Crucible

Marvin Ramsey

Always enjoy the place when I stop by. The bartender is very knowledgeable regarding the drink menu and making specialty drinks as well as remembering everyone's name.

mrclayc

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!

Andrew Hammond

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.

Robert Mitchener

Please note this establishment requires a vaccine card for membership. (I personally agree with this policy, but this isn't publicly available knowledge or a common requirement in Asheville. The communication of this policy seemed unclear leading to confusion). Anna our bartender was a little distant, but still cordial enough for this rather quiet experience. The crucible seemed to have mostly pictures of a disco ball and what seems like a loud experience but in reality is nice and quiet. It's a place you could just relax and have a drink. The decor reminds me more of a speakeasy but mixed with a little disco. The cocktails are decent and the selections if liquor are okay. Overall this place is a quiet little dive. I would say it's more the type of place you'll stumble into and cozily settle in rather than the place you planned to end at. I think if you're in the area you might as well crawl over and have a cocktail.