Is there good wine in a city known for its craft breweries? You bet! From cozy Gilmore Girls-like cafes to secret gardens, these are the best wine bars in Asheville that Tom and I frequent as locals – wine shops and tapas restaurants included. Think Leo’s House of Thirst, Old Haywood Filling Station, Vaso De Vino, and Zambra.
And trust me, we have a reputation (and brand) to maintain as Uncorked Asheville. See you at the bar! I’ll be the Italian woman with the book… All photos are our own.💙 Christine
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If you love wine as much as I do, visit these gorgeous wineries and vineyards under 1 -2 hours from Asheville, including Stone Ashe and Souther Williams (my personal favorites). Hendersonville is full of wineries and is a “young” American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Best Wine Bars In Asheville To Try Something New
Below are our top wine bars for finding new favorites. Many are in or on the edge of Asheville, NC, like Old Haywood Filling Station and Vaso De Vino. For more great wine shops in Asheville, I also recommend the Asheville Wine Market (Downtown Asheville), Table Wine (South Asheville), and Metro Wines (North Asheville, & they collaborate with Quench!).
Old Haywood Filling Station (SW Asheville/Mills River)
One of our hidden gem hangouts, Old Haywood Filling Station, is not very social media-y, so they stay off the radar. This is a great wine bar near the Asheville Outlets, airport, Brevard Road, and one Blue Ridge Parkway access point.
Tom and I have never had a bad glass of wine here, and they serve coffee, wine, local craft beer, and special gummy, mint, and drink products (wink, wink). They also sell local art and host food trucks and wine events. The interior is quaint and cozy with outdoor deck seating.
I most appreciate that they let you try multiple wines before making a decision. They introduce Tom and I to so many new wineries, we usually leave with multiple bottles. They also have a monthly wine club. Discover more terrific places to grab coffee in Asheville for our N/A drinkers.
Grab a Glass Of Wine With Us At Old Haywood Filling Station
🤓 If you love history, back in 1958, The Old Haywood Filling Station was Gasperson’s Grocery & a gas station. It was also a place for farming friends to socialize and take a break. 👩🏻🌾
Vaso De Vino Wine Market (South Asheville/Arden)
Tom: “This wine found me.” Did someone say 6 bottles of *good* wine for $70?! 
Get ready for a wine bar with terrific sales.
If you follow Uncorked Asheville on Facebook, you know how much we love sushi – and Murasaki is one of the best in town. Even better, across the plaza, find one of our favorite wine shops in Asheville: Vaso De Vino. What makes them stand out:
A great selection
You can open bottles to drink at the bar or in the loft seating area
They host special wine tasting events
Find stellar discounts – a great way to try new wines with little commitment that won’t hit your wallet
AND, get sushi at Murasaki across the plaza, which they also allow you to bring over (one of their staff members works at Old Haywood Filling Station, too)
Wine Bar At Biltmore Winery (Biltmore Estate)
Talk about Asheville wine bars with history: Did you know that Biltmore’s winery used to house the former dairy? That beautiful tunnel you walk down to enter the winery in Antler Hill Village used to be full of cow 💩…yea…
Biltmore offers a variety of activities for wine lovers, including a wine bar, special tours, and complimentary wine tasting at Biltmore Winery. You will need a ticket, an overnight property reservation, or an annual pass to enter the estate. You can also grab wine at The Creamery or at pop-up stands during their live Antler Hill Village music events.
We’ve been Biltmore Estate passholders since moving to Asheville in 2019. Read my complete Biltmore Visitors’ Guide to help you plan the best day on the estate. Biltmore has excellent restaurants, too. Start with Cedric’s Tavern or Stable Cafe.
Beautiful Wine Bars With Delicious Food
These are my top picks for wine bars in Asheville that serve tapas and food (not just light snacks).
Zambra (Downtown Asheville)
One of the most romantic places in Asheville, Zambra promises a Western Mediterranean ambiance, curated wine menu, and shareable tapas. Whether you head here for a special occasion or to catch up with friends, enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, cocktails, and contemporary plates with local ingredients.
Expect exceptional service, and during peak season, make advanced reservations (Resy). We promise: Zambra is a wine bar you won’t soon forget. Order a bottle of Spanish wine with the seasonal risotto.
🍴 Read more about our favorite Downtown Asheville restaurants, and with beautiful weather, head to a rooftop bar for those Blue Ridge Mountain views. I always think wine pairs well with an evening ghost tour… 🎟️
Leo’s House Of Thirst (West Asheville)
For wine bars in Asheville with the best outdoor ambiance (pet-friendly, too), West Asheville’s Leo’s House of Thirst is a must for a tapas-themed dinner paired with a unique wine selection. Enjoy a beautiful outdoor wine garden with heaters, hanging lights, trees, and picnic tables. Or, sit inside their intimate space. It’s one of our favorite weeknight spots in Asheville and an unforgettable, James Beard semi-finalist restaurant.
Choose from a smaller wine glass list or an extensive bottle list. Find orange and pink wines as well as half-carafes (no wine flights, though). For food, enjoy desserts, cheeses, handhelds, olives, fresh fish, soups, and charcuterie. When on the menu, I love their steak tartare, and Tom will wait for that roasted chicken; it’s worth it!
Quench! (North Asheville/Woodfin)
It’s so dangerous when one of your favorite wine bars is near the gym… Quench! is a collaboration with Metro Wines and is the sweetest and most rustic wine bar on the edge of North Asheville, Woodfin, and Weaverville.
I love their unique selection to sip at the bar or at a table with a lunch sandwich and salad. They also have a dinner menu, charcuterie, and wine tasting events. Shop their wall of wine from what you drank while there and more. Finding a Slovenian wine after spending my 40th Birthday in Ljubljana made my day. Love them.
Maggie B’s (Weaverville)
Weaverville is full of gem restaurants, including Maggie B’s. About 10 minutes from Asheville, we love this casual wine bar and shop, which serves budget-friendly, no-frills soups and sandwiches. As a specialty store, shop for unique bottles of wine, cheese, meats, olives, and more. Or, attend a wine tasting. I always order a sandwich with a healthy fruit side.
More Wine Bars In Downtown Asheville
If you are shopping downtown, all of these are great stops to relax and meet up with friends. Flat Rock’s Marked Tree Vineyards also has a tasting room here.
5 Walnut Wine Bar
Our go-to Downtown Asheville wine bar, taste your way through an eclectic list of wines in a rustic, pastel, and brick-walled establishment at 5 Walnut Wine Bar. Check out their specials, including $5 glasses of wine. During the weekdays, we appreciate their quieter ambiance and massive windows perfect for people-watching.
Battery Park Book Exchange
One of the most famous bookstores and wine bars in Asheville, the Battery Park Book Exchange promises a ritzy champagne bar, an impressive wine list, and literary cocktails surrounded by rare and used books.
Their charcuterie boards keep getting better, and this is a perfect Sunday brunch tapas spot. I won’t lie: this bookshop made us want to move here – and we did! Discover even more great spots across Asheville for book lovers.
Walls Wine Bar
Tucked inside a breathtaking art gallery, head to Walls Wine Bar to drink wine among photographer Benjamin Walls’s gorgeous nature photos. The Smithsonian exhibits his works, and don’t miss that photo of Walls with Jane Goodall (how cool is that?!).
Staff will hand you a credit-card-charged card, and wine dispenses from the machine. Choose from just a tasting to a half or full-size pour, including wine from New Zealand and Bordeaux, France. Now is your chance to try that Italian Brunello.
Sip Wine With Us Around Asheville At These 5 Places
🍷 Did someone say delicious sandwiches, salads, coffee, wine, and more. Plus, who has the best wine selection, deli meats, and decor? Tom and I are showcasing just a few great spots to sip some wine, relax, and plan your next Asheville adventure. Which wine bar will you visit first? 🥂
Before You Go, Where Else To Drink In Asheville
We have a ton of food and drink guides as Asheville locals. You might also like our articles on where to get cider and mead, neat pubs and taverns, and distilleries we frequent.
Ridiculously useful list. I really enjoyed Bottle Riot and I’m looking forward to trying Leo’s. Thank you Christine!
I’m so glad! Those are two of our favorites. Leo’s is the best. I hope you love it!