Super awesome bar with a dance stage, pool tables, foosball, an outside smoking deck, and plenty of booths/seating. Tons of parking and staff was great. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kenzie D.
Midwest visiting and didnt know the laws (no drinking on streets even though other local bar served me as I walked out the bar) and they let my group in but not me (young female) due to me walking up with one swig left in my cup. I was told to leave and to "walk to another bar" while I explained to them that I am not from here, I am alone and will not leave in sights views of the bar my friends are in. I stood far from the entrance to not intimidate the "staff" and they continued to mock me even after I tried to say Im staying in the area for safely reasons. FOOD MIGHT BE GOOD THOUGH?? YO but they dont care about your safety & the owner wouldn't even look at me.
Sydney Oliver
Just had a really unfortunate interaction here with a patron that claimed to be the owner. Homophobic and threatening remarks and atmosphere despite the inclusive signage on premise. Disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Garrett Lee
Will never come back. Was removed from the bar because a woman who HAD to go to the bathroom and was in a hurry to do so. Got upset when I turned around and said “wait, in line like everybody else”. She had some rude comments to say back, so I defended myself with my words, and she thought it was cool to throw a drink in my face. I walked away at that moment, and the bouncer walked up to me to remove me. I was not belligerent, trying to instigate anything, or even intoxicated to a level that I should’ve been removed. The door guy asked me to leave, so I left. Oh, and the band guys that played the night off 2/16/24, I hope y’all can see this, all of you are weak, and boys. Trying to start a fight outside, looks real cool. I was one man, and there was 5 of you all at one point in my face. None of you did anything. Y’all were scared, y’all will absolutely never go anywhere playing in a bar like shakeys. I’ve seen y’all play there a few times before, so clearly you can’t get any other gigs.If you support free speech, do not go to shakeys. They will remove you for being a free thinker/speaker, or even just defending yourself verbally. Poor display of professionalism, and a bunch of punks work there that could care less if I was assaulted by a woman who had to urinate before me.Will absolutely never go back to shakeys, and that is unfortunate, it is a cool bar
Service: 1
Andrew Cornejo
Best bar in Asheville! Except the “bartender” with the cap on that made my pizza. You can tell that she just didn’t want to be there. Made our pizza and just left it at the bar without caring who it was for. Not sure why you’re working there if you hate your job. Other than that, the other bartender with the tattoos was great! Always with a smile and answered everything with all the charm in the world.
Anton Kritsun
Great bar. This is my go to spot when I go out for drinks. Friendly staff and friendly crowd. Lots of events throughout the week and easy to make friends!
Pax Ferguson
Great bar, super chill vibe early in the night that picks up the later you go.
Bri Snyder (Brianna)
I always have a great time here!
Norbert Zareba
Andrew is the best bartender in the world, and shakey's is a really chill spot. Def recommend
Nadja Schwab
Disgusting that you have people who come here threatening the lives of others. Get your bar in check
I love this bar! Such a regulars vibe during the day and the perfect mix of dive/late night/dance vibe at night. The female bartender with short brown hair (I think her name is Kara) always plays the perfect tunes on Sunday evenings. Also, it’s actually affordable booze and IN downtown Asheville.
Brittany Burton
Had such an amazing time last Wednesday! Sexy tunes night was so much fun and the bartender Lisa made me an amazing cocktail! Will be back again! Best late night bar in Asheville :)
Aaron King
Definitely one of my favorite bars in Asheville. Awesome staff, too (we all know Andrew is the real mvp). If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend doing so ?
Thomas Palles
Very fun club! Andrew took very good care of us and was very accommodating. We will definitely be back
Super awesome bar with a dance stage, pool tables, foosball, an outside smoking deck, and plenty of booths/seating. Tons of parking and staff was great. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Midwest visiting and didnt know the laws (no drinking on streets even though other local bar served me as I walked out the bar) and they let my group in but not me (young female) due to me walking up with one swig left in my cup. I was told to leave and to "walk to another bar" while I explained to them that I am not from here, I am alone and will not leave in sights views of the bar my friends are in. I stood far from the entrance to not intimidate the "staff" and they continued to mock me even after I tried to say Im staying in the area for safely reasons. FOOD MIGHT BE GOOD THOUGH?? YO but they dont care about your safety & the owner wouldn't even look at me.
Just had a really unfortunate interaction here with a patron that claimed to be the owner. Homophobic and threatening remarks and atmosphere despite the inclusive signage on premise. Disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Will never come back. Was removed from the bar because a woman who HAD to go to the bathroom and was in a hurry to do so. Got upset when I turned around and said “wait, in line like everybody else”. She had some rude comments to say back, so I defended myself with my words, and she thought it was cool to throw a drink in my face. I walked away at that moment, and the bouncer walked up to me to remove me. I was not belligerent, trying to instigate anything, or even intoxicated to a level that I should’ve been removed. The door guy asked me to leave, so I left. Oh, and the band guys that played the night off 2/16/24, I hope y’all can see this, all of you are weak, and boys. Trying to start a fight outside, looks real cool. I was one man, and there was 5 of you all at one point in my face. None of you did anything. Y’all were scared, y’all will absolutely never go anywhere playing in a bar like shakeys. I’ve seen y’all play there a few times before, so clearly you can’t get any other gigs.If you support free speech, do not go to shakeys. They will remove you for being a free thinker/speaker, or even just defending yourself verbally. Poor display of professionalism, and a bunch of punks work there that could care less if I was assaulted by a woman who had to urinate before me.Will absolutely never go back to shakeys, and that is unfortunate, it is a cool bar
Service: 1
Best bar in Asheville! Except the “bartender” with the cap on that made my pizza. You can tell that she just didn’t want to be there. Made our pizza and just left it at the bar without caring who it was for. Not sure why you’re working there if you hate your job. Other than that, the other bartender with the tattoos was great! Always with a smile and answered everything with all the charm in the world.
Great bar. This is my go to spot when I go out for drinks. Friendly staff and friendly crowd. Lots of events throughout the week and easy to make friends!
Great bar, super chill vibe early in the night that picks up the later you go.
I always have a great time here!
Andrew is the best bartender in the world, and shakey's is a really chill spot. Def recommend
Disgusting that you have people who come here threatening the lives of others. Get your bar in check
Restaurantji Recommends
Great music, prices, pizzas, and bartenders!
I love this bar! Such a regulars vibe during the day and the perfect mix of dive/late night/dance vibe at night. The female bartender with short brown hair (I think her name is Kara) always plays the perfect tunes on Sunday evenings. Also, it’s actually affordable booze and IN downtown Asheville.
Had such an amazing time last Wednesday! Sexy tunes night was so much fun and the bartender Lisa made me an amazing cocktail! Will be back again! Best late night bar in Asheville :)
Definitely one of my favorite bars in Asheville. Awesome staff, too (we all know Andrew is the real mvp). If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend doing so ?
Very fun club! Andrew took very good care of us and was very accommodating. We will definitely be back