Bars in Asheville

Benne On Eagle on Eagle Street is one of Asheville's most purposeful drinking destinations — the cocktail program draws on West African and Lowcountry traditions with real coherence, not novelty. If you've visited once for the food alone, go back and sit at the bar. Booking is easy, walk-ins are generally fine, and the experience rewards a returning guest more than a first-timer who skips the drinks.