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.
Carson White: Best whiskey selection
Jeff Weinstein: Great dive bar, good bourbons for $5. Fun crowd. Go late.
2. Cucina 24
8.5
24 Wall St, Asheville, NC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 29 tips and reviews
Ian Jankelowitz: Ask for Donny and ask for the smokey off the menu cocktail, it's chronic...great mix of smoky and bourbon sweetness
HB: Bourbon cocktails marinated in smoke...so eclectic, so amazing.
Gabe: Awesome Italian Fine Dining in a hip, modern setting. GREAT cocktails and wine list too! Tell Bryan I sent you! Read more.
Jason Yarborough: Whiskey drinker? Try Troy and Sons. A local whiskey, that's quite unique. Oh yeah, the roof top's nice, too!
Rinaldo Dorman: Duh, great drinks. Go bourbon or go home.
Jessica Holmes: The truffle and asiago popcorn is a wonderful treat to have with your drinks!
Gabrielle von Heyking: One of my favorite Italian places in Asheville! I love their spaghetti and meatballs, the mixed drinks are amazing, and the service is excellent. It's an all around great place to eat and hangout.
Melissa Harmon: Try the Eggplant Parm! It's great.
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
9. 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: The bartender was friendly and helpful, cozy atmosphere; margaritas, whiskeys, and bourbons are recommended ;)
Brandon Roberts: Best Spanish tapas I’ve had in the US. Beef skewers, croquettes, carbonara bites, everything was superb.
Kadi Prescott: Order the pomegranate braised pork spring rolls
Wanna See It All: Great place, good prices. We were doing Fireball & Angry Orchard Bombs (A Must) for around $6. People were very laid back & cool. Will go back
WNC Real Estate Store: Great dive bar with surprisingly awesome kitchen. Get the Soul Bowl or the pork belly with sauteed parmesan brussel sprouts.
Sarah Benoit: If you go to the Yacht Club order the Chocolate Cake shot....preferably from Jamie.