We were in town for a week and made several trips to Highland. It has a fun atmosphere, service is…read morefast and friendly, and their beer is top-notch! We took 12 packs to go each time we were there. We will return here every time we visit the area.

Accidentally went here for the first time during their annual St Patrick's Day Party. Inside was…read morejam packed as it had been raining and the band was inside. We stayed outside and enjoyed the weather and had a beer from the outdoor bar. Sat inside for a bit as well and listened to the band and bought some to go beer. Parking lot and inside and outside are just huge! Including a trail and a frisbee golf course and sand volleyball courts.

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.

Good selection of local brews. One of the few places in the area open later on a Sunday night…read more Somewhat limited selection of cocktails, but good attentive staff that offered tastes of all their craft beers before we settled on a pint.

Service was successful and ambiance was pleasant. I got the Margherita Pie (consisting of Italian…read moreplum tomato sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil) on a GF crust. The outer crust had a crisp to it, but the inner crust was softer due to the juices. The flavors were "flavorable" with the tomato, but the mozzarella was kind of firm. Overall, it did feel like the temple of Italy.

A FAMILY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT! (AND BEST RANCH IN AVL)…read more I love Creekside Taphouse! A majority of the patrons include families and couples that live in the area. You'll see kids playing in the creek next to the restaurant. The current setup since the hurricane is that you order at the bar and receive a number to place on your table. They have ample indoor seating and both covered and uncovered outdoor seating. Check their website for the current menu because they have had some changes. They frequently have specials including ribs and pulled pork, both are delicious. I've had almost everything on their menu and enjoy everything. Some of my favorites are their pizza and Cheerwine habanero wings. You MUST try their ranch dressing!!! It's homemade and full of dill. Staff here is always friendly and I love the bartenders. Come give this place a try!

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

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.

Our server Jack was awesome. Very personable and wanting your experience to be fantastic!…read more We were just looking for a spot to chill for a while and Pack's is that kind of place. In the 30+years of coming to Asheville we always seem to find our way there! Today came in for a few brews, mozzarella sticks & a pizza. The beer was cold the mozzarella sticks had a nice crunchyness on the outside and a hot cheese middle and the pizza was very good! Thanks for making a couple of hours go by effortlessly and fun!

My best friend and I were in West Asheville looking for a spot in between dinner and our late…read moreevening cocktail bar. The original spot we wanted to check out was closed, so The Whale was such a perfect last second gem for us. We went on a Thursday evening and they had live DJs in the outdoor section which was so nice. We ordered our drinks inside with a very kind bartender. They had a variety of beers from all over to choose from. It seemed to be attached to Haywood Common Kitchen, so you can get food from there. My best friend got a beer she enjoyed and I tried a unique sour. The outdoor seating was plentiful and there were a lot of people enjoying the great weather and music. I'd recommend this spot.

The Whale is located in West Asheville and is known for having unique…read more international and regional beers. I learned a "whale" refers to an exceptionally rare beer. They have rotating beers on tap, and wine, ciders and seltzers. They have something for everyone. They have indoor seating and large outdoor area, and they are dog friendly. The bartender was very nice, patient and offered suggestions. They do not have food, but they are located next to Haywood Common.

Hillman Beer was always a favorite of mine when I lived in the area. Their kale salad was an all…read moretime fav! I grabbed a burger with a side of kale salad and an order of fries to go. The kale salad after all these years still stands as my favorite kale salad.. from anywhere. The burger was just as good as I remember it being too. They have a ton of outdoor seating both out front and out back + indoor seating. Staff is always friendly and was exceptionally helpful yesterday with my to go order. Standard brewery ambiance but has great food!

Great vibe at Hillman Beer with live music, outdoor patio seating surrounding the indoor seating,…read morevery family and pet friendly and chill staff. Food was good and they have a great selection of beer. Families were out enjoying the sun, scene, and sounds of life music interspersed with the nearby creek. Well worth the visit!

First time there, but hopefully not the last. My appointment was with Vance, a young guy, but…read moresomeone who appreciates the true art and tradition of barbering. He was very detail oriented and gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had! Nice warm straight razor neck shave to finish it off. And I got to enjoy a delicious local IPA during my cut.

Avoid this barbershop. I was a regular customer even though the pricing is a little high for a…read moreregular man's cut. Recently the haircuts haven't been so great. The staff can be a bit rude at times. The last straw was as regular customer when I had an issue and reached out, I got dead silence. Terrible customer service, go elsewhere.