Waynesville

haywood seat · 28786

Waynesville is the Haywood County seat thirty minutes west of Asheville, and it has quietly become the answer for people who wanted Asheville before Asheville priced itself out. Main Street is genuinely walkable, the Smokies are close enough to feel like a commute rather than a trip, and the food scene punches harder than the population suggests. The tradeoffs are familiar mountain-town ones: dating pool skews older and married, winter inversions trap fog for days, and anything urgent still means driving to Asheville. Good for someone who wants quiet without total isolation.

$35,872

median income

$1,081

median rent

The data

Waynesville by the numbers

Median individual income in Waynesville is about $35.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Waynesville pays about $1,080 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Waynesville

Waynesville
Activity
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
Museum★ 4.9 · 4,822
Wheelchair access
Find it
62 Vintage Ln, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 4,822 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
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 entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Waynesville
Dining
Maggie's Galley | Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,812
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1374 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,812 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Maggie's Galley | Seafood Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8:30 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 8:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Boojum Brewery Taproom
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,411
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
50 N Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,411 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boojum Brewery Taproom.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Waynesville
Dining
Sweet Onion Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,794
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
39 Miller St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,794 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sweet Onion Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Bocelli's Italian Eatery
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,371
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
319 N Haywood St B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,371 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bocelli's Italian Eatery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8:30 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 8:30 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
The Scotsman Public House
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,004
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
37 Church St 1st Floor, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,004 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Scotsman Public House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Frog Level Brewing Co
Brewery★ 4.6 · 818
Wheelchair access
Find it
56 Commerce St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 818 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Frog Level Brewing Co.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Pub 319
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 561
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
319 N Haywood St B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 561 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pub 319.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
WedClosed
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Valé 243 Italian Ristorante
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 525
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
454 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 525 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Valé 243 Italian Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:15 AM to 8 PM
Tue11:15 AM to 8 PM
Wed11:15 AM to 8 PM
Thu11:15 AM to 8 PM
Fri11:15 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat11:15 AM to 8:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Waynesville's Water'n Hole Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 473
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
796 N Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 473 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Waynesville's Water'n Hole Bar and Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12:30 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12:30 AM
Thu11 AM to 12:30 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Chef's Table
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 443
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
30 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 443 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chef's Table.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 371
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
180 Legion Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 371 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Singletree Heritage Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 345
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
136 Depot St Suite 101, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 345 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Singletree Heritage Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Blue Ridge Beer Hub
Bar★ 4.7 · 209
Wheelchair access
Find it
21 East St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 209 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Blue Ridge Beer Hub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Dining
Mountain Vibes KAVA Lounge
Tea house★ 4.9 · 192
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
122 Miller St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mountain Vibes KAVA Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Assembly on Main
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.3 · 149
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1940 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 149 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Assembly on Main.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Waynesville
Drinks
Bosu's Wine Shop
Wine bar★ 4.8 · 140
Wheelchair access
Find it
138 Miller St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 140 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bosu's Wine Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Waynesville

Waynesville by the numbers

Local date spots

Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum

Maggie's Galley | Seafood Restaurant

Boojum Brewery Taproom

Sweet Onion Restaurant

Bocelli's Italian Eatery

The Scotsman Public House

Frog Level Brewing Co

Pub 319

Valé 243 Italian Ristorante

Waynesville's Water'n Hole Bar and Grill

Chef's Table

Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant

Singletree Heritage Kitchen

Blue Ridge Beer Hub

Mountain Vibes KAVA Lounge

Assembly on Main

Bosu's Wine Shop

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