The Brandy Bar + Cocktails

The Brandy Bar + Cocktails 🥃The Brandy Bar offers over 70+ types of brandies from countries across the globe.
📍Located in historic Hendersonville, North Carolina.

North Carolina's first brandy bar offering over 73 types of brandies from countries across the globe. Served with a variety of locally sourced bar snacks.

Thurs 6/18/26 - 4-9 PM - Earthquake Cocktail specials - On August 31, 1886, at 9:50 PM, the largest earthquake ever reco...
06/14/2026

Thurs 6/18/26 - 4-9 PM - Earthquake Cocktail specials - On August 31, 1886, at 9:50 PM, the largest earthquake ever recorded on the US East coast destroyed homes and other property in Charleston, S.C., leaving as many as 150 dead in that city alone. Registering between 6.6 and 7.3 on the modern Richter scale, the quake cracked chimneys and plaster walls across North Carolina. “The bell in Asheville’s city hall tolled as the ground shook,” stated the alarmed Reverend Anthony Porter, rector of Holy Communion Episcopal Church in Charleston, who happen to be vacationing in Asheville on that night. Reports of the earthquake came in from across the Tar Heel state: the lighthouse keeper at Cape Hatteras felt the rumblings and saw windows broken in the tower, effects were documented in Elizabethtown, Stovall, Huntersville, Raleigh, Hillsborough and Waynesville. The Northampton County Courthouse in Jackson had its walls damaged, to this day the large brick chimney outside the Carson House in Marion carries a crack made by the 1886 earthquake. Newspapers reported that a thick dust fell in Wilmington, NC and “That all the iron in the city lamp posts, store fronts, and engines was highly magnetized; as well as several engines running on roads were highly magnetized….”
In Henderson County we sit on the “Brevard Fault Zone” (BFZ) which is almost 450 miles long and 1-5 miles wide. BFZ stretches diagonally across western and central North Carolina and serves as a major geological boundary between the Blue Ridge and Inner Piedmont regions. BFZ primarily passes through Transylvania (where the town of Brevard is located and hence its name), Henderson, McDowell (near Old Fort), Burke (near Morganton), Caldwell, Wilkes, and Surry (ending near Mount Airy) counties
It is a “thrust fault” that extends from the North Carolina-Virginia border, runs through the north metro Atlanta area, and ends near Montgomery, Alabama. It is an important Paleozoic era feature in the uplift of the Appalachian Mountains. While there are scattered micro-earthquakes in the region (like the Sparta, NC area), this specific fault is considered ancient but presently is not actively moving or generating large earthquakes. So, relax and have another brandy.
Earthquake cocktail special
Brevard Fault - Courvoisier, Douglas Fir brandy, Cointreau
Toulouse-Lautrec Earthquake – Mighty potent – 1/2 Cognac, 1/2 absinthe
Tremblement de Terre (earthquake) – Cognac, Absinthe, simple syrup, club soda
1/2 price fruit/infused flight

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM = WNC Songwriter Sessions and the Brandy Bar + Cocktails hosts The Graybeards, ...
06/14/2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM = WNC Songwriter Sessions and the Brandy Bar + Cocktails hosts The Graybeards, Mike Hollon & Annie Wenz. An evening of original songs in the natural listening room acoustics of the beautiful & historic Brandy Bar at 504 7th Avenue East.
Hidyho Neighbors! Another talent-filled, song-creating th*****me will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our June session at the coolest bar in all of Hendo. The Graybeards, Mike Hollon, and Annie Wenz will put the whooptie in your doodle. Delicious cocktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us!
The Graybeards (aka Rob Northrop and Larry Tambini) have crafted a sound that incorporates a blend of styles that reflects their influences from Folk, Rock, Country, and Blues. Two musicians that combine their musical talents with a storytelling element and celebrate the joy and grace of a shared experience.
Mike Hollon’s music blends elements of blues, roots, rock, soul, classic country, and folk. Many of Mike’s songs are about struggle and the strength of the human spirit. Throughout his lyrics, you'll hear a call to keep moving and find out what's next. “As my music continues to grow and evolve, the importance of artistic authenticity and human connection remains central to my songwriting.”
Annie Wenz has stomped her dusty boots through 25 countries around the world, cracking open hearts all along the way. After years of touring around the US & abroad, she wandered into Hendersonville, kissed the ground & popped the cork!
Hosts are Todd Hoke and Annie Wenz. The “sessions” takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more info contact [email protected]

Wed 6/10/26 - 7-9:00 PM - NC Writers Network hosts authors, Jeff Davis and Jayne Sperry Jones, in the literary series "I...
06/07/2026

Wed 6/10/26 - 7-9:00 PM - NC Writers Network hosts authors, Jeff Davis and Jayne Sperry Jones, in the literary series "In the Company of Writers." The program offers a series of personal, conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets, followed by an open mic forum. These inspirational gatherings will inform and entertain attendees. The guest authors speak from 7-8 PM with an open mic from 8 -9 PM. Original music welcomes you, continues during intermission, and closes the evening. Sign-ups for the open mic sheet are posted at the entry.

Jeff Davis attended UNC-Greensboro’s MFA program in creative writing and studied with Robert Creeley at the State University of New York at Buffalo. His poems have appeared in Asheville Poetry Review, the Nantahala Review, Kakalak, The Hole-In-The-Head Review, and other places. His book Natures: Selected Poems, 1972 – 2005 (2006) was selected by Katherine Stripling Byer, then Poet Laureate of North Carolina, as a North Carolina Notable Book for 2006. He’s also written extensively on Charles Olson, Robert Creeley, and the other Black Mountain College poets. Since 2005 he has hosted the radio program Wordplay, which celebrates poets, writers of creative prose, story tellers, ballad singers, and other folks with interesting approaches to language.

Jane Sperry Jones is a theatre professional and counselor who has just finished publishing Confessions of an Amnesiac, a counterculture creative non-fiction narrative, and is preparing The Raw Collection of sketchy poetry for publication as well. She has also written and submitted an edgy rock film script and a stage play with humor and dark irony about a family su***de. She has founded and operates a tax-exempt non-profit called Zelda Divine Ink for struggling writers. She has taught English and drama in Brooklyn near the projects with her classes being instrumental in the school& #39;s transformation into Brooklyn High School of the Arts. She is currently working on a quirky feature film. She lives and writes near Asheville, NC. Website: Janesperryjones.com.
“In the Company of Writers series” is hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

Thurs 6/11/26 – 4-9 PM - The first rail line into Henderson County began in Charleston, SC, and ran through the town of ...
06/07/2026

Thurs 6/11/26 – 4-9 PM - The first rail line into Henderson County began in Charleston, SC, and ran through the town of Columbia, SC before pushing up the Saluda grade from Spartanburg into Henderson County. The railroad running from Charleston into the rugged and steep mountain terrain of Western North Carolina would not reach Hendersonville until 1879, and later Asheville in 1886. The locals were probably in the crowds that cheered when the train came roaring through on July 4, 1879. The original tracks of the Spartanburg-Asheville Railroad Company ran then, as today, through Howard’s Gap and parallel to the old Cane Creek Road. Approaching the equally steep grade from Asheville’s east side was the Richmond-Danville Railroad line that led from Marion & Old Fort and was not completed until 1889. The first rail line in North Carolina was chartered by the Wilmington-Raleigh Railroad Company in 1834 and an initial 161 miles of track was laid between Wilmington and Weldon in Halifax County. When completed in 1840, it was touted as the longest railroad in the world at that time.
As the iron horse ploughed through the once isolated mountain hollers and passes, it brought with it easy accessibility to the mountain’s resources, and the thick virgin timbered forests fell to the aggressive logging titans. The locals would have been thrilled by the first signs of industrialization and cheered the initial economic boost to the community. Tragically, it became increasingly apparent that excessive commercial activities caused fires, floods, deforestation, and catastrophic erosion. The area was changing and so would the mountain’s close-knit families.

The Saluda Grade – CB Frost, Chambord, lemonade
Norfolk-Southern – Douglas fir, curacao, fresh squeezed lemon juice
Richmond-Danville – CB Frost, Frangelico, simple syrup, fresh brewed hot coffee, whip cream (optional)
North Carolina-Virginia – Applejack, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 price Cognac flight

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Wed 6/3/26 - 4-9 PM - A $6 special so join us for a straight pour of your choice of Joaquin Coffee brandy - a brandy wi...
05/31/2026

Wed 6/3/26 - 4-9 PM - A $6 special so join us for a straight pour of your choice of Joaquin Coffee brandy - a brandy with a fresh roasted coffee taste and hints of chocolate and vanilla or Joaquin Ginger brandy. - Sweet ginger with hint of brandy –a smooth sensation with floral notes.

Thurs 6/4/26 - 4-9 PM - Lots of local mysteries float around in Henderson County and one in particular was a cold case t...
05/31/2026

Thurs 6/4/26 - 4-9 PM - Lots of local mysteries float around in Henderson County and one in particular was a cold case that was solved - the local myth of the “Hanging of George Cunningham.” In the early formation of the county when folks were traveling long distances, they would build campfires and sometimes would be joined by other travelers who would talk, exchange views, sing, play the banjo or fiddle. And sometimes card playing, gambling and a jug of potent corn whiskey would be passed around. One night such a camp was on the banks of a small settlement called Swannanoa. Late in the afternoon of June 6,1874, George Cunningham found such a site and a man sitting by it. The stranger introduced himself as Daniel Sternberg from Kansas. Sternberg fetched from his saddlebags a deck of cards and a jug of corn whiskey which they began to consume while playing cards. As the game continued, young George continued to win until he had won all of Sternberg’s money. Then Sternberg put up his gold watch which George won as well. Early the next morning Sternberg’s body was found below the camp with his head crushed. Later in the day the Buncombe County Sheriff caught up with Cunningham’s wagon and placed him under arrest for murder. The gold watch was found in Cunningham’s possession which he claimed was won fairly. Cunningham told the story of Sternberg calling him a cheat and trying to take the money back. Cunningham was furious and picked up an ax and threatened Sternberg who picked up a split rail and swung it at Cunningham, hitting the ax he held. When Sternberg grabbed for the ax, Cunningham hit him in the head. Cunningham said, “I hit him in the head with it and killed him.” He pled guilty to self-defense, was tried and sentenced to hang. Eyewitnesses say that when the trap was sprung, the body dropped to the end of the rope, but George Cunningham’s feet were touching the ground. The doctor who was present to pronounce the death rushed to the body and announced in a loud voice that could be heard by all present:” The man is dead! He’s dead!” The rope was cut at once and the body immediately put in a coffin, placed on a wagon and the driver lashed the horses into a gallop. A man was seen to jump off the wagon and run through the woods The lid was replaced, and the wagon continued its journey.
In 1959 the descendants of Cunningham petitioned to have his grave in Patty’s Chapel Cemetery opened, and on July 7, 1959, everyone gathered around the open grave, witnessed by Dr. David Pierce, Professor at UNC-A (local historian & author of several books). After 85+ years of internment, careful examination revealed no remains of bones, teeth or hair. There was found a large quantity of oak wood covered in well-preserved bark was found. This was thought to be evidence that the stories of an oak log being substituted for the body, might in fact be true. Dr. Pierce declared, “There seems to be no evidence that a man was ever buried in this grave.” So what cemetery houses the remains of George Cunningham?
Mystery Cocktails:
Satan’s Whisker – CB Frost, Rum, Coconut cream, cranberry & orange juices
Baltic Murder Mystery – CB Frost, crème de cassis, club soda topper
Agatha Christie Mystery – Cognac, Cointreau, sour mix
The Mystery Cocktail – Make a guess – well-balanced, not sweet nor tart
Fruit/infused flight 1/2 price

Thurs 5/28/26 - 4-9 PM - Magnolia Cocktail specials - Wow… The Fraser Magnolias are budding, ready to bloom with their d...
05/24/2026

Thurs 5/28/26 - 4-9 PM - Magnolia Cocktail specials - Wow… The Fraser Magnolias are budding, ready to bloom with their dark green leathery leaves and cream colored flowers with that distinctly clean citrus smell. Although this Magnolia Grandiflora is not native to Appalachia, (native to the bottomlands & moist wooded areas in the central & southeastern coastal plains) they are hardy and grow well here. Fossil records suggest that the genus existed from the Cretaceous period (145-66 million years ago), making the Magnolia the first flowering plant. Before this time only conifers and cycads graced the earth- which themselves came after historic distribution, prior to the last age, would have been across most of mainland Europe and the rest of the northern hemisphere. Although since the last ice age its native range has predominantly been Asia and eastern America.
There are 130 species of the genus magnolia, but only 8 of the species are native to the United States. Six of these species can be found in the southern highlands southwest of Virginia, NC, and into the piedmont area of north Georgia. Of the six species, four grow locally, two have been introduced, and one is rather rare, so the only magnolia trees that we are likely to see tramping around the woods are the Fraser magnolia (Magnolia fraseri), the cucumber tree (M. acuminata), and the umbrella magnolia (M. tripetala).
All three of these common native species lie within the Appalachian belt and have deciduous leaves, blooming in late April - May, and into June. But our local “cucumber tree” is the Magnolia Acuminata with its unripe fruit that appears in the shape of a cucumber and develops into a deep dark red colored berries used by florists as decoration. These are 4-8 inches long and 3-4 inches broad with the individual carpels splitting open to release the bright red seeds, truly beautiful if you see them in the fall woods. The leaves of the Magnolia Acuminata are deciduous, simple and alternate, oval to oblong, 12inches plus long and 6-10 inches wide. Unlike the Magnolia Grandiflora, the flowers are not showy but are typically small, yellow-green, and borne high in the tree.
Magnolia cocktails
The Magnolia – Douglas fir brandy, lemon juice, heavy cream, grenadine
Magnolia Blossom – CB Frost, cranberry juice, orange juice.
Grand Magnolia Mimosa – Mango brandy, Cointreau, orange juice, Champagne topper
Cucumber tree- CB Frost, Douglas fir, simple syrup, cucumbers, lime juice
Fruit/infused flight ½ price

Wed 5/27/26 – 4-9 PM Brandy Alexander Special – join us for that very old-fashioned cocktail called the Brandy Alexander...
05/24/2026

Wed 5/27/26 – 4-9 PM Brandy Alexander Special – join us for that very old-fashioned cocktail called the Brandy Alexander, but we have added the choice between the traditional chocolate liqueur version and our Strawberry Brandy Alexander version – Courvoisier, chocolate liqueur or strawberry brandy, and heavy cream. A fantastic dessert cocktail!

Join us at The Brady Bar + Cocktails on Thurs, 5/21 – 4- 9:00 PM for selected martinis, many say the best of all cocktai...
05/17/2026

Join us at The Brady Bar + Cocktails on Thurs,
5/21 – 4- 9:00 PM for selected martinis, many say the best of all cocktails.
The Martini has a crazy history. Of the 3 stories of how it was invented, the favorite is the Occidental Hotel that appeared in Jerry Thomas’ The Bar-Tender’s Guide (1862). During the Gold Rush, a miner from Sierra Nevada struck it rich & headed to San Francisco, straight to the Occidental Hotel in search of a libation. Later, the term “Martini” preceded the term “cocktail” which began as a beverage you’d order at a hotel, then died out with Prohibition, which is when cocktails were invented. During Prohibition, people started adding ingredients that weren’t typically mixed with spirits, so you would have less booze on your breath than
ard alcohol. Fast forward to the 1960s, it becomes the Bond era. The drink began trending because everyone could see James Bond drinking it & they wanted to experience it. ‘Oh, he drinks Martinis—that’s masculine. The 1980s was “the self-destruction of the cocktail scene.” Everyone was calling all cocktails ‘Martinis.’ People called anything martini cocktails & not referring to the drink itself. Nothing fell into the category of a Martini except the shape of the glass. Bottom line - it’s incredible how important spirits are to the forming of America. The Italian Acquatini, the drink of Rome, was originally made using water from the Trevi Fountain (whose water flows from the city’s ancient aqueducts.) Since we Americans do not drink water, we use only the straight up stuff – Brandy, grappa, with a rinse of dry vermouth.
French Martini - is the drink that helped to kick off the flavored Martini craze of the ’90s. The cocktail was brought to prominence in NYC at Balthazar. It’s sweet and creamy due to the pineapple juice and crème de cassis.
During Prohibition, the simple Orange Blossom tipple was a big hit among illicit imbibers. Similar to a Screwdriver, it was a perfect way to disguise booze. Try one for yourself to find out why it was such a hit with the flapper set - Brandy, sweet vermouth, fresh squeezed orange juice.
But, of course, with the Classic Martini you could never go wrong, dirty or straight – brandy, splash of gin, splash of vermouth, served with olive or lemon twist – using brandy this martini is very smooth with none of the heat of vodka or gin.
Hawaiian Martini - Have a Hawaiian Martini to feel like you're at the beach! This martini has all the flavors of Hawaii: pineapple, orange, & coconut!

For those non-martini drinkers, try our one-half special price of fruit or infused brandy flight.

WNC Songwriter Sessions at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails Wednesday – May 20 – 7-9pmHidyho Neighbors! Another trio of wonder...
05/17/2026

WNC Songwriter Sessions at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails
Wednesday – May 20 – 7-9pm
Hidyho Neighbors! Another trio of wonder-filled songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our May session at the coolest bar in all Hendo: The Brandy Bar + Cocktails: Lynn Hollyfield, Tom Keever, and Todd Hoke will put the zip-a-dee in your doo-da. Delicious cocktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us!
Blend a powerful singer, a crisp acoustic guitar player, and a heartfelt observer of the world and you have Award Winning, Singer-Songwriter, Lynn Hollyfield. Her last recording, Look Up (2024) received 5 Washington Area Music Award Nominations and multiple Mid-Atlantic Songwriting awards. Lynn writes in a contemporary folk, jazz, bluesy style.
“Some songwriters are just profoundly deep, they’ve lived it and yet they are boots on the ground, where you get what they’re saying, and it grabs you. Tom Keever is what I am talking about!” - Louisa Branscomb Soulful, tender, provocative and occasionally gut-wrenching songs that connect with the listener. Tom is the rare sort of songwriter who evokes the past, hammers home the present and looks to the future.
When he’s not busy napping, Todd Hoke can frequently be seen wearing a big hat, drinking adult beverages, or, on those nights when the moon is holding water, both at the same time.
With hosts Todd Hoke and Annie Wenz. For more info contact: [email protected]

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504 7th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC
28792

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Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 4pm - 9pm

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