I love a good dive bar. Especially one that has great bar food. Been hearing about this place. Finally made it in. Smashburger and ribeye philly were spot on. Philly is in the top 5 I have had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ry Dior
I ❤️ this bar. Everyone who works here is awesome. Great prices. Water right next to the bar so if you want water you don’t have to wait if it’s busy. The locals are always great to talk to and the food is awesome 5⭐️!
Debra Roman
This review is for the owner of the Malvern which I hope they see.
When I come in and sit at the bar and order a well drink and it is $15, (and it only fills up less than half of the glass)
When I come in and order a meal and it is $12, (good price, but seriously my well drink should not be more expensive)
When I am asked to close out my tab before the food or my drink even comes,
When I willingly do that and tip 20%,
And then I ask for some water …
YOUR BARTENDER BETTER FREAKING BRING ME WATER, NOT TELL ME TO GO FILL UP MYSELF AT A COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR
I am a regular, you guys never have very many customers when I am in, this night included, I want you to succeed but paying this much money and told I need to serve myself is the wrong way to get there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
ryan laff
I will need to go back to get more pictures. Great bar food, a pool table, and a photo booth. Good dive bar vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leo Guth
The Monday night $15 beer+shot+burger and fries is hands down the best deal in town. Just go early to secure parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Matt
The food was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Itasca
Ordered the animal Frie my cook Eddy shroomed me out my mind I was seeing things flavors were popping and lights were flashing. Mushroom overload
Dave Braveheart
The Malvern is back! The Lemon Pepper wings with celery and blue cheese and waffle fries on Superbowl night were excellent!
Update: the smash burger is a joy to behold, and the fries take me to a comfortable lodge high up on the mountain in the middle of winter with a roaring fire in the fireplace. Needless to say, not a crumb remained in the basket. The chef takes your enjoyment seriously and keeps it dialed in. Heart and soul.
Another update: animal style fries are kick ass
Don't underestimate the fortitude of the Corn Dog Tower. This is a serious stack of six deep fried corn dogs and a veritable mountain of parmesan fries (or upgrade to Goblin Fries.) Fortune cookies found on the top level are a great addition.
Another update: no surprise here, but the Caesar Salad with Chicken really slaps. Add a corndog and some fries, and you have a veritable feast ahead.
If you want advanced kitchen wizardry without all of the fanfare, you have the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eden Simmons
Some of the best food in Asheville. Nice little dive, too. That chef deserves recognition
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt McGavock
Don’t go here… or do. Best smash burger around with a proper Maillard reaction. Yeah, they know what they’re doing. Just keep it a secret between us.
We were really excited to try this place got burgers Togo and the buns were moldy :(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Corey Stanley
Ali is one of the best bartenders I’ve encountered in 16 years of going to bars. The malvern is lucky to have her. Great service, great attention to detail, all around great bar keep. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Animal Style Fries
Catherine Smedley
The Malvern is back to being exactly what it should have been all along and I think a lot of us missed- a good place to get good and dirty (in the best sense of the word) bar food with a side of good drink, the smashburger is perfection
Blake Hunter
Was referred here for the Corndog Tower and it was worth going out of the way for, especially after a long day on the trails. We went for the goblin fries on top, and that alone would be a hearty meal. Absolutely delicious, and the guys that greeted and treated us were warm and welcoming, quick to bring us our food, and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great vibe all around, and I'm definitely coming back for more. It's worth noting that I'm not much for bars and I don't drink, but I felt comfortable and enjoyed myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis Richey
worst excuse for a cheese steak I ever encountered. spent $18 on this thing and couldn't finish half of it. not sure what the 'cheese' was but normally cheese doesn't break after melting.. this was bad. im from philly but i dont need every cheesesteak to be incredible... just edible..
I love a good dive bar. Especially one that has great bar food. Been hearing about this place. Finally made it in. Smashburger and ribeye philly were spot on. Philly is in the top 5 I have had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I ❤️ this bar. Everyone who works here is awesome. Great prices. Water right next to the bar so if you want water you don’t have to wait if it’s busy. The locals are always great to talk to and the food is awesome 5⭐️!
This review is for the owner of the Malvern which I hope they see.
When I come in and sit at the bar and order a well drink and it is $15, (and it only fills up less than half of the glass)
When I come in and order a meal and it is $12, (good price, but seriously my well drink should not be more expensive)
When I am asked to close out my tab before the food or my drink even comes,
When I willingly do that and tip 20%,
And then I ask for some water …
YOUR BARTENDER BETTER FREAKING BRING ME WATER, NOT TELL ME TO GO FILL UP MYSELF AT A COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR
I am a regular, you guys never have very many customers when I am in, this night included, I want you to succeed but paying this much money and told I need to serve myself is the wrong way to get there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I will need to go back to get more pictures. Great bar food, a pool table, and a photo booth. Good dive bar vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Monday night $15 beer+shot+burger and fries is hands down the best deal in town. Just go early to secure parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
The food was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the animal Frie my cook Eddy shroomed me out my mind I was seeing things flavors were popping and lights were flashing. Mushroom overload
The Malvern is back! The Lemon Pepper wings with celery and blue cheese and waffle fries on Superbowl night were excellent!
Update: the smash burger is a joy to behold, and the fries take me to a comfortable lodge high up on the mountain in the middle of winter with a roaring fire in the fireplace. Needless to say, not a crumb remained in the basket. The chef takes your enjoyment seriously and keeps it dialed in. Heart and soul.
Another update: animal style fries are kick ass
Don't underestimate the fortitude of the Corn Dog Tower. This is a serious stack of six deep fried corn dogs and a veritable mountain of parmesan fries (or upgrade to Goblin Fries.) Fortune cookies found on the top level are a great addition.
Another update: no surprise here, but the Caesar Salad with Chicken really slaps. Add a corndog and some fries, and you have a veritable feast ahead.
If you want advanced kitchen wizardry without all of the fanfare, you have the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best food in Asheville. Nice little dive, too. That chef deserves recognition
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t go here… or do. Best smash burger around with a proper Maillard reaction. Yeah, they know what they’re doing.
Just keep it a secret between us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We were really excited to try this place got burgers Togo and the buns were moldy :(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Ali is one of the best bartenders I’ve encountered in 16 years of going to bars. The malvern is lucky to have her. Great service, great attention to detail, all around great bar keep. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Animal Style Fries
The Malvern is back to being exactly what it should have been all along and I think a lot of us missed- a good place to get good and dirty (in the best sense of the word) bar food with a side of good drink, the smashburger is perfection
Was referred here for the Corndog Tower and it was worth going out of the way for, especially after a long day on the trails. We went for the goblin fries on top, and that alone would be a hearty meal. Absolutely delicious, and the guys that greeted and treated us were warm and welcoming, quick to bring us our food, and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great vibe all around, and I'm definitely coming back for more. It's worth noting that I'm not much for bars and I don't drink, but I felt comfortable and enjoyed myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
worst excuse for a cheese steak I ever encountered. spent $18 on this thing and couldn't finish half of it. not sure what the 'cheese' was but normally cheese doesn't break after melting.. this was bad. im from philly but i dont need every cheesesteak to be incredible... just edible..
Wheelchair accessibility: yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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