News

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Photo: Saga Communications/Dee Pridgen


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out the festivities below.

Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River Brewing Co. will celebrate National Margarita Day a little early with a 6:30-9:30 p.m. celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, 336 Banner Farm Road, Mills River. The brewery will offer music by Jimmy Buffett tribute band It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere! and a slate of margarita flavors including blood orange, spicy jalapeño and apple cinnamon.

The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage

The Mule boasts the biggest National Margarita Day bash in town, scheduled for 2-8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22 at 131 Sweeten Creek Road. Their celebration will feature live band karaoke by The Pubsters, a sugar and salt scavenger hunt around the cocktail bar and a free cheeseburger “Buffett” in collaboration with Hickory Nut Gap Farm.

Nachos & Beer

Nachos & Beer is a reliable spot for all day $5.99 margaritas every Monday, but the California-style Mexican restaurant will join in for National Margarita Day fun from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, 230 Charlotte Hwy.

Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar and Grill

Juicy Lucy’s will host their own National Margarita Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, 620 Hendersonville Road. Jimmy Buffett’s younger sister is named Lucy. Coincidence?

Read more. . .

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Stabby’s dollhouse: ‘Dolly’ is derivative slasher fun – 828reviewsNOW

"Dolly," a new horror film evoking slashers like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" and filmed in Chattanooga, Tennessee, does Appalachian horror with gory panache. Read more in our review.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Native Advertising, On The Town, Outdoors

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 13-15

This weekend, dash like a leprechaun, hop for some pie and go for Oscars gold. Check out our activity guide for things to do in town March 13-15.