We have heard nothing about good things about Pack Tavern, so today we decided to give it a try. Let me just say Wow! With a family of 3, our son being 12, it is not always easy to find someplace that we can all enjoy and get why we want. But here, that is exactly y why happened. We each ordered something different, which ended up being 4 different things with the added soup, and everything was great. Not just good or ok, but great. Hot, fresh, and genuinely good. I can see why they have such a high rating, and with so many reviews. It is definitely going to be on our short list of preferred restaurants. read more

Our server Jack was awesome. Very personable and wanting your experience to be fantastic! We were just looking for a spot to chill for a while and Pack's is that kind of place. In the 30+years of coming to Asheville we always seem to find our way there! Today came in for a few brews, mozzarella sticks & a pizza. The beer was cold the mozzarella sticks had a nice crunchyness on the outside and a hot cheese middle and the pizza was very good! Thanks for making a couple of hours go by effortlessly and fun! read more

Pack's Tavern is a huge high energy establishment located inside a restored 1907 building. We were here on a recent Friday night. The wait was long and they do not take reservations. We ended up sitting at the bar, since we were both starving. The service and food was on point. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The menu is loaded with American classic food options and the bar has a selection of local craft beers. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a warm atmosphere. read more

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Nice. Kind of a classic bar with history, but also some modernization. I went on a Wednesday night, and the place was pretty full. The bar staff are very capable but a little crass. Very clearly professionals, but also busy. The food service at the bar was fine, but not ideal. I ordered a Thai Salad and a beer, and the Thai Salad was fine. I was glad they had an entree salad without any meat on it. It wasn't spectacular, but it was reasonably well presented with fresh and crisp vegetables. Overall a good experience. It might be better to go with a friend at get a table than a seat at the bar. read more

Pack's Tavern - West Coast IPA. - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Got a seat at the bar easily on a Sunday night. The dining room was just about full! We had already had breakfast and lunch so were looking for some items to share. The bartender was super friendly. Got us our beers - stellar draft list - and water very quickly. We ordered buffalo chicken dip which came out piping and gooey and so tasty! We also ordered the chicken tender entree, and they kindly split it for us even though we didn't ask. Five stars for sure! read more

Pack's Tavern - 1/2 Chicken Tenders - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Fun place to watch sports! It's a large casual spot with multiple TVs and good food and drinks. The staff were very nice and took care of us while we were sat at the bar. We had the Bison meatloaf and a side of French fries and loved all of it. read more

Pack's Tavern - Bison Meatloaf - a Pack's favorite! - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Large family atmosphere, beautiful space, large beer and cocktail selection.. food and service, I had buffalo meatloaf, this was excellent... a great experience in Asheville... highly recommend.. ! read more

Pack's Tavern - Buffalo meatloaf - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Pack's Tavern was a short walk from the hotel, and the large space and great beer selection delivered. There was a short wait for a table, so I ordered a beer flight to taste several local brews. The space is large and open with rustic decor. Once at the table, I ordered the salmon, and asked for medium rare. Unfortunately, it was overcooked so I sent it back. The kitchen did better the second time around, but it was still not medium rare. If I visit again, I may stick to beer and appetizers or a burger. read more

Pack's Tavern - On tap - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We stopped in for a light lunch and just got appetizers and drinks. It's in a busy part of town but so cute!! Street parking is ample along the roads and it's easy enough to walk to. I got the fried green tomato's they had peppers, goat cheese and honey on them. I asked for extra goat cheese and they were accommodating. It was absolutely delicious and would recommend it to anyone! My husband got a Cesar salad with grilled chicken and loved it. Don't miss this place! read more

Pack's Tavern - The front of the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great service. Solid lunch spot. Family friendly. Extensive menu. Fresh pizzas. Sports on TVs. Casual. Great beer selection. We had the fried green tomatoes and split a pizza. Both excellent. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pizza - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I am so bummed to be an outlier in what appears to be a very good run of reviews but man, we just did not have a great experience here. We got into Asheville late after road-tripping from Athens GA and we were starving. A friend of my husband's had recommended Pack's and the reviews looked great so we decided to head here since their kitchen was open later. Now, the space is very nice. Lots of wood, making it quite cozy. It wasn't terribly busy for a Saturday night so we were seated right away in a nice booth. That's kind of where the positives end. I ordered the brisket mac and cheese and my husband ordered the meatloaf. Now, the food LOOKED amazing but it was so underwhelming. The brisket on my mac and cheese was dry and stringy and the mac and cheese, though the right gooey cheesy texture, was quite bland. My husband's bison meatloaf was also dry/overcooked and, though the menu said it came with green beans, it was served with asparagus instead, which is not his favorite and he wished they would have told him if they changed the veggie side as he might not have ordered it. Now at this point it probably would have been around a three star reviews. The food wasn't awful but it wasn't great. Mid. But the service knocks it down another peg. Our server was wholly uninterested in helping us and I think we only saw him 2 or 3 times, one of those times was when he brought us the check. It was on a wooden clipboard and he literally just threw it on our table as he walked by, not even making eye contact or acknowledging that he was dropping it off. It literally startled me as I wasn't expecting it to fly across the table like that. I know everyone has off nights but we honestly did nothing to this guy. Barely even said 3 words to him outside of our order (didn't have a chance to) so such brusqueness felt really unnecessary. Idk, the whole thing just kind of left a bad taste in our mouths. We left so bummed that our one dinner in Asheville was such a disappointment. Again, maybe it was just an off night? But I'm in zero rush to try again to find out. read more

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Pack's Tavern is in a 120 year old building in he heart of downtown. The place is decorated to make you think you're in 1932, back at the close of Prohibition. Despite not being very full (it's quite a large place), it took a few minutes for my server to acknowledge me. Once he did, service was very good. I ordered their prime rib sandwich with au jus for dipping, French fries, and their draft root beer. Everything was very good. The fries (unpeeled) were hot, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The root beer reminded me of the root beers I drank growing up in the 50s/60s. And the roast beef sandwich was generous, the cheese was creamy, and the au jus was very savory and not at all over-salted. This was my third visit to Packs, and easily the best. It's a great spot for a very filling lunch, and I'm sure I'll be back. read more

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Hadn't been here for a long time, but this is always been a solid place. Nice selection of craft beer and variety of food. Tonight I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly along with savory broccoli florets, and mashed potatoes with fantastic mushroom gravy! Unfortunately, they had the air conditioning on for some reason on this cold 40 degree night and it made for a chilly dining experience. Service was good throughout the meal. I got a piece of chocolate cake to go, and it was not good at all. The cake was stale and the icing not good. Tasted like something you'd grab at a gas station, totally do not recommend it read more

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One star for being open when every other restaurant seems to close so early in Asheville, and one star for the beer selection and quality. The food, however, needs some help. Chicken teriyaki bowl was swimming in sauce and inedible- had to order a second side of rice at $6 to try and redeem it, which they served on a dirty plate. The sauce also seemed very familiar to the jarred teriyaki you can buy at the grocery store. Overall it came off as a meal I would have made out of leftovers at home and apologized to my family for. Definitely not worth the $25. Husband didn't enjoy his blackened chicken pasta either- very one note and also swimming in sauce. My daughter did like the Chicken Caesar wrap with fries, so stick to standard pub fare if you go here, I guess. read more

This was an unexpected surprise! We went on a Friday night and the Orange drinks were $5 (half off) and they were tasty! The manager and servers were on point when it came to gluten free. They send out a manager to talk to you about your food choice, options and the process - they have the cook clean their space and help decrease the possibility of cross contamination. The food was delicious! I got the chicken Marsala and my partner got a French dip with fries and the mozzarella sticks. Definitely recommend! One of the best gluten free meals I've had - they even had delicious gluten free gravy!!! The only negative was that our food took about an hour to be delivered to the table (quite possibly bc it was gluten free). read more

Pack's Tavern - On patio - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Went to Pack's Tavern yesterday evening for dinner and had a great experience overall! We started with the fried pickles, which came out hot, crispy, and absolutely delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the Prime Rib Dip while my friend got the El Cubano. The Prime Rib Dip was excellent, and the au jus paired with it perfectly. I didn't try the El Cubano myself, but my friend really enjoyed it. The service was friendly, and the only small thing I noticed was that our water glasses weren't refilled very often. It certainly wasn't a big deal, but it would have made an already enjoyable meal even better. Overall, it was a solid dining experience, and I'd definitely return! read more

Our server, Jackie, was great and the food was fresh, hot and very delicious. The atmosphere is open and bright and very clean. We had a great experience at Pack's! read more

Pack's Tavern - Front of building and the Pack's truck! (Which we found out the restaurant has to pay to park in that spot- every two hours!) - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

First time here, will be back. Had a well prepared ribeye and sides with awesome service at the bar and will be back next time I'm in the neighborhood read more

Everything we ordered was so good! The mozzarella sticks were crispy and delicious, the pizza was amazing, and the whole atmosphere was fun and cozy. Service was great too. Definitely one of our favorite spots we tried in Asheville! read more

Pack's Tavern - Big Mozz Sticks - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Pack's was recommended by the front desk staff during our recent visit to Asheville. It didn't disappoint. The food was great and the drinks were good! We were in just before lunchtime on a Sunday and got seated right away. It wasn't too loud, but if you get cold bring a sweatshirt I got a bit chilly! read more

My wife and I visited per some friends' recommendations while traveling through town. The ambiance in the bar was great and that was about as good as it got for us. It was admittedly later in the night but the food was mediocre/seemed like it had been sitting around and the service was minimal at best. We had our check thrown across the table at the end of the night. Probably won't be stopping by again. read more

LARGE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN AVL! My dad loves this place, so he brought me and my husband. Firstly I was impressed by how large it is, especially for the area it is in. A great place to keep in mind for large parties or if you don't want to make a reservation elsewhere. For appetizers we got the fried pickles and the elote dip. The pickles came with a flavorful dipping sauce, and the breading was thick yet crispy. The elote dip was one of my favorite appetizers I've had recently, great combination of sweet and savory. They give you plenty of chips to go with it so you don't run out prematurely. The hand breaded chicken tenders were to die for, probably the best I've ever had. Plus the portion size is very large. Prices are a bit expensive in my opinion, but the food is amazing and portions are large enough to share. A party of 3 with cocktails, 2 appetizers, and 2 entrees was over $100. I'll definitely be returning though. read more

Casual dining. Decent options. We had a pretzel with beer cheese. That was very tasty and piping hot! For entrees we had a cheese pizza, bison chili, hot honey chicken sandwich and a double smash burger. read more

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My family and I came here for Thanksgiving. Reservations need to be made in advance. They survey full course Thanksgiving meal that includes salad, stuffing, dressing, moist turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. It is a bit pricey, but for people who have a difficult time cooking a full Thanksgiving meal or are in Nashville for Thanksgiving I highly recommend this restaurant. My only grievance is they ran out of sweet potatoes and the price was a bit high. The ambience is casual and comfortable. read more

Pack's Tavern - Thanksgiving Buffet - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My wife and I drove from the Charlotte area to visit The NC Arboretum. After our visit we stopped at Pack's Tavern for dinner. My steak taco had overcooked steak, and the flour tortillas were toasted (edges were hard). The fries were good, and the coffee was warm following a day outside. My wife's backyard BBQ burger was delicious. The service was a bit meh. Our server Spencer seemed a bit disinterested and underwhelming. But in fairness to Spencer, we observed the other servers, and they ALL appeared disinterested and underwhelming. Maybe a little training is needed. Plus, your tips will improve with just a little bit of effort. We enjoyed the layout of the restaurant, its history and location. The menu was extensive, and we will give it another try the next time we're in town. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pack's is very proud of their cheeseburger. - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Popped in with family for a late dinner. Seated quickly. Note .. parking around the corner but watch that you do not park in spaces reserved for the city. Very large venue inside that has been restored beautifully. They have a large bar and plenty of TVs. The menu is eclectic...lots of options for everyone. The portions are huge .. even the salads. I had the Philly cheese steak sandwich which was good. I wish it had more fillings but the taste was spectacular. I subbed asparagus for the side .. mistake. I was trying to be healthy but the asparagus was covered in salt and cooked just short of mushy. Others at the table had the buffalo Mac n cheese. Great flavor, but .. if possible .. it was drowning in cheese. The carolina burger was really good - thick and juicy. read more

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I'm was released from jury duty early and stopped by for lunch to celebrate. The pastrami in their Ruben is made in house and it may be the best I have ever had! The fries seemed like they were cut in house and good as well. I also love how they have different flights of 4 small beers of a certain type, IPA's, light, dark and packs favorites. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pastrami Ruben with fries - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Yes please! Almost a "hidden gem" in downtown Asheville. We didn't get to sit outside BUT we sat at a hightop in the bar and had a wonderful experience. Our waitress was a pleasure. The history of the city is posted everywhere. The food was so good! If I ever go back to Asheville, I'd return! Check it out! read more

We ran upon this cute spot near the police station in downtown Asheville. Z took exceptional care of us and was quite attentive without being annoying. We got the mozzarella sticks and they were crispy and delicious! The handmade marinara sauce was perfect for dipping. We shared a Smashburger and added bacon. Wow! It was perfectly cooked and served with real fries! We loved the atmosphere and plan a return visit. read more

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I've been to Asheville several times. I had a hankering for Barbecue. 12 Bones closed after the floods, Huli Sues is closed on Tuesday, so the brisket Mac and Cheese at Pack's Tavern was calling my name. I ordered that, my wife the Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese dressing. Both were excellent, my wife raved about the Blue Cheese dressing. Food should take top billing, but, our waitress stole the show. Anne Marie was the trifecta of friendly, competent and cheerful. What a delight! If you were buying futures on a human being, Anne Marie may be the safest of safe bets. I told her that her attitude will determine her altitude. She is a rock star human being and she will accomplish great things. Get to Pack's Tavern while she's still there! read more

My friends and I came here for dinner Sunday night. We didn't have a reservation but it was only a 5min wait. Big place, gave older sports bar vibes. They weren't super busy. Parking was a bit of a hassle because it's just street parking but not on the street the restaurant's on. Sadly, they were out of their mains like brisket, skirt steak, and had a limited amount of meatballs left. For starters, we did the Elote Corn Dip and their breaded wings with lemon pepper dry rub. My friends didn't like the corn dip and the wings were extremely salty. I would've done the brisket, but was craving a pizza so got the Margherita pizza. It was very underwhelming, just tomato sauce on bread. My friends did the Mt. Mitchell burger and then the meatballs. They were not impressed either. Our waitress was really nice. I would give this place another try for their bbq. For the price (our bill was almost $100) l and subpar food, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way though to come back. read more

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Awesome staff. Fast service. Great food. Drinks were delicious too. Omg roll me home. Wish I lived next door to the establishment. Cool rustic vibe. read more

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Great Thanksgiving Day meal! Served buffet style but much better than buffet quality, and the service was excellent. We've been on a previous trip to Asheville and their regular menu is good too! read more

Pack's Tavern - Plate from Thanksgiving buffet - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We went there randomly one of the nights we were in Ashville and we loved it. The service and food were amazing. We recently went back to Ashville and revisited the restaurant. Had to get the pot roast again! read more

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Wow! Very cool place inside an old building! It gives the vibes of a rusty bucket/bag of nails, but with a southern accent. The mushroom melt burger was outstanding! And there were no complaints of bad food or beer from our table. Service was provided by joie, who helped us out tremendously and was very nice and courteous. FYI, there is a public parking lot behind/beside the building that is free after 5pm (17:00 for international travelers.) read more

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I am doing a follow up as the manager made this right for me!! The food is phenomenal!!

Came here after a concert and had some fantastic late night food! Sunburst pizza was amazing. Our server, Jack, was very kind and attentive. Would certainly return and recommend this place to everyone! read more

Cool historical place, good food and excellent service. The seating process was seamless. Even on a busy Saturday night w/o a reservation and a huge festival happening out front, we were seated within 25 minutes. Our server was great, answered our 20 questions, made suggestions and was very patient. The menu options were plentiful and there was something for about any palate and dietary preferences. The beverage selection was also very good. It teeters on the edge between sports bar and gathering place for foodies. A bit to loud for a romantic dinner but a great place for a group or just a quick bite. read more

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Went here for dinner tonight. The host was super nice and greeted us with a "Hey y'all!" and seated us right away. Christopher was our waiter and he was funny and charming! Food was amazing! My rib eye and asparagus were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were tasty. The drink I had (okay, drinks plural) was called the Secret Knock was honestly the best cocktail I've had. Anywhere. Period. Fabulous experience! read more

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My husband and I are big fans of Pack's Tavern. This is our go-to restaurant every time we visit Asheville because we've never been disappointed. The food and service is always top notch. The ambiance is very warm and inviting. Our favorite dishes so far are the brisket mac n cheese and bbq chicken pizza. Their blackberry bbq sauce is DIVINE. We also really loved the buffalo chicken dip appetizer and you can't go wrong with the pretzels & beer cheese either. As for the cocktails, we haven't tried many but the spike hot chocolate & espresso martini were yummy. Overall 10/10 dining experience, I highly recommend. read more

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