Fitz and the Wolfe is a cocktail and music venue shaped by the spirit of improvisation, storytelling, and the kind of nights that feel too good to end.
Located in downtown Asheville, we’re inspired by the boldness of live music, the romance of literature, and the golden age of socialites who knew how to make an entrance and an impression.
Here, every night brings a new soundtrack. Jazz, swing, honky-tonk, and sometimes things a little more esoteric—if it moves people, we book it. The music fills the space like a second heartbeat, sometimes rowdy, sometimes intimate, always memorable. It’s not background noise. It’s the reason you’re here.
Our cocktails are crafted with the same care as the setlist. Inventive but unpretentious, classic with a twist, always tuned to the tone of the room. Whether you’re starting your evening or stretching it into the early hours, the drink in your hand should feel like part of the story. And when hunger hits, the kitchen keeps pace with a lineup built for the night crowd. Think specialty dogs, smash burgers, and salty, satisfying snacks that play well with a second round.
The venue unfolds like a novel in three parts. One space hums with energy and celebration, built for the bold and the social. Another invites you to slip away for a quiet game or a deeper conversation. And one remains a little hidden, layered in tropical shadows and low light, waiting to be discovered.
Fitz and the Wolfe isn’t just a place to go out. It’s where scenes are set, characters collide, and the night takes shape one moment at a time.
With multiple flexible spaces to choose from, Fitz and the Wolfe is built for gatherings of all kinds. Whether you’re planning a social celebration or a polished corporate event, we can accommodate groups of 4 to 400. Our plated and banquet-style menus offer plenty of options to match the mood and make your event memorable.
Our menus are made for late nights and long stories, featuring inventive cocktails, cold beer, and comfort food like specialty dogs, smash burgers, and shareable snacks that always hit the spot. Hosting something private? We offer a range of plated and buffet-style menus tailored for events of all kinds.
Fitz and the Wolfe is located inside Haywood Park Hotel in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. You’ll find us just steps from Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, Grove Arcade, and many of Asheville’s most popular restaurants, breweries, and attractions.
Fitz and the Wolfe is a live music venue, cocktail bar, and private event space in downtown Asheville. Our venue features multiple unique spaces with live entertainment throughout the week, handcrafted cocktails, a full food menu, and flexible event spaces for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and private parties.
Yes. Live music is at the heart of Fitz and the Wolfe. We host local, regional, and touring artists throughout the week across multiple stages featuring everything from country and Americana to jazz, blues, soul, rock, and tribute shows.
Our lineup changes every week and includes country, Americana, blues, jazz, classic rock, indie, singer-songwriters, New Orleans music, tribute bands, dance parties, and special themed events. Check our event calendar for upcoming performances.
Some performances are free, while select concerts and special events require tickets or a cover charge.
Yes. We offer a full food menu featuring bar favorites, shareable appetizers, sandwiches, wings, salads, and handhelds that pair perfectly with live music and cocktails.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to enjoy dinner, appetizers, and drinks while taking in live performances. Food and beverage service is available during most events.
Yes. Our full-service bar features handcrafted cocktails, whiskey, bourbon, tequila, rum, local craft beer, wine, seasonal specialties, and non-alcoholic options.
Our cocktail menu includes both timeless classics and house creations inspired by great music and Southern hospitality. Whether you’re looking for an Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, margarita, or something seasonal, our bartenders have you covered.
Yes. Fitz and the Wolfe offers several private and semi-private event spaces that can accommodate everything from birthday parties and rehearsal dinners to corporate receptions, networking events, holiday parties, and wedding celebrations.
Our venue includes several distinct spaces:
Our team can recommend the best fit based on your guest count and event style.
Absolutely. Fitz and the Wolfe regularly hosts corporate happy hours, networking events, holiday parties, client appreciation events, team celebrations, awards dinners, and company meetings.
Yes. Our culinary team offers catering menus for private events ranging from cocktail receptions and hors d’oeuvres to buffet service, plated meals, brunches, and custom menus.
Yes. We work with every event host to create customized food, beverage, and bar packages that fit the style, size, and budget of each event.
Depending on availability, full venue buyouts may be available for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and large private celebrations. Contact our events team to discuss availability.
Yes. Fitz and the Wolfe is a popular rehearsal dinner venue in downtown Asheville thanks to its flexible event spaces, catering options, full bar, live entertainment opportunities, and walkable location.
Yes. We welcome birthday parties, anniversaries, retirement celebrations, engagement parties, graduation parties, reunions, and other special occasions.
Yes. Fitz and the Wolfe is located inside Haywood Park Hotel, making it an ideal destination for hotel guests and visitors looking to enjoy live music, cocktails, dinner, or private events in downtown Asheville.
Absolutely. Fitz and the Wolfe is open to both hotel guests and the public.
Yes. There is street parking as well as several public parking garages within a short walk of the venue.
Yes. We host private holiday parties for businesses, organizations, and families throughout the year. Our event spaces, catering options, and entertainment capabilities make planning easy.
Depending on availability, we can help coordinate live entertainment or discuss options for incorporating music into your private event.
Fitz and the Wolfe has an excellent patio on the corner of Haywood Street and Battery Park Avenue and is one of the best people watching spots in Downtown Asheville.
Contact our events team to discuss your event, guest count, preferred date, catering needs, and venue options. We’ll help create a customized experience that fits your vision.
Fitz and the Wolfe combines multiple event spaces, exceptional food and cocktails, professional catering, live entertainment, and a convenient downtown Asheville location inside Haywood Park Hotel. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, our team can help create an event your guests will remember.
We’re proud to be partnered with our neighbors at Haywood Park Hotel, a boutique stay that honors the building’s roots as Asheville’s iconic Bon Marché department store. With oversized suites and timeless style, it’s the perfect place for your guests to land after a night at Fitz and the Wolfe. Room blocks are available for events, so your afterparty doesn’t have to end at the exit.
