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.

Need a break from all the fun stores? Stop at this beautiful and yummy bar/coffee shop tucked away…read morein downtown Black Mountain. So many options to order! Lattes, chai tea, wine, mimosas, cocktails, beer! They even have specials! Wednesdays is $5 wine glasses. Thursday's is $3 lattes. Sundays have $5 mimosas. My friend ordered an iced chai tea with oat milk and said it's the best chai tea she's EVER had. I ordered a glass of the sauv blanc, as recommended by the bartender and it was delish crisp and delightful. Perfect for an intensely warm day!

This spot has the most delicious espresso martini I've ever had! Wow. I'm so glad we came across…read morethis spot. They had a live band the afternoon we were there, who were playing great 70s classics. I had so much fun enjoying the music and sippin on the espresso martini. They definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol either. Next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

What a huge sigh of relief after not the greatest experience at one if the "other" local breweries…read more Jake and Tikanne behind the bar were absolutely fantastic with welcoming personalities. We had the Mountain Hopshine (IPA), which was perfect. To me, it was similar to Dogfish hHead 90 Minute. We also had Floyd's Humor Raspberry Wit. This was the next best thing to a sour and was amazing!

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.

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.

I wasn't able to find a site to order takeout so I stopped in…read more Though it was a Monday there was a line at the hostess stand. I immediately headed to the bar which was less crowed when I arrived but packed when I left with my order. I went for the trout but found out it was unavailable so I opted for the fish and chips. I also ordered the peanut butter pie. The fish was under seasoned but the fries were good. The peanut butter pie was great.

We randomly stopped here on the way home from Asheville!!…read more We are so glad we did. We chose to sit outside, and people watch. The food was delicious. They made a great NA Bloody Mary. Get the poutine!!

We've been to Hell or High Water a few times now, and honestly--it still feels like one of Black…read moreMountain's best-kept secrets. Every time we go, I'm kind of shocked it's not absolutely packed. This is part of the Foothills Meats family, and if you know their spots (the butcher shop, the food truck, The Grange, etc.), you already know--they don't miss. So we went in the first time pretty confident, and they absolutely delivered. The space itself is great, but the rooftop is the real standout--easily one of the best views in Black Mountain. It's such a good spot to sit, have a drink, and hang out. Speaking of drinks--the bar is excellent. The bartenders have always been great, super easy to sit at the bar and enjoy yourself. They've got a strong liquor selection and fun, well-balanced cocktails. Now the food. Everything we've had has been consistently good, but our last visit really stood out. We shared the pork katsu sandwich, the sweet potato biscuits, and the poutine. The pork katsu was done really well--crispy on the outside, tender inside, with that classic crunch from the cabbage and a slightly sweet, tangy katsu-style sauce. I also really liked that the sauce was on the side so you could control each bite. The sweet potato biscuits surprised us--in the best way. Those are easy to mess up, and these were not. Soft, flavorful, slightly sweet with that savory balance, paired with ham, sorghum butter, smoked cheddar, and red eye gravy--it's a really thoughtful combination that just works. And the poutine... so good. Crispy fries, rich mushroom gravy, and cheese curds that actually hold their texture. It's hearty without being heavy, and every bite felt balanced. For the level of quality they're putting out, the prices are very reasonable--which makes it even more surprising that it's not more crowded. It's right in downtown Black Mountain, but we actually drive all the way from Flat Rock to come here--and it's absolutely worth it every time. Overall, this place just nails it. Great drinks, really solid food, beautiful setting--and somehow still flying a bit under the radar. Definitely worth checking out.

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.

I've been coming here for years to hear and experience AmiciMusic chamber music performances…read more Usually once a month at 2p on Saturdays. When I arrived yesterday, the White Horse announced that it was now a membership based non-profit business that will allow it to continue on indefinitely in service to performers and the community. One doesn't have to be a member but membership bring additional benefits depending on the level of participation. The performance was well attended, the music and acoustics outstanding, and the bar service appreciated. Just visit their website for info on upcoming shows and a breakdown of the new membership levels. This venue is definitely appreciated and supported by the community. It is worth a visit, contribution, and/or membership.

What a sweet precious community gem. This place feels authentic in every way possible…read more Cozy sofas that are well worn (don't think about that too hard) and a cute stage adorn this location. They often have small concerts or jam sessions. We went to an Irish jam and it was just what we expected. The bartender was super sweet and engaging. Fair prices and quite a bit of diversity in the drinks. Some parking onsite too. Or walk there from town!

Great location. Beautiful hills in the background. Wide open area. Worked great for the Soul of the…read moreSouth festival. Staff a friendly and helpful. Parking is close. Sound was good. They don't over charge for water and soda. I didn't try the alcohol so I don't know what the prices were on that but I know you can stay hydrated and not go broke. We had a great time.

Every time we have been to your venue the sound sucks! We came to see Ryan Upchurch and your…read morespeakers and mixing sucked!!! It was terrible!!! If you going to be a music venue, get you some decent speakers and someone that knows how to run sound. Upchurch had to stop the concert several times due to the sound being messed up!! Also those big banners block the view! either move the banners back or build the stage out so people on the sides can see who they Paid good money to come and see! Get it together before you bring big name people i hear. Upchurch is a legend and has a BIG following. We were so disappointed! And on top of all that we got stopped on the way out for a water bottle?!?!? WTF!! You charge us 9.00 for 2 bottles of water and made us throw it away before we walk out and go home??? I could see if it was alcohol but freaking water???? come on!!! We probably won't be back.

Excellent BBQ sandwich! Great relaxed atmosphere. Pet friendly. Highly recommended!read more

Adorable restaurant and bar that had an amazing outdoor area! We went on $5 mimosa and Bloody Mary…read moreday - those Bloody Marys are delicious and you can get them spicy or non spicy. Their menu had totchos (tater tot nachos) which were loaded to the brim, hot dogs and burgers. I got the burger with chili and slaw and highly recommend it. The ladies were sweet at Foothills Grange. It's an order at the counter type of place. They gave us lots of beer and cider samples to taste before we decided on drinks.