The Getaway River Bar

790 Riverside Dr, Asheville
(828) 545-6985

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Kevin Wynstra

No food, the bartender seemed annoyed at simple requests. Good dive bar by the river if you just want some beers or shots.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

A P (Sesshomaru)

First time here for a venue. Real weird to charge $30 for a show and an hour later charge my partner $35 and tell them I lied to them about the price, like I can't literally pull out my phone and show them what I was charged. Maybe prices go up when there's only 1 or 2 more artists to play but just a real strange statement to make to anyone.
Aside from that, it's a nice dive spot on the river if you just want to drink by the river. Prices on drinks are good and lots of room to move about. Everyone I'm assuming in management / security walking around with a walkie talkie put off some odd vibes but understandable from a security perspective and I could appreciate them being on it with a quick response if there were any emergencies. All in all, it's ok. Room for improvement.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 3

Jon Riley

Make sure you watch how many drinks you order have been charged 2 extra drinks both times I've went here ?‍♂️ great place to start a fight...lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nate Shuler

I was recommended from banks. I got to the getaway and they were playing poker. Nikita the bartender told me it was free she was awesome also played and bet us… and won! lol. But I’m definitely coming back it was a good time and the vibe was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Fredrick Parsons

Great place to play pool, or sit by the river. Jed has been my bartender several times and he is always friendly with great

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

M H

One of the best hidden gems in Asheville! A classic dive bar with pool tables, outdoor seating by the river, a colorful cast of regulars, and fun events every week from kareoke to drag shows! They also have fire pits outside now that it is getting chilly. They even have unlimited pac-man on the old school arcade machine should you be so inclined! They do not serve food but there is a food truck that is available from time to time and on Sundays they started doing a brunch which is a great deal for all you can eat. Definitely worth checking out if you're in asheville!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Max Harrison

One of the best hidden gems in Asheville! A classic dive bar with pool tables, outdoor seating by the river, a colorful cast of regulars, and fun events every week from kareoke to drag shows! They also have fire pits outside now that it is getting chilly. They even have unlimited pac-man on the old school arcade machine should you be so inclined! They do not serve food but there is a food truck that is available from time to time and on Sundays they started doing a brunch which is a great deal for all you can eat. Definitely worth checking out if you're in asheville!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Wilkins

One of the best hidden gems in Asheville! A classic dive bar with pool tables, outdoor seating by the river, a colorful cast of regulars, and fun events every week from kareoke to drag shows! They also have fire pits outside now that it is getting chilly. They even have unlimited pac-man on the old school arcade machine should you be so inclined! They do not serve food but there is a food truck that is available from time to time and on Sundays they started doing a brunch which is a great deal for all you can eat. Definitely worth checking out if you're in asheville!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Brennan

Great locals place to hang out by the river and enjoy a beer with some good people and music

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Tim Lewis

Straight till 5pm, different after.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Rahul Kumar

Lovely place, lovely bar tender, great sunset by the river.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg Palombi

Jehd is the man. Great bartender and great bar. The best prices in western North Carolina.

William Morton

Jehb was great in tending our party. Excellent mixologist!!

Katie Sollenberger

Come for the river hang, stay for the drag show. <3 What a wonderful local spot.

Daniel Newsome

Really nice vibe

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