Cedar Mountain Canteen Public House & Appalachian Cultural Center, a zero-waste, employee-owned pub, bottle shop and listening room rooted in Transylvania County, North Carolina. We welcome everyone. We love diversity and enjoy the richness it brings. Please visit.

Cedar Mountain Canteen Appalachian Cultural Center

Live music at least 4 days a week – 3 community jam sessions – join in!

Over 150 craft beverages, alcoholic & non-alcoholic. Best prices on the mountain! Free vegan food daily.

Locally-made hand-dipped ice cream!

We are deeply honored to be included as a venue on the Blue Ridge Music Trail.

Thank you to everyone who supports our music program. We are so grateful!

Calendar and Events

Welcome! Our events are held rain or shine. Events will be moved indoors based on the weather. Looking forward to spending time together.

Donate Here & Become a member

Our music is free to the community.

Interested in supporting our arts program? Help us keep our local musicians employed please! Donations are appreciated. Every bit helps.

You can learn more about our program here.

Song Swap with Paddle Faster
Click here to view the live stream or recording. Got a song (or three) to share? Come to the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Song Swap. Prepare your songs to bring to the group, and help lead those who want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.