Montford
Montford is Asheville's leafy Victorian flex, a National Register district of turreted B&Bs, wraparound porches, and the kind of quiet streets that make a third date feel like a fourth. Walk to downtown in fifteen minutes, walk home in twenty because nobody is in a hurry. The Montford Park Players do free Shakespeare in summer, which is either charming or a referendum on your partner's tolerance for iambic pentameter. Riverside Cemetery holds Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry, a morbid but undeniably literary stroll. The tradeoff: nightlife is downtown, parking is street, and the bones are old enough to creak.
Montford by the numbers
Median individual income in Montford is about $36.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Montford pays about $1,230 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
23 spots across Montford
- MontfordDining
Strada Italiano
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,728Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 27 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 2,728 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9:30 PM
- Tue4 to 9:30 PM
- WedClosed
- Thu4 to 9:30 PM
- Fri3 to 10 PM
- Sat3 to 10 PM
- Sun3 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,660Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 2,660 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Tue4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Wed4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Thu4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Fri4:30 to 10 PM
- Sat4:30 to 10 PM
- Sun4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
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Jerusalem Garden Café
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,485Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 78 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 2,485 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jerusalem Garden Café.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 8:30 PM
- Sun10 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
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The Blackbird Restaurant
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,792Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 1,792 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
Chocolate factory★ 4.8 · 1,610LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 821 Riverside Dr #199, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 1,610 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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Zambra
Tapas restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,586Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 85 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,586 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- MontfordDrinks
Cúrate Bar de Tapas
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,336LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,336 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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The Montford Rooftop Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,299Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 199 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,299 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- Sun4 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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Capella on 9
Tapas bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 922Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 10 Broadway St f9, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 922 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon6:30 to 11 AM, 3 to 11 PM
- Tue6:30 to 11 AM, 3 to 11 PM
- Wed6:30 to 11 AM, 3 to 11 PM
- Thu6:30 to 11 AM, 3 to 11 PM
- Fri6:30 to 11 AM, 12 PM to 12 AM
- Sat6:30 to 11 AM, 3 PM to 12 AM
- Sun6:30 to 11 AM, 3 to 11 PM
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 876LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 640 Merrimon Ave #103, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 876 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon12 to 10 PM
- Tue12 to 10 PM
- Wed12 to 10 PM
- Thu12 to 10 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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Whit's Frozen Custard (North Asheville)
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 797Wheelchair access- Find it
- 565 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 797 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- MontfordDrinks
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 501Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 5 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 501 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon2 to 10 PM
- Tue2 to 10 PM
- Wed2 to 10 PM
- Thu2 to 10 PM
- Fri2 to 10 PM
- Sat2 to 10 PM
- Sun2 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- MontfordActivity
Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 486LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 486 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Top of the Monk
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 479Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 92 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 479 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu4 to 11 PM
- Fri4 to 11 PM
- Sat4 to 11 PM
- Sun3 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- MontfordDrinks
Anoche Asheville
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 152Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 176 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Anoche Asheville.
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- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat2 PM to 12 AM
- Sun2 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- Maps
- MontfordDrinks
Botanist & Barrel Asheville
Winery★ 4.5 · 142LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 32 Broadway St Ste 110, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 142 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon1 to 8 PM
- Tue1 to 8 PM
- Wed1 to 8 PM
- Thu1 to 8 PM
- Fri12 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Little D's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 115LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Little D's.
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat4 to 9 PM
- Sun4 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Marked Tree Asheville
Winery★ 4.8 · 110Wheelchair access- Find it
- 14 Aston St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon2 to 8 PM
- Tue2 to 8 PM
- Wed2 to 8 PM
- Thu2 to 8 PM
- Fri1 to 9 PM
- Sat1 to 9 PM
- Sun1 to 7 PM
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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The Observatory Rooftop Bar + Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 95Outdoor seating- Find it
- 68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Observatory Rooftop Bar + Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 11 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Farmese Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 83Wheelchair access- Find it
- 5 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Farmese Cocktail Lounge.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue12 to 10 PM
- Wed12 to 10 PM
- Thu12 to 10 PM
- Fri12 PM to 2 AM
- Sat12 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Hilltop Ice Cream Shop-Woodfin
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 82Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 235 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hilltop Ice Cream Shop-Woodfin.
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- Hours
- Mon1 to 9 PM
- Tue1 to 9 PM
- Wed1 to 9 PM
- Thu1 to 9 PM
- Fri1 to 9 PM
- Sat1 to 9 PM
- Sun1 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- MontfordActivity
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
Live music venue★ 4.8 · 81Wheelchair access- Find it
- 92 Gay St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 to 10 PM
- Tue6 to 10 PM
- Wed6 to 10 PM
- Thu6 to 10 PM
- Fri6 to 11 PM
- Sat6 to 11 PM
- Sun6 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- Maps
- MontfordActivity
Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 22Wheelchair access- Find it
- 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum.
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps