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    Sly Grog Lounge

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues, Bars
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Vaden Landers
    Virginia F.

    Although I am a comehere to Asheville, I'm a comeherealot and have checked out most of the hotspots. Sly Grog was new to me. I am puzzled by North Carolina's seemingly random club membership thing, but hey, I'm can now add my membership to Sly Grog to my Bywater membership. I went here specifically to see Vaden Landers but was charmed by the fair drink prices, funky decor, and the bartender's dog. There were not a lot of people there, but there should have been because the music was great; it's dog friendly, and it's a fun spot with a pool table and other arcade games to entertain the whole family.

    I love this place because......drinks and toys
    Annie M.

    Updated review**** I love Sly Grog. I have since the first time i visited. Some nights Kyle and I are the only patrons there which is nice because that gives us the whole space to lay on a couch or play games or do a puzzle. Sometimes like last night it is totally packed with live music. Also fun, eclectic groups of people tend to chill here. The bartender is really cool. Chats when you want to but leaves you be when you're just trying to chill. I love how mismatched and random everything is here. I love the toys, the games, the vintage decor. Really cool place.

    Friends Drew and Nadia hanging ou!
    Jamie C.

    It's pretty hard to standout in Asheville! Weird is our middle name! But Sly Grog manages to be SUPER weird in all the right ways. From the video games to the sofas, to the random memorabilia scattered around this place was fun! I'll go back for sure.

    Awesome low key bar with cool handed and couches!

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    Playing music so loudly in their parking lot and going past the noise ordinance times. Kept me awake though I am several miles away.

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    Great place to hang out, good people great music. Safe fun place that doesn't feel over hipster and not over pretentious.

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    8 years ago

    Great place, lots of fun. Love going to open mic on Sunday check out our channel YouTube.com/geronimojoe local artist upload content daily

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    “They maintain a weird Asheville vibe without being overly hipster or elitist.”

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    4.3(830 reviews)
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    I really can't believe I haven't rated this place. My husband and I have been here many many times…read more We love the Funkatorium! If you love sour beer, this is the place for you. They have a great food menu selection too. We got the fried barrata, which was super flavorful and yummy! Could have used more bread though. The bread to cheese/sauce ratio was off a little. They have a nice outdoor seating area, some of it covered. We will continue to come here!

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