Asheville Drinking Guide
Where to grab a drink in Asheville
Welcome to Asheville, North Carolina's premier destination for craft beer and creative cocktails. This vibrant mountain city is home to a wide variety of drinking spots, from breweries to wine bars to craft cocktail bars. Whether you're looking for a classic IPA or a handcrafted Negroni, Asheville has something for everyone. This list tries to help narrow down the options to some of our favorites and focus your attention on exactly what you're looking for. So grab your friends and explore the best of Asheville's drinking scene. Cheers!
Hit as many breweries as possible
The South Slope neighborhood of downtown Asheville is your best bet. In just a few blocks, you can walk to Asheville Brewing Company, Twin Leaf, The Funkatorium, Burial, Green Man, Hi-Wire, and Trve.
You won't leave thirsty!
Enjoy a craft cocktail
- Antidote - also located on the South Slope, is an early-1900s apothecary-style cocktail bar, featuring many drinks using gin from Chemist Spirits next door.
- The Crow and the Quill - is an Edgar Allen Poe-themed speakeasy and offers over 600 whiskeys!
- The Times Bar & Coffee Shop - resides in the historic S&W Cafeteria building and specializes in seasonally-inspired craft cocktails.
Drink some wine
- Visuals - the rooftop bar above Eulogy, offering a curated wine list and stunning views of the city skyline.
- 5 Walnut - wine bar offers a great wine selection, local small bites, and live music on most nights.
- Leo's House of Thirst - a cozy wine bar with a carefully curated selection of natural wines and delicious small plates.
Drink outside
- New Belgium Brewing - features a large riverside lawn, food trucks, and a wide selection of their famous beers, perfect for relaxing outdoors.
- Sierra Nevada - has both great beer and great food (duck fat fries mmmm), and you can enjoy both in their huge outdoor amphitheater. Such a cool place!
- Hemingway's - is a Cuban restaurant and bar atop the Cambria hotel. Grab a Cuban Fusion and enjoy the best rooftop view in Asheville!