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    The Social

    4.0 (133 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Allison M.

    I live so close to here so it's an absolute delight to know that I have a neighborhood pub. Plenty of parking in a great location. It does always seem when I go in there that there is basically one person working the entire bar and all of the tables. She is super sweet, but man does she have to hustle. Last time I was here I ordered a salad and it's unfortunate that they don't have any vegetarian or fish options for those. The impossible burger is on the menu, but it tends to upset my stomach, so I don't love it. That seems to be the only real vegetarian option. Ordered a sweet tea, and they basically just gave us a glass with a match of sugar in the bottom and told us it wasn't mixed in yet lol I will say that the drink prices are pretty fair now. Maybe just stay away from Soda and na drinks. Not the cleanest place, but don't look too close. It's a pup afterall. Super fun with patrons and staff. A bit of outside seating too. I like that it's a complete neighborhood feel and it's a really nice go to spot to feel a little bit more like a local.

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    Meghan F.

    The Social never disappoints. Today we had the wings, which were extra crispy and amazing! The sweet chili sauce was very good, definitely not the average. The cheese fries were excellent, fully loaded with lots of cheese and crispy bacon pieces.

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    Jody P.

    Love a great neighborhood bar!! About eight years ago I lived on the street behind The Social and would meet friends on Friday to celebrate the start of the weekend. At that time, I never really ordered any food, just enjoyed good company. Ordered carry-out lunch this week and I absolutely LOVED my meal!! Six hot buffalo wings and an order of fried mushrooms. Nothing fancy, just awesome bar food!! It was just what I wanted and what you would expect from a neighborhood joint. The menu is extensive and I'm looking forward to trying more items for lunch, always with an order of fried mushrooms! They have outdoor seating; inside has pool tables and a pretty cool area for music. Love these local places!!!

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    Great Bills Backers bar! Our server Tanya was awesome - so friendly and attentive! The buffalo chicken wrap was delicious.

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    Favorite place to eat, drink, watch sports, watch people. Favorite place in Asheville. Love it!!!

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    Ashley, james, Jessie, Tanya, Jason and Kennedy are some awesome people! Great servers and bartenders! I can't stop if they're not there!!

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    Best place in town. They make you feel like home. Food is amazing as well as the locals, pool tables and big screen TVs . Recommend

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    Awesome place great food. The sticky ribs were awesome. It's just a great place to go and have a good time with friends.

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    Comfortably tucked away restaurant with 5-star personality and menu…read more We loved our visit to Copper Crown. Not knowing what we were in for, we were very, very impressed. From environment, to food selection, quality of food prep and cooking, and service, everything was spot on making for a night impossible not to enjoy. The fish dish we ordered = spot on! The salad with grilled chicken topping = delicious. Service, thanks to Sara, was impeccable. Sara was kind, funny, helpful, checked in regularly, and super friendly. We absolutely loved our experience at Copper Crown, and when we're in AVL next we will most certainly be stopping by again!

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    Posana - Posana Restaurant's exterior and patio located on Historic Pack Sq. in downtown Asheville.

    Posana Restaurant's exterior and patio located on Historic Pack Sq. in downtown Asheville.

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    Our local Uber driver recommended this spot and it did not disappoint! The interior is spacious and…read morewelcoming. There are TVs inside playing the local games and weather. I got the Down Home burger with mac and cheese on the side. My boyfriend got the slider sampler pulled pork, blackberry habanero chicken, and brisket. We got a side of curly fries to share. The fries were delicious with my burger. The mac and cheese was thick; you could tell it was made with high quality cheese, my favorite kind. My boyfriend thought the blackberry habanero sauce was too spicy but the other two were good. The size of drinks here are gigantic! Love the coke.

    We stopped in on a Saturday evening at 7:30, and waited about 40 minutes to be seated which isn't…read morebad given the location and how busy it was. We were seated upstairs away from all the noise which was nice as we had our son with us. They have a decent kid's menu with your basic options (grilled cheese, chicken fingers, Mac and cheese etc). The egg rolls we ordered for an appetizer were okay, but I'd pass if we came back. We also ordered the big daddy or whatever it's called bbq board which honestly was way more than enough for two people. The baked beans had good flavor but was overburdened by the whiskey or whatever liquor is in them. The potato and pasta salads were very good as were the greens. With the board, you get a bit of everything including brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, and bacon as well as the sides. We honestly could've skipped getting our son a meal as it was so big. Our server Bill was great, and very attentive. Overall, was very delicious and reasonably priced!

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    3.4 mi
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    Love a place that has great energy inside while also offering patio seating outside for those who…read morelike it a bit quieter and to bring the pup! Full menu for the doggies was awesome. We ordered ours $7 hamburger patties that came in a dog bowl. So special! The fries here are fantastic. Wish I would have taken a photo. Just the right amount of crispness and seasoning. It's kind of a curly fry and kind of a wide short steak fry. Definitely tasty. 5/5 stars! Kale Caesar salad was bland. Not enough cheese or dressing. Probably 4 croutons. I got an extra side of dressing but the taste was a bit off and didn't really help. 1.5/5 stars there. Lots of good choices in the menu. One person ordered a burger with fries and another got the figgy piggy pizza. All agreed it was at least 4/5 good. Pizza had a lot of arugula on it (easy to take off a bit) and enough cheese to feel like you're eating a pizza vs a salad on a plate. Pizza was big- could easily be split. Burger bun was fresh and cheese melted was just right and a little thick/crispy which makes for beautiful presentation. Drinks were solid with a good selection. Prices for all were reasonable/to be expected. Service was very good. Park using the Park Mobile app on the street or in the surface lot across the street or just behind the building. We were able to make a reservation and got seated right away, which was nice, however most people just walked in. Would love to go back!

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    Our industrial-chic dining room is spacious and cozy at the same time.

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    We love sharing new dishes using seasonal ingredients

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