Watch the leaves fall from the roofs of these Asheville bars and restaurants

ASHEVILLE – The heat of summer has passed, and there is hope in the air and in the tree branches for a cool breeze and warm, vibrant colors as the season turns to fall.

Fall officially begins on September 22, and the changing landscape will bring more leaf-watching to western North Carolina.

Since last year, Asheville has seen the opening of a number of new restaurants and bars offering idyllic views, and established establishments have continued to improve their amenities and guest service.

Residents and visitors alike can climb to new heights at these local spots to view the vast, majestic fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains:

Antidote at Chemist Spirits

Attached to an Asheville distillery, the Prohibition Era-style bar is full of character from the first floor to the soaring mezzanine overlooking the bar. But guests will want to climb even higher to the “hidden” door to emerge onto the speakeasy-inspired rooftop bar overlooking the South Slope. 151 Coxe Ave. antidote.bar.

Capella on 9 at AC Hotel

Dine and drink local flavors while taking in downtown views from Capella on 9, a rooftop bar and restaurant on the ninth floor of the AC Hotel. 10 Broadway St. capellaon9.com.

Green Manor

Visit Green Mansion, one of the oldest urban breweries in the South Slope Brewing District, to enjoy a Green Man Brewing craft beer and a second-story covered balcony with city and mountain views. 27 Buxton Ave. greenmanbrewery.com.

Cuba Hemingway at the Cambria Hotel

Cuban cuisine, cocktails and a great atmosphere await you at Hemingway’s Cuba, located on the fourth floor of the Cambria Hotel. 15 Page Ave. hemingwayscuba.com.

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Highland Brewery

Highland Brewing, the city’s original brewery, is surrounded by nature on its East Asheville campus. Enjoy the tree canopy from below the Meadow and trails or head to the rooftop bar, open for special events. 12 Old Charlotte Highway. highlandbrewing.com.

New Belgian breweries

Kick off the fall season with a dip at New Belgium Brewing, located on the French Broad River and the River Arts District greenway. 21 Craven St. newbelgium.com.

The Pillar Rooftop Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn

Eat, drink and dance to live music and DJs at Pillar Rooftop Bar, located on the sixth floor of the Hilton Garden Inn. 309 College St. pillaravl.com.

Rooftop Bar at the Flat Iron Hotel

A recently renovated historic property, The Flat Iron Hotel offers three views of the city and mountain scenery. Three terraces are accessible from The Flat Iron Rooftop on the ninth floor. 20 Battery Park Ave., ashevilleflatiron.com.

Montford Rooftop Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton

Enjoy seasonal, local beers and homemade snacks while taking in the view at The Montford Rooftop Bar, located on the eighth floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. 199 Haywood St. themontford.com.

Soprana Rooftop Cucina at Embassy Suites

The new Soprana Rooftop Cucina offers panoramic views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a spacious rooftop terrace on the seventh floor of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. 192 Haywood St., sopranarooftop.com.

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The Restoration Hotel Observatory

The Observatory, a greenhouse-inspired rooftop bar and lounge, celebrates nature with its plant-based décor and scenic views from its sixth-floor spot at The Restoration Hotel. 68 Patton Ave. therestorationhotel.com.

Omni Grove Park Inn

Asheville’s historic gem, The Omni Grove Park Inn, offers several dining and viewing options, including Sunset Terrace, Edison: Craft Ales and Kitchen, Vue 1913 and The Great Hall Bar. 290 Macon Ave. omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park.

Radical

New to the River Arts District, the boutique hotel of the same name, The Radical — also known as The RAD — is perfect for leaf lovers. Overlooking the French Broad River, step out onto the patio of the third-floor Golden Hour restaurant or step into the sixth-floor bar, aptly named The Roof. 95 Roberts St., theradicalavl.com.

Social Lounge at Strada Italiano

Take fall to the next level at The Social Lounge, located on the second floor of downtown’s local Italian restaurant, Strada Italiana. 29 Broadway St. socialloungeasheville.com.

Monk’s Mountain

Climb the Thirsty Monk steps to find cocktail haven Top of the Monk. The craft bar features a rooftop terrace and a menu of spirits, Belgian beers, wine and more. 92 Patton Ave. topofthemonk.com.

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Visualizations at Burial Beer Co.

Burial Beer Co., a rooftop bar serving wine and cocktails, has opened on the South Slope campus. The rooftop bar, serving a brand of natural wines, ciders and aperitifs, is located atop the brewery’s Eulogy concert venue. 40 Collier Ave., burialbeer.com.

Wildwood Still and Splash! Rooftop pool and lounge

Opening in September for a fall debut, the Moxy’s Wildwood Still bar and restaurant features a partial glass roof for indoor dining, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to create a 180-degree outdoor environment and a partially covered terrace overlooking downtown. Next door, at sister hotel Aloft, Splash! Rooftop Pool and Lounge is open through October. 61 Biltmore Ave., wildwoodstill.com.

Want more?

If you are looking for a guided tour, consider Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours at ashevillerooftopbartours.com.

Visit Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River (6,684 feet) and dine at Mount Mitchell Café & Eatery, located at approximately 6,200 feet, where you will find handmade, made-to-order gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads available at mountmitchellcafeandeatery.com.

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Tiana Kennell is a food and restaurant reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. She graduated from Michigan State University and spent several years covering arts, entertainment and hospitality in Louisiana. Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Instagram @PrincessOfPage.

Watch the leaves fall from the roofs of these Asheville bars and restaurants

Antidote at Chemist Spirits

Capella on 9 at AC Hotel

Green Manor

Cuba Hemingway at the Cambria Hotel

Highland Brewery

New Belgian breweries

The Pillar Rooftop Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn

Rooftop Bar at the Flat Iron Hotel

Montford Rooftop Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton

Soprana Rooftop Cucina at Embassy Suites

The Restoration Hotel Observatory

Omni Grove Park Inn

Radical

Social Lounge at Strada Italiano

Monk’s Mountain

Visualizations at Burial Beer Co.

Wildwood Still and Splash! Rooftop pool and lounge

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Watch the leaves fall from the roofs of these Asheville bars and restaurants

Antidote at Chemist Spirits

Capella on 9 at AC Hotel

Green Manor

Cuba Hemingway at the Cambria Hotel

Highland Brewery

New Belgian breweries

The Pillar Rooftop Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn

Rooftop Bar at the Flat Iron Hotel

Montford Rooftop Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton

Soprana Rooftop Cucina at Embassy Suites

The Restoration Hotel Observatory

Omni Grove Park Inn

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