I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!

Great atmosphere- a little on the small side but we eventually got a place to sit. Excellent beer…read moreselection and the food was top notch. No table service- you order at the bar and take a number. If you're looking to be waited on go elsewhere. Recommend the burger and wings as both were so good.

I love the vibe of this place! We had only 36 precious hours in AVL, so we picked this place…read morebecause of their robust local beer selection. My kids felt right at home - it's a very family-friendly space. The staff was friendly and attentive, but I also kind of liked that you order at the bar and just hang out. It's very casual! I had the Black and Blue Tomato Bisque, which was wonderful. The pizza was nothing special. We'd still return to this spot for the great staff and chill atmosphere.

A FAMILY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT! (AND BEST RANCH IN AVL)…read more I love Creekside Taphouse! A majority of the patrons include families and couples that live in the area. You'll see kids playing in the creek next to the restaurant. The current setup since the hurricane is that you order at the bar and receive a number to place on your table. They have ample indoor seating and both covered and uncovered outdoor seating. Check their website for the current menu because they have had some changes. They frequently have specials including ribs and pulled pork, both are delicious. I've had almost everything on their menu and enjoy everything. Some of my favorites are their pizza and Cheerwine habanero wings. You MUST try their ranch dressing!!! It's homemade and full of dill. Staff here is always friendly and I love the bartenders. Come give this place a try!

The gossip was all true... great place to stop for a meal while you're on I-40 (or as the locals we…read morewere chatting with told us, stop by anytime!). Extremely friendly service. The locals raved over the nachos and I heard them ask for the recipe. I'm here to rave to you over the side salad. You get a choice of "boring fries" (their name not mine) or a side salad with your sandwich. Holy cow, that's the best side salad I've ever had. No boring iceberg and insipid tomatoes here. Spring greens, sweet onion, shaved fennel, gourmet tomatoes, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), Craisins and lots of fresh herbs with an amazing house-made vinaigrette dressing. Impressive. Absolutely make a stop here and see for yourself.

This is the best food in Swannanoa and literally 2 minutes off I-40. The beer is great as well but…read moreno joke the food is to die for Nola inspired grub. Killer vibe inside with 10 seat bar, 2 lounge areas, hightop seating and a large/covered dog and kid friendly patio. Best chicken sandwich and roast beef sandwich in all of WNC. All the sides, apps and desserts are amazing and worth going back to fryer everything on the menu. Chef Dano(founder of Root Down) started with a food truck rocking out at all those amazing Pisgah Brewery outdoor shows and most recently ran the food program at salvage station(RIP). Our guy is back and now are doing the same high quality tasty fare in beautiful West Black Mountain

Knies selection of all types of beer, ciders and hard seltzers!…read moreFriendly bartenders and a chill crowd!

I don't frequent Hall Creek very much as it's not in my neck of the woods so to speak. But the…read morewhale represents the type of establishments that requite prevalent in the area many many years ago. As a local I seen that type of establishment slowly disappear from the landscape. Fortunately, the whale is bringing back some of that neighborhood vibe, but when it comes to a small watering hole. It's tastefully done feels even a little homey a nice little bar great beer selection, good servers all in all a great little place if you happen to be in that neck of the woods .

We have heard nothing about good things about Pack Tavern, so today we decided to give it a try…read more Let me just say Wow! With a family of 3, our son being 12, it is not always easy to find someplace that we can all enjoy and get why we want. But here, that is exactly y why happened. We each ordered something different, which ended up being 4 different things with the added soup, and everything was great. Not just good or ok, but great. Hot, fresh, and genuinely good. I can see why they have such a high rating, and with so many reviews. It is definitely going to be on our short list of preferred restaurants.

Pack's Tavern is a huge high energy establishment located inside a restored 1907 building. We were…read morehere on a recent Friday night. The wait was long and they do not take reservations. We ended up sitting at the bar, since we were both starving. The service and food was on point. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The bar is a classic The menu is loaded with American classic food options and the bar has a selection of local craft beers. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a warm atmosphere.

My best friend and I were in West Asheville looking for a spot in between dinner and our late…read moreevening cocktail bar. The original spot we wanted to check out was closed, so The Whale was such a perfect last second gem for us. We went on a Thursday evening and they had live DJs in the outdoor section which was so nice. We ordered our drinks inside with a very kind bartender. They had a variety of beers from all over to choose from. It seemed to be attached to Haywood Common Kitchen, so you can get food from there. My best friend got a beer she enjoyed and I tried a unique sour. The outdoor seating was plentiful and there were a lot of people enjoying the great weather and music. I'd recommend this spot.

The Whale is located in West Asheville and is known for having unique…read more international and regional beers. I learned a "whale" refers to an exceptionally rare beer. They have rotating beers on tap, and wine, ciders and seltzers. They have something for everyone. They have indoor seating and large outdoor area, and they are dog friendly. The bartender was very nice, patient and offered suggestions. They do not have food, but they are located next to Haywood Common.

Hillman Beer was always a favorite of mine when I lived in the area. Their kale salad was an all…read moretime fav! I grabbed a burger with a side of kale salad and an order of fries to go. The kale salad after all these years still stands as my favorite kale salad.. from anywhere. The burger was just as good as I remember it being too. They have a ton of outdoor seating both out front and out back + indoor seating. Staff is always friendly and was exceptionally helpful yesterday with my to go order. Standard brewery ambiance but has great food!

Great vibe at Hillman Beer with live music, outdoor patio seating surrounding the indoor seating,…read morevery family and pet friendly and chill staff. Food was good and they have a great selection of beer. Families were out enjoying the sun, scene, and sounds of life music interspersed with the nearby creek. Well worth the visit!

First time there, but hopefully not the last. My appointment was with Vance, a young guy, but…read moresomeone who appreciates the true art and tradition of barbering. He was very detail oriented and gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had! Nice warm straight razor neck shave to finish it off. And I got to enjoy a delicious local IPA during my cut.

Avoid this barbershop. I was a regular customer even though the pricing is a little high for a…read moreregular man's cut. Recently the haircuts haven't been so great. The staff can be a bit rude at times. The last straw was as regular customer when I had an issue and reached out, I got dead silence. Terrible customer service, go elsewhere.