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

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.

This place has so much character! I enjoyed the beer as well but in general, it was a cool place to…read morehave some drinks. Live music, lots of kids, lots of people playing games. Lively atmosphere and right in the thick of a quaint town

Fantastic spot to hang out inside the incredibly inviting interior or even outdoors on picnic…read moretables or around the fire pit. The staff were incredibly friendly, super knowledge, and their service was efficient. The selection truly has something for everybody, with all sorts of tasty offerings, from beers to non alcoholic cocktails and even some cool nitro brewed coffee. With plenty on tap they also had a selection of bottles and cans of all sorts of beverages available in the fridges. Prices were all incredibly fair, and if sitting outside, theres even a food truck if you want to snack some as well. Just an overall great place to relax and have fun, would highly recommend.

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.

(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.

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.

Nice server for punch. Good drafts on tap. Had the Leon schnitzel with cucumber salad and red…read morecabbage. Delicious. The Reuben's were hid and shareable. Loved the German.chocolate cake. Spaetzke was excellent

Wonderful all the way around. The ambiance, the German music, the extremely attentive wait…read morestaff--amazing. Best schnitzel gravy I have ever had. Truly delicious German offerings. Highly recommend!

So good we went two nights in a row, again. Simon, Heather and Angela offer the best in…read morehospitality, food and drinks. One of the friendliest restaurants in BM. We did the boneless brined chicken one night, Scottish salmon the next. Both were amazing. Deserts are spectacular as well. Try a Hanky Panky cocktail - you'll thank me later. Cheers!

Nice addition to the Black Mountain area. Service was excellent, draft beer was tasty, and the…read morelunch entrees were generous and well prepared. Excellent fish & chips!! Definitely worth another visit to try the cocktail menu - looked divine.

If you're searching for a beautifully curated selection of wine, the Merry Wine Market is ready to…read morehelp you pick the right vintage for your specific need. Thank you Nancy for going above and beyond to help a long distance customer. Cheers

Merry Wine Market is a lovely small business establishment that offers a decent boutique of…read moreNC-produced wines and other varietals from around the globe for sale. If you are by the center of town, and like wine, this a great place to go pick up some bottles. Our purchase included a sparkling red, two rieslings (including one produced in North Carolina), a gewürztraminer, and two Cabernet francs. Very excited to uncork these. And the girl behind the counter was lovely and very helpful as she was responsible for going with the NC- based Riesling. And if you buy six bottles, you get 10 percent off, or 15 percent if you buy a case.

If you're staying in Black Mountain or at least the greater Asheville area or want to check out…read moresome good eats with more laid-back, small-mountain town vibes, Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails will fit the bill just fine. The restaurant and patio bar are within walking distance to other spots in downtown Black Mountain, easily walkable if you are staying at an Airbnb in the local area like we were. The cocktails were glorious. On the first night, Puck's Potion and Negroni were very enjoyable. We found ourselves at the outdoor bar with the patio behind us, surrounded by quaint shops offering various retail and service options. The bartender that served us was super cool on the first night. We didn't have to wait for stools and enjoyed our cocktails on high-top seats. The second time we went, which was our last night in town, we had a reservation and went downstairs into the cellar. Watch your step as you descend the stairs so you don't trip. It was lovely to enjoy the libations and vibrations with my wife on her birthday week as we enjoyed Bahn mi with mustard-glazed roasted pork and falafels. Enjoying the meal in the cozy dining space was lovely and stylish, with modern art-like seats and a little lounge with a sofa behind us.

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. They have ample outdoor seating as well as a cozy, nicely…read moredecorated dining room with a bar area. My friend and I both ordered the Cuban bowl, motivated by the fact it came with plantains. She added jerk Chicken to hers and I added pulled pork to mine. She said her jerk chicken was nice and flavorful, but I found my pork to be bland. We both LOVED the plantains; they were coated in some sort of seasoning with a little kick to it. This place is good for vegetarians as they offer many dishes to suit their needs. The bathroom was nice and warm and clean.