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!!

The Mule is a sweet venue I was able to visit while in Asheville. We went to a private event, but…read morewere able to try some of the amazing brews & cocktails on tap. There were a large variety of options to choose from, something for everyone. Everything I tried was amazing! I will definitely get some to go next time!

Nothing really tasted 'right'. Cocktails and beer and wine all…read more.. We were here because the annual soccer tournament check in was on site and we figured we'd get a couple drinks here. Things sounded tasty and interesting, but everything I tried was just a little...not great. The space is pretty cool, and the staff was working hard to manage the MASSIVE crowd of people there. Those things were definitely not wanting. But I just didn't find myself liking anything I drank here. I would definitely give it a second chance in the future though, because the service and space was so good.

Beautiful!!! Enjoyed my time at The Observatory. We attempted to sit out side but the wind and lack…read moreof sun due to cloud coverage had other plans for us and moved us inside! lol! It was nice for the 10 minutes we did last. The view is great and the inside reminds me of a French cafe with giant floor to ceiling windows and doers. There was a small two person table perfectly centered near the windows that overlooked the outside city. I would you have taken a photo but there were people sitting there lost in the pure bliss of that spot and each other. It was beautiful Anyway...onto the food. It was wonderful. Had the sliders and the kale salad. That salad was DELICIOUS and huge. They do take reservations but if you go later on in the night, you can find a spot at the bar!! Have fun!!

Gorgeous rooftop. Exceptional service. Delicious food. My 4 stars reflect my Spritz flight. They…read morewere just okay. A little watered down.

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.

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.

This is a great spot for stunning views of the mountains and a cocktail. No food, so keep that in…read moremind. You're here to enjoy a lovely day, a refreshing cocktail (GREAT SELECTION), and the views. A couple notes: 1-no food but you can bring some with you 2-elevator takes you to 7, walk or take a separate elevator to the 8th floor 3-very good selection of beer, wine, cocktails.

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.

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!!!!!

Visiting and taking advantage of the Chihuly exhibit they have today. Had originally seen it in…read moreSeattle so it will be nice to see it in a different venue and location. Employees are very friendly and welcoming to all visitors. Showed our tickets and we were directed to the left to see a short film on Chihuly and the process used to make these amazing pieces. Entered the exhibit area and loved all the pieces we saw. My favorite was the sculpture garden and it was one of the two larger pieces on display. I also loved the glass ceiling with all the beautiful colors lite up. I expected to see some in a garden setting I guess because it was I experienced at his other exhibit. Something new and different was the sculptures with the neon lightning within it, so creative. The exhibit had some beautifully made and amazing pieces however it was a smaller showcase.