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    The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands

    Downtown Highlands, Highlands

    Restaurant in Highlands, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Book The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands for a casual, social pub night rather than a formal Highlands dinner. It works well for walk-in plans, solo dining, groups that want American pub food, craft beer energy, live-music programming at about $25 per person.

    About The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands

    For a Highlands meal when the goal is casual American pub food, The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands is a direct option. The basics are simple: casual dress, an average spend of about $25 per person, operating hours that run into the evening, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday outside winter hours.

    Choose it for American pub food in a casual setting

    The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands fits a relaxed dining lane in Highlands. The confirmed cuisine is American pub food, so expectations should be set around a casual pub-style meal rather than a formal restaurant experience. Its casual dress code also makes it an easy option when you do not want a dressier night out.

    The price point is one of the clearest practical signals: at about $25 per person, it sits in an accessible range for Highlands dining. Beyond that, keep the decision grounded in the details rather than assuming a specific menu format, service style, entertainment schedule, or drinks program.

    The practical read: casual, $25 per person, closed Monday

    Dress: casual. Budget: about $25 per person. Cuisine: American pub food. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30am to midnight, or 11pm in winter, with the kitchen open until 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 11:30am to 2am, or 11pm in winter, with the kitchen open until 10pm; Sunday, 11:30am to 11pm, with the kitchen open until 9pm; Monday closed.

    Those hours make timing important. If you are planning around food service, note the kitchen closing times: 9pm on Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Winter closing times are shorter, so it is especially worth checking timing before a late visit.

    For broader planning around town, use other Highlands dining, hotel, bar, winery, experience resources. Nearby pages can also be used to compare other dining in Highlands generically, but the read for The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands is best kept simple: casual American pub food, about $25 per person, casual dress, the posted weekly hours.

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    Location
    294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741
    Website
    theuglydogpub.com
    Phone
    (828) 526-8364
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, welcoming neighborhood pub with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, casual bar energy, and live-music nights that make it a lively local hangout.

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    Casual HangoutAfter WorkGroup Dining

    Experience

    Live MusicStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
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    Location

    294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741 · Directions

    (828) 526-8364

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands a casual restaurant?

    Yes. The dress code is casual, the cuisine is American pub food.

    Is The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands worth the price?

    It can be, if you want casual American pub food in Highlands at around $25 per person. That price point is the clearest value signal.

    What are alternatives to The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands in Highlands?

    Compare it with other Highlands dining options based on what you want that night. The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands is best understood as a casual American pub food option at about $25 per person.

    What are the hours at The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands?

    The hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to midnight, or 11pm in winter, with the kitchen open until 9pm; Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 2am, or 11pm in winter, with the kitchen open until 10pm; Sunday from 11:30am to 11pm, with the kitchen open until 9pm; and Monday closed.

    Where is The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands?

    The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands is in Highlands.