This is one of the most open, safe, inclusive spaces I have been to. Great prices, shows, and vibes. The staff are all really great, especially Nickie and Joey read more

Me and my friend found this bar and found the outside appearance to be appealing. Upon entering, we were met with a cold gaze from the bartender; she neither made eye contact with us, nor acknowledged us to any degree!!!This bar is terrible!!! They denied us service with NO apparent reasoning. We went to Ben's, next to Hi-Wire, and we were greeted like KINGS!!! You won't be getting any money from MY Amex Gold account. 0 (ZERO) stars!!! read more

Weird wild exceptionality friendly bar ! Drinks were reasonable and not overpriced. The bar could seem intimidating to some but I assure you it's not everyone seemed cool. read more

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Stumbled across this place on accident. There was a drag show that was wonderful. It was a cute and unique place but the bar staff were not friendly or attentive. Everyone else was great. Saw online there was food unfortunately none was available for us to order. We really wanted a corn dog. read more

I've went to the Odd for years!!! Great little dive bar with the best draft beer selections and fun cocktails!!! Service is always amazing! The band's/ music never fails! If you're looking for a good drink or a good music chill session! The Odd has it!!! read more

I just moved to West Asheville a few months ago, and considered The Odd a safe place...considering, I don't fit into a typical box! But I no longer feel it to be a safe place. It seems some of the bartenders, only have the customers back, if they like you personally. For a business that claims to be openminded...when a non paying regular tried to start a fight with me over losing a pool game...as a woman, I did not feel safe! And the bartenders chose to back the non paying regular customer, more than once, because they didn't like me personally! Thought this was a cool place, I stand corrected. Never felt less welcome!!! Just to clarify in reference to the review, I left last night...I want to be clear the incident with the pool game was with a regular who screamed at me infront of the bartenders and about 8 patrons a couple of Sundays ago, and the two bartenders were working and did nothing...but a couple at the bar intervened for my safety! Again the bartenders did nothing, even after I confirmed that one had heard the customer screaming at me! The bartender that was working this last Tuesday has always been really friendly! But I was getting ready to leave and a different regular who is always guarding the only pool table accused me of stealing from him, and tried to start a fight with me out of nowhere. His constant presence and lack of concern from some of the bartenders is why I feel not welcome at your business. Thank you for addressing my concerns. read more

This place is really unique. I'm not from NC, so when we saw this on yelp, we knew we had to try it out. It's really cool. The drinks are interesting and d the bartenders are super friendly! The vibe is cool if you like unique places. They had a show when we tried to go. They said we just needed to stay in a certain area and didn't charge us extra. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in Asheville! read more

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Awesome place. Great service, great pricing, great patrons, plus added surprise of really good mexican food, Take the time to stop in if you are in the area. John K read more

Taqueria Rosita's food is delicious and absolutely full of homemade flavors. My British husband is a chef and fell in love with their bowl of burnt ends, potatoes, and escabeche quickly served enough for both of us at $18. We don't leave a morsel in our bowl and they have Jarritos at the bar to drink to pair it off authentically. As a Hispanic, I was surprisingly satisfied with flavor and finesse at the ODD. If you are hungry, this is a great value and flavors tip well and enjoy the unusual ambiance. read more

Favorite hangout in West Asheville (or all of Asheville!) Queer and safe space, great people and employees, fun shows and events, tasty burgers and fries. read more

This place lives up to its name! Quirky and odd as well as fun and eclectic. Great onion rings. Staff is super friendly and you can start up quite the lively conversation here! Check out all of the "odd" memorabilia and just soak it all in. This is one of those places that you just have to see. Walk around the building as well - the murals are fantastic as is the "Wild West Asheville" mural out in the courtyard/patio area. read more

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Down home locals spot. A fixture in Asheville. I hope it never changes. Love that now they have food, I can always get a Jell-O shot and there is always great live entertainment. read more

The Odd - Dive Bars Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great dive bar. It does have an interesting vibe but screams DIVE bar. Check out if you are in the area. Plus they serve food! read more

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We love this little place. We come for the drag shows when we're in town and it's always hilarious. The drinks will sneak up on you which is just how I like it. The food looks good but we haven't tried it yet. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Super cool spot! Great vibe and ambiance. Great staff! Pool table and good food and drink selections! Great way to spend your Sunday afternoon! Great DJ playing some great jams! They have live music as well. read more

What a cool place! We went for drinks and breakfast. The bartender was very nice. The food was great! The hamburger had a good crust, brioche bun. Very tasty. We also had a pancake, biscuit, and sausage. Everything was great read more

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The drinks were made fast and delicious by the bartender. Both drinks we tried incorporated edible glitter which added to the fun. The space was an eclectic and open vibe. It was a nice day to sit outside with the pups. The crowd was welcoming and we enjoyed our visit. read more

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came in late after a show downtow. great staff! I will go back next time Im in Ashevilly area

The Odditorium is A GREAT oddball venue with an amazing staff that's sweet, quirky, and friendly. The atmosphere is a carefully curated amalgamation of true sideshow memorabilia, curiosities, taxidermy, and a whole lot of fun! Drink prices are reasonable and they have a popcorn machine for snacks during the wide variety of events they host! They also have an obvious love for their local artists and treat traveling performers very well. The green room is large and easy to navigate loads in and out of. read more

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Wow what a cool place! I loved the decor and theme of the bar. All of the details were perfect. Even the bathroom was super cool with the art on the walls and mirror covered up. The night we went there was a drag show and it was the best show I've been too. I highly recommend going here. I'm hoping to check out the drag brunch one Sunday! read more

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If you're weird this is home. I was visiting from out of town and had a wonderful time. Good drinks, vibes and spoopy times!

Best fried pickles in Asheville! Not a fan of the smoking inside, but cool art work and love that it's a venue for live shows. I did not get a drink just food and service was fine. read more

Unfortunately they were closed when my husband and I were passing through town but we were allowed in to talk to take pics and talk to the bartender for a bit. I wish I could remember her name because she was so friendly and amazing. If your reading this, I swear its not you, its me haha. Bad w names, great w faces. I love everything about this bars decor. Creepy, horror, spooky awesomeness. I would DEF come back again to have some drinks and hear some music. Check it out! read more

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What a fun little gem this is and I went during the middle of the day. I can imagine nighttime is even more spectacular. Jason does a marvelous job with the drinks and Ben is a master in the kitchen-those onion rings! The menu is eclectic and daring and has something for everyone. I loved my Bloody Mary. Hint: go on a Sunday to get a meal in your Bloody Mary. The vibe is friendly and as a single, I chatted up people very easily. I got to meet Amy, one of the co-owners and we talked about a million things as though we were besties. I will be back to this joint every time I visit the city. read more

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Best bar in Asheville! They always have amazing, unique events. Great drink specialties from friendly staff. A great place for anyone to feel comfortable and welcome. read more

The Odd - Radioactive Unicorn Tears - Dive Bars Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Unique place, but very welcoming. Great views , good vibes. I didn't get the bartenders name. She had an amazing black velvet dress with beautiful brown hair and cute bangs. Cool place read more

I can't believe that I haven't written a review for The Odditorium yet! The inside of the bar is decorated with all things creepy. It's weird and intriguing, full of baby dolls, antique circus posters, odd knick-knacks and human body oddities. It is dark inside but is full of art, loud music, creative people, and awesome bartenders. The outside space has picnic tables and brightly painted murals by local artists. The Odditorium is a very inviting space where I always feel at home. I've seen some amazing music performances here, Burlesque shoes, arts sales, yard sales, fundraising events and holiday parties. This is one of my favorite bars in Asheville and definitely a must-see for visitors. read more

Well first the place was super interesting all their decorations were so cool, and that's not even the best part, the food is honestly amazing plus the staff is very welcoming and kind. 10/10 definitely a must if in the area! read more

our first time here- gorgeous spacious patio, friendly staff, and amazing drinks. very cool vibe. i accidentally left my bag behind and drove all the way back from Charlotte to get it. the staff were so kind and kept my bag safe and even stayed late to wait for me to get there. lovely place, we will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for a Bachelorette to watch the drag show and it was an absolute blast. They did such a wonderful job with their performances and gave our gal a little extra love. The inside bar is definitely odd but I really liked it. It suits the name. read more

The food?, amazing, the people? , exceptional, the vibes? Immaculate. Absolutely a 10/10

Omg I absolutely loved this place Jenn and Ma were excellent host definitely hope to come back soon thanks for the hospitality read more

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A great experience! Have craved & enjoyed onion rings for 60 years and these are by far the best I've ever had.

It feels like it has been years since I last visited the Odditorium. I'm happy to say that I got a chance to visit it last night and it is delightful. Being that it's on the exact opposite end of town from where I typically find myself, it's not a regular spot on my party list, but I may start coming here for a change of scenery. I was lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday evening, when they have open mic comedy which I have a real soft spot for. Good, bad, boring, or hillarious, I'm always excited to see people trying their best and facing the beast of entertaining others. I've tried it before, and it's no walk in the park. Seriously, I talk at people and host events, and yell in microphones all the time and there are few things more terrifying than a silent audience that wants nothing more than for you to make them laugh. Kudos to you if you brave that challenge. I just think it's awesome that the Odditorium. Oh. Oh man... I just got it. Odditorium, it's a play on words! It's a play on Auditorium, like where you'd have to sit and listen to DARE presentations in elementary school. How did I JUST get that? I mean, I thought it was Odditorium, like a place of oddities, but now I see that this is funny. HA! Okay, back to it. The Odditorium has a lovely sideshow/circus theme to it. There are strange things in bottles, curious art, and knick knacks of various levels of strangeness throughout the bar. The bar itself is well stocked with the necessities for a few classic drinks, but do not come here looking for some sort of high brow hibiscus infused carved ice cocktail. It's a bar. They have a great selection of draft beers, last night included Anchor's IPA which is not something you see around these parts very often at all. A delightful vintage recipe. Yee haw! There's a nice closed in outdoor area, complete with a couple of picnic tables with umbrellas so you can get your fresh air on while you consume your cold tasty beverage. If staying inside is your thing you can hang out in one of the booths, or challenge a friend to a game of pool on their pool table. Another niceity is the popcorn machine! Yes! Fresh popped popcorn that you can serve yourself. It ran out while I was there, but some gentleman made another batch. I don't think he worked there, just a regular that knew how to do it. So there's that! The bar is a private club, so if you're not a member expect to fill out the membership form and pay the member fee. If you live in Asheville this is something you're used to, if you're visiting don't freak out or feel like the bar is trying to scam you, this is all by the book as far as NC law has dictated. Oh! And another major plus for the Odditorium is its AMPLE parking. Seriously, I can't think of another bar in town that can offer this much parking. It's awesome. read more

The Odd - Dive Bars Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

4 stars easy just for the unique experience that is The Odditorium. You'll walk around for an hour mumbling WTF? under your breath. Here, it's always Halloween, and the only people that don't fit in are those that fit in too well. So if you like the Odditorium, you're probably gonna love it. If not, you'll never go back, but you'll be glad you went at least once. read more

They're Creepy and they're Kooky - they're all together Ooky! You just entered the Adams Family recreation room and yeah, it's kinda cool! Bat skeletons and freak show memorabilia. Pool table, pinball machine and popcorn maker. Plenty of old school plush seating. A dance floor should you feel the urge. Live bands almost EVERY night. Six beer taps including Anchor Steam IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale and Altamont Red from across the street. Membership is just $1 to drink. Totally pays off, especially if you become a regular. Bartender seems to love her job and jokes around with customers. I do believe Ken in a jar was watching while I drank my beer and gurgling "Help Me!" but I'm not sure. Maybe the drinks are just so good and strong, I was hallucinating!! read more

The Odd - Ken in a jar! - Dive Bars Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place was The.Best. We were looking for a bar in Asheville that was a little off the beaten path and man we hit the jackpot. There is a lot of cool stuff to look at in this place (oddities), they have fun games (like what the F#ck), and the people that hang out here are awesome. Although we came here expecting a punk/metal bar, we were unpleasantly surprised to find out it was hip hop night (bummer). Either way we had one of the most memorable nights on our vacation. We will deff be back here! read more

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What can I say... there is no place quite like "The Odd"! THE destination for punk and rock etc live music as well as burlesque and drag. From the killer staff and bartenders to the unique drinks and now FOOD!! The Odditorium is a must-visit in Asheville read more

I live in Chicago and this was my first time going to Asheville. On my visit I saw a lot of interesting places and things but The Odditorium was one of the most memorable experiences. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Not only do they serve good drinks the food there is also great. People in this establishment are the best. I will be going back there on my next visit. read more

Liam is the best bartender in the universe!!! They make a mean sparkly mermaid and are an absolutely lovely human being