Cucina 24 is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

1. Cucina 24

8.5
24 Wall St, Asheville, NC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 29 tips and reviews

Ian J.Ian Jankelowitz: Ask for Donny and ask for the smokey off the menu cocktail, it's chronic...great mix of smoky and bourbon sweetness

HBHB: Bourbon cocktails marinated in smoke...so eclectic, so amazing.

GabeGabe: Awesome Italian Fine Dining in a hip, modern setting. GREAT cocktails and wine list too! Tell Bryan I sent you! Read more.

The Double Crown is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

2. The Double Crown

8.5
375 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Dive Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Drexler M.Drexler McStyles: great bartenders, nice mix of dj's and live music. fantastic liquor selection, bourbons and ryes particularly. it has the feel of the best neighborhood dives in New Orleans, minus the 12 hour drive.

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Great dive bar, good bourbons for $5. Fun crowd. Go late.

Heidi S.Heidi Sullivan: Get the special--the bartenders actually give a shit if your drink tastes good. Also huge beer list!!

Wicked Weed Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

3. Wicked Weed Brewing

9.1
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Brewery · Downtown Asheville · 285 tips and reviews

Mark F.Mark Frazie: The dark age bourbon stout helped me grow my man beard. Great place.

Dennis W.Dennis Wells: Dark Age Bourbon Stout when available is awesome.

Steve P.Steve Poland: Loved all the beers. Freak IPA was a FREAK of an IPA. Favorite was the Porch something- raspberries and strawberries in an 8.7% glass of awesome. Bourbon tripel tasted like bourbon- delish!

Rankin Vault is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

4. Rankin Vault

8.1
7 Rankin Ave, Asheville, NC
Lounge · Downtown Asheville · 23 tips and reviews

Todd M.Todd Maxwell: Bourbon goodness.

Jessica K.Jessica K: One of the best spots I've eaten in town - burger is phenomenal kimchi hotdog is a must try

Jay S.Jay Smilanic: Come on a weekend night after 8 and enjoy one the best margaritas in town!

Zambra is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

5. Zambra

7.9
85 Walnut Street (Turn off Haywood St b/w Malaprop's and Mobilia), Asheville, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 43 tips and reviews

Mairead M.Mairead M: The bartender was friendly and helpful, cozy atmosphere; margaritas, whiskeys, and bourbons are recommended ;)

Brandon R.Brandon Roberts: Best Spanish tapas I’ve had in the US. Beef skewers, croquettes, carbonara bites, everything was superb.

Kadi P.Kadi Prescott: Order the pomegranate braised pork spring rolls

Pack's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

6. Pack's Tavern

8.3
20 S Spruce St (at Marjorie St), Asheville, NC
Pub · Downtown Asheville · 88 tips and reviews

Tye W.Tye W: The bourbon BBQ and sweet teriyaki wings are delicious!

Cicely L.Cicely L: Awesome place! Try the jalapeño hush puppies and the chips with guacamole and salsa! The fish tacos are also very good. You won't be disappointed!

Michelle V.Michelle Viera: Excellent Food and Awesome Beer Selection

The Social Lounge and Tapas is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

7. The Social Lounge and Tapas

7.6
29 Broadway St (btwn College & W Walnut St), Asheville, NC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Asheville · 29 tips and reviews

Rinaldo D.Rinaldo Dorman: Duh, great drinks. Go bourbon or go home.

Jessica H.Jessica Holmes: The truffle and asiago popcorn is a wonderful treat to have with your drinks!

Chelsea M.Chelsea Melton: Rooftop always 

Short Street Cakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

8. Short Street Cakes

8.5
225 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews

KennaKenna: The best bakery in Asheville! The gluten free items are awesome & the banana split & hummingbird cake are to live for!!

TLCTLC: One of the best for some down-home southern desserts!

Blog A.Blog Asheville: Now open until 6 pm on Sundays.

5 Walnut Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

9. 5 Walnut Wine Bar

8.7
5 Walnut Street (Broadway), Asheville, NC
Wine Bar · Downtown Asheville · 22 tips and reviews

Logan A.Logan Ayliffe: Yummy cava, great atmosphere, fantastic art, and french broad chocolate lounge truffles! What else could you want?

Beci M.Beci Markijohn: Wine on tap. Fantastic staff. 🍷This is one of my fave stops when I’m in town.

Greg E.Greg E: Great local music and good wines, even on tap.

Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

10. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

8.6
641 Merrimon Ave (Edgewood), Asheville, NC
Italian Restaurant · Grace · 21 tips and reviews

Wil E.Wil E.: Took the chance and stopped by after much debate. Can't believe how amazing it was! The mozzarella sticks are absolutely incredible. The meat pizza was well up to par. Highly recommended.

Melissa H.Melissa Harmon: Try the Eggplant Parm! It's great.

Spencer H.Spencer Howerton: SUPER place for great food, great atmosphere, really good people. Merrimon/North side has always maintained a sense of "community" found here. If you are a die hard Italian food lover you must go here

The Red Stag Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

11. The Red Stag Grill

8.5
11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC
Steakhouse · 23 tips and reviews

30AEATS.com30AEATS.com: Very impressed with the bar & restaurant menu! Fresh local produce, artisan meats and local purveyors sourced! Great!

Robert Z.Robert Zimmerman: A proper bar indeed with/animal heads! Lots of animal heads...

Melanie C.Melanie Ciccarelli: Red Stag Grill awesome, great menu

Rhubarb is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

12. Rhubarb

8.3
7 SW Pack Sq, Asheville, NC
American Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 20 tips and reviews

Deborah S.Deborah Sutliff: We had the gnudi (outstanding), asparagus (lovely), mushroom cassoulet (light yet hearty), grouper (sublime), duck (superb), and then there was dessert... everything was amazing right down to coffee.

Washington PostWashington Post: The cooking reflects the taste of a NC native who isn’t afraid of seasoning his work with outside influences: Rhubarb’s popular lamb ribs, for instance, are racy with a collard green kimchi. Read more.

Joe L.Joe Lightcap: Lobster corn dogs are amazing. Sit at the counter to watch the chefs do their thing and maybe you'll get an extra treat like we did.

L'Ecluse a Bouchon is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

13. L'Ecluse a Bouchon

8.4
62 1/2 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
French Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 20 tips and reviews

Simone M.Simone M.: The poutine is awesome (I had goat cheese and bacon added), as are their regular herbed fries. The hot dog was great too, love the crusty baguette as a bun. Fairly kid friendly.

ty h.ty hallock: Nicoise is Tuna and Olives. Get the sandwich or salad. Brilliant combo.

Danielle L.Danielle L.: Chicken pesto crepe is great!

Roux is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

14. Roux

7.9
43 Town Square Blvd (Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park), Asheville, NC
Hotel Bar · Biltmore Park · 4 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Harden: Wow! What a find. Great food well priced! #asheville #avl #avleat

Stuart L.Stuart Lathrop: Everything from the pork tenderloin through the burger were perfect!

Chauga T.Chauga Top: Great breakfast and coffee!

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Asheville.

15. Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro

8.7
125 S Lexington Ave (at Hillard Ave), Asheville, NC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Asheville · 32 tips and reviews

Wes S.Wes Scales: Double IPA - The tearing of Flesh from bones is great.

Jay S.Jay Smilanic: Try the Sprite!!! Ask for a line wedge to really spice things up

Wendy LouWendy Lou: White Pepper & Basil Caipirihna = awesomesauce