Location: Asheville
Top Things to do in Asheville
10 Food & Drink in Asheville That You Shouldn't Miss
If you’re into eating locally and supporting sustainable agriculture, go to Asheville—and eat, eat, eat. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers’ markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of the seasonal produce sold there. And don’t miss the area’s microbreweries.
Restaurants in Asheville
1. LaZoom
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5.0 based on 4,519 reviews
Asheville is widely known as a unique little city where the mountains mingle with the weird. There’s no place quite like it, and there’s never been anything like the award-winning LaZoom Tours! The unforgettable LaZoom experience is, from start to finish, uniquely fun and immersive. Any of our four experiences are a hit with visitors and locals alike! Our City Comedy, Haunted Comedy, Band and Beer, and Kids' Comedy adventures are by far the best, most entertaining way to see and get to know Asheville. Explore the city with LaZoom’s wild guides to discover Asheville’s living, beating heart and quirky sense of humor! LaZoom is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Get on the bus for the ride of your life! Hop on our website at lazoomtours.com for video and accurate tour times.
2. Asheville Food Tours
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5.0 based on 1,222 reviews
Discover the original Asheville Food Tour. In this premiere tour, taste the unique flavor of Asheville on our guided walking tours of the city's culinary treasures, in historic downtown Asheville. Eating Asheville one bite at a time never tasted so good! One of the nation's premiere food destinations, Asheville boasts some of the most exciting and memorable food in the South. Asheville Food Tours offers a sumptuous glimpse into this exotic world of local Asheville restaurants and gourmet food shops and featuring artisan cheeses and choice meats from local farms, crusty baked breads from local ovens, rich hand-made chocolates, dynamic wine lists and hand-crafted local beer.
3. Eating Asheville
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5.0 based on 1,530 reviews
Discover incredible sights and tastes on our walking food tours with Asheville's ultimate foodies! Find out why Asheville is one of the nation's fastest growing culinary hot spots. From Asheville's most famous chefs to local favorites, our tours are always a blast! Join us as we eat, drink, and walk Asheville one bite at a time.
4. Noble Cider
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Given the current situation with the spread of COVID 19 and with the recommendations from our local health department, Noble Cider has decided to open The Cidery Taproom only three days a week for the time being. Thursday-Friday 3:00pm - 8pm, Sat 2pm - 8pm. Masks and social distancing are required. Only limited seating available. Our online store is still open at www.noblecider.com and gift cards are available for purchase for both locations in the meantime. Please stay safe and well out there. Check in with your friends, neighbors, and others in your community that may need assistance. We look forward to fully serving our community again once everything blows over!
Reviewed By Amburrlee - Central Florida, United States
I used to live right up the road and would visit Noble often. They have great activities, such as board games and dart boards to play while enjoying some cider. For the time bring, the inside is closed, but it was great to go back for a visit and place a Togo order. Their prices are great! We got a 64 ounce growler for $12! Can’t beat that. Every single thing I’ve tried has always exceeded my expectations and taste buds! I would highly recommend giving this place a visit if you’re in the Asheville area. The Golden Arrow flagship, my favorite, is light and refreshing and has a hint of ginger. The Spice Merchant has a hint of chai and is my other fave!
5. Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Come and check out one of Asheville's award-winning craft distilleries! Schedule a tour and tasting through our website or by giving us a call.
Reviewed By GL1708 - Falls Church, United States
This was a fun visit for us! If you like craft cocktails, it could be a fun visit for you too. We had some samples of gin and vodka and drinks that were amazingly good. It is downtown and was super close to our hotel (the Cambria).
6. Wedge at Foundation
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Wedge at Foundation is located a mile upstream from Wedge Studios. This historic building was constructed by Hans Rees & Sons in 1898 to house what would become the largest leather tannery in the country. Today the Foundation buildings are very much a part of the River Arts community. The Wedge Brewery added its second brewery/tasting room in 2017 to expand with the River Arts neighborhood.
Reviewed By TravelingJimy
Wedge Brewing Company’s second location is a cool place to set up an second brewery. Wedge has some great tasting beers in a laid back location. It was my fist visit and I would be happy to return.
7. 12 Bones Brewing
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
What goes better with great BBQ than amazing beer? Iconic local BBQ institution 12 Bones expanded in 2019 with their own brewery and taproom. Now you can visit the taproom and taste a variety of house-brewed beers to go with great Q.
Reviewed By no1fromnowhere6 - Greenville, United States
We’ve been coming to Asheville for years, and 12 Bones in Arden has become a one of our favorite places in the area. This past year, it’s been one of a handful of places we’ve actually felt safe visiting during the pandemic, they take it very seriously. Their food and brews are top notch (my favorite is the smoked turkey sandwich with a Pineapple IPA). The staff are always awesome, and seem to remember us (and even what beers we like) even though we only make it there every couple of months. They’re also very dog friendly, which is awesome.
8. Cursus Keme
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 568caseyd - Alpharetta, United States
We had two families with teens meet up at Cursus Keme while we were visiting Asheville. It was a little hard to find but totally worth it! The variety of beer was impressive and the quality was outstanding. The interior is amazing-the use of plants and natural decor to transform a metal warehouse building was highly effective. Beer lovers should definitely stop in and admire the tap, speak to the highly knowledgeable bartenders, and enjoy really good beer. Our teens enjoyed the vibe and we played card games to keep them busy but there was no food so I would bring some snacks for them next time.
9. Dssolvr
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By SchruteFarmsBeets - Morgantown, United States
Loved our visit to DSSOLVR, the beer is amazing, the music is good, and like most places in town, dogs are always welcome! The only "gripe" i would offer up is that they don't offer flights, but the beer and environment are all spot on. Great place to visit!
10. Tasty Beverage Company
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
