26 Best Bars near Mills River

“We FINALLY ate at AMB today, and it absolutely lived up to the hype I’ve been hearing! Great atmosphere, great food (one of the best burgers I’ve had) and so—- dog friendly! Our Bernedoodle “Ollie” met a Sheepadoodle friend (“Timber”) and had a blast! If you haven’t tried Appalachian Mountain Brewery…go today!“

“Wonderful atmosphere; food was excellent; Friday night music was just right; All waitstaff was attentive and helpful…we will be back👍“

“Great burgers and beers. Chicken sandwich is also tasty“

“Great place great staff!!!!“

“My daughter and I enjoyed our dining experience. We had an issue and the staff immediately took care of it and went above and beyond. Our sever Sheldon was fantastic and made us feel welcome. We will be back.“

“Really great brewery and vibe. Some of the best beers around, especially the sours and witbeer.“

“friendly bartender. nice suggestions on what else/where else we should try.“

“I love EVERYTHING about this place! From the bartenders to the overall atmosphere, this place is great for people who want to relax, play games (usual board games/ a pool table/ ping pong table/ chess set/ plus games I’ve never played nor seen before), for those that have had a hard day and want to blow off steam this place has a speed bag & heavy weight bag with straps & gloves/ plus there’s a greenway & a disc golf course, both within walking distance. Given its location, it also allows for casual strolls around downtown Hendersonville. Door Dash delivers here, and outside food is allowed in. Being a non-alcoholic bar, there are various drinks & snacks. It’s truly a place that offers the best of both worlds, whether you are looking to come to socialize or rather seeking a place to be parallel to other’s while you stow away by yourself to write/ read or do some school work. They have plenty of seating options for all ages! Barstools, couches, arm chairs galore! There guest WiFi works great, I’ve never experienced a lag in connection. Plus there’s even a corner store across the street if you like the drinks options but want different snack. They have two parking lots (concrete/gravel) & street parking on two streets (they run perpendicular to the Lounge (so parking isn’t an issue). This place also bodes an AMAZING taco truck, if you don’t want to order/ bring/not walk to get food, that’s located in their gravel lot (it’s hours vary but you can call ahead if needed to see if it’s open).
One of my favorite aspects of this place is that not only is it an inclusive, & safe space (all are welcome) but it also offers a lower-stim environment for those of us, like myself, via it being an alternative to alcoholic/tapas bars, as I find them be too loud & unpredictable & coffee shops that, similarly to me, tend to have harsher lighting & tend to have a myriad of variously overwhelming smells from their baked goods to variety of coffee beans. This lounge has a way more socially conducive atmosphere for me, considering I typically find most social places to be overwhelming sensory-wise. More specifically, I appreciate the softer lightening, as it tends to be much lower in it’s intensity and also varies both throughout the lounge & throughout the day; to better accommodate the needs of it’s patrons.
Lastly, because I could definitely go on, and on, I have to mention the varied nature of the events that are hosted here; some of my favorites being the Art Night (hosted by Stetson, with Alex behind the bar) every Monday & their Weekly open mic on Thursday’s (usually hosted by Darien (who you’ll also spot behind the bar). Additionally to those, there is also live music, comedy shows, Movie Nights, ping pong tournaments…& more events to come in the future, I’m sure…the kicker here being, all aforementioned events are free & open to the public! 10/10 would recommend for a friend date, a first date (safe) meet cute, a friend filled game night, or even a birthday celebration…whatever the reason, you should add this place to your list of places to go!“

“The fries were delicious as was the Philly Cheese steak. And my said the chicken tenders were the best she's ever had!“

“I had a lovely first experience. Unsure what to order, Bart asked about my preferences and dislikes, including Amaretto. He crafted a masterpiece. The place was chic and fun! 🥃🥃🥃“

“This place is great! Great bartender, great bar and I just had a Philly cheesesteak with jalapeños that was off the chain!!! Spicy and delicious. Been all over and lived in Colorado for 35 plus years with great Mexican fare - this the best quesadilla I have ever had…..says the 61 year old man…washed down with $3 bottles of yuengling.“

“Attended a wedding here. 80-100 people. Nice large bar with live edge wood and some stand up stables and the seating area tables were nice and large. The chairs were comfy and not all smuched up . Such a large facility broken up nicely with a pool table and game room, place to make a selfish station, second bar in the back too. The rustic venue was so quaint and perfect. They hired a food truck to serve a meal, which was super smart and magnificent, too. Very clean place and super nice people. Outside grassy area had corn hole, a large connect four games. Would definitely recommend this venue for sure. I'm totally impressed!!!“

“Small and quaint; clean and calm old school place, a house turned into a Tavern. The staff was friendly. We did not eat so cannot rate the food but what food was prepared smelled delicious, we had a soda from a can.
We were able to play pool without interruptions. The pool table is coin operated.“

“Best Pizza in Town, Me and My Son try n order here every Friday night, we enjoy pizza n garlic bites, best around!!!!“

“Love coming here after a long day at work to enjoy amazing drinks and food being served up by awesome servers that cater to you while you play bingo or just enjoying live music on the patio!!! Definitely me and hubby favorite spot always have a great time“

“This is such a hidden gem and its amazing!! My wife had their Goat cheese smashburgers with pickled onions and lemon aruglua and it melts in your mouth...i had their Chicken entree which was soooooo good you cant go wrong trust me every bite so juicy good quauilty food...my mother in-law had their French dip which you can see is very good size portions. I havent even got to tell you all the Duck spring rolls🦆are a Must...by the time you all read this we already been back there ....enjoy!!!“

“Food, service, and atmosphere were all great! Recommend!“

“Love Jay! Love the food ❤️“

“From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The wings were some of the best I’ve had in years—big, meaty, and offered in a wide variety of flavors so there’s something for everyone. What impressed me most was the menu. It’s not just wings!! they truly have a huge selection, from hotdogs to Mexican food to classic favorites. The variety makes it easy to bring the whole family because everyone will find something they love. The prices are the best I’ve seen in a long time, and the service was top-notch. The laid-back, fun atmosphere made it a place where you can relax and enjoy yourself. Plus, it was very clean, which says a lot about how much pride they take in their restaurant. For a place that’s only been around a year, they’re absolutely knocking it out of the park. We will definitely be back..and I highly recommend giving them a try!“

“BBQ Oysters ...Oh my sooooo good, we had to order a second plate of them! And our server was amazing.“

“The burgers and our service were amazing“

“I like eating here. The service is very good and the food is plentiful and delicious. The atmosphere is friendly, and I have yet to wait for a table because there are so many. This restaurant is quiet but with music. There is full service bar that is very nice. A good place to meet a friend for drink where you can talk.“

“Our dinner was Simply Delicious!“

“Great brisket! Nice folks too“

“The service is very friendly and prompt. The food is delicious, just like when I was a child at my abuela’s (grandma). I highly recommend! Also the place is very clean and new!“

“They must have upped their game a bit because everything was actually pretty good this time. The chips n salsa chips were fresh and crispy and salty like they should be. Burger was good, some new items on the menu and most importantly, they seemed to be staffed somewhat as the entire restaurant was open.“