Chad was super welcoming at the door. It’s members-only, but it was easy to sign up with an ID and there wasn’t a cover, which was a nice surprise. We went a bit early and got to watch the place fill up—there were two guys in a seriously competitive pool game that was fun to watch.
By later that night, my cousin was already texting me asking for the name because she wants to go back. The Barksdale is a cool dive bar with great lighting, a fun atmosphere, and a DJ on Saturday night. Definitely a spot I’d return to.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tory Davis
I was visiting a friend of mine last week and we ended up at this bar. Now, I’m a fan of dark lit dive bars, so this was a place I felt very at home in. So at home, in fact, that I left my phone there. No big deal, except I had a flight back to SW Florida in the morning and didn’t realize my phone was missing until we got back to the place we were staying 45 min outside of Asheville. BUT to my joy, the wonderful bartenders at The Barksdale went out of there way to keep my phone safe until my friend could pick it up from them a couple days later and mail it back to me! Absolute star players over there! Do yourself a favor and grab a drink from them and have a great time! Just remember your belongings when you leave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
storm _
Vibes n hot dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andrew roth
This place is the absolute best! So much fun before and after concerts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just watch
you gonna eat that hawt dawg?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dogs
Paul Dunn
Awesome spot and amazing vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gore Ghoulish
Hella good hotdogs, sooooo goodddd.
Nicklaus Evanko
Went two days in a row it was so cool. Service was uncanny. Special hotdogs were best thing I ate all week. One day there was a great DJ and killer crowd . First day I went was empty but got perfect service both times by different bartenders . Will return!
Amanda
Safe place for women to relax and have a drink, amazing atmosphere, amazing bar manager. They have Malort!
Literally the worst bar in Asheville for customer service, the bartenders are beyond rude and all have poor attitudes. This has been the case for me on numerous occasions not just once. It’s unfortunate because the bar itself is a cool spot. 10/10 do not recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
zmasters2
Ideal dive bar.Good musicDog friendlyPRIDE friendlyGreat hot dogsNeed better beer selection and need to cleanup back patio area,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog
Charles Hunter
Just another pretentious hipster bar!
Cali Skye
Solid hot dogs, & good veggie dog options. A little dirty, a little dingy, but some fun can be had (if you’re drunk enough). A pool table takes up half of a “dance floor,” & a DJ frequently helps the energy. Some booth, table, & bar seating, as well as a fairly squalid outdoor area one could call a patio. Cocktails are overpriced for the atmosphere, & a members-only policy can make getting in a slight hassle. Half the time, one of the washrooms is out of service, & the working one doesn’t have a locking door. If you want a late-night bite, & you’ve had a few drinks, give it a go. But be prepared to get sticky. Despite whatever you may be told by the staff, the place is not extremely Transgender-friendly, due in large to the crowd/regulars (I’ve given them four tries, never felt welcome, & sometimes unsafe). Overall, you can likely find somewhere else to get a late-night snack, & you can definitely find a better spot to drink or dance. Banks Ave Bar, Scandals, & all of South Slope are not far off. Despite it having been a spot to drag visiting friends when we need a bite before heading home, I won’t be returning for a fifth visit.
very nice & good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad was super welcoming at the door. It’s members-only, but it was easy to sign up with an ID and there wasn’t a cover, which was a nice surprise. We went a bit early and got to watch the place fill up—there were two guys in a seriously competitive pool game that was fun to watch.
By later that night, my cousin was already texting me asking for the name because she wants to go back. The Barksdale is a cool dive bar with great lighting, a fun atmosphere, and a DJ on Saturday night. Definitely a spot I’d return to.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was visiting a friend of mine last week and we ended up at this bar. Now, I’m a fan of dark lit dive bars, so this was a place I felt very at home in. So at home, in fact, that I left my phone there. No big deal, except I had a flight back to SW Florida in the morning and didn’t realize my phone was missing until we got back to the place we were staying 45 min outside of Asheville.
BUT to my joy, the wonderful bartenders at The Barksdale went out of there way to keep my phone safe until my friend could pick it up from them a couple days later and mail it back to me!
Absolute star players over there! Do yourself a favor and grab a drink from them and have a great time! Just remember your belongings when you leave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibes n hot dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the absolute best! So much fun before and after concerts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
you gonna eat that hawt dawg?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dogs
Awesome spot and amazing vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hella good hotdogs, sooooo goodddd.
Went two days in a row it was so cool. Service was uncanny. Special hotdogs were best thing I ate all week. One day there was a great DJ and killer crowd . First day I went was empty but got perfect service both times by different bartenders . Will return!
Safe place for women to relax and have a drink, amazing atmosphere, amazing bar manager. They have Malort!
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Bring back the gator dog and rumpleminze
Literally the worst bar in Asheville for customer service, the bartenders are beyond rude and all have poor attitudes. This has been the case for me on numerous occasions not just once. It’s unfortunate because the bar itself is a cool spot. 10/10 do not recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ideal dive bar.Good musicDog friendlyPRIDE friendlyGreat hot dogsNeed better beer selection and need to cleanup back patio area,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog
Just another pretentious hipster bar!
Solid hot dogs, & good veggie dog options. A little dirty, a little dingy, but some fun can be had (if you’re drunk enough). A pool table takes up half of a “dance floor,” & a DJ frequently helps the energy. Some booth, table, & bar seating, as well as a fairly squalid outdoor area one could call a patio. Cocktails are overpriced for the atmosphere, & a members-only policy can make getting in a slight hassle. Half the time, one of the washrooms is out of service, & the working one doesn’t have a locking door. If you want a late-night bite, & you’ve had a few drinks, give it a go. But be prepared to get sticky. Despite whatever you may be told by the staff, the place is not extremely Transgender-friendly, due in large to the crowd/regulars (I’ve given them four tries, never felt welcome, & sometimes unsafe). Overall, you can likely find somewhere else to get a late-night snack, & you can definitely find a better spot to drink or dance. Banks Ave Bar, Scandals, & all of South Slope are not far off. Despite it having been a spot to drag visiting friends when we need a bite before heading home, I won’t be returning for a fifth visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog
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