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Asheville Wine Bars and Craft Cocktails

Best Places for a Drink in Downtown Asheville: Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails
 

Looking for the best bars in downtown Asheville? Whether you're in the mood for a handcrafted cocktail, a glass of locally curated wine, or a stylish lounge to unwind in, Asheville’s drink scene has something for every taste.
 

This mountain town isn’t just known for its craft beer—our Asheville wine bars and cocktail lounges are just as impressive, offering everything from expertly mixed classics to creative, locally inspired concoctions. Whether you’re searching for the perfect date night spot, a cozy wine bar, or a high-energy cocktail lounge, we’ve rounded up the top places to grab a drink in Asheville.
 

Explore our curated list of downtown Asheville’s best bars, and don’t miss our guides to Asheville breweries, rooftop bars, and late-night spots to complete your experience in Beer City USA.

Downtown Asheville Cocktails & Wine

High Climate Tea is all about bringing you the freshest, most flavorful traditional Chinese teas while teaching you the art of tea. It’s not just about sipping and savoring—

Nestled in the heart of the River Arts District, Grind AVL is that kind of place you step into and immediately feel like you belong—classy but cozy, polished yet down-to-earth. It’s where you can sip on some of the best local coffee around, knock out some work, chat with the locals, or just kick back

This cozy West Asheville coffee shop is all about high-quality, natural goodness.

Step into this authentic tearoom, where over 100 varieties of fresh loose leaf teas and herbs await, alongside a delicious vegan and vegetarian menu.

Get your caffeine fix while pretending to be intellectual at this indie bookstore that's somehow survived the Amazon apocalypse for over 20 years!

Hi-Fi Coffee in Asheville is where craft coffee meets expert precision. Trained by Counter Culture Coffee, the team here serves up expertly brewed cups with a focus on quality and flavor.

This eco-conscious haven on 5 Broadway Avenue is all about feeding both your body and your conscience. They serve fair-trade organic coffee and tea, organic beer and wine, and fresh, natural, local food for breakfast and lunch.

Summit Coffee, is where your morning caffeine fix meets creativity. With pour-over coffee, expertly crafted espresso drinks

This local favorite is a coffee lover’s dream, filled with art and serving up freshly roasted coffee, specialty drinks, beer, wine, and house-baked goodies that’ll make you want to stay all day.

You'll do a serious double-take strolling down Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville! Yep, your eyes aren't playing tricks—that's a legit double decker bus

Date Idea: Take a food & drink tour with Taste Carolina in downtown Asheville that includes the best cocktail bars and breweries. Read more!

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