Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Asheville, United States (2026)
Compare 32 bars in Asheville, United States, averaging 4.55 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 299 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 59% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Black Mountain, Fletcher, Bent Creek. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
The Odd
Artsy local joint for live music & shows
The Crow & Quill
Hip cocktail bar with antique vibe
The Whale A Craft Beer Collective
Chill hub for premium global brews
Asheville Club
Chill bar with coffee, wine & craft beer
Urban Orchard
Urban Orchard - is a funky, upscale, warehouse bar specializing in hard cider. Cider enthusiasts can expect to find 30 taps, pouring our own house made cider varieties and local beer. Mixed drinks, wine, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
French Broad Outfitters - Hominy Creek
Come down to Asheville's only beach bar - French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek! Grab a beverage, visit The Galley food truck, and enjoy the outdoor scene. Live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is a fully outdoor location. Our hours are weather dependent and can change. Current schedul
LaZoom Room
Kitschy venue for pints & comedy shows
The Casual Pint
The Casual Pint Craft Beer Market, offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere much like a coffee shop, with a focus on Craft Beer.
Crucible
140A Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
Sovereign Kava Bar
Eclectic cafe for kava-based drinks
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Asheville, United States?
We list 32 bars in Asheville, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Asheville, United States is rated highest?
The Odd currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 1,064 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.