50 Best Bars in Asheville

“Happy hour: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M - F
If you love beer or cocktails and you need an early dinner, this is a great happy hour. You can get a huge chicken sandwich that tastes high quality for $9 or a delicious burger for $12. Drinks range from $3 - $10. They have plenty of cocktail and beer options during the happy hour as well. The only thing I wish they did was a red and white house wine with the happy hour menu as well. Other than that this is perfect for people who want a fancy delicious experience without the high price tag.

The happy hour definitely made me want to come back for the full dinner menu! I will 100000% be back.“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor. Una bebidas 🍷 súper deliciosas 🥰🥰“

“A local bar with great food, service and beer selection. Excellent cocktails with generous pours. Ample seating inside as well as on the patio. Highly recommended.“

“Garlic knots flowing with oil. So good!!“

“First perk was plenty of parking. The whole location was very impressive upon walking in. All of the staff were great and happy to be there. This is different from the original Burial locations and they nailed the theme here. Plenty of great options to drink, including wine and mixed drinks. The food selection was good and mostly well priced. Our favorite part was exploring the property and it's rich history. So much room for gatherings big and small. Next time I would like to do a tour though.“

“Great music; relaxed atmosphere; friendly; f great drinks!“

“My friends and I stopped in while we were on a weekend trip in Asheville. We didn’t know what to expect and were surprised by the vibe there, but we had a great time! The owner, Imran(sp?), took us under his wing, gave us a quick tour, and talked with us for a bit. We had a great time!“

“Joe was fantastic and so was the cider. Definitely will be back!“

“We had so much fun today!!!!!“

“Live music, no cover charge, great local atmosphere“

“Dj was great, drinks were great and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend.“

“My home away from home. Always welcomed by the coolest people, the dopest staff, and the environment is just the best!“

“great espresso and cool beer choices“

“Good place to hear original music. Books bands across the country not just local. Decent sound system that is well mixed. Hip owners and staff.“

“Incredible food, drinks, and views! Definitely make a reservation and catch the sunset. 10/10 experience.“

“our favorite cocktail bar!“

“Passing through town and was recommended to this place. Great atmosphere, and they even have ping-pong night. They have enough parking to acquire a large sum of people, highly recommend.“

“My wife and I were traveling through Ashville on a business trip to Charlotte. We planned an evening of food, drinks, and music in the Riverside Drive Art District. Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food and The Guitar Bar were near our overnight arrangements, so we parked our Van responsibly (we are over size so we always try to find a place to back in thus not blocking the through traffic and only taking up one parking space) and headed to Guajiro's for what ended up being great service and excellent Cuban food! As we were heading over to Guajiro's my wife pointed out how the doorman at the Guitar Bar was staring at us and our every move. I told her he was probably just checking out the van (it's a very common occurrence, it is a very nice looking 2022 Ford Transit) and tried to ease her mind so we could enjoy our evening. He kept staring at us and our every move. After dinner, we went to the van to store our leftovers and the extra goodies we purchased from Guajiro's because, yum, it was soooo good. Our friends called to ask what our plans were, and we told them about the Guitar Bar and our plans to go have a few drinks after such a great meal. The door man was still staring at us, and it was becoming obvious that he had an issue, specifically with us, for some unknown reason. After our call ended, as we were preparing to head in, the doorman comes stomping out to our van, to the driver's side, I rolled down the window with a smile on my face and said hello... Him: Are you planning on staying the night here? (In a very aggravated tone) Me: Not at all, we were planning on visiting the Guitar Bar. Do you mind telling me what the cover charge is? Him: it's ten dollars and we have people complaining about not having enough parking here. (Again, in a very judgemental tone while looking down the side of my van) Me: Well, how is the band tonight? Him: I only have the best bands! Me: How long does the band play? Him until 10 pm and it's 8:30 now! He exclaimed and marched off, shaking his head. I was surprised by the entire interaction and didn't really comprehend how much anger he had just dumped on me until he was walking off, and I was processing what had just happened. My only conclusion was that he had n worked himself into such a seething rage about our van being in a shared parking lot (it was by no means a dedicated parking lot and in fact is not even marked as it is simply a gravel lot) he must have had some preconceived notion about vanlifers or some prior interaction with a vanlifer that he took his rage out on us. It was violent, ill, scathing, and scornful. If I was a band playing there, I would ask to provide my own doorman. If I were a business owner in the same building, I would ask him directly to stop being so judgmental. And since I discovered that he is most likely the owner, well, from one business owner to another, I recommend you find some anger management, move to a building with more parking or at the very least, learn to be an adult and realize you just ran off a pocket full of money. if this place is cool, no worries, because the people that run it will eventually destroy it.“

“friendly bartender. nice suggestions on what else/where else we should try.“

“Joel the senior “citizen” bartender, was very knowledgeable and friendly to us! We sat at the bar and we chatted with him for a while about the Asheville area and some of the local lore. He accommodated my husband’s strange request to mix two drinks and it turned out surprisingly tasty! We will definitely come back again! Thank you Joel and Wedge for the good time! 😸 P.S. can never go wrong with the cold beer cream ale!“

“I was so saddened to learn they are closing down. White Rabbit, you graced Asheville with the most focused house and techno music. I do hope a new home is found for our beautiful dance community. 🖤“

“Absolutely perfect! Ben was the best server and was so easy to talk to! the food was incredible and the drinks were delicious. loved the atmosphere. V chill! would Definitely return on our next visit. thanks for making my husband's birthday so great! 👏 Bravo“

“Great place to relax, watch a game or enjoy music and smoke a cigar! Very nice place.“

“It was a chilly, cloud-covered evening. The hostess provided me with a blanket so that I could be warm and comfortable for my dining experience. Everyone and everything was exceptional - from my server Cody's attentiveness (being a sole diner) to the epicurean delight of the meal and its unique, local accompaniments to the serene view of the rain-kissed Blue Ridge Mountains. While the clouds hid the sunset, the views were beautiful nonetheless. If you're planning a trip to Asheville, I highly recommend making advanced reservations at the Sunset Terrace!“

“great dive bar with a fun crowd“

“Love Rabbit Rabbit! Thanks so much for bringing great live music to NC/Upstate SC!!!“

“Wow!! What an experience this was...this was a special meal for me and my husband (newly married the day before our dinner) and we were treated just as special! The food was outstanding, the view can't be beat and the service was outstanding! I highly, highly recommend Sunset Terrace for a special occasion or even just for a lovely meal. We will make a reservation on our next visit to the Grove Park Inn!“

“Just moved to the area and looking for a great watering hole that’s a well loved and cherished dive and definitely found it. Everyone was so friendly, the vibe was perfect, and I felt welcomed right into the family. Excited to call this my spot!“

“Great drinks, vibes, & service! The cocktails are delicious. They are really unique and perfectly balanced. This is a good spot to end the night. My only issue is that it was a bit loud & crowded so it was hard to find a place to sit.“

“Great European feel. Sweet people and super clean.“

“The service is great! The pool is free (on Sunday). And the drinks are more than just affordable. Love the place!!!“

“My favorite spot in town to hangout at ! Low entry fee, and then the games are set to free play. Super easy to get your money’s worth. They keep their beer selection changing, and lots of options if you’re picky like me. They also keep their pinball machines rotating around so you never get bored with that selection either. Super nice and knowledgeable staff who are fun to talk to and joke around with. 10/10 !“

“Had our band there on tour for a Thursday night and treated us great. Very open communication, up front, fair, and had a great sound guy to boot. highly recommend.“

“A must try! Chef Lee is Amazing! Stacie makes great cocktails 🍹 and has a awesome crew!“

“Great beer selection and I really like how the Whale logo is incorporated into the space and merchandise.“

“First time to attend the monthly PotLuck Gathering this past Sunday, August 4th. Was pleased to see such a good turn out, staff did an excellent job and the fellowship was great with our Brothes and Sisters. Will plan on future PotLuck Gatherings! Thanks for supporting our community!“

“Nice place and nice owners“

“Great little get away place!“

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“great time with great people“

“Love this cute little bar. We visit every time we are in Asheville. They have a great selection of beer and wine.“

“Best bar in Asheville. Service is incredible and fair prices. A wonderful selection of drinks and a nice place to people watch.“

“Went two days in a row it was so cool. Service was uncanny. Special hotdogs were best thing I ate all week. One day there was a great DJ and killer crowd . First day I went was empty but got perfect service both times by different bartenders . Will return!“

“Love the “Dive Bar” atmosphere! Great staff. Next time I’m in Asheville, I’m definitely coming back!“

“Best god damned bacon cheeseburger I ever ate.(I've only been here for karaoke, they don't serve food)

Vegetarian options: The grilled cheese veggie jumble is to die for

Dietary restrictions: There's gluten in everything

Kid-friendliness: Aside from the pitbulls mauling toddlers it's totally kid friendly“

“Visited Banks Ave. last night for the first time. Tuesday evening was a pretty chill evening. The bartender Amanda was so friendly and super responsive to conversation! Also, enjoyed a little skee-ball and cornhole! Great job, Amanda and thank you!“

“We went to the District 42 bar last night and I really appreciated the service I received from Michael Stich! He helped me with my wine selection and I ended up getting something that I enjoyed more than what I had originally selected! Thank you, Michael! 10 out of 10 service!“

“Amazing pizza and awesome staff! Just seeing them setting the dough to rise on their plentiful racks affirmed this pizza is crafted with love and attention to quality. Then you taste it!!! No question It’ll keep us driving those extra miles to have a pie!! ❤️❤️❤️“