The 16 Best Cocktail Bars in Asheville, NC

Asheville may have a reputation for being one of the best spots to brew beer (and drink it!), but the area actually has a thriving scene of cocktail bars and even distilleries.

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While many of the most fun bars in Asheville are in the downtown area, you can venture further afield to find tasty libations in South Slope, West Asheville, or the outskirts of town.

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The 16 Best Cocktail Bars in Asheville, NC

Asheville may have a reputation for being one of the best spots to brew beer (and drink it!), but the area actually has a thriving scene of cocktail bars and even distilleries.

While many of the most fun bars in Asheville are in the downtown area, you can venture further afield to find tasty libations in South Slope, West Asheville, or the outskirts of town.

This list gives you lots of options for things to do in Asheville at night – no need to restrict yourself to a gin and tonic!

Sovereign Remedies

Sovereign Remedies isn’t just a cool daytime restaurant and dinner spot but rather one of the best bars in Asheville to get a craft cocktail.

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The Golden Pineapple

Odd’s Café is a quirky and iconic West Asheville at its finest, right in the heart of Haywood Road. On beautiful days, the front window is open.

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Cultivated Cocktails

Sample one of their many sippers, from Appalachian Aperitif, a spicy, apple-y concoction, to their Shades of Rose gin finished in red wine barrels.

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The Crow & Quill

The whole space has an old-timey vibe that comes with a bit of a romantic start – the entrance is hidden, but if you can find the 106 and the lanterns, you’ve got the right door.

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Omni Grove Park Inn

The Omni Grove Park Inn has been serving up gravitas with every rum and coke for decades, and with the most impressive view in all of North Asheville.

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