
Friday Night Out: Cocktails on the South Slope
Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.
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A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.

A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.
A casual Friday-night South Slope brewery stroll starting at Burial Beer Co., then hopping as a group to 2–3 nearby taprooms like Hi Wire and Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Expect pints, walkable bar hopping energy, and live music along the way.

An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.

An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.
An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.

Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.

Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.
Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Early-evening Sunday hangout in a downtown cocktail lounge setting, built for mingling and meeting new people. Expect a laid-back social mixer vibe with drinks and conversation as the main draw.

Early-evening Sunday hangout in a downtown cocktail lounge setting, built for mingling and meeting new people. Expect a laid-back social mixer vibe with drinks and conversation as the main draw.
Early-evening Sunday hangout in a downtown cocktail lounge setting, built for mingling and meeting new people. Expect a laid-back social mixer vibe with drinks and conversation as the main draw.

A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.

A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.
A relaxed Tuesday evening wander through spring-blooming arboretum gardens and easy trails, then settling into a scenic spot for Blue Ridge sunset views. Casual social hang as the sky shifts to gold and pink.

A dress-up cocktail social in an elegant downtown lounge inside Hotel Arras, with a date-night vibe and polished atmosphere. Expect spirited mingling among Asheville’s remote workers over craft cocktails from District 42’s bar.

A dress-up cocktail social in an elegant downtown lounge inside Hotel Arras, with a date-night vibe and polished atmosphere. Expect spirited mingling among Asheville’s remote workers over craft cocktails from District 42’s bar.
A dress-up cocktail social in an elegant downtown lounge inside Hotel Arras, with a date-night vibe and polished atmosphere. Expect spirited mingling among Asheville’s remote workers over craft cocktails from District 42’s bar.

A low key afternoon hang at a coffee bar for quiet creativity and conversation. Bring a notebook, knitting, or any small craft and settle in for relaxed social time with fellow introverts.

A low key afternoon hang at a coffee bar for quiet creativity and conversation. Bring a notebook, knitting, or any small craft and settle in for relaxed social time with fellow introverts.
A low key afternoon hang at a coffee bar for quiet creativity and conversation. Bring a notebook, knitting, or any small craft and settle in for relaxed social time with fellow introverts.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.
A relaxed spring stroll along arboretum garden trails at an easy, conversational pace with scenic blooms and mountain views. The morning wraps with a casual coffee hang at the on site Arbor Eatery, ideal for meeting other locals.

Late-night hangs in a sleek downtown cocktail bar atmosphere geared for a lively crowd. Ideal for casual socializing over drinks with a modern lounge vibe into the evening.

Late-night hangs in a sleek downtown cocktail bar atmosphere geared for a lively crowd. Ideal for casual socializing over drinks with a modern lounge vibe into the evening.
Late-night hangs in a sleek downtown cocktail bar atmosphere geared for a lively crowd. Ideal for casual socializing over drinks with a modern lounge vibe into the evening.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.

A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.
A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.

Golden-hour patio hang at Wedge Studios with cold beer and RAD Tacos, then a casual neighborhood stroll through the River Arts District’s converted brick studios and creative riverfront corners with locals and transplants.

Golden-hour patio hang at Wedge Studios with cold beer and RAD Tacos, then a casual neighborhood stroll through the River Arts District’s converted brick studios and creative riverfront corners with locals and transplants.
Golden-hour patio hang at Wedge Studios with cold beer and RAD Tacos, then a casual neighborhood stroll through the River Arts District’s converted brick studios and creative riverfront corners with locals and transplants.

Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.

Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.
Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.

A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.

A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.

Golden hour themed Thursday night hangout at a cocktail-focused bar inside Devil’s Foot Beverage. Expect an easygoing after-dark vibe for sipping and socializing in a stylish, low-lit space.

Golden hour themed Thursday night hangout at a cocktail-focused bar inside Devil’s Foot Beverage. Expect an easygoing after-dark vibe for sipping and socializing in a stylish, low-lit space.
Golden hour themed Thursday night hangout at a cocktail-focused bar inside Devil’s Foot Beverage. Expect an easygoing after-dark vibe for sipping and socializing in a stylish, low-lit space.

A casual 21+ hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and meet new collaborators at a distillery bar, gathering indoors or on an outdoor table depending on weather.

A casual 21+ hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and meet new collaborators at a distillery bar, gathering indoors or on an outdoor table depending on weather.
A casual 21+ hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and meet new collaborators at a distillery bar, gathering indoors or on an outdoor table depending on weather.