Roll Up Herbal Bar

23/10/2026

Closed today to work a function in Asheville tonight! We’ll also be at the Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival tomorrow from 10am-6pm with Haywood County Arts Council

See y’all next week! Stay tuned for winter hours announcement (now that October is almost done kicking my b***y 😅)

06/10/2026

I don’t know, the lounge was looking extra lovely tonight 🥰

27/09/2026

We were lucky. Our home was safe. Our friends and family made it through alive. Our area bounced back relatively quickly (though there are certainly remnants you can find with little effort).

Two years ago I was mucking my way through the damage and debris. The two years since have not been effortless, at all. It’s been an uphill battle for so many, and it some days, it’s hard to just keep going.

So many thoughts and emotions are trying to push their way out of my brain. I can’t help but wonder what life would be like if we were still in Frog Level. We were building something really beautiful, you know?

I still visit the coffee shop and brewery. I still walk past empty buildings and washed out shops. I still sit by the creek that swept all of that away in an instant and greet it kindly, but with a bit of sadness and a lot of respect

Sitting with these thoughts today, while reeling from the last couple of weeks of truly incredible experiences is uh… a very specific yet unnameable feeling. I’m sure the Germans have a word for it. I do not

My heart is full of love, and support, and gratitude, and ache, and sadness, and anger, and exhaustion, and hope

Again, so many people had it worse. It feels so tone deaf to be like “I miss my shop but life is good in this moment”, but I remember back when we were fighting for basic communication, the good stories kept us going

If you can, share something good today 💕

22/09/2026

Happy Autumnal Equinox everyone!!! Since Something Golden was created specifically with this day in mind, I thought it would be neat to share how I created this nearly-award winning drink 😊

Want to try it? I’ll have it as a special at the lounge for this week only! It’s really tedious to make, so get it while you can 😂

18/09/2026

I’ve spent the last few years obsessing over zero-proof drinks, building recipes, refining techniques, and came veryyyy close to winning a national award for my craft

But those are just the highlights. These stellar recipes came from very, very humble beginnings. Those first attempts? Awful, uninspired, undrinkable

This is the course I wish I had in the beginning. I’ve put together a comprehensive guide that gets you started on your alcohol-free mixology journey

Still enjoy alcohol? Guess what? If you add mezcal to our Something Spicy, you’ll have an amazing riff on a margarita. A good drink is a good drink!

Photo of Something Floral (another drink you’ll learn how to make) by Wild Light by Golden Bear

Check out the ol’ bio for links and more info 🥳

15/09/2026

Plot twist! This isn’t an award for mixology (hey, third in the nation ain’t bad, plus I got AMAZING feedback) but it’s just as meaningful…

Last night, after serving mocktails for the opening reception to the Haywood Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner, I received an incredible honor

I’m so flabbergasted that Roll Up Herbal Bar is Haywood County’s Woman Owned Business of the Year!!!

Emily Warren McCurry made me cry while introducing me and my business, so many people cheered, folks complimented my drinks and congratulated me, I just… Y’all really know how to make a gal feel special 🥰

And yes, I accepted this prestigious award with my bar towel hanging out of my belt loop 😂

Thank you again, Haywood Chamber of Commerce for this incredible recognition!!

03/09/2026

Look, ma! I made the paper! And it's for good reasons! Thank you so much to The Mountaineer for such an amazing spotlight on my business. Y'all make it sound like I know what I'm doing, and for that I could not be more grateful!

In downtown Waynesville sits a moody speakeasy, adorned with florals, fairy lights, and crystals. Behind the bar is Sam Kearney, owner and operator of Roll Up Herbal Bar, serving up

31/08/2026

Did you know that I’m not secretly three people? Just found that out myself 😅

I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately, and realized that I was trying to work an impossible model. One person can’t do all the events, the lounge, the admin/sales/marketing, while also doing all the cooking, cleaning, and other menial tasks that just have to get done.

But, on the other hand, I don’t want to give anything up

So! Be on the lookout for some more ways to enjoy my zero-proof cocktails and other delicious drinks, but for now, here are some limited (but still awesome) lounge hours

As always, check out our hours for the week on Google or Yelp, as we still work plenty of mobile events (more on that in a few days)

I’ll have a rotational selection of house favorites, plus a special or two to keep things interesting 🥳

31/08/2026

28/08/2026

When and .distillery ask you to create a drink inspired by the autumnal equinox, and you live in Haywood County… you stop giggling with glee and get to work. Right away, I wanted to showcase everything that’s amazing about Appalachia into one glass.

Since apples weren’t the ingredients list (and everyone knows how big apples are around here), pears are a lovely stunt double. Highlighting the delicate pear while balancing prominent anise with summer and fall flavors was a fun challenge. Macerating the pears for the puree kept that crisp bite, while the rosemary cinnamon cordial amps up the botanical notes of the Albedo.

My favorite little touch is the “Great Smoky Mountain Mist”, inspired by early morning walks after a summer rain, and the woody, resinous smoke from a lovely campfire.

Full disclosure, it’s still summer, so that fall footage montage in the beginning was filmed last season by , with enthusiastic permission from . Except for the cows, that was shot while taking our dog for a drive. Thank y’all so much!!

Thank you to the Davies family for letting us shoot at your gorgeous farm with Herbie! Your sunflowers are perfect. Thanks also to for all your support!

To , thank you for jumping in and helping with not only this submission, but also my business, and the last 16ish years. I love you more than the mountains.

Biggest thanks goes to the amazing community I’ve been lucky to serve. Y’all make living here so sweet! To every friend I’ve ambushed with a drink to try, everyone who brought a friend to my bar, and every creative soul who let me bounce ideas… this is for you.

Happy 8/28 everyone!!

(Recipes pinned in the comments)