"Set atop a modern hotel in the River Arts District, this open-air bar overlooks the French Broad River and the creative energy of the neighborhood, offering especially striking golden-hour sunsets when tubers and kayakers dot the water below. The layout uses outdoor furniture and firepits to create intimate pockets within a laid-back, modern setting; with an early Friday and Saturday start time, it’s a popular afternoon-to-evening spot—try the 3 Day Weekend bourbon cocktail." - Erin McGrady