dining; mediocre food in my opinion but it'll do and it's priced right.
83 locals recommend
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StOutdoor dining; mediocre food in my opinion but it'll do and it's priced right.
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StMexican; lovely creekside patio.
Thin crust-style pizza, wood-fired, Fabulous fresh salads. Big beer selection
90 locals recommend
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveThin crust-style pizza, wood-fired, Fabulous fresh salads. Big beer selection
A local favorite many tourists don’t know about. AMAZING breakfasts, I’d say the best breakfast in town.
42 locals recommend
Open Oven Cafe
102 Church StA local favorite many tourists don’t know about. AMAZING breakfasts, I’d say the best breakfast in town.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdSightseeing
Hiking and outdoor
Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir Drgorgeous, peaceful, a half-mile walk around the serene lake
Moderate, .5 mile hike to gorgeous falls where you can picnic and take a dip.
216 locals recommend
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrModerate, .5 mile hike to gorgeous falls where you can picnic and take a dip.
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StLake James State Park
7321 NC-126Lake Lure
Rent a canoe, kayak, or swim at beach
Everything Else
Montreat College
310 Gaither CirThe trails in Montreat are divine.
Arts & Culture
Cool atmosphere, local bands, local patrons, walkable from here.
63 locals recommend
White Horse Black Mountain
105 Montreat RdCool atmosphere, local bands, local patrons, walkable from here.
Local history displays; small museum but worth it; right next door to Dripolator
37 locals recommend
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center
223 W State StLocal history displays; small museum but worth it; right next door to Dripolator
Drinks & Nightlife
Better-than-bar-food, outdoor dining, local music some nights.
124 locals recommend
Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StBetter-than-bar-food, outdoor dining, local music some nights.
fun, breezy, indoor-outdoor setting w patio, outdoor stage, great musicians, local brews.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70fun, breezy, indoor-outdoor setting w patio, outdoor stage, great musicians, local brews.
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdEntertainment & Activities
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdOtters, wolves, spiders and snakes.
Essentials
Black Mountain Natural Foods
108 Black Mountain AveHealth food store; pricey but they have it all.