50 Best Bars near Arden

“Small and quaint; clean and calm old school place, a house turned into a Tavern. The staff was friendly. We did not eat so cannot rate the food but what food was prepared smelled delicious, we had a soda from a can.
We were able to play pool without interruptions. The pool table is coin operated.“

“Food, service, and atmosphere were all great! Recommend!“

“They must have upped their game a bit because everything was actually pretty good this time. The chips n salsa chips were fresh and crispy and salty like they should be. Burger was good, some new items on the menu and most importantly, they seemed to be staffed somewhat as the entire restaurant was open.“

“It was a great time definitely recommend if you’re on vacation or simply hanging with family/friends 10/10“

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

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

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

“We really enjoyed the ciders, the music, atmosphere, scenery and Boomer! Definitely worth a trip.“

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

“One of my favorite haunts ❤️ there’s always a friendly face and an amazing drink waiting at the bottom of the steps. Sometimes fun snacks too. . As a small fem person, I also appreciate how safe I feel coming here alone. No one bothers me so I can even journal here. The bartenders are very attentive to any troublesome situations. 10/10 ✨“

“Amazing food and service! Glad you’re back!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had so much fun today!!!!!“

“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!“

“Best craft beer in Asheville if you like IPAs like myself. Fantastic environment, great foods trucks, jn the heart of River Arts District. My favorite brewery in Asheville“

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

“fantastic cocktails and really fun atmosphere.Sit and the bar and choose your own super fun cup! Mocktails are delicious for those who don't want alcohol. overall vibe is outstanding and service is top notch! you seriously need to come here!!!“

“our favorite cocktail bar!“

“I love EVERYTHING about this place! From the bartenders to the overall atmosphere, this place is great for people who want to relax, play games (usual board games/ a pool table/ ping pong table/ chess set/ plus games I’ve never played nor seen before), for those that have had a hard day and want to blow off steam this place has a speed bag & heavy weight bag with straps & gloves/ plus there’s a greenway & a disc golf course, both within walking distance. Given its location, it also allows for casual strolls around downtown Hendersonville. Door Dash delivers here, and outside food is allowed in. Being a non-alcoholic bar, there are various drinks & snacks. It’s truly a place that offers the best of both worlds, whether you are looking to come to socialize or rather seeking a place to be parallel to other’s while you stow away by yourself to write/ read or do some school work. They have plenty of seating options for all ages! Barstools, couches, arm chairs galore! There guest WiFi works great, I’ve never experienced a lag in connection. Plus there’s even a corner store across the street if you like the drinks options but want different snack. They have two parking lots (concrete/gravel) & street parking on two streets (they run perpendicular to the Lounge (so parking isn’t an issue). This place also bodes an AMAZING taco truck, if you don’t want to order/ bring/not walk to get food, that’s located in their gravel lot (it’s hours vary but you can call ahead if needed to see if it’s open).
One of my favorite aspects of this place is that not only is it an inclusive, & safe space (all are welcome) but it also offers a lower-stim environment for those of us, like myself, via it being an alternative to alcoholic/tapas bars, as I find them be too loud & unpredictable & coffee shops that, similarly to me, tend to have harsher lighting & tend to have a myriad of variously overwhelming smells from their baked goods to variety of coffee beans. This lounge has a way more socially conducive atmosphere for me, considering I typically find most social places to be overwhelming sensory-wise. More specifically, I appreciate the softer lightening, as it tends to be much lower in it’s intensity and also varies both throughout the lounge & throughout the day; to better accommodate the needs of it’s patrons.
Lastly, because I could definitely go on, and on, I have to mention the varied nature of the events that are hosted here; some of my favorites being the Art Night (hosted by Stetson, with Alex behind the bar) every Monday & their Weekly open mic on Thursday’s (usually hosted by Darien (who you’ll also spot behind the bar). Additionally to those, there is also live music, comedy shows, Movie Nights, ping pong tournaments…& more events to come in the future, I’m sure…the kicker here being, all aforementioned events are free & open to the public! 10/10 would recommend for a friend date, a first date (safe) meet cute, a friend filled game night, or even a birthday celebration…whatever the reason, you should add this place to your list of places to go!“

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

“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.“

“Jasmine is fantastic! Personable, quick, and so pleasant. Great place to grab a great beer!“

“great espresso and cool beer choices“

“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. 🖤“

“I am one of the organizers for a monthly network gathering group. We chose to go to DSSOLVR and VOWL for our event this month. We had approximately 200 folks there this past Tuesday (January 14, 2024). The staff nailed it at both bars. Serving 200 people at one time can be a challenge... the staff did not disappoint. It was an extremely welcoming evening from the start to the finish. The owners and management were awesome to work with and delivered everything that they promised and more. They provided a DJ for us (DJ Abu Dissarray), which made the evening even that much more fun. Many of the event-goers had not been to either of these bars, but I heard from many folks that they planned on going back due to the friendliness of the staff and the treatment that we received. A big THANK YOU to both DSSOLVR and VOWL. Your new friends at TakeOverTuesday (instagram: TakeOverTuesdaysAVL)“

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

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

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

“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“

“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!“

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“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!“

“I have always had love for this place, Jenn & Luke were ALWAYS good to me. Be respectful, this is home to alot of ppl.
Truly a hidden Gem for a certain class of people in Fairview. Honestly I have never experienced a bad time here.
Large outdoor area, friendly, welcoming, and oh yea.. DOG FRIENDLY!
THE BAR staff over the years has always been completely fair, personable , and attentive. But they are also solid, will stand their ground and not take you s***. So don't be disrespectful.
All of them are truly professionals“

“Nice place and nice owners“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“Located on Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville. Small venue with some of the best local and regional dj's. Several weekly ongoing events. Great staff behind the bar and the unfriendly manager has been replaced. Great Sunday, family-friendly daytime events, too. It's worth checking out if you're tired of ratchet vibes just a few doors down. Late night food available (directly above at the static age bar), too!“

“It was a great stay. Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and quiet hotel“

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

“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!“

“great dive bar with a fun crowd“

“great time with great people“

“Great little get away place!“

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

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