Great spot to grab a beer and relax outside on a nice day! Amazing selection of beer options and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Craft Beer
Chris S.
Stopped here last week while int he area with my girlfriend. The beer selection is second to none. However, the menu is a 30 page folder. We stuck to the tap menu on Untappd for simplicity's sake. If you live there, direct the menu, but for a quick visit it is overwhelming. The atmosphere is neat, but it was cold, when they finally closed the big door, it warmed up a bit. The bartender was mostly disinterested and he was the only staff present. So Menu ... 5 stars ... but simplify it. Atmosphere ... 4 stars ... pretty cool, but cold and not that clean Service ... 3 stars
Samantha Feaster
The brews were amazing. The vibe was immaculate. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Craft Beer
Sumaya El-Attar
We used to come here and have a great experience. In the past year there are employees who do not seem to have expertise when it comes to what kind of beer is in stock. There is a lot eye rolling when attempting ordering a beer.
Timothy England
Best beer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Emory
Their beer is pretty pricey, and they regularly have the slowest service of any beer bar I’ve been to.
Lewis H.
Excellent beer selection that covers the Carolina's, including their very best. Buying by the can is super expensive though. Employee was super helpful and knowledgeable for the novice of the regional beers.
Kathryn Walker
Great staff, great selection. The food next door is amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J Hibbard
Great vibes, cozy space, great beer, amazing wine suggestion, dog friendly, amazing food, friendly folks and a giant skeleton, what's not to love?! Thanks for hosting us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Campbell
Kate was an Amazingly knowledgeable beer server. Cool place, great beer selection. Pricey but beers you can't find otherwise in the
Don't take time to look at the beer menu...you might get cut off before you can order. Be careful where you go to the bathroom...it's different if you sit outside!.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sally Noble
The essential beer bar experience in Asheville - diverse bottle menu and draft selection complete with a balance of import, local and regional offerings. I always appreciate menus that feature something for everyone and I can count on having a great lager, as well as a delicious hop forward option and a rich, bold strong ale for dessert. Check ‘em out and find a new favorite at The Whale!Hungry? There are a ton of local food options nearby, including Haywood Common right next door. We usually grab takeout so we can nosh while we sip.Parking: The lot adjacent to The Whale is very limited, first come first serve. I do not recommend that you count on finding a spot right here or on Haywood Road. There are several spacious lots on the neighboring streets with affordable, paid parking via the Park Mobile App (including the church and the veterinary clinic next door).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Robert Williams
I had a great time here. The staff was really nice and they had a great beer selection. There is plenty of seating and a great vibe to the whole place. The restaurant next door has good food, too. Definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sissi Queen
The salsa we ordered wasn't really fresh. Other than that we liked everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicole Critter
Had a great time at the pickle festival they had going for my birthday!! Such a fun idea ❤️ an they had tums
Great spot to grab a beer and relax outside on a nice day! Amazing selection of beer options and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Craft Beer
Stopped here last week while int he area with my girlfriend. The beer selection is second to none. However, the menu is a 30 page folder. We stuck to the tap menu on Untappd for simplicity's sake. If you live there, direct the menu, but for a quick visit it is overwhelming. The atmosphere is neat, but it was cold, when they finally closed the big door, it warmed up a bit. The bartender was mostly disinterested and he was the only staff present. So Menu ... 5 stars ... but simplify it. Atmosphere ... 4 stars ... pretty cool, but cold and not that clean Service ... 3 stars
The brews were amazing. The vibe was immaculate. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Craft Beer
We used to come here and have a great experience. In the past year there are employees who do not seem to have expertise when it comes to what kind of beer is in stock. There is a lot eye rolling when attempting ordering a beer.
Best beer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their beer is pretty pricey, and they regularly have the slowest service of any beer bar I’ve been to.
Excellent beer selection that covers the Carolina's, including their very best. Buying by the can is super expensive though. Employee was super helpful and knowledgeable for the novice of the regional beers.
Great staff, great selection. The food next door is amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes, cozy space, great beer, amazing wine suggestion, dog friendly, amazing food, friendly folks and a giant skeleton, what's not to love?! Thanks for hosting us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate was an Amazingly knowledgeable beer server. Cool place, great beer selection. Pricey but beers you can't find otherwise in the
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Don't take time to look at the beer menu...you might get cut off before you can order. Be careful where you go to the bathroom...it's different if you sit outside!.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The essential beer bar experience in Asheville - diverse bottle menu and draft selection complete with a balance of import, local and regional offerings. I always appreciate menus that feature something for everyone and I can count on having a great lager, as well as a delicious hop forward option and a rich, bold strong ale for dessert. Check ‘em out and find a new favorite at The Whale!Hungry? There are a ton of local food options nearby, including Haywood Common right next door. We usually grab takeout so we can nosh while we sip.Parking: The lot adjacent to The Whale is very limited, first come first serve. I do not recommend that you count on finding a spot right here or on Haywood Road. There are several spacious lots on the neighboring streets with affordable, paid parking via the Park Mobile App (including the church and the veterinary clinic next door).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had a great time here. The staff was really nice and they had a great beer selection. There is plenty of seating and a great vibe to the whole place. The restaurant next door has good food, too. Definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salsa we ordered wasn't really fresh. Other than that we liked everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Had a great time at the pickle festival they had going for my birthday!! Such a fun idea ❤️ an they had tums
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4