LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
12 Bones Brewing
Taproom and brewery events; contact venue about private queer events.
5 Foundy St #150, Asheville, NC
Brewery / RestaurantHosts events
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5 Foundy St, Asheville, NC
Restaurant
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1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage
Queer-owned inn; ask about small private gatherings.
173 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC
Lodging / InnEvent-friendly by inquiry
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7 Clans Brewing
Taproom hosts programming; private rental terms not found.
81 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC
BreweryHosts events
118 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC
Salon
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Affordable Acupuncture of Asheville
Clinical space; not presented as an event venue.
5 Regent Park Blvd, Suite 104, Asheville, NC
Health & Wellness
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All Bodies Movement and Wellness
Studio may support workshops or classes; rental not publicly confirmed.
211 Merrimon Ave, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801
Fitness / WellnessEvent-friendly by inquiry
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All Souls Pizza
Large restaurant setting; ask about group or private events.
175 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC
RestaurantEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Appalachian Pinball Museum
Entertainment venue; ask about private group rentals.
538 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Museum / EntertainmentEvent-friendly by inquiry
330 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
Art GalleryEvent-friendly by inquiry
28 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC
Retail / Specialty Food
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Asheville Community Yoga
Community studio hosts classes and gatherings; rental not confirmed.
8 Brooker Ave, Asheville, NC
Yoga / Community WellnessEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Asheville Gay Men's Chorus
Long-running community chorus promoting music, equality and LGBTQ+ connection.
Asheville
Choir and performing arts communityHosts events
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Asheville NC LGBT Community
Large local Facebook discussion group for events, recommendations, newcomers and community resources.
Asheville area
General community groupHosts events
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Asheville Salt Cave
Small-group wellness sessions may be possible; contact directly.
16 N Liberty St, Asheville, NC
Spa / WellnessEvent-friendly by inquiry
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AVL Hat Bar by She's Crafty
Offers group creative experiences; private event terms not confirmed.
157 S Lexington Ave, Suite C, Asheville, NC
Retail / Creative ExperienceEvent-friendly by inquiry
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AVL-Word & Sapphixx Socials
Sapphic-only dance parties and events benefiting sapphic businesses and nonprofits.
Asheville
Sapphic events and dance communityHosts events
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Back Alley Boutique & Bud Bar
Retail boutique; possible small community events, rental not confirmed.
28 Oak St, Tryon, NC
Retail / HempEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Banks Ave Bar
Queer-owned bar and private-event venue with LGBTQ+ programming.
32 Banks Ave #101, Asheville, NC 28801
LGBTQ+ Bar / NightlifeHosts events
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Battery Park Book Exchange
Bookstore and wine-bar setting; contact for group-event options.
1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC
Bookstore / Wine BarEvent-friendly by inquiry
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BattleCat Coffee Bar
Community-oriented café; private rental details not found.
389 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Coffee ShopHosts events
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Be The Change Piercing & Tattoo
Service studio rather than an event venue.
6 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Tattoo / Piercing
66 Church St, Asheville, NC
Salon
449 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Retail / Consignment
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Beer City Bears
Regular socials and dances, including gatherings at Shakey's and O.Henry's.
Asheville
Bear social group and event seriesHosts events
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Ben's Tune Up
Sake and beer garden with food, music, and community events.
195 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Restaurant / BarHosts events
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Benne on Eagle
Restaurant may accommodate private dining; queer-event rental not specifically confirmed.
35 Eagle St, Asheville, NC
RestaurantEvent-friendly by inquiry
421 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Salon
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Blue Door Bottle Shop
Taproom and beer hall; contact about group events.
146 3rd Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
Bottle Shop / TaproomEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
Blue Ridge Beer Garden
Outdoor social space with rotating food trucks.
402 S Church St, Hendersonville, NC
Beer GardenEvent-friendly by inquiry
1214 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC
Nonprofit / Thrift Store
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Blue Ridge Pride
Regional pride organization with a community calendar, annual festival and programs including Generation Plus.
Western North Carolina
Pride organization and community programsHosts events
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Blue Ridge Tourist Court
Lodging property; inquire about gatherings and buyouts.
585 Weaverville Hwy, Asheville, NC
LodgingEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Blue Spiral 1
Gallery setting may support receptions; rental details not found.
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Art GalleryEvent-friendly by inquiry
1024 Highland Ave, Hendersonville, NC
Travel Services
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Briar Patch Fibre Co.
Hosts Sip and Stitch; contact about private workshops.
3630 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Crafts / CoffeeHosts events
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Burial Beer Co.
Taproom hosts public events; ask about private use.
40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC
BreweryHosts events
4891 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC
BreweryEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Campaign for Southern Equality / LGBTQ+ Resource & Resilience Center
LGBTQ+ nonprofit and community resource center.
20 Oak St, Asheville, NC
LGBTQ+ Nonprofit / Community CenterHosts events
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Cheerful Word
Offers retreats and coaching; venue rental not confirmed.
118 W 5th Ave, Hendersonville, NC
Writing / PublishingEvent-friendly by inquiry
147 1st Ave E, Suite C, Hendersonville, NC
Art Gallery / Event SpaceHosts events
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Crate Wine Market & Project
Wine-market setting; contact about gatherings.
100 Daniel Dr, Laurel Park, NC
Wine Shop / BarEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Cultivate Climbing
Community gym may support group events; rental not confirmed.
38 N French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC
Fitness / Climbing GymEvent-friendly by inquiry
251 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Distillery / BarHosts events
1727 Brevard Rd, Laurel Park, NC 28791
Jewelry / Retail
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Different Wrld
Queer-owned performance and creative venue known for LGBTQ+ events.
701 Haywood Rd, Suite 101, Asheville, NC
Queer Performance / Event VenueHosts events
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Dobra Tea — Downtown
Tea house hosts community programming; rental not confirmed.
78 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
Tea HouseEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Dobra Tea — West Asheville
Tea house hosts community programming; rental not confirmed.
594 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Tea HouseEvent-friendly by inquiry
2720 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC
Retail / Garden / Gifts
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Downtown Books and News
Independent bookstore; contact about readings or community events.
67 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
BookstoreHosts events
425 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC
BreweryHosts events
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EAGLE Asheville
Members-only pop-up socials and code nights with explicit privacy and conduct expectations.
Asheville and surrounding region
Leather community social groupHosts events
1507 Haywood Rd, Suite B, Hendersonville, NC
Financial Services
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Espacio Por Ti
Wellness space may accommodate workshops; rental not confirmed.
625 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Health & WellnessEvent-friendly by inquiry
1022 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Queer Bookstore / Community SpaceEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
First Congregational UCC Asheville
Open and Affirming congregation; venue available to members and non-members for weddings.
20 Oak St, Asheville, NC
Affirming Church / Event VenueHosts events
1462 Druid Hills Ave, Hendersonville, NC
Florist / Design Studio
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Café; private-event options not confirmed.
10 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Café / DessertEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
Full Circle Community Wellness
Hosts groups, classes, and free or donation-based events.
1915 George St and 303 Jack St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Mental Health / Community WellnessHosts events
810 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Spa / Wellness
10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC
Retail / Boutique
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Geek Mountain
Game and comic shop may host community play; rental not confirmed.
70 N Main St, Canton, NC
Games / ComicsHosts events
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Generation Plus
Blue Ridge Pride program supporting connection and programming for older LGBTQ+ adults.
Western North Carolina
Older-adult community programHosts events
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Get Banged Salon & Boutique
Salon and boutique; no public rental information found.
761 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Salon / Retail
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Gold River Camp and Cabins
Camp and cabin property may accommodate group gatherings; terms not confirmed.
950 US-221, Marion, NC
Campground / LodgingEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Grind Coffee
Community café; ask about after-hours or group use.
352 Depot St, Asheville, NC
Coffee ShopHosts events
116 S Crossing Way, Unit B, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Home Services
415 8th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
BreweryHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
Hendersonville Community Co-op
Community co-op may host classes; contact for venue use.
60 S Charleston Ln, Hendersonville, NC
Grocery / CooperativeHosts events
315 S Church St, Hendersonville, NC
Retail / Toys
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Hi-Wire Brewing — Biltmore Village
Large taproom and patio; contact for private events.
2 Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC
BreweryEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
Hi-Wire Brewing — River Arts District
Directory-listed address should be reconfirmed before publication.
197 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC
BreweryEvent-friendly by inquiry
18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Coffee ShopEvent-friendly by inquiry
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
High Five Coffee — Woodfin
Roastery café; ask about group events.
1820 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC
Coffee Roaster / CaféEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
Highland Brewing
Multiple private-event spaces; documented LGBTQ+ wedding host.
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803
Brewery / Event VenueHosts events
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Hole Doughnuts
Small food-service space; no rental information found.
168 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Bakery / Coffee
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Homebody Art Collective
Gallery and collective space; ask about receptions or workshops.
27 Foundy St, Asheville, NC
Art Gallery / CollectiveHosts events
15 S Main St, Weaverville, NC
Retail / Gifts
125 4th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC
Retail / Vintage
15 Wall St, Asheville, NC
Retail / Boutique
850 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
Retail / RunningHosts events
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
La Bodega by Cúrate
Restaurant and market; ask about private dining.
13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Restaurant / MarketEvent-friendly by inquiry
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Leo's House of Thirst
Neighborhood bar with programming; ask about private events.
1055 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Bar / RestaurantHosts events
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Leveller Brewing Co.
Worker-owned brewery with community programming.
30 Main St, Weaverville, NC
BreweryHosts events
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Liberty House Coffee and Café
Community café; ask about private gatherings.
361 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
Coffee ShopEvent-friendly by inquiry
100 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
Tattoo Studio
140 4th Ave W, Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC
Creative Services
4802 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC
Salon / Beauty
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Malaprop's Bookstore & Café
Queer-owned bookstore with author and community events.
55 Haywood St, Asheville, NC
Bookstore / CaféHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
Marked Tree Vineyard
Vineyard and tasting room; ask about private events.
623 Deep Gap Rd, Flat Rock, NC
Winery / VineyardEvent-friendly by inquiry
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Marked Tree Vineyard Tasting Room
Tasting room hosts gatherings; private rental should be confirmed.
169 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC
Winery / Tasting RoomEvent-friendly by inquiry
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More To Love Plus-Size Consignment
Inclusive retail shop; no rental information found.
873 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Retail / Clothing
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Mother — South Slope
Restaurant and natural-wine bar; ask about private events.
175 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC
Restaurant / Wine BarEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
New Belgium Brewing
Official Asheville location advertises private events.
21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806
Brewery / Event VenueHosts events
233 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC
RestaurantEvent-friendly by inquiry
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
Noir Collective
Black-owned marketplace and community space; contact for event use.
27 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
Retail / Community SpaceHosts events
147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
Brewery / Music VenueEvent-friendly by inquiry
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Pansy Collective
Trans-led arts and mutual-aid collective known for Pansy Fest, community benefits and post-Helene relief work.
Asheville and Western North Carolina
Trans-led arts and mutual aidHosts eventsCommunity fundraising
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
PFLAG Asheville
Local PFLAG chapter for support, education and advocacy.
Asheville and Western North Carolina
Family support and advocacyHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
PlantBar South Slope
Specialty coffee, tea, boba, and zero-proof bar in South Slope.
32 Banks Ave #105, Asheville, NC 28801
Coffee / Tea / Zero-proof BarHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
Q-Hall Women's Sports Bar
Women's sports bar in downtown Asheville featuring women's leagues, community gatherings, and local events.
81 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Women's Sports BarHosts eventsCommunity gathering space
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Queers to the Front!
Large member-led Meetup for inclusive social activities; members may organize events.
Asheville area
All-queer social MeetupHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
Raymond's Garden Center
Large outdoor retail property; event use not confirmed.
1320 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC
Garden CenterEvent-friendly by inquiry
133 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC
Nonprofit / Thrift Store
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Sapphics of AVL
Instagram-led community promoted locally for making friends, hikes and social gatherings.
Asheville
Sapphic social and outdoor groupHosts events
855 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC
Financial Services
Community allyDirectory listing
Sly Grog Lounge
Inclusive Asheville bar, music venue and creative community space hosting live music, performance, spoken word, theater, burlesque and meetups.
271 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Bar / Music VenueHosts eventsIndoor and covered outdoor space
822 Locust St, Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC
Brewery / Music VenueEvent-friendly by inquiry
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Stella's Franklin Friends
Geographic subgroup in the Stella's Place network.
Franklin and far western North Carolina
Local social groupHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Stella's Haywood Friends
Geographic subgroup in the Stella's Place network.
Haywood County and Waynesville area
Local social groupHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Stella's Place
Umbrella community with events, member resources, business listings and several topic-specific Facebook groups.
Western North Carolina
Lesbian community networkHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Stella's Silver Friends
Age-focused subgroup in the Stella's Place network.
Western North Carolina
Older-adult social groupHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Stella's Single Friends
Singles-focused subgroup in the Stella's Place network.
Western North Carolina
Singles social groupHosts events
732 Jonesborough St, Hendersonville, NC
Farm / Local FoodEvent-friendly by inquiry
2682-A Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC
Interior Design / Retail
Community allyDirectory listing
The Kingmaker's Draft
Pub and café suited to small gatherings; rental not confirmed.
101 S Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Pub / Board GamesEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
The Radical
River Arts District hotel with a rooftop bar, restaurants, and event spaces.
95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
Hotel / Event VenueHosts events
LGBTQ-owned businessDirectory listing
The Restoration Asheville
Four ceremony and reception spaces; LGBTQ-owned/led chamber listing.
68 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Hotel / Event VenueHosts events
942 Etowah School Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Farm / Local FoodEvent-friendly by inquiry
1500 Airport Rd, Hendersonville, NC
Moving / Storage
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP)
Community nonprofit and Dining Out for Life organizer.
554 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
LGBTQ+ Health / NonprofitHosts events
Community allyDirectory listing
Wicked Weed Brewpub
LGBTQ-friendly brewpub; contact for event availability.
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Brewery / RestaurantEvent-friendly by inquiry
Community allyDirectory listing
Wicked Weed Funkatorium
Official site advertises private events at the Funkatorium.
147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Brewery / Event VenueHosts events
1538 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Salon / Spa
Community allyDirectory listing
Wine, Sage & Gourmet
Directory states the wine cellar is suitable for intimate parties and gatherings.
416 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Wine Bar / ShopHosts events
203 Duncan Hill Rd, Hendersonville, NC
Retail / Home Design
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
WNC Gay Report
Private Facebook community used for local queer news, recommendations and discussion.
Western North Carolina
Community news and discussionHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
WNC LGBT+ Networking Group
Facebook-based group for networking, local questions and community posts.
Western North Carolina
General networking and communityHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
WNC Queer Professionals
Monthly gatherings, workshops, business features and professional community building.
Western North Carolina
Professional networkingHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Women In Trades Hub
Asheville-based community and business-support network providing a tradeswomen directory, services, networking events and a recurring monthly meetup.
Asheville and nationwide
Professional networkingWomen in trades directoryHosts events
LGBTQ-led nonprofitDirectory listing
Youth OUTright
Youth center and community-support organization offering youth groups, gatherings and direct assistance.
Western North Carolina
LGBTQ+ youth community and supportHosts events