You might be familiar with The Times Bar & Coffee Shop as an intimate, sophisticated spot for a late-night craft cocktail — but did you know they also have a sensational selection of all drinks bright + summery? Or an impressive lineup of craft coffee creations?

This posh, elegant locale recently upgraded its menu + expanded its daytime hours. We checked it out so you can #TryThis for yourself. 👇

What we tried (with pricing):

Thanks to The Times’ new hours, you can start drinking (coffee, booze, or mocktails) at 10 a.m. Their coffee is available until 6 p.m. + signature cocktails through 1 a.m.

We started with the specialty Cardacoco Latte ($5), a creamsicle dream of an espresso drink that involves coconut, cardamom + delicate slivers of orange zest.

The Summer Bellini is available in 4 delightful flavors: strawberry, guava, pineapple or kiwi | Photo by the AVLtoday team

We also tried the effervescent Summer Bellini (think: lemon, bubbles, slightly tart + very drinkable, $8), and the Espresso Martini ($12), which is officially all-the-rage again — for good reason.

What we tried next:

The Half Nelson is served (gorgeously) out of a smoky carafe. Just trust us on this one. | Photo by the AVLtoday team

For a 2 p.m. “nightcap,” we finished with the flagship Half Nelson ($14), a smoked bourbon cocktail with a cherry-forward, fruity flourish.

What not to miss:

The seasonal cocktail list. These locally-sourced, majorly creative cocktails are only available for about 3 months before The Times’ mastermind bartenders develop fresh, new concoctions. Before summer ends, you can try the Kiwi Lime Pie (think: alcoholic key lime pie in a cup) for $15 + for those who like it spicy, the Sage & Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (starring fresno chili, sage, lime, bitters, pineapple, rum) for $12.

What we’re still talking about:

The interior design + decor. Seriously, we’re obsessed. The combination of vaulted ceilings, gold walls + velvety red curtains had us feeling transported to the 1920s (but like, post-pandemic). Basically, any photo taken in here is Instagram-worthy.

ProTip: Feel free to bring food over from the adjacent S+W Market to enjoy at the bar | Photo by the AVLtoday team

Things to know if you go:

Experience: Coffee, cocktails + beyond at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop
Price: Drinks range from $3-15
Website: https://www.thetimesbarasheville.com/
Address: 56 Patton Ave.
Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
Social: Facebook | Instagram Ⓟ