Cute rooftop bar. Came during the afternoon and the outside was a little warm but the views were nice. The drinks were a little expensive but they are made with very fresh ingredients. The service was fast and efficient. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more

Thirsty Monk - Holy water draft beer and delirium - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We had a great experience. Three levels. We didn't make it to the third level this visit, but enjoyed some nice draft beer. Great customer service, cool bar and plenty of seating read more

Thirsty Monk was fine. There are 3 floors offering different atmospheres. My favorite was the 3rd floor cocktail bar with rooftop patio. The cocktails are so fresh and feel fancy. Be aware that you can't take beer to the cocktail bar and you can't take cocktails to the beer bars. I thought that was an interesting rule. Out front is great for people watching. I would say it's a pretty solid place to grab a drink. read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

These guys are top notch. Drinks are on point and service is top notch. These guys and gals know how to serve bevies. Roof top bar is amazing. read more

Belgians are my favorite brews when it comes to beer, and I always have to visit Thirsty Monk when I'm in Asheville. I don't know of any other Belgian breweries in NC, and Thirsty Monk is easily one of my favorites. Definitely try the Delirium's on tap! read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I went into this place because I loved the logo and wanted a t shirt. While there we shared a flight. We got 2 hard seltzers and 2 beers. We chose the apple cinnamon hard seltzer and the grapefruit paloma. The paloma was my favorite. It was tart with a nice spicy finish from the serrano peppers. Loved it! The beers we chose were the czezh dark and the mocha milk stout. The milk stout was very smooth and had a nice chocolate finish. And of course we got t shirts! read more

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I came to Asheville to visit and scope out the area to possibly move to the Carolinas and we ran into this bar and Sean the bartender was exceptional. He gave us so much information of the area and the bar itself and knowledge of the beers. He was so welcoming and conversed with us the entire time. He made us feel so welcomed and super great vibes. We had beers he recommended and beer flights. So much fun. Super chill place and would definitely come back :) P.S. ASK FOR SEAN. HE IS THE BEST! read more

Thirsty Monk - Beer flight was amazing - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We absolutely enjoyed our visit to this local friendly drinking spot. Our bartender Josh was super. We got to try a few amazing beers and hard seltzers. They have three levels to explore. We hung out on the street level and just let the time pass people watching. read more

Ehhhh.....I just could not get excited about this place. They have an downstairs and upstairs but you have to close out your tab before going upstairs. No downstairs drinks upstairs. If you like craft beer and craft cocktails then you might like this place. I ordered a glass of wine for $12 and it was overpriced and underpoured. I even asked the bartender if it was a 6 ounce pour and she said yes. Not to sure if it was. I definitely did feel like I overpaid for a pretentious pour. Our group enjoyed the patio upstairs....there is a very nice view of the mountains and sunset. I would probably not return if ever in the Asheville area. read more

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Servers are nice. Beer is not the best around. Business could use some lighting and better bathrooms. Cool spot but loud patrons for such a small venue. read more

I love Belgian beer and what an absolute find this place was. It appears smaller on the top floor but the bottom floor was a very large space. With bars on both floors (but bathrooms only on bottom level). Of course I had to get a flight!! Other than the Belgian IPA that was delicious, I really liked their lavender drink. I think it was a seltzer, but it definitely wasn't a cider. read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Nice brewery with a great location right in the middle of downtown. Unfortunately they only let you go on main floor and basement (which is their location for Belgian beers). Upper deck which drew us there is only for cocktails. Bummer drag. Their beer selection is pretty good on main floor. Their selection of Belgian beers is much more of a variety. I had the dark Belgian and it was one of the best I've had. Their selection of their own beers on the main floor was a bit limited. My wife did find a decent IPA but she's had better. It was a beautiful day but they only have 5 seats outside (right on the sidewalk). It's good for people watching but you gotta get lucky to get the seat. So, bottom line, give it a shot. Only reason for not a 5 star is not being able to go on the roof. read more

Another downtown brewery with the Monk brew upstairs and Delirium brews downstairs. A really great place downtown Asheville. You like the Delirium Tremens... they have it on tap! read more

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We stopped in after shopping. I enjoyed the ginger seltzer, which was amazing and my husband enjoyed a beer or two. We actually got a few samples of their seltzers- they were tasty! We would visit again. read more

Nice craft brewery in Downtown Asheville. They have three floors of amazing collection of beers. The one in the first floor has interesting collection of taps. The lower level is their collection of Belgium beers with nice ambiance. I really like the couch and seating space where you can spend time reading books, the music is very relaxing and soothing. The top floor has nice collection of signature cocktails. In addition to all these, they also have small outdoor patio. I love their Belgium Witt and since it was a nice sunny day we grabbed a seat on their outdoor patio overlooking all the other restaurants, and shops. It's a busy street so you will also come across other friendly tourist asking for recommendations. They also have food service. But since we already had our lunch at another restaurant we weren't hungry. Our bartender was so good. He had so much patience in explaining all their signature once and also recommending other places to visit in Asheville. Ambiance is good. Old rustic style. I like their music. Music is different in different floors. Parking is available on the street. There's a parking garage in the neighborhood as well. But I am glad we didn't have to drive around looking for parking as we were at a hotel just half a mile from this pub. read more

Thirsty Monk - Holy wit - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I really enjoy this place for a quick drink. I haven't made it to the basement level yet but have enjoyed both street level and rooftop areas. The rooftop area has a locker to get snacks from with purchase of a drink. The music is great, the staff is quick and knowledgable. Definitely a favorite in Asheville. read more

Thirsty Monk - two cocktails on a bar - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Nice layout with very good beer and interesting and delectable food. Service has been good and it has a nice laid back clientele. Have been multiple times and will be back. read more

This is my favorite Asheville brewery. They brew predominately Belgian style beers and some other excellent styles. My favorite's are the Normtrooper imperial stout and the Tricky Monk. Most all of their beers are good and they even have an IPA for the uneducated palate. They have bar food. I got the meat pie with home made crisps. It was good and went well with the Brother Noah, a Belgian stout. This spot was always on our goto list on every pub crawl we went on. read more

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This is a great bar if you want a beautiful view! There is a small patio upstairs in the back that has a great view of the mountains. It's small, but when we went around 8pm there weren't too many people there, making it easy to snag a good spot to watch the sunset. The drinks are also really good! I got their house margarita and it was great. The drinks are a little pricey, but for the scenery and being downtown it's not too read more

Thirsty Monk - Patio - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Not really worth a stop. They ask to scan an ID so you become a "member." They say it's due to NC laws, but no other bar or brewery in the area asks to scan an ID to keep in their system. Makes me skeptical of what the information is used for. Beer selection is also slim, and tastes just alright. Not really a good atmosphere. read more

I like local breweries but this one was curiously empty on a Sunday evening in the middle of tourist season. Fair prices but most selections were hoppy for my taste. Perhaps serving a blend of their own and more well-known national and regional fare would be a wiser business idea? read more

If you like Belgian beer, visit the basement. If you love Delirium Tremens, move into the basement! Great service downstairs. Terrific pink elephant swag & decor. It's as close to Belgium as you'll get without a passport. read more

Thirsty Monk - Belgian beer Heaven is downstairs! - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This was one of my favorite breweries in Ashville. With three different levels, this place has something for everyone. There is a downstairs Belgium tap and bottle room that is super cool, literally! Perfect for a hot summer day after walking around the city. The middle area offers meat and veggie pies. (Tip - $3 savings overall on Tuesdays). My favorite beer on this level was the Coco Nom which is a coconut porter. I also enjoyed the Nicino Stout. The top area is a small cocktail bar. As part of NC law, you will have to pay $1 private club fee to buy a drink. There is a small outside area that overlooks the street. read more

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Thirsty Monk is a great brewery and pub, located more in the downtown area vs some of the other breweries we visited on our trip to Asheville. It also had the smallest dog friendly area of the places, so we didn't spend a ton of time there, as it was also the smoking area. They basically have an inside/outside high top and a couple of benches, so it's a little on the cozy side. The beer is really great though, especially if you're looking for more Belgian styles of beer. I had a quad that was really fantastic! Service was really friendly as well. read more

Thirsty Monk - Quad on the street patio - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

A visit to Asheville requires pub crawling. The thirsty monk is one you have to add to your list! We ran inside due to a sudden rain pour. Start with a flight to get a taste of theIr various ipa options. Their white beer is great. And if u you generally aren't a beer drinker then checkout their raspberry beer (which is also sold at the target). It's imported from Belgium and is more sweet and tart than bitter, making it ideal for non beer drinkers. read more

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great venue. the couple working were friendly and knowledgeable and their recommendations for both food and drink were great. would definitely recommend as a great spot to eat and relax. loved the decor of the establishment. read more

I stopped in here on my trip to Ashville and enjoyed it. It is quite big inside and being that I love breweries it was perfect. We had drinks and they were good. This review is one I forgot to write as I was here awhile ago so do not remember exactly what I ordered. But I know I enjoyed it. They are in downtown and of coarse the parking is crazy as it is in most cities. If you are visiting the area, want a drink and like Breweries, t his is your place. Plenty of other cool restaurants and shops in the local area. read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I loved the vibe of this bar and grill. The beer was good as was the service. The husband got the wings which were spot on. I got the fish and chips. I wasn't a huge fan because I felt there was just too much heavy breading on the fish. They were beer battered. If you like a thicker breading, you would like this. I'm kind of particular with my beer battered fish. I prefer a flakey, light like a tempura breading. Other than that, this place is worth a stop. read more

Thirsty Monk - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great food, awesome atmosphere, and the best stout I've ever tasted. Seriously. Their vanilla caramel stout tasted exactly like a snicker doodle. So. Good. They also make a delicious soft pretzel with beer cheese that pairs well with their affordable flights where you can try four beers at a time. Their basement area has more of a lounge feel and serves an impressive selection of Belgian ales. The roof top is more of a cocktail area. Very cool spot, and one of my favorites in town. read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Staff is rude and drinks are expensive and mediocre at best. The bartenders seem to truly dislike their job and make it uncomfortable to ask questions. We are locals and often meet a group out and we will not be coming here next time. The Observatory is a much better option, so beautiful and has the nicest staff. read more

With the vast selection of Bruce taproom and eateries to choose this is one I've been to for a second time in as many days. Just loving the good environment selection staff is friendly just an overall nice place to stick around and enjoy yourself read more

Loved this place and will definitely be back. The atmosphere was great. Service was great and Mariha the bartender really knew her beers. There is a great Belgian bar downstairs but there was plenty to be had upstairs. I tried the Dubbel which was top notch and tried a few of their Saisons which left me wanting more. Yes to the Thirsty Monk read more

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I love Thirsty Monk Pub. When I visit we never spend time upstairs, we head straight downstairs which is a more chill spot in my opinion. The beer selection is always awesome, a must visit if you are in Asheville. read more

Thirsty Monk - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Wide selection of locally brewed Belgian beers. Great taste in a relaxed atmosphere. A good place for casual weekend day drinking. read more

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Went to this place to enjoy a Belgian beer before going out to dinner. In 30 years of going to bars with my wife who is a very etiquette oriented former bartender herself we discovered the rudest jerk of a bartender we've ever met upstairs at The Top of the Monk. I don't know if he thinks he is being cool or if he just has an untreated personality disorder but this guy is the single worst barman I've ever encountered. Note the other negative reviews and avoid at all costs. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday night for a few beers to the basement, it truly reminds you of being in a pub in Belgium. They have a variety of Belgian beer and Belgian style beer on tap and server was friendly with samples until we found the right beer to enjoy. They also have cooler filled with Belgian beer bottles, unique, hard to find beers. Their staff has recommendations of their current favorites at the bar. If you're looking for a simple bar to enjoy a good Belgian beer, look no further than The Thirsty Monk Brewery & Pub in Asheville. read more

One of the best beer bars that I have visited ever, hands down. First floor has a lot so of low listing and is a Belgium beer bar and the second serves American brews. Very knowledgeable staff and it is lots of fun to people watch if you get a spot at the bar. Lots if Ashville and South Carolina beers on tap so for an out of state like myself, it gave me a chance to try a flight of new to me beers before settling on a pint. They also have a limited menu but don't let it deter you. Their nachos and tacos (2. For 7) fill in the cracks especially after a day of drinking. I highly recommend the pulled pork taco and even the vegetarian. Both come with tortilla chips so ask for some of the New Belgium Fat Tire cheese sauce to dip them in. read more

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Looking for best bars in Asheville, NC found me the Thirsty Monk brewery. They have their own beers to choose all types. The crowd at this place was touristy and even though looked like a biker bar was good enough to bring my elderly mom in her wheel chair. Fun place and good times! read more

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Absolutely amazing service. I didn't even know (walking in) that they had a delirium bar downstairs. I'm personally obsessed with delirium and I couldn't be happier. Josh, our bartender, was super personable and knowledgeable. It was honestly the first place I had delirium on draft. Couldn't be happier. 139738291 out of 10 recommended. read more

Thirsty Monk - Delirium bar, amazing service. Awesome bartender. - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Their beers were perfectly good, but the real winner of this spot is that they have a treasure trove of delicious Delirium beers downstairs. Don't miss those or the pink elephant at the bottom of the stairs. read more