Places to Eat & Drink

The Villager Deli: Top favorite local restaurant owned by the Keel family. We may be biased, but it is a great spot in the center of the village for breakfast and lunch.

The Roast Office: fun, local coffee spot around the corner from the Villager Deli in Pinehurst.

Sweet Basil: a great lunch spot in downtown Southern Pines. The "Hot Vegetarian" is a must.

Wedgies: Don't let the gas station scare you! Great option for the golfer on the go. Many sandwiches were eaten here in high school on our lunch breaks.

195 American Fusion: Fresh, locally sourced ingredients in Southern Pines. The goat cheese cheesecake is divine. A staple for the Keel family over the years.

Ashten's: Another favorite in a cozy setting modeled after an English manor located in downtown Southern Pines.

Lisi: Enjoy Italian food in the Village of Pinehurst.

Vito's: Best Pizza in town. Located in Aberdeen or Southern Pines. Make sure to have cash if you go to Aberdeen location.

The Village Wine Shop: Fun local wine spot to pop in for a glass of wine or bubbly in the courtyard after walking around the Village.

Cradle Crossing: Formerly known as the Pinecone, this open air bar situated amongst the Cradle short course is the perfect place to grab a seat and enjoy specialty cocktails and cold beer! Transfusions are a must.

Tater Barn: If you want to feel like a local, go to Ryan's favorite bar. Eclectic taste, but Koley Keel describes it as the "coldest beer in town."

Pinehurst Brewing Company: Stop in for a round, enjoy house smoked BBQ, and play a game of corn hole in this old restored steam plant building located in the Village of Pinehurst.

Activities

Golf: The possibilities for the guest wanting to golf while in the Pines are endless.

Pinehurst includes nine 18 hole courses, as well as The Cradle, a nine-hole test of short-game skills. More information can be found here. Tee time reservation priority is given to guests staying at Pinehurst Resort properties, such as the Carolina or the Manor.

There are several other options for golf in the area as well. In fact, there are around 40 options. Some other great courses open to the public to look into include Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Southern Pines Golf Club, Legacy, Talamore, Hyland, and Longleaf.

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Spa at Pinehurst: While the boys golf! Call (855) 235-8507 for reservations.

Explore historic downtown Southern Pines: This little stretch of restaurants and shops has lots to offer. Some favorite stops include Patricia, Eve Avery, Opulence, the Country Bookshop, Riverjack, Southern Whey, and Monkee's. Art enthusiasts or history buffs should definitely check out the Weymouth Center while in the area.

Explore the Village of Pinehurst: The charming Village of Pinehurst, a quaint New England style village, has plenty of great spots to check out. Some local favorites are Perle by Lola, Gentlemen's Corner, Cool Sweats, and Monkee's for some great finds. If you are interested in learning more about the history of Pinehurst, be sure to visit the Tufts Archives at Given Memorial Library to learn about how the area came to be what it is today.