Welcome
 

You’ll find us tucked away in Cheshire Village, just a mile south of Black Mountain’s town center — close enough for a quick jaunt, far enough to escape the bustle. We’re about 13 miles east of Asheville, 10 miles west of Old Fort, and 20 miles west of Marion — basically, we’re perfectly placed for anyone in need of a proper pint and a pie. Just follow NC 9 towards Chimney Rock, keep your eyes peeled after you round the bend, and you’ll spot us on the left before you hit the YMCA. If you pass the Y, you’ve gone too far — turn around and come back for a drink, you’ve earned it.

We’re open Monday & Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday & Saturday from noon till 9 pm, and Sunday from noon till 8 pm. We do shut our doors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays — even the best publicans need a nap and a pint of their own now and then. Plan accordingly, pop by when we’re open, and we’ll be ready to welcome you with a smile and something tasty.

We sure do! There’s plenty of parking right in front of the pub, a handy lot around back, and loads of on-street parking across NC 9. So no circling the block for half an hour — just pull in, park up, and come let us do the heavy lifting (by which we mean pouring pints and plating pies).

Absolutely! We always keep our herbivores and gluten-avoiders in mind. You’ll find tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes on our menu. We also offer gluten-free options and do our best to avoid cross-contamination, but please note our kitchen isn’t 100% gluten-free. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, just let us know — we’ll do our best to keep you safe, happy, and well-fed!

Bring the whole pack! We’re happily family-friendly — little ones are always welcome (especially if they’re partial to half orders of fish & chips). Well-behaved pups are welcome too, on our patio where they can sniff the mountain air while you sip something stronger. Just keep the kids off the lead and the dogs off the tables, and we’ll all get along famously.

Not exactly — but we’re not monsters. While we don’t have a fancy printed children’s menu, we do offer half portions of our proper British classics like fish & chips and bangers & mash, just the right size for your little rascals. Our starters work a treat too if they fancy nibbling instead of feasting. Just give us a wink and we’ll sort them out — we aim to send them home well-fed, happy, and possibly ready for a nice long nap.

Because every good British pub deserves a proper pub name! The Cheshire Arms is a nod to our British roots — think Cheshire cats, Cheshire cheese, and that warm feeling of old English hospitality wrapped up with arms wide open as well as the fact that we are located in Cheshire Village 😉

We’re owned by Simon and Heather Townsend — one Brit, one American, who fell in love with each other and then with Black Mountain. They built this little slice of Britain right here in the mountains in July 2024.

Well, Simon is genuinely British, down to the last drop of tea in his veins. Heather’s an honorary Brit by marriage and sheer stubbornness — and together they’ve made sure The Cheshire Arms feels properly British, with an Appalachian twist.

Besides a warm welcome and a pint that’ll cure what ails you? We believe in hearty comfort food, proper banter, and a good game or two — we’ve got plenty of board games lying about if you fancy a bit of friendly competition. Bring your mates, make some new ones, and settle in for a cosy time. If you’re not sure what to try first, just ask — we love helping folks find their new favourite tipple or pie.