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Leo's House of Thirst

4.7Google rating(311 reviews)
Leo's House of Thirst

Known For

Low-lit vintage interior with a natural wine list worth lingering over

Leo's House of Thirst earns its moody atmosphere honestly, with a vintage interior that feels more discovered than decorated and a wine list that rewards people who ask what's open. It's instagrammable in a way that feels accidental and all the more genuine for it.

🕐Best time to visit: Wednesday nights when the room has room to breathe

1055 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

Our Take

Leo's House of Thirst earns its moody, instagrammable reputation through genuinely beautiful dim lighting and an old-world bottle list that rewards curious drinkers. It's a solid charming spot with more depth than its casual name implies — the kind of wine bar that pulls you back for a second visit.

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Downtown

1055 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA

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