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Downtown Asheville Best Bars for Wine, Martinis, Cocktails

Also See: Beer & Brew Pubs | Wineries | Downtown Asheville | Downtown Coffee Shops & Bakeries | Live Music Spots | Asheville Restaurants | Downtown Asheville Chocolate Tour
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Sip wine while browsing through thousands of used and classic book a the romantic Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in the Grove Arcade. Find 80 wines by the glass, coffee specials and 20,000 used books for sale! Go to their Web site

Sazerac Bar Sazerac
The expertly trained bar staff mixes an extensive selection of house cocktails as well as familiar classics, complete with small plates from the kitchen. Sit downstairs along the extensive bar or at one of the intimate tables. Head upstairs for the beautiful lounge with another bar. Or enjoy the sunset from the roof! Open until 2 AM. 29 Broadway Avenue
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STORM Bar

STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro
This warm, cozy atmosphere in downtown Asheville features handcrafted cocktails, ample wine offerings, local draft beer, and an extensive rhum list. Serving food until 1 AM nightly. Free parking in their private lot.
125 S. Lexington Avenue. 
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Wine Bar

Santé Wine Bar
This European style bar that's all about enjoyment and adventure with unusual value wines from around the world. Order by the glass, the flight or the bottle - just keep tasting and exploring! Their wine menu changes weekly. Choose any four of wines by the glass to create your own custom flight. Light fare including cheese boards, dips, salads and sweets. Located in the historic Grove Arcade at 1 Page Avenue
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5 Walnut Wine Bar 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Enjoy an eclectic selection of wonderful wines, local beers on tap, local desserts and appetizers. 5 Walnut Street
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Tressas Jazz Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues
This is our favorite lively spot in downtown Asheville for a late-evening glass of wine or cocktail, with a little dancing and live music. Find the best selection of fine spirits such as single malt scotches, small batch bourbons, estate rums, and sipping Tequilas; as well as famous martinis. 28 Broadway
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Rankin Vault

Rankin Vault
Upscale bar with signature cocktails mixed with fresh juices, late night food, and open 3 PM until last call. Eight wines by the glass. 7 Rankin Avenue
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Sky Bar, Asheville
The Sky Bar offers drinks with an amazing view from the top of the Flat Iron Building. It's mostly outside, so not open in winter months. Go to their Web site.
 
Also see: Downtown Asheville Beer Bars & Brew Pubs and Downtown Asheville Live Music Clubs