.TOXIC Bar. DRUNK Bartender? Which actually happened to be the OWNER. Went in here for my first time. Arrived around 12:45AM and asked nicely if they have done last call. They told me "not yet" and they served a me a beer. I told them I brought in an opened Yerba Mate and they said it was OK, because i seemed nice, and honest to them about it. After that, for some reason, they had a change of heart and they decided to SMELL the Yerba Mate to see if I was "telling the truth". Turns out I WAS telling the truth, and I wasn't the Mate monster they may have thought I was. I also told them sorry for ordering a beer so late, and politely advised them that my uber/lyft would be arriving within 6 minutes. The bartender proceeded to ask me when my ride was coming, when I refused to tell them because I was not legally obligated to answer, so I asked them why it mattered, and for whatever reason, they didn't want to believe me. When they challenged me, she asked me to show me her my phone. When i proceeded to show them my phone, which said "5 minutes remaining" on my Uber. After I proved that i was telling the truth, and i thought that it wasnt fair for her to assume i had ill intentions to loe to her about anything. The bartender got strangely aggressive and then proceeded to pour out my beer that I bought, and then took away and poured out MY energy drink that I paid for that they ALREADY allowed in the bar. This bartender got extremely aggressive and confrontational when I challenged her actions and behavior, so I left. The bar patrons had no idea what happened but decided to side with the owner/bartender naturally. BIG L. Comfy/warm hole in the wall bar, but the owner has a strange negative/toxic/unwelcoming personality that is VERY unbecoming considering her age, and I will NOT be going back there EVER again
Cameron Ogren
Great place for members. The bar is clean and the pool table is in great condition. The bathrooms are clean as well. The bartenders are always in good spirits. The patio, tables, and outdoor area is always well kept.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Court
I have been going to this bar for almost a decade. The amount of love, support and life advice that I have received from the owners; Phil and RyAnn, has made me into the woman I am today. I cannot even put it into words. That being said, this is a locals bar only!! If you come here with someone who is a member be respectful of the regulars, owners and the property. But most importantly if you’re new here, don’t pet the dog lol
Brandan Adcock
Worst experience at a bar….ever.
Rodolfo L
Super Drunk owner/bartender that couldn’t express coherent thoughts. Probably the worst bartenders I’ve ever encountered.
William A.
Obviously wonderful spot, if you have good taste and no money. Knowing that makes all the other reviews, no matter how long ago they were written, make sense (place hasn't changed in a decade, it is ontologically itself).
Dylan Holmes
I used to like this place. RyAnn's a terrible business owner. I won't be back.
Jared
Fun hiden spot. Staff is great.
Kendall Reed
gross. i came here with my partner and the bartender questioned their ID , because of the gender identity. i understand it is a bartenders job to make check the validity of a persons ID, however it is never someone’s job to question someone’s gender identity and make them feel marginalized and excluded. will not be returning. also the way they the drinks was unsanitary. ?
Sophia Strickler
I wanted to like it here but they questioned the ID and the validity of someone I was with because their gender presentation didn’t match their ID… that’s a hard no for me.RE owners response: I am not sure how to respond to the reply :( but anyway... I completely understand the need to verify someones age but I think there is a respectful way to do this and a disrespectful way to do this. The way you handled this situation was unkind, marginalizing, and transphobic. I know y'all pride yourselves on being exclusive but I didn't think y'all prided yourselves on excluding marginalized communities. We stuck around and ordered a second drink because tbh I thought you'd apologize. Bottom line, this is not a place I'd recommend for anyone that's queer, just a heads up.
Avoid this place. The staff are awful. The environment is awful. I cannot say one good thing about it.
Chad McKinney
DO NOT GO HERE.Local or visiting. Read all these terrible reviews on here.As an Asheville native, I have visited most spots around town and but had never been here, so I tried Prospect for the first time on 1/25/21.Before purchasing our first beverage, the owner verbally assaulted my fiancé and her friend. The staff was incredibly embarrassed that an owner would talk like this to customers. I took out my phone and took a video because it was so incredibly shocking. I wish Google allowed me to post it on here. The last image is of the owner flicking off two nice ladies. Shame on them.
Kelsianne
Just the best place for local Asheville people, from 2009 and up to hide from new comers. Please leave us be if you are just vising or are from Florida/California. We hate bros. q
Chad Eckerich
I’ve been a regular here for about 2 years now and can say as an Asheville native this is hands down my favorite place to have drinks at. The owners are very amazing people but in no sort of way should you expect them to #1. Treat you like you are owed a membership or that they need to bow down to you because you have money to spend, #2. Expect you coming in with 6+ people during a pandemic to be greeted with open arms, and #3. Feel as if this place is like every other brewery/bar in town. This place is an oasis in the middle of a town filled with entitled tourists and companies who want to cater to that type. Nothing against being like that but this place isn’t. Be respectful, don’t pet Taco, and have a good time.
.TOXIC Bar. DRUNK Bartender? Which actually happened to be the OWNER. Went in here for my first time. Arrived around 12:45AM and asked nicely if they have done last call. They told me "not yet" and they served a me a beer. I told them I brought in an opened Yerba Mate and they said it was OK, because i seemed nice, and honest to them about it. After that, for some reason, they had a change of heart and they decided to SMELL the Yerba Mate to see if I was "telling the truth". Turns out I WAS telling the truth, and I wasn't the Mate monster they may have thought I was. I also told them sorry for ordering a beer so late, and politely advised them that my uber/lyft would be arriving within 6 minutes. The bartender proceeded to ask me when my ride was coming, when I refused to tell them because I was not legally obligated to answer, so I asked them why it mattered, and for whatever reason, they didn't want to believe me. When they challenged me, she asked me to show me her my phone. When i proceeded to show them my phone, which said "5 minutes remaining" on my Uber. After I proved that i was telling the truth, and i thought that it wasnt fair for her to assume i had ill intentions to loe to her about anything. The bartender got strangely aggressive and then proceeded to pour out my beer that I bought, and then took away and poured out MY energy drink that I paid for that they ALREADY allowed in the bar. This bartender got extremely aggressive and confrontational when I challenged her actions and behavior, so I left. The bar patrons had no idea what happened but decided to side with the owner/bartender naturally. BIG L. Comfy/warm hole in the wall bar, but the owner has a strange negative/toxic/unwelcoming personality that is VERY unbecoming considering her age, and I will NOT be going back there EVER again
Great place for members. The bar is clean and the pool table is in great condition. The bathrooms are clean as well. The bartenders are always in good spirits. The patio, tables, and outdoor area is always well kept.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I have been going to this bar for almost a decade. The amount of love, support and life advice that I have received from the owners; Phil and RyAnn, has made me into the woman I am today. I cannot even put it into words. That being said, this is a locals bar only!! If you come here with someone who is a member be respectful of the regulars, owners and the property. But most importantly if you’re new here, don’t pet the dog lol
Worst experience at a bar….ever.
Super Drunk owner/bartender that couldn’t express coherent thoughts. Probably the worst bartenders I’ve ever encountered.
Obviously wonderful spot, if you have good taste and no money. Knowing that makes all the other reviews, no matter how long ago they were written, make sense (place hasn't changed in a decade, it is ontologically itself).
I used to like this place. RyAnn's a terrible business owner. I won't be back.
Fun hiden spot. Staff is great.
gross. i came here with my partner and the bartender questioned their ID , because of the gender identity. i understand it is a bartenders job to make check the validity of a persons ID, however it is never someone’s job to question someone’s gender identity and make them feel marginalized and excluded. will not be returning. also the way they the drinks was unsanitary. ?
I wanted to like it here but they questioned the ID and the validity of someone I was with because their gender presentation didn’t match their ID… that’s a hard no for me.RE owners response: I am not sure how to respond to the reply :( but anyway... I completely understand the need to verify someones age but I think there is a respectful way to do this and a disrespectful way to do this. The way you handled this situation was unkind, marginalizing, and transphobic. I know y'all pride yourselves on being exclusive but I didn't think y'all prided yourselves on excluding marginalized communities. We stuck around and ordered a second drink because tbh I thought you'd apologize. Bottom line, this is not a place I'd recommend for anyone that's queer, just a heads up.
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Fun hiden spot. Staff is great.
Avoid this place. The staff are awful. The environment is awful. I cannot say one good thing about it.
DO NOT GO HERE.Local or visiting. Read all these terrible reviews on here.As an Asheville native, I have visited most spots around town and but had never been here, so I tried Prospect for the first time on 1/25/21.Before purchasing our first beverage, the owner verbally assaulted my fiancé and her friend. The staff was incredibly embarrassed that an owner would talk like this to customers. I took out my phone and took a video because it was so incredibly shocking. I wish Google allowed me to post it on here. The last image is of the owner flicking off two nice ladies. Shame on them.
Just the best place for local Asheville people, from 2009 and up to hide from new comers. Please leave us be if you are just vising or are from Florida/California. We hate bros. q
I’ve been a regular here for about 2 years now and can say as an Asheville native this is hands down my favorite place to have drinks at. The owners are very amazing people but in no sort of way should you expect them to #1. Treat you like you are owed a membership or that they need to bow down to you because you have money to spend, #2. Expect you coming in with 6+ people during a pandemic to be greeted with open arms, and #3. Feel as if this place is like every other brewery/bar in town. This place is an oasis in the middle of a town filled with entitled tourists and companies who want to cater to that type. Nothing against being like that but this place isn’t. Be respectful, don’t pet Taco, and have a good time.