East West is a gorgeously decorated venue space in West Asheville on Haywood Rd. This space can be…read morerented out hourly and has a capacity of 50. I have been here many times-mostly for pop up craft/art shows, once for a 20's themed birthday party and most importantly, for my own wedding rehearsal dinner. Renting the space for the rehearsal dinner was easy and the owners were super helpful and accommodating. Their contract is very clear and their prices are very, very reasonable! We had 50 people total for the event and when we arrived the night of the party, they had the space set up for us with their dining tables and lovely chairs arranged as well as a serving station and bar area. Their furniture is what makes this place so incredible really-they have absolutely beautiful mismatched furniture, vintage and rustic looking. This is the type of space that you see all over Pinterest. I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a small event venue for a wedding or birthday party. I wish I had better photos to add to Yelp because it really is an absolutely gorgeous space!

This is such a cute little venue! I attended a Yelp Elite…read moreparty here a week back and had an excellent time. I never knew this event space even existed! I was told that renting it out on a weekday is super reasonable- only $65 an hour. You can't beat that! I love hosting large parties at my home, but I can never fit the amount of guests that I want in my tiny little home. Anyway, the venue was set up in a beautiful way- full of antique and vintage furniture items. They have restrooms, but I'm not sure if they have a kitchen. I've been told that they will set up the room however you'd like it. When I was there, they had out three very long tables and I think there were about 50 of us. They have a few parking spaces but I was able to park in the alley to the right of the building. Not sure if that's allowed. I will DEFINITELY be planning my next big event here! What a fun place!

Nice and quiet! It's overlooking area with live music downstairs. Full bar and a good selection of…read moredrinks to choose from.

Beautiful view and venue. No crowds--in South Slope! Very friendly and accommodating staff. It's…read morenot just a wine bar--they make excellent cocktails. You can bring food up for Good Hot Fish downstairs. No one should ever visit, because it's such a super secret spot!!

It was a quiet night at the Observatory Rooftop the night we showed up. We enjoyed the window view…read moreof the town and night sky while sipping a final cocktail on our last night in Asheville...peaceful ending.

Nice elevated position. Laid back. Very limited menu, kinda expected more. Server was nice.read more

They refused to refund our wedding after Hurricane Helene forced them to cancel the date we had…read morealready paid in full for, citing a clause in the contract which allows them to wriggle out of giving you back any money you give to them. They would only offer to reschedule. We were obviously disappointed but managed to whip up a truly incredible wedding locally in Raleigh instead. We decided we wanted to have a small vow renewal next year at Homewood so we could have the ceremony we imagined while also keeping our money in the Asheville community with our vendors. We asked if they would reschedule our date and give us a partial refund as the scope of the event would be significantly reduced. They again refused, again, citing the clause in the contract. We made a completely reasonable request - requesting that we be refunded the difference between what we booked initially and what the new event would have cost and they refused it. The entire situation left a really bad taste in our mouths and now we want nothing to do with these people. They showed themselves to be cold, cynical business people. They can throw a wedding in an empty room next year for all we care.

Outstanding in every way!!! It's hard to even express how magical and special our wedding was at…read moreHomewood. From our first visit, through every planning meeting, to our wedding day itself, we felt like we were in the best hands. This place does it right. The people at Homewood, their vendors, the space itself all exceeded every expectation we had for our big day. We can recommend them enough. Thank you, Homewood, for making our dreams come true!!!!!

Had a good friend recently have an event here and her experience was not pleasant. The building was…read morevery dirty and there was poor communication with the Temple's contact while making several attempts. Very disappointed in the space, you should check out many other wonderful properties in town before considering this space.

I had no idea this place was going to be as cool as it was, on the inside. The usual irony with…read moreFreemasonry is that these devotees of sacred architecture and geometry meet so often in shabby anonymous buildings with plate glass windows and acoustic ceiling tiles. No such irony here, friends. This particular Masonic Temple is a glorious celebration of detail and craftsmanship. Even the fuse box is beautiful, sitting in plain sight in a glass box in the stairwell, like a lost Joseph Cornell piece. Each doorknob is emblazoned with symbolism in bas relief. The ceiling is expansive, with groined arches recalling classic cathedrals. The original elevator is working, although I think most Americans don't know how to use old-style elevators anymore. The staircase is wide, and recalls the "I don't give a damn" set from Gone With the Wind. The real treasure is the 3rd floor theater. A round, domed room with a curving balcony, painted in dusky pink, chalk blue, and gilt. The acoustics are great, considering the age of the building. The star of the theater is the gorgeous backdrops. So ridiculously gorgeous, they risk upstaging whomever's performing. I've heard folklore (unsubstantiated, but believable) that these backdrops, themselves, are worth millions of dollars on today's market. Layer upon layer of hand-cut, hand-painted detail, that catches the light in amazing, dramatic ways. If you've ever been to the cyclorama in Atlanta, you might recognize a similar style, although the subject matter here isn't military stuff--it's romantic, pastoral, mystical. If you ever get a chance to go to anything at the Masonic Temple, go. Just go. Drop everything and go. Find a babysitter. Cancel your appointments. Go. Especially if you know the event will take place on the 3rd floor. You will be mindblown with awesomeness.

The Venue is the PERFECT space for a wedding reception! Our wedding reception was in the Market and…read moreMezzanine room, which are absolutely stunning spaces. The market space is tastefully decorated and the attention to detail is very apparent. The mezzanine level has beautiful exposed brick, wood ceiling beams, and a fantastic chandelier giving the space the most romantic atmosphere. My husband and I seriously cannot stop talking about how beautiful the reception and cocktail spaces were, and many guests have told us that it was one of the most beautiful weddings!! Additionally, the separation between the cocktail space and the dinner/dancing area was wonderful. My husband and I were living in Scotland while planning our wedding so the first time we saw The Venue was the weekend of our wedding and we were just so impressed!! Our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be and more in large part due to this beautiful venue. The food was DELICIOUS!!! I have been to many weddings, and without a doubt, this was the best meal I have had at a wedding. To be honest, it's one of the best meals I've had. All of the staff was so kind, professional, and attentive to our needs. Deandra was AMAZING-- so on top of it and made sure everything was where it needed to be, that guests were given the correct meals and that we were happy!! Maddison with The Planning was so helpful throughout our planning process and was a FANTASTIC day of coordinator. We did not experience a single hiccup in our day--everything was absolutely perfect. My husband and I keep saying that we wish we could have been guests at our own wedding just so we could experience it from their perspective! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I just played a wedding there. Hardly anyone wore a mask. It was like a frat party. When I asked…read morethe hostess why they weren't enforcing the mask and distance guidelines set up by the governor, she just shrugged. Seriously? I did have a good mask on and stayed in the corner a good distance from everyone, but when I saw the cocktail party and everyone screaming and shouting and no masks, I left early. I hope I am safe, but I will not be surprised two weeks from now if half of the staff is sick because they weren't wearing masks either. I don't care how convenient a place is and what their service is like. When you put money over lives, it's disgusting and immoral.

This place is so weird. The owner "Joe" is creepy AF, he told our group of all women us he was…read moregoing to "get our drinks", then when he brought the drinks he demanded we give him a tab and charged us $11 each for shots of well tequila that tasted like gas. The venue is so weird and looks like a corporate event space with zero thoughts about the decor. The bartenders individually were lovely, it's the owner who ruins the vibe.

Fantastic bartenders, great space ...a hidden gem in an amazing town…read more I have taken some of my out-of-town friends here many times just so they could get a glimpse what I think is one of the best views in the town of Asheville. Highly recommend the sunset there

We came here for Sunday reggae. It was a chill atmosphere. The band was very entertaining and…read moretalented. They have classic drinks available for purchase. I'd definitely come back.

Awesome spot in AVL for a live show on Monday! What a great venue. The acoustics were amazing & the…read moreperformance was priceless. Everyone was so friendly- from the staff to the crowd- I always felt invited & comfortable. There is a great outside area to hang out and enjoy your brews. One World is a must in AVL! Don't sleep on Mondays- head over to the mash up and witness amazing sounds!

I love exploring Asheville's River Arts District at every opportunity, but I must say, Cotton Mill…read moreStudios are some of my favorites. Several studios extend throughout this old, repurposed mill, beautifully adorned with a geometric mural and small sitting gardens along the outside. But it's the inside that is like opening up a present on Christmas morning, any and all artists will find something they enjoy here, the gallery is very diverse. +Christie Calaycay: traditional metalsmithing techniques [piercing, forming, forging, hard soldering, textural hammering, and riveting]. Emphasizes organic qualities & natural appearance. Jewelry meant to ground & connect the wearer to nature/environment. +Andy Herod: screen printing, acrylics, aerosol stencils, guache, watercolor, wood working and drawing. +Nancy Hilliard Joyce: matte acrylic hues, various hand-made papers & touches of oil colors. +John Mac Kah: Paintings as experiences! +Metal and Thread: Textile work {Derek Dominy: fascination with the formation of various alloys}. +Victoria Pinney: Oil paint & waxing to create abstract works. +REVOLVE: Studio [inside a gallery!] They were doing an exhibit with works from a local university during my visit. +Akira Satake: Ceramics!! His work evokes the hand of nature. +Barbara Zaretsky {of CLOTH Fiber Workshop}: handcrafted decorative textiles for home and wardrobe. Plant based dyes! AND, in addition to all the fabulous artists, the various textiles, the incredible building... they have an incredible coffee and pastry shop, sharing quarters with Akira Satake {some of his ceramics are used to hold pastries and even cream!} So, the ultimate dream comes true at The Cotton Mill, you can oogle over incredible art, while sipping on a fabulous tea or coffee.

We parked more centrally located by the Wedge building but walked all around the area and made it…read moreover to this building. There's definitely a mix of artists and an exotic boutique. The reason I'm not giving this a higher rating is because a lot of the art didn't grab us as much as in some of the other nearby galleries. In one place, the artists didn't even look up to acknowledge us when we entered and departed. Weird. It looks like pre-COVID, they also had events with live music here. This looks like a cool building, but all in all we enjoyed some of the nearby galleries better.

We did a cooking class for eight people and had a terrific time. Chef Mike is a great, engaging…read moreteacher, and the food was phenomenal. The venue is beautiful, and the grounds are stunning. Thanks to everyone who hosted us!

My niece had her wedding there on July 18th and it was magical. A true fairytale wedding. The…read morefacilities were rustic but charming. The service was impeccable, food delicious and the table settings and decorations were so fantastic. Was it hot? Very, but it is summer! The atmosphere was so inviting to sit and visit with family and friends. Good time had by all!