Thirsty Monk

(92 Patton Avenue, downtown Asheville) Recognized as one of the best beer bars in the world, they tap 1,000+ different beers a year. The upstairs bar features American Craft Beers with 20 rotating tap lines. Take the stairs to the basement level to the Belgian Bar (50 Commerce St.) with 16 Belgian, European, and rare beers on draught. An extensive bottle list will impress beer snobs and novices alike.