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Asheville earned its "Land of the Sky" nickname from the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding the city, so rooftop bars here come with views you won't find anywhere else.
Sip craft cocktails above downtown while watching sunset paint the mountain ridges gold, or settle in after dark when city lights twinkle below. Most downtown bars offer serious cocktail programs with housemade ingredients. Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours offers guided visits to downtown rooftop bars and shares stories about the city's history and architecture. Tours are rain or shine thanks to covered areas, heaters, and fire pits that keep tours comfortable year-round. Transportation included.
Top Rooftop Bars in Asheville
Wildwood Still
This downtown Asheville hotspot is a must-visit for an unforgettable evening. Located on the 7th floor of the Moxy Hotel, Wildwood Still offers stunning mountain views and an impressive selection… More Information
The Montford Rooftop Bar
Perched atop the 8-floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown, this rooftop has stellar mountain views from the outdoor terrace or indoor bar. Enjoy the sunset while savoring a cocktail and… More Information
Hemingway's Cuba
You don't have to travel to Havana to enjoy a night in Cuba; just go to Hemingway’s Cuba! Menu favorites include Empanadas, Tostones Board, Ropa Vieja and Vaca Frita or enjoy a… More Information
The Social Lounge
This cozy rooftop patio has been a longtime local favorite with a front row view of the bustling city below. It's owned by Chef Anthony Cerrato, who also owns Strada Italian next door. Enjoy an… More Information
Capella on 9
This large rooftop bar offers views of Asheville’s cityscape and surrounding mountains, an ideal setting to unwind and take it in. Order drinks and enjoy small plates from the tapas-style menu.…
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Here are some of the top rooftop bars in downtown Asheville:
Wildwood Still
61 Biltmore Ave.
This bar at the Moxy Hotel delivers mountain views from the rooftop patio and also from inside its glass-walled serving area. The bar stocks more than 150 whiskeys and bourbons alongside craft cocktails and beer. Firepits keep the outdoor space warm. Offers small plates. Partially covered.
Hemingway's Cuba
5 Page Ave.
The rooftop faces west toward the Blue Ridge Mountains, making this one of downtown's best sunset spots. The Cuban-inspired bar sits near some of Asheville's most beautiful historic architecture. Partially covered seating means you can catch the view in any weather.
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood St.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and generous open-air space frame mountain views from this contemporary west-facing rooftop. The craft cocktail menu pairs with small plates. Modern design meets mountain backdrop here. Partially covered.
Capella on 9
10 Broadway St.
Look straight down into Pack Square Park or out toward surrounding peaks from this elevated perch. The tapas menu encourages sharing plates while you take in the sweeping city and mountain views. Partially covered for comfort.
The Social Lounge
20 Broadway St.
Feel connected to Asheville's bustling downtown when you sit just two-stories high on this cozy rooftop that is above and beside Strada Italian, a beloved local restaurant. Duck inside to window seating when weather turns. You can order food from Strada to enjoy up top.
Antidote
151 Coxe Ave.
Vintage character fills the indoor bar, but two outdoor spaces pull you outside: a garden patio and the partially covered rooftop. Both offer fresh air and downtown atmosphere.
The Flat Iron Rooftop
20 Battery Park Ave.
Grab sunshine with your cocktail at this open-air rooftop. Small bites come from Luminosa restaurant downstairs. The uncovered setup means this is prime warm-weather territory. (No coverage from the weather.)
Top of the Monk
92 Patton Ave.
Thirsty Monk built this cocktail bar with serious attention to detail—housemade bitters, tinctures, infusions, syrups, and shrubs go into each drink. The uncovered patio rewards patient sipping on sunny days. (No coverage from the weather.)
The Observatory Rooftop Bar + Lounge
68 Patton Ave.
The rooftop garden and floral cocktails follow a botanical theme that brings calm to downtown evenings. This uncovered spot feels like a quiet escape above the busy streets.
