Friday happy hour at Battery Park Book Exchange hits different when there's live music. Cozy spot to start the weekend with a glass of something bubbly and good tunes before the night gets going. The patio opens up when weather allows and they keep blankets on hand for when downtown Asheville nights get chilly. Inside the Grove Arcade you've got two floors of couches and leather chairs to claim, though it's first come first seated so showing up early helps if you want your pick of the setup.