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Drink in Asheville
Drink in Asheville
Liquor is available by the drink in Asheville, but if you want to buy liquor by the bottle you must do it at state-run ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Commission) stores rather than at a traditional liquor store. These stores have limited exterior decorations so they can be difficult to find. If you plan to explore nearby counties keep in mind Madison County (to the north) and Yancey County (to the northwest) are "dry counties" and prohibit all alcoholic beverage sales. Open containers of alcohol are never permitted on the street; if you order a beverage you must finish it before leaving the restaurant or bar. Beer and wine are available for purchase at most markets, grocery stores and gas stations. The alcohol laws of the state prohibit the sale of alcohol after 2AM Monday through Saturday, and from 2AM until noon on Sundays. Pick up a copy or check the website of the local alternative newsweekly Mountain Xpress for an up-to-date, detailed guide for what is going on at each bar and club for the night.
Downtown:
Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, . A brewpub with their own locally-brewed beers on tap and a full liquor bar, piles of board games, and a large outdoor covered patio with giant movie screen. �
Barley's Taproom, 42 Biltmore Ave, ☎ +1 828 255-0504, . A popular destination with an expansive variety of beers, local, regional, and continental. 52 beers on tap. Small stage with live music 3-4 nights a week, no cover charge. Upstairs Billiard Room with four tables available by the hour. �
Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St, ☎ +1 828 285-0002, . Daily 11AM-2AM. Over 200 beers from around the world and a full liquor bar. For the sports fans, they have 16 televisions including a 15-foot screen. �
BoBo Gallery, 22 N Lexington Ave, . Club and dance music and a cutting edge underground art gallery. �
Cinjades, 22 N Market St. A popular dance club playing the best of 80's, 90's, and today. �
Club Hairspray, 38 N French Broad Ave, . Daily. A gay/lesbian dancebar. �
Club Nashwa, 64 Carter St, . A two level club playing Top 40 hits until 3AM on the weekends and live music during the week. �
Fred's Speakeasy, 122 College St, ☎ +1 828 281-0920, . Tu-Sa 4:30PM-2AM. A small club. Karaoke on Wednesdays. Live music Thursdays thru Saturdays. �
The Frog Bar, 76 Haywood St (corner of Haywood St and Battery Park), ☎ +1 828 254-9411, . Outdoor and indoor tables, house-made infused liquors. Infused cocktails $5.50. �
Green Man Brewing & Tasting Room, 23 Buxton Ave, ☎ +1 828 252-5502. M-F 5PM-10PM. �
Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub, 27 Biltmore Ave, ☎ +1 828 252-1922, . M-Sa 11:30AM-2AM, Su 12PM-2AM. 40 different beers on tap, 140 bottles and a full bar. Live music three nights a week and Sunday afternoons. Nice outdoor deck. �
The Hookah Bar, 38 N French Broad Ave, ☎ +1 828 252-1522. Daily 6PM-2AM. Hookah bar with live music and bellydancing. �
Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave, . M-Sa 11:30AM-2AM, Su 3PM-close. Serves its own locally-brewed Green Man Ales on tap and a limited selection of bottled beers. �
New French Bar, 12 Biltmore Ave, ☎ +1 828 225-6445, . Tu-F 3PM-2AM, Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 10:30AM-12AM. Good service, drinks, a fine courtyard and a view of the street. �
Sazerac, 25 Broadway, ☎ +1 828 376-0031, . Daily 11AM-2AM. Classic Cocktails, Sumptuous Small Plates and Rooftop Revelry. �
Scandals, 11 Grove St, . Th-Su 10PM-3AM. A huge gay-oriented nightclub with 3 dance floors and 4 bars. �
Scully’s Signature Dine and Drink, 13 Walnut St, ☎ +1 828 251-8880, . Serves pub fare and a good selection of beers. College crowds. �
Thirsty Monk, 92 Patton Ave, ☎ +1 828 254-5470, . M-Th 4PM-12AM, F 4PM-2AM, Sa 1PM-2AM, Su 3PM-11PM. Pub specializing in Belgian beers. �
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge, 7 Rankin Ave, . Daily 3PM-2AM. �
World Coffee Cafe, 18 Battery Park Ave, ☎ +1 828 225-6998. Three rooftop balconies where you can watch the sun set. �
Yacht Club, 87 Patton Ave, ☎ +1 828 255-TIKI. Daily 11:30AM-2AM. Tiki bar/restaurant serving lunch, dinner and a late night menu. Check out their specialty cocktails, particularly the 'Pain Killer', it's served on fire. �
North:
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Ave, . Locally brewed beer at $3.75 a pint. �
East:
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room, 101 Fairview Rd, ☎ +1 828 277-0222, . Until 8PM. Offers tastings, tours and live music five nights a week in a relaxed, intimate setting. �
Root Bar, 1410 Tunnel Rd, ☎ +1 828 299-7597, . Home of the original sport of rootball (a cross between horseshoes and boccie)! Beer only. $3-4. �
West:
Tolliver's Crossing, 733 Haywood Rd, ☎ +1 828 505-2129, . Irish pub. �
Westville Pub, 777 Haywood Rd, . Daily 12PM-2AM. Family-oriented bar with pub grub and live music. �
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