
Ascend to The Flat Iron Rooftop, just an elevator ride away, offering an ideal retreat following a day of Asheville exploration. Discover a fusion of the city’s famed breweries, a curated selection of global wines, and artisanal cocktails, all set against breathtaking vistas of the French Broad River Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains, enriching your Asheville experience with a fresh perspective.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 Battery Park Ave Floor 9, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 579-2106
Website: https://ashevilleflatiron.com/rooftop/?y_source=1_MTA0Mzk4NjQyMC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
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Reviews
My husband ordered the sirens sunset, which promised strawberries and bourbon and saffron and Rosso aperitif. He asked if it was too strawberry forward, and they said it was actually fairly bourbon forward. But it wasn’t really. It was just sort of… bland. We both tried it. It was one of those drinks that sounds delicious but was was instead sort of bland. The saffron was totally absent, it basically tasted like bourbon and some sort of strawberry mix. It also had a great deal of ice.
I had the tequila gimlet, and the best thing about it was a huge cucumber garnish. I asked them if they could do mezcal instead, and they did, but they charged an extra five dollars. I’ve never understood this, because Vida Mezcal and some of the other mezcals are actually cheaper than many tequilas. The result was a $19 drink. It was supposed to have lime and cucumber and salt and centrebe. And I would’ve happily paid $19 if it was spectacular, but mostly it just tasted like an upscale margarita. The normal smokiness of the Mezcal seemed to disappear but it was refreshing. I will give it that.
The bartenders were great. We talked to one of them on the way up in the elevator. Nothing wrong with the service whatsoever. And of course, the atmosphere is gorgeous. It’s just the drinks seemed somehow uninspired. Maybe this was their take on refreshing summer cocktails? And of course, we know that we’re paying a premium because of the view.
This location was once the “sky bar” and a lot of locals came here, and I did not expect to have the same experience, of course, and the new owners have done a good job of making it upscale, but in some ways, it also felt a bit sterile.
We will try again in the winter and see if they’ve changed their menu a bit and maybe try some classic Manhattans and old fashions and see how they interpret those. For now, I’m leaving the three stars until we have another visit.
Oh, somewhat related, when I walked in the day before to try out the bar with a girlfriend, it was closed for a private party, but the website didn’t say so. And she had just gotten off work and we only had an hour, so we had to go somewhere else. Also I was greeted by a server at the door who said “oh my god, it’s a human, I didn’t expect a person to be standing there.” But they were at the host stand, so that was a little confusing. Don’t people normally walk through the door and come to the host stand? It made me giggle a bit.
Additionally, there’s an amazing speakeasy at the location that adds an element of intrigue and charm. This hidden gem enhances the overall experience, making Flat Iron rooftop bar a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy great drinks, stunning views, and a touch of adventure.
After being reached out to by the Flat Iron team, we had a redo experience that was vastly improved. It’s clear the team wants to provide top tier customer service and I’ve added two stars to this review to reflect the effort the team put in to provide a great night out for my girlfriend and I! Shoutout to Sarah and the rest of the team for making this happen.
Initial Review:
My girlfriend and I were looking for a rooftop bar to kick off the evening with some espresso martinis, and found the Flat Iron Rooftop after doing some searching. While the views were great, we had issues with both the drinks and service.
The espresso martinis were completely batched with every ingredient pre-mixed; on its own not a problem, but they had such a strong licorice taste (similar to Amaretto). After trying to get through them for 10 minutes, we gave up and I brought them back more than half full to the female bartender working there around 5:30pm last night. Customer service was lacking, with no acknowledgement or offer to make things right. While that in its own would not usually make me write a review, as we walked away and were waiting for the elevator the server made a derogatory remark to (who I assume was) the other bartender, implying that my girlfriend was underage and we had no idea what we were talking about.
Really wanted to like the place, but expected better from a rooftop lounge at a 4 star hotel.