More Than a Tour. An Asheville Story.
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours was founded on a love of Asheville’s skyline, history, hospitality, and mountain views—and continues today as the city’s most unique experiences above downtown.
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours was founded in 2018 by western North Carolina local Kaye Bentley, who envisioned a completely new way to experience the city—from above. Inspired by Asheville’s historic architecture, burgeoning rooftop scene, and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views, she created a tour experience blending handcrafted drinks, local storytelling, city history, and rooftop hospitality into something uniquely Asheville.
Over the years, Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours became one of the city’s most recognized tourism experiences, welcoming thousands of visitors and locals alike while earning TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice recognition, Best of Asheville awards, and regional business honors.
A New Chapter Above Asheville
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the devastating impact it had on Asheville and the surrounding mountain communities, Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours faced an uncertain future. Operations were paused for months, and the company nearly closed permanently.
In October 2025—exactly one year after the storm changed Western North Carolina forever—the company entered a new chapter when Hendersonville native Ron Wagner purchased Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours with a vision of continuing and expanding the experience Kaye originally created.
Raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Ron has deep personal ties to the Asheville area and a lifelong appreciation for the region’s natural beauty, creative spirit, hospitality, and close-knit communities. Having watched Asheville change and grow dramatically over the years, he has seen firsthand how the city has evolved while still holding onto the spirit, character, and mountain culture that make it so special.
From the Blue Ridge Parkway and mountain sunsets to Asheville’s historic architecture, creative culture, and rooftop skyline, this region has always felt like home.
Today, Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours remains committed to showcasing Asheville’s rooftop culture, mountain scenery, local history, and hospitality while celebrating the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of the Asheville community.
This isn’t just a rooftop tour. It’s a celebration of Asheville—past, present, and moving forward.
What Makes Our Tours Different?
Unlike a traditional pub crawl or nightlife tour, Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours offers a thoughtfully curated rooftop experience designed around atmosphere, skyline views, handcrafted cocktails, reserved seating, and engaging local storytelling.
Guests explore a rotating selection of premier rooftop venues throughout downtown Asheville while hearing fascinating stories about the city’s architecture, culture, hidden history, and creative energy—all from above.
Our goal is simple: to help guests experience Asheville in a way they’ll never forget.
Awards & Recognition
Over the years, Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours has been honored with:
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Best of Asheville recognition
Asheville Chamber of Commerce recognition
Carolina Small Business Development Fund honors
Western Women’s Business Center awards
We’re incredibly grateful to our guests, rooftop partners, guides, and Asheville community for helping make Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours one of the city’s most beloved experiences.