Best & Cool Bars in Asheville

"Tupelo is one of the busiest and most popular restaurants, especially their downtown cafe. Known for locally-sourced ingredients, Tupelo has southern cuisine and offers brunch all day. If you didn’t make a reservation in time and cannot eat Tupelo Honey’s Southern Shakshuka in person, definitely add them to your Asheville takeout and delivery list."

"Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles with eggs and fruit from @tupelohonecafe is on point!. Credit: @shanebecton. The Tupelo Honey Cafe comes steeped in Southern charm."

"Housed in an endearingly austere space, Burial Beer Co.’s main taproom looks like a repair shop that’s been retrofitted with barrels and twinkling lights. But it’s also one of the most exciting and inventive breweries in South Slope, offering a vast and varied selection of styles. IPAs typically occupy a lot of space on the draft lines, in multiple variations and flavor profiles, like fruit-forward triple IPAs and oat-based imperials."

"Burial is one of our favorite breweries in town because not only do they have a ton of great brew on tap but they also have some great seating options. Besides a bunch of picnic tables, some of which have umbrellas, there’s even an old vintage truck out back that’s been made into some fun, unique seating. Beer to try: Surf Wax IPA"

"Okay, so maybe it’s not historical, but beer is part of Asheville’s culture and has been for some time. Check out the brew scene in Asheville with stops at some of the most notable breweries around the city. Highland Brewing Company is worth a stop as the first brewery in Asheville."

"Big Top: 2A Huntsman Pl; Asheville, NC; 828-738-2451South Slope: 197 Hilliard Ave; Asheville, NC; 828-738-2452Website: https://hiwirebrewing.com/home/. For South Slope Asheville breweries, Hi-Wire is iconic with its rainbow mural out front. Because I love Lagers and the occasional mild Sour, Hi-Wire is one of my favorites."

"Find Hi-Wire’s beers on draught at area bars and restaurants, at its tasting room, and in 6-packs at retail outlets. Hi-Wire features 4 year-round beers – Prime Time Pale, Hi-Pitch IPA, Bed of Nails Brown, and Hi-Wire Lager – and rotating seasonal beers."

"Buxton Hall BBQ, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a great place to stop and grab a bite to eat if you love good Southern BBQ. Although the restaurant is currently open for takeout and delivery only, visitors can also dine at the picnic tables outside. Owned by two friends, Buxton combines modernity with tradition, providing visitors with a taste of North Carolina’s barbecue history. View this post on Instagram"

"Buxton Hall Barbeque – this place is a celebration of the time-honored tradition of pit cooked, whole-hog, slow cooked barbeque and it’s fantastic. Most of their sides are cooked under the slow roast pork giving it that perfect flare. Of course, don’t forget to try a couple appetizers, we loved the smoked mussels and pimento cheese."

"What happens when two James Beard–nominated chefs, Meherwan Irani and Elliott Moss, open a whole-hog barbecue joint in a cavernous former skating rink on the South Slope?. You get the ridiculously good..."

"Haywood Common is a farm-to-table style restaurant that sources their ingredients locally. The relaxed atmosphere at this West Asheville spot is an ideal spot for a romantic night out. Serving New American style food and seasonal options, Haywood Common has something for every taste—they are even vegetarian-friendly!"

"West Asheville hot spot Haywood Common serves seasonal, Appalachian-grown comfort food that’s some of the best in Asheville. Their Thai Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and rustic, skin-on french fries are absolutely insane. So is the grass-fed burger and sensational cast-iron cornbread."

"If you are looking for delicious lunch restaurants in downtown Asheville, Pack’s Tavern offers convenience, ambiance, and beer. We enjoy sitting on the outdoor patio with Asheville views. They have your typical tavern go-to’s like sandwiches, burgers, and salads."

"Everyone is welcome at Pack’s Tavern in Asheville, NC. Our locally owned and operated full-service restaurant offers an eclectic selection including fresh sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, and hearty entrées."

"Chall Gray brings another winner to Asheville’s cocktail universe with Little Jumbo, a stand-alone cocktail bar just outside the Montford neighborhood. A rounded list of 20 house cocktails ensures drinks can be promptly replicated, an attention to detail honed by Gray from his time at Top of the Monk. A white port aperitif is slurpable and a trio of gin and tonics organized by distiller feels apt in the pertly appointed space."

"copper crown is a neighborhood bistro in East Asheville, offering their take on New American cuisine with a nod to New Orleans standards. Their menu is updated often to reflect what is new and fresh in the kitchen. Their cuisine pays homage to New Orleans, Italy and the American south while also utilizing the relationships that they have built with local farmers over the years."

"Hours:Closed todayMon: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMSat: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMSun: Closed. Address:133 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804"

"Known as just “The Med” to locals and the many regulars who frequent this Greek American diner, a dollar goes a long way at The Mediterranean. Breakfasts hover between the $5–7 mark, including three-egg omelets that come with hash browns or grits and toast or a biscuit. Sandwiches and its gyros stay in this range too, while hearty, grandma’s-home-cooking style dinners clock in at $7–10 bucks."

"If you’re looking for a good diner-style breakfast in Asheville, look no further than The Med. The Greek homestyle diner has been serving great homestyle diner breakfast and Greek food for the last 50 years!. We love the Hash Bowl, the shrimp & grits, the breakfast burrito, and the classic house Bloody Mary, but most people will also shout out how much they love the prices."

"At Benne on Eagle, chef de cuisine Malcolm McMillian and pastry chef Kaley Laird, work under the advisement of renowned Asheville soul food chef Hanan Shabazz to pay culinary tribute to the city’s historic Black business district, the Block, with a blend of Southern, Appalachian, and West African flavors. Chicken confit with creamed collard greens and piri piri sauce shares the menu with xawaash-spiced wings and shrimp purloo. Pecan pie and hummingbird cake are often found on the dessert menu."

"Benne on Eagle at the Foundry Hotel serves modern soul food in the spirit of New Orleans’ Dooky Chase Restaurant and Harlem’s Red Rooster– but with it’s own unique, elevated, location-specific flair. We love their upscale Sunday Brunch, which captures the flavors and vibrancy of Asheville. The restaurant, moreover, uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to pay homage to the rich African-American culinary traditions that once thrived in The Block."

"For visitors spending time on the historic stretch of downtown Asheville called “the Block,” there’s Benne on Eagle. Located on Eagle Street, Benne is a neighborhood joint that wel..."

"Vue 1913 is the signature brasserie of the Omni Grove Park Inn hotel, opened as part of an overhaul redesign following the hotel's centennial anniversary of operation in 2013. The charming European-style restaurant is operated by executive chef James Lumley, showcasing stylish decor and unparalleled views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. High-quality dinner entree options include flora and fauna fare such as sweet potato and brown butter gnocchi, miso with charred broccolini and lemon, lamb with potato dumplings, and butcher's cut steaks with a selection of peak season vegetables."

"When the Omni Grove Park Inn embarked on a multi-million-dollar renovation in advance of its 100th Anniversary in 2013, the plan to open a restaurant with unparalleled mountain and sunset views took center stage. The result was Vue 1913, a European-style restaurant with American cuisine bolstered by local farm fare. With Chef James Lumley at the reigns, the kitchen cranks out an endless array of haughty plates that aim to vie for each diner's affection while they sit flabbergasted by the panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains."

"A perfect venue for laidback nights out and special occasions, Vue 1913 offers a leisurely and stylish comfortable setting. Enjoy a blend of American and French cooking paired with a broad selection of wine from an abundant French cellar."