Imagine if Edgar Allan Poe had a bar in his home, that is the best way I can describe The Crow & Quill. Walking in the door, it feels like you step back in time and the attention to detail in the design is top notch. You order from the bar and the staff was friendly and inviting. The craft cocktails were delicious, I would recommend The Centerfold, and they carry a very impressive stock of bourbon and whiskey. This place is a vibe, highly recommend you check it out. read more

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The atmosphere was amazing! They had a live band, books, and a staircase with a different space to chat. We had a blast! read more

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One of the few cocktail bars open on a Monday night in Asheville. The entrance was pretty cool from the outside since you couldn't see in. Once we walked in, it felt like we went back in time and it was very whimsical. Our bartender Nick was amazing and so personable. They had an extensive wall of all kinds of liquor and I loved how it was all spread out and not neat and tidy. You could tell Nick was very knowledgeable and had passion for the mixology of cocktails. He made a killer smoked old fashioned and kept us company. We enjoyed the vibe even though it wasn't busy but Nick really made it a great time! read more

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The hubs and I had a great time enjoying a night cap and great live music at Crow & Quill! Full disclosure, I hate cover charges as I'm a (post-grad adult) local business lover who wouldn't dream of not patronizing the business I'm visiting, but I do fully support live music so when reached the door to be greeted with the "hi, there's a $10 cover per person for the band" I wasn't deterred, but only mildly annoyed as my visit wasn't based on a band (that I may or may not enjoy) but simply for the hopes of enjoying great craft cocktails and a speakeasy vibe as a tourist visiting a nice establishment. In my opinion: I should patronize the business and tip the band if I like them, and the business that hired them should pay them. No? With that, I'd bookmarked Crow & Quill on my Asheville to-do list and walked over from our hotel, so we paid and proceeded to the bar. After grabbing our first round, we were fortunate to find great seats in the packed house. Thankfully, I enjoyed the "surprise band" and they added to our first experience (and our tab) at Crow & Quill. lol... Cheers! read more

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Loved visiting this bar last night! These drinks are so damn good. What a hidden gem of a place. It's strange, it's unusual, it looks like you might find a tooth under the chair who knows. Wonderful spot! Great bartenders. The ambiance is just beautiful. Only sad thing - We accidentally left a gift we got for our cat :( read more

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This is the place to go for bourbon and whiskey lovers. Their selection is virtually unparalleled in the southern US and at very fair prices. When I think of places to go in Asheville, if you love good bourbon, then this is on my very short list. The service was very efficient and professional...I have no complaints there. I found everything to be clean and comfortable, so that added to the experience. Depending on when you visit, it can get busy, so a measure of patience is always advised. Prices...ah yes...we always have to discuss prices. But how do you do that in a place that caters to giving everyone something to enjoy regardless of budget. I know which bourbons I like, and so I'm happy to spend extra for what I enjoy. For the bourbon novice, you can find decent bourbons here for $12-15...a more refined taste you can expect to pay $18-25...but if you enjoy deeper pockets...the sky is the limit. Enjoy something hard to find. read more

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Walking into The Crow & Quill feels like stepping into a moody, time-warped speakeasy -- antiques, dark corners, and soft lighting all set a tone that's equal parts gothic and cozy. Inside, the bar's massive spirits collection (over 1,000 bottles, including some rare whiskies) backs up its reputation for top-tier, creative cocktails. Drinks like my favorite " Jack Treehorn" come highly recommended, and the bartenders seem to know their craft -- delivering drinks that are balanced, thoughtfully made, and sometimes theatrical. If you're in Asheville and in the mood for something atmospheric, unique, and whiskey-forward -- somewhere to soak in character and good drinks rather than sleek modern bar polish -- Crow & Quill is absolutely worth checking out. read more

Crow & Quill is one of Asheville's most unique cocktail experiences -- a moody, vintage speakeasy filled with antiques, soft lighting, and hidden nooks that make it feel like you've stepped into another era. The bar is known for its craft cocktails, creative cocktails that are often praised for their balance and craftsmanship. Drinks like their smoked mezcal cocktails or old fashioneds tend to stand out, and live music on select nights adds to the intimate, atmospheric charm. It's a cozy, often crowded space, so seating can be limited and service may feel slower on busy nights. T If you enjoy rich cocktails, rare spirits, and a one-of-a-kind vibe, Crow & Quill is absolutely worth the stop. read more

I enjoyed every single minute of my visit to The Crow & Quill! Excellent atmosphere, know and attentive Staffers and awesome cocktails! Even a few surprises in getting what I asked for!! August was cool to talk to as he conjured our "bartender's choice " cocktails. I will definitely go back when in Asheville! read more

Sexy, sultry, beautiful and that's just the atmosphere! Lol! First time experiencing this place and it was definitely an experience. The music, the people, the entertainment, and the drinks all 10 out of 10, recommend. Grown people vibing. read more

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This is one of the coolest and well done speakeasy concepts that I've been to in a while. It maintains a low key "respect the energy" vibe, the interior is a bit spooky and very much Edgar Allen Poe inspired, the mixologists were super friendly and true artists, and best of all the cocktails were amazing. I always try to order a bees knees at a cocktail restaurant as a measure and they hit a home run. Their Jackie Treehorn was delicious and drank so easily it was dangerous. We also tried a smoked and classic old fashion and both were great. read more

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Absolutely excellent, if you love a dark, wood-toned bar with live music, a quirky, highly inclusive atmosphere,, absolutely awesome bartenders, and amazing cocktails. Not sure what else to say, it's just frickin' FUN. CHECK IT OUT. read more

As we read about places to visit in the area we saw that this at least needed a pop-in visit - worth it! The look and feel inside almost takes you to a different time, sort of giving you a bit of the vintage western meets modern speakeasy. The musicians playing were on point and we enjoyed hearing them. Nice touch. Everything we tried was awesome! Will be back and would recommend! read more

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Feel like I am in Edgar Allen Poes house. Such a cool atmosphere. Amazing list of drinks and spirits. Hidden, hard to find. Had the hot buttered rum. Perfect on a cold night. Will be back! read more

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My fiance and I had an amazing night at The Crow & Quill on our visit to Asheville last weekend! Stuff I loved: - The vibe was like a cool friend's house party, with a homey, relaxed atmosphere, killer drinks, and a super-talented live band - Fave drink: Jackie Treehorn (lavender/vanilla-infused vodka and house-made coffee liqueur) - Dancing the night away to a vintage rock 'n roll band called Otis Trick & The Books - The chill and friendly crowd - a cross-section of Asheville, from low-key bachelorette parties to retirees to college students to 30/40-somethings We don't have anything like it in Charlotte - definitely the highlight of our Asheville trip! read more

Incredible vibe near downtown Asheville. Bar tenders were all great and drinks were on point. We were there during a live performance by the Firecracker Jazz Band and they were amazing. Eclectic furnishings and art matched with a classic wooden bar. If you're in Asheville, you have to check it out! read more

The Crow & Quill - Lively scene. Dancing to some fantastic Dixieland music. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

When we're in town, Crow & Quill is one of our favorite places to stop in for a great night cap! Quaint, cozy and with dark & moody vibes thanks to Edgar Allen Poe inspiration and lots of great whiskey. Bartenders are always friendly. We love that it's hidden in plain sight read more

Amazing selection of whiskey and bourbon with a cool vibe. Will definitely head back when we are in Asheville again.

This speakeasy type lounge is located on Lexington Ave. It's a bit hard to find (on purpose) but look for the lanterns and there is a "106"over the door. There is no sign. The night we went was cold and windy so the fact that they have hot cocktails was wonderful. I had hot buttered rum which hit the spot and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! It's definitely a lounge with almost a Victorian theme. Lots of antique furniture, plenty of seats and coffee table to sit around. It wasn't super loud so we were able to talk without having to yell. Always a bit of rarity. They're known for being a whiskey bar with good craft cocktails. I stuck with my buttered rum since it was hard to find at other places in Asheville for some reason. Staff was friendly as were the other customers. Nice to get into a discussion with a group of strangers that almost ended up being like friends by the time the night was over. I'm told that in the past they would have live music from time to time, not sure if that got tamped down due to the pandemic. Check this place out if you get a chance. I'll absolutely be visiting again. read more

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Worth a visit for the ambiance alone! We stopped in here pretty early after they opened upon recommendations from several friends. It is pretty small inside, but luckily that early in a week night it was pretty empty. I tried the Crow's Gin and Tonic, which was beautiful and tasty. There was live music sound checking and then starting up at the end of our time there, which was fun! read more

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Cozy speakeasy with unique drinks and super friendly and attentive bartender. We enjoyed the spiced warm cider and the mule. There was a DJ playing jazz music. Neat place. read more

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We came in with friends who had been here before. True to a speakeasy there was no signage just the door. The inside was eclectic and was full of people along the bar and there was other seating in another part of the place away from the bar area. I ordered an old fashion that was made with a smoke but I didn't get much flavor. It was a good drink and the place had a cool vibe. read more

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Surreal experience to say the least. I had the gin and tonic and it was complex with rosemary and lavender, a really nice drink. My only complaint is the tumbler is on the small side for the price, felt like a sample instead of a drink. The place had a surreal vibe, best I can describe it is a cross between the Twilight zone ride at Disneyland and a goth bar from 40s. read more

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Visited Crow and Quill after dinner on a short stay in Asheville. We found the bar listed under speakeasy in a Google search. We look for speakeasy options when we travel as we really enjoy them. Crow and Quill did not disappoint. We were able to visit on a night where they had live jazz playing. The music was enjoyable and the ambiance was time period appropriate. The bottle selection behind the bar was truly impressive. Drinks were well made and they have some interesting house cocktails to try. read more

The Crow & Quill is a quaint little spot to grab a craft cocktail & vibe to some amazing jams any night of the week! The menu has some tasty drinks, I wanted to try them all. I opted for a few gin cocktails- they were flavorful & delicious. The decor brings you back to speakeasy times. This place is perfect for date night or a night out with your friends. Dress to impress! You will be happy you got spiffed up for the evening! read more

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Bartenders were awesome and atmosphere was spectacular. Excellent bourbon selection with reasonable prices even for the high end bottles. Could do all the way down to 1/2oz pours to try. read more

Absolutely loved this bar!!! True speakeasy vibe... just a door without any name or mention of the bar. When you go in, all furniture is antique style, dim lights, dried flowers and retro lamps adorn the space, and some other eclectic pieces. Plus the curio cabinets filled with Scotch and Whiskeys, are a very nice touch that adds character. When you go in, matching their style, is an antique writing desk, where they check you in, give you a membership card (if you don't have one already), check ID and vaccination card. Once this process is complete, you are free to sit anywhere you like and enjoy the atmosphere and drinks. You can't go wrong with either their specialty drinks or a dealers choice. And, as mentioned, if you are a Whiskey or Scotch drinker, their selection is solid! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The service here was run by people who didn't have much bar experience. There was only one hostess/bartender and one pretty inexperienced bartender. Maybe it was because they were young but they couldn't handle the volume of people that were in the place. And we all know- speakeasies are attended by a certain kind of crowd. Usually people asking for bourbon that was in casks before they were even born. This is the 24th "speakeasy" I've been to and probably the one with least experienced bartenders/staff- and kind of the main attraction of speakeasies besides the ambiance and vibe. read more

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Toward the end of a bar hopping day my friends took me to a favorite of theirs - The Crow & Quill. It was like stepping into a gothic story, a film noir, or perhaps where Poe would be inspired. Visually it was captivating - dried flowers, dim lighting, dark wood tones, antique furniture - it comes from a different time. Then there was upbeat tiki bar style music playing in the background and my mind twisted on itself because visually and audibly didn't match up! Not that I minded the fun, lively music but can't imagine Poe being inspired entirely with joyful sounds. I loved the experience! The bartenders were amazing. They made incredible drinks and made strong recommendations. It was fun sitting at the rail and talking to the bartenders, sharing in their knowledge, and seeing cool drinks being made. I really enjoyed my time here. read more

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Tourists not welcome. We walked in and instantly felt unwelcome. We overheard the locals sitting at the bar talking with the bartenders about how "we don't like tourists in this bar." When I went to the bar to order, they were still discussing their dislike of tourists. If you are referred to as "sir" or "mam," they are doing it in a condescending manner. Too bad they're so unwelcoming. We were ready to spend some money. read more

The coolest I've ever felt. Super fancy, creative drinks. Nice staff. The Sawtooth Troubadours we're playing dirty bluegrass and that was awesome. Oh and if you want an NA option, the spicy ginger soda was sweet. read more

Perfect ambience for post-dinner drinks and conversation. Friendly staff and good twists on go to cocktails.

Usually I just let bad service go but this place was an exception. Seems like a good spot but the bartender was only paying attention to half the bar and completely ignored the other half. Be better. read more

As soon as I stepped in this bar, I knew I was going to like it. Antique furniture everywhere, dried flowers on the wall, mood lighting... so where did they go wrong? You got an impressive cocktail menu and the execution starts off as legit and then you fill a glass of old fashioned (not pictured) with some crushed ice? We've been to speakeasies across the country and they've all used the large single cube. You're slacking hard. I get in Asheville the dress code is always hiking-casual but for a speakeasy bartender to be wearing a cutoff tshirt? Gross. You ask for proof of vaccinations not proof of a shower? Okay, so no dress code. Maybe others don't care. The final straw knocking off another star was the crappy live hick music. In this amazing venue, in walks this country band with fringe sleeves and that annoying southern drawl. Keep that sound in Mobile, or the side B side of Nashville. read more

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Super fun place especially in downtown Asheville if you know where it is. The ambiance is super chill and speakeasy style. I had the smoked moon and would highly recommend. It was the best drink we all ordered and a side of rosemary kettle chips went down fast with all 4 of us eating them. read more

Someone had mentioned to one of my friends as we spent the weekend up in Asheville about this speakeasy in the north part of downtown that had all the feels of something you could expect back in the 1920s. With its unmarked, gray exterior and intimate, antiqued interior, The Crow & Quill offers a bonafide throwback to the speakeasies of a past time, with an elaborate array of whiskeys and spirits and steady roster of local jazz and swing bands to have a proper evening. Located on Lexington Avenue, The Crow & Quill only holds a couple of scores of people to where on most weekend evenings, there's a line to enter. The lines make the only distinction of the speakeasy's location due to no sign and the exterior front having no markings outside of the name subtlely edged over the door. Once you do enter, a cozy room of fabric drapes, antique rugs, and sofas envelop you with the bar encompassing the entire left wall of the speakeasy. They have an abundance of great whiskeys that I usually don't see elsewhere, such as the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and other barrel-aged delights. If you're unsure of what to do order from the endless shelves of spiriting goodness, they have an extensive menu breaking down everything they have in stock. On the particular Saturday evening, we went, the eclectic energy and vibes of the music and the dancing surrounded us, helped by the band that played a gypsy-Russian type of jazzy jam that radiated throughout the room. People danced and raved amongst the soft-warm lighting, as we chilled on the sofas and enjoyed our whiskeys immensely. read more

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I really liked this place-no, i did. 3 stars notwithstanding, I would come back here. The decor and vibe is definitely up my alley for a whiskey/cocktail bar and the selections of whiskeys and gins-my go-to liquors - is off the hook. And, frankly, my drink (I don't remember what I got but it was smoked) was very good if watered down. But that is where my complaint begins. You have hundreds of bottles of whiskey. You have scotches that I can only hope to try one day. Japanese whiskeys that look fantastic. You are a craft whiskey cocktail bar. At no point should any of your whiskey cocktails-especially what amounts to a smoked old fashioned-have a glass full of ice. I don't want to be a whiskey snob but cmon. Again, you are a whiskey bar. A single large cube should be standard or at the very least, offered. To serve me a smoked whiskey drink in a glass of small cubes is criminal. Second complaint and star gone. It's a Friday night. You're essentially a speakeasy. And your live music is a loud country band? Any country band? I know in the old west it was country music and whiskey so maybe it makes sense, but if you think you're giving off a "come and listen to some country and bluegrass" vibe, then you and I are not in the same establishment. I want to love this place-I really will come back. But I will first look at your live music offering and I will make sure to ask for a large cube (although it shouldn't be necessary to ask). Yours truly, Sir Whiskey Snobberino. read more

It was better than I expected, and I was hoping for a great Speakeasy. we walked in on Christmas Eve. You cant call, but their website said they would be open so we chanced it. we walked into We arrived early and it was still light out. Walking up must be tough when its darker, as it's just a simple door next to 2 similar doors. It would be difficult to find the entrance. Once inside we had to show proof of vaccination and create a membership. After all that we grabbed some seats and soaked in the atmosphere. It was a place full of eclectic things. But it was clean and organized so it was easy to scope it all out. there were any bottles, and when he brought the menus and the book of whiskey I could see they really had a strong assortment. I wasn't planning on having scotch but the menu book made it mighty appealing. So I had a few different scotch's. We really liked the place. Although we were the only ones there when we came in, which made sense on Christmas eve, the word was out as a dozen more people came in before we left. One of the best spots in Asheville, and I predict we will be back. read more

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Dimly lit, cozy, and antique forward cocktail den. So many amazing cocktails and the bartenders do a fantastic job of creating booze-forward libations. The spot is a little hard to find, which is kind of nice since it's pretty nondescript, and keeps things a bit more intimate inside which is a nice touch. read more

My first time in Asheville and this was one of the highlights of my trip. This place it's pretty hidden and you wouldn't know it was there unless specifically looking for it. They require proof of vaccination to enter which I loved. The whiskey/bourbon collection here is phenomenal! I even was able to get a pour of Pappy which I was surprised to see. They have an awesome amount of rare bottles. The decor gives speakeasy vibes as it dark and moody. The bartenders were super chill and friendly. I will definitely keep this in my rotation for future trips to Asheville. read more

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