Love this place!! It’s now our favorite date night spot. It’s usually quieter but this past time they had live music. The drinks are delicious. Definitely try Nothing Compears if it’s on the menu! Go check it out!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reagan McNerney
We found Antidote to be very disorganized. We did cocktails, hummus, charcuterie, deviled eggs. Unfortunately, no propane in the six outdoor heaters. Cocktail order errors and average shareables.
They don’t won’t have a waitlist - you’re only option is just to stand at the hostess stand.
We sat at an outdoor table next to the door for an hour and the only option is to ask the hostess every so often before another party walks up. It’s uneasy not having a place or system to wait in line. Regardless of how long it takes, could a system not be implemented?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Brittney Bartell
Treated ourselves to some N/A cocktails and charcuterie after a visit to sauna house. They serve until 11pm which was perfect because we got out of our sauna appointment at 10. Perfect little nightcap. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aлеksanдp Han
great cocktail drinks. you need to order at thee register and they bring the drinks to your table. great decor. romantic spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Cooper
It’s rare to find an establishment with the exact vibe this place offers. The cocktail program is superb- from glassware, technique, ingredient build, presentation, all of it was excellence. Our favorite drinks were the “Late Harvest” seasonal special and the “Nothing Compears” stole the show. Service from the maître d’ was exactly as it should be- professional, comfortable, and knowledgeable. The interactions with the bartender were short but wonderful as well. We had a few small bites and both were excellent and great portions for the price. The hummus was a stand out in quality and flavor- even the veggies served with it. This place has an energy and design that really sets the mood for romance and elegance. At the end of it all- the pricing for everything was more than fair considering the quality and care you’re getting with everything.
Ignore the bad reviews for this place unless you want a really good laugh while you’re on their mezzanine sipping on some greatness. Don’t be a drunk jerk, show up with an absurd amount of people, or ruin everyone else’s evening by bringing your spawns and you’ll be just fine to enjoy a truly magical evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Jenkins
Stopped here for the first time this past Friday afternoon and loved it! The drinks, atmosphere and charcuterie was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephen Weinberg
Went for the coffee and it was well worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Torsam Ali
Great drinks and service....really nice bar with live bands
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jo
Excellent crafted drinks and Charcuterie board cute establishment with rooftop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellyse Trethric
It’s pretty sad I even have to write this. Last night was the LAST night I’m ever coming here and I have to state LOVE Chemist next door and the atmosphere of the bar also BUT…the moment I walk in with any group of people, the staff and bartenders are so incredibly rude. Looking us up and down. Not a single smile. Acting like paying customers shouldn’t be there to have an amazing time.
Me and 3 friends spend around $100 (for 4 drinks) before tip every time we go (every 6 months or so). We went last night the 6th of Jan and the MOMENT we walk in the hostess seemed displeased we were there (mind you they had only 2 tables with people at them at the time). We asked to sit as a higher table so our dressed wouldn’t hit the floor, and the hostess made us feel like it was a massive to-do to do so and reluctantly allowed us to sit there.
The bartenders were also incredibly rude and I JUST DONT GET IT?! We drive from Waynesville to come here. Never again. Is it an Asheville thing to act so pretentious that you turn people away? It is a bar, we are there looking well dressed, for a wonderful time and seriously felt like they just wanted us gone. We even came around 9 when they close at 11, we’ve all worked in service and would never come close to closing time.
I’ve been a bartender and server and could never imagine treating people this way…every single time. Why are they so rude and unhappy?!
Find another cool bar if I were you. I’m so over spending money at places where I feel like they don’t want our money.
Antidote Asheville was a great experience. The drinks were unique and really well made, the place is so cute, and I loved the vibe. The staff was great, friendly, attentive, and made it even better. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ty Wheeler
Awesome bar with expertly poured drinks, an amazing rooftop, and inspiring ambiance! Look forward to visiting next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shandara Evans
Beautiful location and amazing drinks. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
julie fox
Hands down, absolutely the worst cocktail I've ever had. Arrogantly overpriced. They had to work HARD to make something taste so badly. Reminiscent of liquid baby vitamins. Do yourself a favor and order a wine or beer and enjoy the atmosphere before moving on somewhere else for some delicious food and beverages at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Denise Meyers
We stopped in today after having not been here since they opened a few years ago, I absolutely LOVE this place and the young woman who waited on us tackled the challenge of creating drinks for us based on a few prompts (I wanted a cocktail, dry, but left it up to her to decide what to make me) and my husband wanted something with gin and citrus. She exceeded our expectations in every way without much to go on and because we chose a lazy afternoon we had this extraordinary place to ourselves. I love living in Asheville and I love being spoiled for choices as remarkable as this place is!
Love this place!! It’s now our favorite date night spot. It’s usually quieter but this past time they had live music. The drinks are delicious. Definitely try Nothing Compears if it’s on the menu! Go check it out!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found Antidote to be very disorganized. We did cocktails, hummus, charcuterie, deviled eggs. Unfortunately, no propane in the six outdoor heaters. Cocktail order errors and average shareables.
They don’t won’t have a waitlist - you’re only option is just to stand at the hostess stand.
We sat at an outdoor table next to the door for an hour and the only option is to ask the hostess every so often before another party walks up. It’s uneasy not having a place or system to wait in line. Regardless of how long it takes, could a system not be implemented?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Treated ourselves to some N/A cocktails and charcuterie after a visit to sauna house. They serve until 11pm which was perfect because we got out of our sauna appointment at 10. Perfect little nightcap. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great cocktail drinks. you need to order at thee register and they bring the drinks to your table. great decor. romantic spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It’s rare to find an establishment with the exact vibe this place offers. The cocktail program is superb- from glassware, technique, ingredient build, presentation, all of it was excellence. Our favorite drinks were the “Late Harvest” seasonal special and the “Nothing Compears” stole the show. Service from the maître d’ was exactly as it should be- professional, comfortable, and knowledgeable. The interactions with the bartender were short but wonderful as well. We had a few small bites and both were excellent and great portions for the price. The hummus was a stand out in quality and flavor- even the veggies served with it. This place has an energy and design that really sets the mood for romance and elegance. At the end of it all- the pricing for everything was more than fair considering the quality and care you’re getting with everything.
Ignore the bad reviews for this place unless you want a really good laugh while you’re on their mezzanine sipping on some greatness. Don’t be a drunk jerk, show up with an absurd amount of people, or ruin everyone else’s evening by bringing your spawns and you’ll be just fine to enjoy a truly magical evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here for the first time this past Friday afternoon and loved it! The drinks, atmosphere and charcuterie was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went for the coffee and it was well worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks and service....really nice bar with live bands
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent crafted drinks and Charcuterie board cute establishment with rooftop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s pretty sad I even have to write this. Last night was the LAST night I’m ever coming here and I have to state LOVE Chemist next door and the atmosphere of the bar also BUT…the moment I walk in with any group of people, the staff and bartenders are so incredibly rude. Looking us up and down. Not a single smile. Acting like paying customers shouldn’t be there to have an amazing time.
Me and 3 friends spend around $100 (for 4 drinks) before tip every time we go (every 6 months or so). We went last night the 6th of Jan and the MOMENT we walk in the hostess seemed displeased we were there (mind you they had only 2 tables with people at them at the time). We asked to sit as a higher table so our dressed wouldn’t hit the floor, and the hostess made us feel like it was a massive to-do to do so and reluctantly allowed us to sit there.
The bartenders were also incredibly rude and I JUST DONT GET IT?! We drive from Waynesville to come here. Never again. Is it an Asheville thing to act so pretentious that you turn people away? It is a bar, we are there looking well dressed, for a wonderful time and seriously felt like they just wanted us gone. We even came around 9 when they close at 11, we’ve all worked in service and would never come close to closing time.
I’ve been a bartender and server and could never imagine treating people this way…every single time. Why are they so rude and unhappy?!
Find another cool bar if I were you. I’m so over spending money at places where I feel like they don’t want our money.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Antidote Asheville was a great experience. The drinks were unique and really well made, the place is so cute, and I loved the vibe. The staff was great, friendly, attentive, and made it even better. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome bar with expertly poured drinks, an amazing rooftop, and inspiring ambiance! Look forward to visiting next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful location and amazing drinks. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hands down, absolutely the worst cocktail I've ever had. Arrogantly overpriced. They had to work HARD to make something taste so badly. Reminiscent of liquid baby vitamins.
Do yourself a favor and order a wine or beer and enjoy the atmosphere before moving on somewhere else for some delicious food and beverages at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
We stopped in today after having not been here since they opened a few years ago, I absolutely LOVE this place and the young woman who waited on us tackled the challenge of creating drinks for us based on a few prompts (I wanted a cocktail, dry, but left it up to her to decide what to make me) and my husband wanted something with gin and citrus. She exceeded our expectations in every way without much to go on and because we chose a lazy afternoon we had this extraordinary place to ourselves. I love living in Asheville and I love being spoiled for choices as remarkable as this place is!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Loading...