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Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar

1 Battle Square, Asheville, NC 28801 (Downtown Asheville)
828-252-0020
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Ranked #1 of 13 nightlife in Asheville
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Mooresville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

After walking around Asheville for an entire day, we ducked into the Book Exchange to escape an impending storm. The place was packed, but we eventually wound our way through the stacks and found a place to sit. We couldn't decide on a bottle of champagne, so we asked a passing waiter what his recommendation would be, and he brought... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The rain was coming down horizontally rather than vertically and it was cold, we needed some comfort and this was well provided at the Book Exchange. We had the cheese plate and a local beer. The cheese and bread were both excellent in quality and quantity. The only downside was to be charged $2 extra for some butter, however it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This place is a must see in Asheville. They have a wide selection of drinks and coffee, as well as light food items. The thousands of books that surround you in multiple seating areas is what makes this place unique. Do this when in Asheville.

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Brownsville, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

there is an interesting tension between books lovers and wine drinkers here: the wine drinkers tend to block access to the books! anyway, great selection of books of every possible description, priced a bit high. very nice wine bar and tables amidst the books shelves that provide nice cozy places to chat with your wife, etc. a neat place.

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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

What more could you ask for? Good wine, good books, a dog or two laying around, interesting people, some munchies, a cup of coffee or two? It feels like a cross between going to someone's home for drinks and conversation or maybe a visit to a Paris Salon in the 30's. And, it is all right here in downtown Asheville.... More

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Kennebunk, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013 via mobile

If you love wine- go! If you love books, particularly old treasures- must go! If you're a dog fan- even better! If you are all 3 like my husband & I you can't miss this when in Asheville! The building is amazing, the art, oriental rugs, lighting- it's executed BRILLIANTLY!

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

I loved this place. I knew I was in the right place when I saw the sweet pit bull sitting on the sofa. My dog got to hang out with us while we had some beer and hummus. The kids loved looking around at the books. It's like a maze upstairs; very cool!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Bring your dog, hang out, buy books AND champagne? I don't know that it gets any better! We simply adored it here.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013 via mobile

A wonderful pairing-- bookstore and wine bar! Roaming through the maze-like interior can be quite fun. There's something here for everyone. One could spend hours here and it would be time well spent!

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

On our third trip to Asheville, we discovered Battery Park Book Exchange and fell in love. This is a multi-level used book store with a world class wine bar. They also offer light snack food - hummus, olives, etc. You can purchase your wine and wander the stacks of books to your heart's delight. Every little nook and cranny of... More

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