Downtown Highlands has the best shopping!
For the girls: Milli, Annawear, Monkee's, Vivace
For the boys: J McLaughlin, Bear Mountain Outfitters, TJ Bailey's
Popular breakfast place in town. NOT open on SUNDAYS.
Best coffee in town! Open M-S.
Can order ahead of time on the "Joe" app.
Best BBQ in town!
The Ugly Dog Pub is a warm and welcoming pub in the heart of Highlands, North Carolina. They offer a variety of delicious menu options and an ever-changing selection of craft beers, in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. The pub is family owned and operated, since 2010. They have live music, daily specials, and friendly service making The Ugly Dog Pub your go-to spot whenever you're in town.
Field, forest, fish, fowl, and farm are the tenets around which their chef builds his regionally-influenced menu, relying on seasonal ingredients from Blue Ridge farmers and growers to stock the kitchen’s pantry. See below for our hours of operation. The bar is first-come-first-serve.
Tuesday – Saturday
Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm
Saturdays: Zorki from 1pm – 3pm
Dinner: 5:30pm – 9pm
Wednesdays: Pasta Night
Thursdays: Blues Night from 6pm – 9pm
Sunday
Bluegrass Brunch & Roast: 10am – 3pm (Music from 10:30am – 12:30pm)
The Bar is open from 4:30pm – 10pm daily
Reservations are generally recommended for the restaurant. Book a table HERE or contact us at 828-526-2590.
Plan on beginning and ending your day at The Ruffed Grouse. Start with a Methodical Coffee espresso and house-made pastries in the morning, and after a full day of activity, wind down with a nightcap in the main dining room and lounge, where a wood-burning fire crackles and pops in the background. A well-edited wine list focused on biodynamic, organic wines from small, family-run vineyards, a rotating selection of regional beers, and classic cocktails (Try the Old Pal) round out The Ruffed Grouse’s robust beverage program.
Beautiful ziplining for children and adults.
Fun activity for the children.
Hike that has all the views!