New cocktail bar opens on Riverside Drive in Asheville

Jason Sandford September 22, 2010

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

The Bywater has opened at 796 Riverside Drive. It’s a private club – which means they don’t plan on selling much food – and it looks like a much classier joint than its neighbors. A biker bar, Flossie’s, is right next door, and Riverside is home to a host of businesses that are on the industrial side of things.

I don’t know much more about it. I’ll give you a full report as soon as I can make it by. Meantime, what have y’all heard/seen?

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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branson neal March 15, 2011

I love this place! The staff is great, customers are friendly, and the beer list is a knockout! Don Lewis from The Sons Of Ralph is hosting a Tuesday night open mike, and Don frequently jumps up and plays with the participants. Don is one of WNC's premier fiddlers, a great guitar player, and plays mandolin like there's no tomorrow. Totally kick-back atmosphere, like you're hanging at a friend's house sippin' cold ones. Somebody told me it was once a convenience store(?!?), whoa, what a make-over! A custom made bar, a cool secluded nook and a great long handmade table with benches adds to the charm. Check this club out, the beer ain't colder nowhere!

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CJ September 27, 2010

I love it! They have lots of beer on tap and the cocktails are really cheap. I was able to play the games outside and cook a hotdog at the same time!

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mander September 27, 2010

Great staff, great cold beer & great location, what more could you ask for??? I love it 🙂

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Maria September 23, 2010

Oh, Chad is great. The location is kind of fun. Drove by the other night and noticed it because there were little white lights strung around what appeared to be a huge outdoor patio space.

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craggybender September 23, 2010

Chad Battles, longtime Jack of the Wood bartender, opened it up with a couple other guys. Hope it does well.

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knicker bopper September 23, 2010

bartenders are alright. customer(s) suck. MIGHT go there again.

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