The Times Bar & Coffee Shop

Went in to kill time before my flight with a Brandon Sanderson novel, fully intending to keep to myself, and the bar tender/owner has such good rapport with both the customers and his coworkers/staff that it was really hard to focus on reading! And I’m usually hesitant to order cocktails in new spots as everyone fancies themselves mixologists these days but I went out on a limb and I’m so glad I did! Best cocktail I’ve had possibly ever. I will recommend stopping in at this bar to any friend going to Asheville!

I also really loved that the skeleton overlooking the entire bar had evoked the essence of the skeleton in “The Last Unicorn”! ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Best drinks in Asheville!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

best bartender made the most delicious cosmopolitans ever!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Good atmosphere, good cocktails, and good vibes. 10/10, would drink again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great vibe with outstanding cocktails. The ‘Old Dog Old Tricks’ was, without question, one of the best concoctions my wife and I have ever tried. Thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great recommended 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cool location but unfortunately unfriendly barkeeper with no interest at all.
Two of the drinks tasted as if they’d been mixed poorly. The others were okay.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

I was in your establishment on 7/4/25. We seated ourselves but were told to grab a menu and someone would be with us. No one ever came. There was one guy- dark hair with lots of tatoos that greeted several other customers but never even acknowledged our presence. We ended up getting out drinks ourselves from the bar. After noticing this dark haired guy greet other customers and take thir drink orders I came to the conclusion that is was 9our race. Sad.I expect better. We eat out often and are very generous when it comes to gratuities. I pray this guy can overcome whatever his issue is. God created us all equally and he should not judge a book by its cover. I come to Asheville often but will never come in this bar again and will advise my friends and family not to. Do better!

Did not eat but bartenders were on point and made one of the best espresso martinis my girl had ever had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great espresso martini!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Wed 5/28 had a Manhattan, total $11 is a steal. Friendly bartender.

Fantastic night spot in downtown Asheville. Great service and great options on spirits. The Old Fashioned they make is perfection!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Yup! Best espresso martini in Asheville by far!

I went with my boyfriend yesterday and got the macaron and martini special and I asked if they did any flavoring for the espresso martinis and the lovely blonde long hair male with gauges made me a mocha banana espresso martini and genuinely I had to hold back chugging it! It was so amazing! My boyfriend was jealous of mine ;)
It paired beautifully with the vanilla macaron and I appreciate the server being kind. I’ve dealt with other places not being so willing or helpful .
I wish I got his name but thank you sir! Also to the women with dark amber black hair that sat us thank you as well 💕

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Always creative and amazing drinks, fantastic service, and great atmosphere . Go for cocktails and then go back for coffee the next morning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Like the sign says, Cool Bartenders! Friendly and welcoming all around. I stopped in to see what local bev they had. Very nice vibes here and scientific like cocktails. The walls of spirits are like a library. Please visit and support!