Crucible

Perfect little cocktail bar with great service, great drinks, and a great atmosphere inside and out. The outdoor area is my favorite place in RAD. Grab a Paloma and sit outside to people watch.

Great small Italian/Irish dive bar. Fabulous service and wonderful drinks.

Amazing Hot Toddy just like me Naan used to make for me when I had a cold.

Wow. This bar/speakeasy had us blown away. If you can make it here to try their seasonal cocktail the Mekong Mai Tai I highly recommend; it’s unlike anything I have ever drank. Will definitely be back!

This is an outstanding bar with superior craft cocktails. This is where the locals go. This is no frills, a list of exceptional house cocktails that are amazing... not too sweet...not too tart. Prices are very reasonable. This is the place to go!!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a local bar and was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome from the friendly staff. The atmosphere was inviting and cozy, with a great selection of music playing in the background.

As for the drinks, the bartenders were true mixologists and prepared some of the most delicious cocktails I've ever had. The menu was diverse and had something for everyone, whether you prefer a classic cocktail or something a little more experimental.

Nice little bar. Very dim. They make their own tonic, ginger syrup, and maybe some other things. Try a "Mule" made with bourbon. Deliciously spicy!

Very welcoming, low key bar with bar seats and tables. The hot toddy was great. Other cocktails also seemed well crafted and tasty. Prices were extremely reasonable and service was friendly. Highly recommended!

Small, swanky dive bar atmosphere in the heart of the River Arts District serves up delicious cocktails and local brews.

Lovely bar, really. Very unusual combination of incredibly fancy drinks, which are also cheap, and quietly expert bartenders, and your usual Asheville lunatics. Good-looking couple playing cribbage with their dogs, as one does. The guy ordered a fernet and mezcal, the bartender's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly. She made the drink, wished him bonne chance. Everything about the moment was delicious.

Sultry looking interior with great cocktails. Late hours too! Tried a shaken egg white cocktail with effervescence and was not disappointed.

A phenomenal place to have a drink with friends. Friendly and welcoming bartenders will make you an absolutely delicious cocktail.

Very intimate low lighting and relaxed atmosphere. Great bartender staff with knowledge to make you the perfect drink on menu or off. Proof of vaccination made me even more relaxed to enjoy a drink around strangers.

I don't want to leave a good review because I adore this place and don't want to share my quiet, happy place with others. But I can confirm that no one is racist here. I've known all the staff (especially the owners) for 6 plus years and they are the kindest souls ever. Not a place to get sloppy tourist drunk. It is a classy and refined establishment that I'm honored to call my watering hole.

I love this bar. This is where the Asheville locals go. Not touristy like downtown. They have a craft cocktail list that is really well made...drinks aren’t too sweet or too tart. I recommend crucible if you are in the area and want an authentic Asheville experience. Prices are exceptionally reasonable!!

Had an amazing experience with great service and drinks other than the extremely close-minded racist that had the audacity to tell the bartender that if black people would just work harder or jump on a train to New York or Florida and get jobs their lives would be easier in America. Disgraceful. I have never been so offended and uncomfortable in my life. He continued with this drunken, idiotic banter for a solid 30 minutes until the bartender cut him off and asked him kindly to leave. I was very impressed with his professionalism as he asked them to do so. Anywhere else ol’ boy would have lost his life that night.

We usually always come in when Lisa is working, but she was off tonight. Zoe gave me extra olives for my martini when I asked for them. They were great.

Nice quiet place to get a drink. Loved the dim lighting and the fact that I could actually have a conversation with someone at a bar in avl here. Staff was attentive and friendly, and the decor was pretty cool too. I'd go back.

This a bar in NC, meaning it requires a sign-in process at the door. Thats it. Lawn Dart is one of the best cocktails in the city. River Arts district is amazing and this is its best dive.

Great place for an amazing cocktail. Personal environment with a great atmosphere. Bartenders are friendly and professional. Really enjoy the small outdoor seating.