Botanist & Barrel Asheville

We stumbled into this place looking for a bar after a visit to the Arboretum. We wanted to try something fun and interesting. It definitely did not disappoint. Their selection of wine, beer and mead was great and the staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. They had a variety of light food choices which was exactly what we needed and if you are adventurous they have a collection of tin fish that was incredible. We have never really tried that before but ended up falling in love with it and bought several items to take with us. If you are in the area in Asheville, coming here would be a great decision. I can't say enough about the amazing staff!!

We arrived later in the night, and our bartender Jim was welcoming, gave samples for things he thought we would like based on conversations with other patrons, and he had a warm and fun personality. We loved our flights and samples. I’m not even a wine guy, but this place has a great selection with knowledgeable people to help you find what you’re looking for. We will be returning on our next visit.

I dropped into this spot for my first time, to perform on a comedy show. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu. Several on-draft and pre-packaged drink options, as well as nonalcoholic selections. And, a pleasantly surprising diverse array of tinned fish from all over the world. The space is clean and has a chilled-out atmosphere. I recommend a glass of mead and some cheese straws, at the very least.

This place offers totally natural wine, cider, and mead along with shots of THC. The drinks tasted very much like vinegar and not sweet at all. The cheeseboard was decent.

Had a great time at Botanist & Barrel last week. Stopped in on a Monday afternoon, sat at the bar. My wife enjoyed her wine flight. Lots of craft beer and cider available as well. All their wine is all natural. Bartenders were incredibly friendly

Excellent cider experience! Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates local cider that isn’t too sweet. My favorite here is the Tropical Blaze— Paw Paw fruit, mango, and Thai chili come together for a bright and crisp cider. Close second is Pardon my French. Staff is friendly and helpful, and there are different specials for each weekday. Reasonable price for the variety of local ciders available here, haven’t found another place for cider (or mead) like this in the area! Would return again.

My partner and I stumbled upon this tasting bar - literally stumbled (strada was the scheduled plan, they weren’t open yet). When I tell you we were SO impressed with the hospitality and knowledge of cider/wines, I’m not exaggerating! Amanda was our server and she was AMAZING! The cheeseboard was absolutely phenomenal paired with a flight of our servers choices of wine. I fell in love with the Traminette and HAD to purchase a bottle. I am so excited to come back and visit and bring my friends who I know will fall in love with it too!

We had an amazing time tasting some ciders and a beer at this beautiful spot in Asheville. We just stumbled across it and so glad we decided to go in. The owner was there & we chatted for a long time. They were super friendly and the best part is that they do not use sugar in their process so I left feeling slightly tipsy but very clear headed! The best.

I kept seeing post for their anniversary party on Instagram and after exploring a bit more, I knew I wanted to visit the spot. I am such a sucker for cute little boutique wine shops/bars. This one did not disappoint. We came here on a Sunday, and there was plenty of room. The DJ was a little bit loud and a bit odd for the space but it's fun that they were trying something new so I can't complain. I think a little acoustic session might have been better suited, but also it was raining previously so it would be hard to spread out. We did wipe down the tables out front and sat there. Made it much more comfortable, and the people watching was fire. They had a special menu for the party, but it seems like they have daily specials on the reg. The price is a little more expensive, but it is downtown and upscale. The quality is wonderful. My partner and I split a little wine tasting (probably a bit under 2 glasses) at $22. They had cider for around eight dollars but plenty of options for people who love different things. The one worker we had was incredibly attentive and welcoming. Honestly, all of the staff we spoke to were great. He gave us a bunch of amazing suggestions for our charcuterie board. The board itself was delicious and beautiful. Wonderful quality, delicious food and extremely local. The meats and cheeses were all a hit.

This location was right down the street from where we decided to have brunch and the reviews were intriguing which brought us here. We were immediately greeted by Katie who is just a wonderful human being. They have wine and ciders and basically is a tasting room. Their coders are done in-house, although some of their ciders are in partnership with other ciders from around the country. I opted for a flight that included not where we be heirloom Pat and the strawberry rhubarb. I was actually very surprised at how much I like the not where we be heirloom as it is a little bit different than most ciders that I enjoy. The strawberry rhubarb was also very delicious. We will be going back to pick up some items before we head out of town but we are truly going back because of the amazing hospitality that Katie gave to us while we were there. She was so helpful in explaining the multiple different ciders but also just amazing at sharing things to see and do places to eat around Asheville as well.

So yummy and great staff!! PawPaw's was our fav! I definitely recommend the flight to try multiple

This place is an absolute must! They are forever added to my Asheville list and they should be on yours too! The service here is like none others. They accommodated a 13 person bachelorette party SEAMLESSLY. We had such a great time and felt right at home. The experience was so fun and the spot was so cute! They served a great array of cheeses and crackers to have with our delicious wine selection. I don't drink alcohol and they graciously had non-alcoholic wine that actually tasted good. Y'all. I will forever buy this wine now. Non-alcoholic wine that is natural and tastes good is unheard of... For lunch I got their tomato soup and baguette, both were delicious and absolutely wonderful. That macrons they sourced were like no other. I will dream of those macrons they were so good. Overall, I cannot wait to go back to this amazing place.

I wish that I could give this place a million and one stars! This was a stop on my bachelorette party trip and each and every one of my friends had an amazing time. They accommodated 13 girls with such ease and made us all feel welcomed. Of course the highlight of the day for me was the pourron. I've never experienced something like that before but I'm obsessed. I now have one of my own which I'm already making plans to use. The ciders and wine they selected were delicious and also personal to important things in my life, like Greek wine for my Greek fiancé and French wine for my minor in college. I also really enjoyed the tinned fish. I really didn't think it would be something I like, but now I want more. Also, I want to give them huge props for providing non-alcoholic drinks for the people not drinking in the group!! If you're thinking of visiting, please do!!!

Loved stopping in tonight for delicious ciders!! Lots of local ciders, wonderful service , and great menu.. can't wait to return t try more...

They have such a great selection of natural wines and ciders! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with warmth. The live music on the Friday night we were there added to the ambiance. If I lived here in Asheville I would be here everyday!

This place was so unique and quaint. I loved trying the cider flights, and the cheese was a large size. In my experience with charcuterie boards, the cheese size you get is small, but this was large! The inside was cute, and sweet little outdoor tables too! The women's bathroom had opera music which was a bit humorous, and lovely. The server was very personable and lovely! I would come back!

This was a nice surprise! We stepped in to a cute and cozy little social spot. Service was excellent and staff knowledgeable about their product. Cheese board had the largest helpings we have ever been served on a board! A definite must try!

Came here on Christmas Eve for the afternoon as they were having some live music featured. Must have walked past it a number of times but bummed it took until now to go in. Some light snacks but what steals the show is their fresh ciders of which there are MANY. They also have cans of beer and non-alcoholic selections if cider isn't your thing. We got a charcuterie board ($25 for choice of 3 items and it included bread and delicious toppings) and it was a great and filling snack, but I wouldn't recommend going super hungry! If you're going at peak time or for an event definitely get there early as it's an intimate place so seating is relatively limited, especially if your group is more than 2 or 3 people.

This is the best cider bar in Asheville serving delicious, natural cider which you can't find in other local ciders. I love stopping in for a flight and some food as well as grabbing cider to take home. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. This will continue to be one of our favorite spots in Asheville!

Had their black and blue cider. I loved it! It was deliciously sweet. My wife had the wine flight and she liked it as well.

It may be OK if you're looking for cider. The service was friendly. I did the "wine" flight, and cider is not wine, in my opinion.

We love this place! Ms. Savannah is impressively knowledgeable and passionate about the wine. Her recommendations were perfect. Enjoyed and appreciated the music. The decor is attractive. We highly recommend the Botanist & Barrel Asheville for a relaxing and feel-good experience.

Botanist & Barrel features a wide variety of ciders, wines, and snacks. The interior is modern and comfortable. Not quite as much space outside, but enough for a cozy date. Service was wonderful!

Had a great time sipping a hard cider flight and chatting with the bartender/owner. You must stop by this cool spot with it's personality.

If you're looking for fantastic ciders, excellent pastries, lots of great local provisions, and fantastic service look no further. Botanist and barrel has you covered on every level. They have an abundance of ciders, flights, and local beers. Atmosphere is extremely relaxed and inviting. Decor is also on point. Stop drinking trulys and check them out.

We had a horrible experience at a Wall Street Vegan location, and remembered this place from a prior visit. They have gluten free and vegan charcuterie boards and great gluten free drink options! We will definitely come back every time we are in the Asheville area! The service was excellent!

We loved this place! Excellent flights and wonderful staff. The wine tastes like summer.

The perfect afternoon stop! Great selection of their and other ciders and natural wines. Perfect snacks including tinned fish. The smoked oysters!!! Also never thought I would love vegan cheese that much. Very warm service. Might be my favourite new place in town.

Cider is great but pricing is problematic. Flights consist of 4 ciders, so we customized a flight (which we were told we could do), picking 2 ciders from one $15/flight and 2 ciders from another $15/flight. By doing so, we incurred an extra $7 charge, bringing our flight total to $22. Needless to say, we won't be back for that very reason.

Great intimate space and wonderful nitrate free selection of ciders, beers and wines. Savannah was our server for the evening and she was attentive, helpful, and charming. Check out this unknown gem in Asheville!

What a great place - neat vibe; everything you try - gets better; tasty bites - and the service is 6 star! Fun place!

Customer service was attentive and top notch. The food was cute and tasty. I selected the guest wine flight and also tried an establishment rosé--all very good. If I lived in Asheville, I would be here every weekend.

This was absolutely the best place to stop for a delicious glass of wine or cider. Friendly people to chat with. Great explanation of flavors and creation. Beautifully decorated with terrariums on the shelves. Very pleased with our find.