Eats & Drinks Downtown Asheville
Food scene
Their beer is unmatched, and there's a super fun outside area to meet and greet lots of great folks. If you like IPAs, they make one called Iron Rail IPA. It is the best beer I have ever had. No hyperbole.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayTheir beer is unmatched, and there's a super fun outside area to meet and greet lots of great folks. If you like IPAs, they make one called Iron Rail IPA. It is the best beer I have ever had. No hyperbole.
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayFine dining with great wines and super atmosphere.
Organic, locally sourced veg and vegan food. Pretty much best of its kind in town.
161 locals recommend
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StOrganic, locally sourced veg and vegan food. Pretty much best of its kind in town.
Irish pub, great music, drinks of all kinds, excellent shepherd's pie, all kinds of vibe.
122 locals recommend
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveIrish pub, great music, drinks of all kinds, excellent shepherd's pie, all kinds of vibe.
This might be the most mentioned restaurant in Asheville. It's a must. Southern cuisine at its apex.
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College StThis might be the most mentioned restaurant in Asheville. It's a must. Southern cuisine at its apex.
Wherever you find a Hi-Wire Brewing establishment, and there are a few, for good reason, you will be standing in good stead.
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueWherever you find a Hi-Wire Brewing establishment, and there are a few, for good reason, you will be standing in good stead.
The location on Merrimon Ave is what locals have called "Brew & View" for as long as I can remember. Great pizza and beer, there is nothing wrong with this picture. They have one of the best IPAs in the burgh. Can't go wrong, whatever location, but this location is the original, highly recommended.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveThe location on Merrimon Ave is what locals have called "Brew & View" for as long as I can remember. Great pizza and beer, there is nothing wrong with this picture. They have one of the best IPAs in the burgh. Can't go wrong, whatever location, but this location is the original, highly recommended.
This is a top notch wine bar with great music and vibe. Cheese place attached is... ! High on the list of go-to spots in town.
176 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StThis is a top notch wine bar with great music and vibe. Cheese place attached is... ! High on the list of go-to spots in town.
The Thirsty Monk
92 Patton AveGathering place with tons of beers, hot spot.
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveExcellent Indian food, great ambiance.
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveFrench cuisine. Get you some escargots. You will be happy.
A true cocktail lounge, with great beers on tap and really good food. Serious cool vibe.
70 locals recommend
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin AveA true cocktail lounge, with great beers on tap and really good food. Serious cool vibe.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTapas extraordinaire. Crazy good, little pricey, but totally worth it.
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveVery popular and hip, great beers.
Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveSeriously good vibe and seriously good beers.
This might be the most talented brewer in town. Can't go wrong. First on many lists, including mine.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveThis might be the most talented brewer in town. Can't go wrong. First on many lists, including mine.
This is the first craft brewery in Asheville, and their beer is fabulous. They also have a ridiculous live music venue. A go-to spot in Asheville.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThis is the first craft brewery in Asheville, and their beer is fabulous. They also have a ridiculous live music venue. A go-to spot in Asheville.
One of the two national brewers in town, both outstanding. You cannot go wrong, guaranteed.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StOne of the two national brewers in town, both outstanding. You cannot go wrong, guaranteed.
This one's out of town a bit, but you must go; Sierra Nevada beers are unparalleled. GO. You'll freak out.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis one's out of town a bit, but you must go; Sierra Nevada beers are unparalleled. GO. You'll freak out.