Second time at The Trailhead, and both were great experiences. We sat at the bar as we usually do…read morewhen it's an option. The bartender described some of the local beers that we were not familiar with and took our order quickly. The grilled chicken sandwich was juicy and flavorful and the fries were cooked to a golden brown, just the way I like them. Ambience was "bar casual" with a mix of locals and out-of-towners. It's a fun place and located in easy walking distance from the White Horse music venue.

Best part about The Trailhead was the service - our waitress was very attentive and sweet!…read more The food was a variety of bar foods and we ordered four different appetizers which were all decent. The drinks were nothing to write home about...not great tasting but had alcohol haha.

Had my experience at Town Pump comprised hearing some evangelical bluegrass guitar player and a…read moresinger play weird spiritually inspired tunes while calling people who say, "Cool beans," weird, my experience at Town Pump would have been solid. They had great drink prices -- Jameson and ginger doubles, yes please! The bartender was friendly and attentive. The crowd was laid back. The dollar bills on ceiling are the typical fun touch as well as the dart boards and other games available, with a nice outside deck. But those two musicians saying that people who say, "Cool beans" are weird while thanking the lord... no thanks. No thanks. I'll come back when they're not there.

Bartender was rude. She was not hospitable in the slightest. I cannot believe that this place even…read moreemployed her based on how unenjoyful she was.

We walked downtown Black Mountain and noticed the large mural from a distance and since I love a…read moregood beer, we decided to stop in. At the time we didn't realize that Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain and the mural on the side of the historic building was in fact Roberta! When you step inside it is cozy and comfortable but we could see there was a large outdoor space as well. I stopped in at the counter and decided to order a pint of their Hazy IPA. We wandered to the outdoor space which is two levels, we explored the upstairs area first since there was a thunderstorm we thought it would be cool to watch the rain and lightning while sipping on a cold beer. We also learned there was a food trailer at the back of the property, which looks to be a permanent resident. They offer items such as pulled pork, poutine, brisket, and more. We ended up chatting with other customers and had a really enjoyable afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Black Mountain Brewing and will absolutely be back!

While walking through the town we stumbled upon the beautiful Roberta Flack mural that adorns the…read moreside of the building without realizing it was a brewery. The first cool thing about this brewery is that it taught me that Roberta was from NC, which I did not know. So, we decided to go and immediately it took be back to the golden era of small breweries. I loved the atmosphere here, again it took me back to when craft beer was a community, and not an industry as it is today. I had a flight with the steam beer, pale ale, West Coast IPA, and barleywine. Everything was on point and very well made. My friend had the American Lager and we also tried the Czech-style lager, which ended up being my favorite. A huge plus and thank you to our bartender who brought us delicious, in-house freshly-made pork rinds! If I lived in the area, this would be my Cheers.

If I could rate this place lower I would. If you are not a regular do yourself a favor and go…read moreelsewhere. We went down the stairs (it is in a basement) and there were maybe 8-10 people at the bar and a lady behind the bar. We sat down at a table and it became obvious were were being ignored. I went up to the bar and asked for a menu and she said "Oh, we are all sold out of food". Really at 4:30 PM? We got the hint and went back up the stairs to civilization, walked across the street to Father's Pizza and had a great meal. If you are from out of town don't waste your time.

Atmosphere is nice. Bartender seemed annoyed that we were there 45 minutes before they closed. They…read morewere dead other than one other table so you'd think she'd be happy for the business. Although, when what appeared to be a regular came in 5 minutes before they closed, she was cheerful and friendly to him. Wings were decent, ask for crispy if you prefer crispier. Pizza (Detroit style) was ok.

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 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!

(This review is not about beer. We are huge beer nerds, but don't review beers because we know too…read moremany people in the business.) He Said: Excellent place to see a show! The staff is super-friendly, the space is comfortable, especially during their construction/renovations, and the sound is stellar. She Said: As He noted, this is a great place to see a band. Plenty of space to set up your chairs, lots of room to dance, and welcoming to all ages. And the town itself is great for hanging out between trips to Pisgah. We will definitely come back. Potty Points: With 0 being the worst port-a-potty ever and 5 being the best, the potties here score a 5. They're kept incredibly clean, and there are enough that even during a popular show there was never a wait!

Total hippie vibe here and if that's your thing, that's cool. They dont do New England style IPA…read morebeers here at all and that's on purpose. That sucked for me since that's my favorite kind of craft beer. Free stickers are offered and they had maybe a dozen beers on tap at various prices. They do flights that vary in price based on your selection of beers. Tons of merch for sale. Seems like a really cool venue for music and the Saturday afternoon we were there they had a food truck out back. We found our bartender to be very friendly.

The Scotsman is an excellent pub. The cocktail selection they have is superb, and I was satisfied…read morewith every drink I tried. Their menu is thorough with offerings that will please anyone in your crowd whether you are looking for traditional bar food, or Scottish pub delicacy's. The service in this establishment is absolutely excellent. I recently was required to do a report on this establishment for a college course, and the staff at The Scotsman went well out of their way to help me with this endeavor, going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. I cannot recommend this place enough, please treat yourself and come experience The Scotsman!

Off the chart!! Will be back to try the food menu…read more Whiskey menu is fun and the live music was enjoyable

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.

My wife and I visited per some friends' recommendations while traveling through town…read more The ambiance in the bar was great and that was about as good as it got for us. It was admittedly later in the night but the food was mediocre/seemed like it had been sitting around and the service was minimal at best. We had our check thrown across the table at the end of the night. Probably won't be stopping by again.

Your friendly local brewery with staff that leaves you served and smiling!…read more Food wise, you can't go wrong. Some amazing burger, wings and typical bar food. However you will be surprised with the spinach artichoke dip, House salad and club sandwich! Pork rinds are a hidden gem. Soft pretzels to die for. Oh yah. Beer. All of it. Delicious!

Not a beer drinker but I would give it a solid 5 if it wasn't because of the close to an hour…read moreminute wait for our food. Fun atmosphere, with a good menu. Not sure if the wait is worth a second try.

Village Pub is a great spot to gather with friends and catch up with a drink and a good meal. The…read moremenu is large, and I highly recommend the Village Burger! The bar has something for everyone. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy while being in a large place. There are indoor and outdoor options as well as a semi-private room for large group gatherings. A special shout-out to Faith! I attended a birthday party at Village Pub that had over 40 people. Faith took care of our party as well as other tables in the restaurant. She was friendly, efficient, helpful and simply the best. I was so impressed with how well she handled caring for so many people all with a smile on her face!

We had lunch today at the village pub. The beer was cold, the setting was awesome with the outdoor…read morepatio, and the bartender who took care of us was incredible. I've seen a lot of reviews talking smack on the bar food aspect of the restaurant but if you go in to the meal, not expecting filet mignon, I think you'll be pleased. The fries were fantastic. The burger was amazing. The buffalo chicken wrap was perfect and again the service more than made up for any kind of concern we would've had for the food. Highly recommend for people visiting Asheville. Especially those traveling as a family.