Name: Otis Trick & The Books
Start: 2026-11-12T20:00:00.000-05:00
End: 2026-11-12T20:00:00.000-05:00
Location: The Crow and Quill

Otis Trick & The Books plays Crow and Quill on Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 PM. Grab a friend and make a night of it.

The spot caps at 75 heads, so once the band kicks in the room packs out quick, first come gets the antique couches, everyone else stands. No advance tickets here, just show up early and grab a whiskey while you stake your claim.

The Crow and Quill is a downtown Asheville speakeasy for craft cocktails and rare spirits. Tucked behind a nondescript entry on North Lexington, this Victorian-inspired speakeasy is famous for its mind-blowing selection: over 800 whiskeys and 1,100 spirits from all over the planet. 

Whether you’re craving a perfectly smoked Old-Fashioned or something totally new, the friendly bartenders here shape drinks using fresh, seasonal ingredients, even garnishes picked straight from the owner’s garden. Bar snacks and tasty bites round out the menu, perfect for late-night hangs or a pre-show sip.

Known for expertly crafted cocktails with seasonal ingredients sourced locally, their drinks are as much a show as a drink: think flaming cinnamon sticks and infused smoke. The bar often hosts live jazz, folk, and Americana music, plus themed events like blanket forts and storytelling during winter, making it a staple of Asheville’s nighttime culture.

Locals dig The Crow and Quill for its unmatched whiskey selection, creative cocktail menu, and old-world, candlelit atmosphere. The intimate nooks and plush seating invite long conversations and mingling, while the knowledgeable bartenders guide guests through the vast spirit collection. 

It’s a favorite date night and celebration spot where every visit feels special and a bit mysterious. The hidden entrance marked by lanterns and the “106” sign adds to the allure and exclusivity.

The Crow and Quill

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Live Music in Asheville, NC: Venues, Shows and Events

Looking for the best bars in Asheville? Find cocktail lounges, dive bars, rooftops and live music spots downtown, on the South Slope and in West Asheville. Downtown, [Little Jumbo](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4554-little-jumbo) pours cocktails in an old grocery on Broadway, [The Crow and Quill](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1617-the-crow-and-quill) stocks more than 800 whiskeys behind an easy-to-miss door on Lexington Avenue, and [The Workshop Lounge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1583-the-workshop-lounge) has jazz inside The Foundry Hotel. [Capella on 9](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1369-capella-on-9-rooftop-bar-and-lounge) serves drinks with mountain views atop the AC Hotel, [District 42](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1888-district-42) sits on Pack Square, and [Cork & Keg](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4034-cork-keg-wine-bar-tap-room) pours wine inside The Weinhaus on Patton Avenue. [5 Walnut Wine Bar](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1529-5-walnut-wine-bar) has live jazz and acoustic sets most nights, and [Fitz and the Wolfe](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4035-fitz-and-the-wolfe) runs three rooms on Battery Park Avenue. On the South Slope, [Banks Ave.](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4031-banks-ave) hosts drag shows and DJ nights, and [Sovereign Kava](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1916-sovereign-kava-bar) pours kava on Biltmore Avenue. Haywood Road in West Asheville has [The Low Down](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2525-the-low-down) under The Hop, wine and vinyl at [Potential New Boyfriend](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4165-potential-new-boyfriend), and late shows at [The Odd](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1413-the-odd-eclectic-dive-bar-music-venue-oddities-museum) and [Fleetwood's](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2073-fleetwood-s). Out east, [The Social](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1502-the-social) is a neighborhood pub on Tunnel Road, and [Town Pump Tavern](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/3998-town-pump-tavern) and [White Horse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1558-white-horse-black-mountain) anchor downtown Black Mountain. When the night's over, call [AVL Ride](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/723-avl-ride) for the trip home.

Bars in Asheville, NC: Nightlife, Lounges and Music Halls

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Wine and Spirits in Asheville, NC: Distilleries and Wine Bars

Asheville is a dog friendly town, and these breweries, restaurant patios, bars, shops and pet services welcome you and your dog. Many breweries allow leashed dogs, including [Highland Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/45-highland-brewing-company) and its meadow in East Asheville, [Wedge Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/69-wedge-brewing-co), [RAD Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2372-the-river-arts-district-brewing-company), [New Belgium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4888-new-belgium-brewing) and [Ginger's Revenge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1325-ginger-s-revenge) in the River Arts District, and [Archetype](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1243-archetype-brewing), [One World West](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/866-one-world-brewing-west) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub) on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Downtown, [Wicked Weed](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1133-wicked-weed-brewing)'s brewpub has two pet friendly patios, the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) is on the South Slope, and [Twisted Laurel](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/857-twisted-laurel-downtown-asheville-twisted-laurel-weaverville) and [Posana](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/34-posana) have dog friendly patios near Pack Square. Woodfin has [Zillicoah](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2015-zillicoah-beer-company), [Riverside Rhapsody](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2132-riverside-rhapsody-beer-company) and [Salt Face Mule](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2481-salt-face-mule-brewing-co) along the French Broad River. South of town, try [Sweeten Creek Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1329-sweeten-creek-brewing), [12 Bones Smokehouse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2134-12-bones-smokehouse-and-brewing) in Arden, [Turgua](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1327-turgua-brewing-company) in Fairview, and [Sierra Nevada](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2361-sierra-nevada) and [Mills River Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2255-mills-river-brewing-co) in Mills River. Black Mountain has [Pisgah Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/886-pisgah-brewing-company) and [Lookout Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4658-lookout-brewing-company). For pet supplies and care, visit [Asheville Pet Supply](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1016-asheville-pet-supply) on Merrimon Avenue and [All Pets Animal Hospital](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2251-all-pets-animal-hospital) on Patton Avenue. Every listing below has hours, photos and directions.

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