My husband and I are visiting from out of town and it’s important to us to find neurodivergent and queer friendly spaces when we travel! The Odd was an amazing vibe with friendly staff and patrons. We really enjoyed our burrito from LUCKYS and had delicious drinks made at the bar (Merman Glitterade and Pisgah sour). We enjoyed the drag show most of all. The queens were friendly and beautiful and performed the house down! Highly recommend their Saturday drag nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Ford
Nice coffee shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian B
Just what I needed for christmas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marty Christensen
Very cute bar. Bartender was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jonah Ileana
Good food, good sound, good draft selection with fun tap handles.
Tré Cotten
Review of The Odd
I visited this establishment with my cousin on two consecutive evenings. Our first visit was enjoyable, and the staff were welcoming. On the second night, after we had already spent time at another bar, my cousin became more intoxicated than expected. I made the bartender (with the large ear piercings) aware that I was monitoring him and would be driving.
When my cousin stepped outside—clearly under the influence—I overheard the bartender making a remark about his condition to another customer. I politely asked that he refrain from commenting on my cousin in that way. The bartender (with the large ear piercings) responded by saying that it was a “public space” and he was free to say whatever he wished about someone who was “drunk and stumbling out of the bar.”
I asked whether this was the standard commentary offered about paying customers who had just purchased drinks and left a generous tip. Rather than de-escalate, the bartender doubled down, and I was ultimately asked to leave simply for expressing concern and requesting basic professionalism.
To be clear: I fully understand that intoxicated patrons are part of bar culture, and it is reasonable for staff to communicate internally about safety issues. However, publicly making jokes or disparaging comments about a patron to another customer crosses a boundary of professionalism. The entire situation could have been avoided with a measure of discretion and empathy.
What was most disappointing was the lack of effort to understand why someone responsible for an inebriated relative would object to such commentary. I paid the tab in full, tipped generously, and treated the staff with respect. To be met with dismissiveness—and ultimately asked to leave for calmly raising a concern—was surprising and unnecessary.
I hope management considers additional training for staff regarding professionalism, discretion, and customer care, particularly in situations involving intoxicated individuals. I don’t live in Asheville and my cousin just moved here. My cousin and I had genuinely begun to enjoy this venue, and it is unfortunate that the experience ended on such a preventable and disappointing note.
Service: 2
Amari Wilson
Best Bar I've ever been to. Immaculate queer/alt safe space. I don't go to any other bars 🤷♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Crowbird
Best dive bar in town! Grab a couple of ponies and relax!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Bowers
Great food, great staff and awesome entertainment!
The Odd is for the odd. For the hip. The queer and gay and fun wanters. ❤️🏳️🌈
Elisabeth Marr
No matter which weekend or what event I always have a great time at the Odd
Chris Young
Went here to get tacos.
Got titties.
6/6. 👌
C R
Love the decor and beer prices
Eric Kuhn
Cool little Asheville neighborhood bar, we were just walking by and had a drink, they were setting up for some afternoon music but we didn't stay. Very friendly staff and great service.
Luv this place awesome atmosphere amazing people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I are visiting from out of town and it’s important to us to find neurodivergent and queer friendly spaces when we travel! The Odd was an amazing vibe with friendly staff and patrons. We really enjoyed our burrito from LUCKYS and had delicious drinks made at the bar (Merman Glitterade and Pisgah sour). We enjoyed the drag show most of all. The queens were friendly and beautiful and performed the house down! Highly recommend their Saturday drag nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice coffee shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just what I needed for christmas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute bar. Bartender was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good food, good sound, good draft selection with fun tap handles.
Review of The Odd
I visited this establishment with my cousin on two consecutive evenings. Our first visit was enjoyable, and the staff were welcoming. On the second night, after we had already spent time at another bar, my cousin became more intoxicated than expected. I made the bartender (with the large ear piercings) aware that I was monitoring him and would be driving.
When my cousin stepped outside—clearly under the influence—I overheard the bartender making a remark about his condition to another customer. I politely asked that he refrain from commenting on my cousin in that way. The bartender (with the large ear piercings) responded by saying that it was a “public space” and he was free to say whatever he wished about someone who was “drunk and stumbling out of the bar.”
I asked whether this was the standard commentary offered about paying customers who had just purchased drinks and left a generous tip. Rather than de-escalate, the bartender doubled down, and I was ultimately asked to leave simply for expressing concern and requesting basic professionalism.
To be clear: I fully understand that intoxicated patrons are part of bar culture, and it is reasonable for staff to communicate internally about safety issues. However, publicly making jokes or disparaging comments about a patron to another customer crosses a boundary of professionalism. The entire situation could have been avoided with a measure of discretion and empathy.
What was most disappointing was the lack of effort to understand why someone responsible for an inebriated relative would object to such commentary. I paid the tab in full, tipped generously, and treated the staff with respect. To be met with dismissiveness—and ultimately asked to leave for calmly raising a concern—was surprising and unnecessary.
I hope management considers additional training for staff regarding professionalism, discretion, and customer care, particularly in situations involving intoxicated individuals. I don’t live in Asheville and my cousin just moved here. My cousin and I had genuinely begun to enjoy this venue, and it is unfortunate that the experience ended on such a preventable and disappointing note.
Service: 2
Best Bar I've ever been to. Immaculate queer/alt safe space. I don't go to any other bars 🤷♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best dive bar in town! Grab a couple of ponies and relax!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great staff and awesome entertainment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The Odd is for the odd. For the hip. The queer and gay and fun wanters. ❤️🏳️🌈
No matter which weekend or what event I always have a great time at the Odd
Went here to get tacos.
Got titties.
6/6. 👌
Love the decor and beer prices
Cool little Asheville neighborhood bar, we were just walking by and had a drink, they were setting up for some afternoon music but we didn't stay. Very friendly staff and great service.
Loading...