This place has become my home. It's full of friendly and loving people. It has so many different events everyone can find something there.

Super fun! John is an outstanding bartender and the whole experience was interesting! Definitely will go again the next time I'm in Asheville! read more

Worst experience I've ever had at a bar. My friend and I walked into a somewhat empty bar where everyone stared at us. We thought nothing of it and walked towards the bar where the bartender kept walking right by us and didn't even pay attention to us. I tried calling her over a couple of times but she kept laughing with her friends. We decided to leave and as we were walking out, the people and the bartender started laughing and the bartender said "yeah we are weird in here, we scared them away". How is that good customer service? Once we got in the car we both looked at each other and said we would never ever recommend this place to even our enemies. read more

We snuck off from a brewery tour and came here instead of the brewery we were supposed to be at because this place sounded so unique and cool. It didn't disappoint! It's dark and divey, with a punk vibe. There's plenty of crazy stuff on display to check out while you're walking around drinking your beer (of course they have a good selection- it's Asheville after all). Some of the highlights were containers of dirt from John Wayne Gacy's crawlspace for PURCHASE (Like, woah.) and plenty of taxidermy, with a realistic Mini Me doll thrown in for good measure. I was in some yuppie attire (they were Christmas presents okay?!) so I definitely felt some bad energy given off from the other patrons in the bar. I can't blame them too much. So yeah, if you're not at least a little "un-normal" looking, and/or a local, you might get the cold shoulder. They have shows here too, which from what I overheard can be pretty crazy, so if you're into that it sounds like a good time. All in all this place is really cool, if I lived nearby I'm sure I'd be a regular, but it's not really a place for tourists, especially if they're dressed in North Face and riding boots. read more

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This is my favorite divey bar in all of Asheville. I have celebrated numerous birthdays and anniversaries here. The Odd hosts a ton of great shows ranging from drag shows to heavy metal and everything in between. Justyn from Dark and Deviant (our local supplier of unique and fascinating taxidermy and oddities) keeps most of his non-traveling items here you can purchase whenever you'd like. He also stocks the bar with some fun NOT-for-sale attractions such as the two-headed-mummy gaff and the two-headed goose. Jenny, one of the bar tenders, makes incredible Jell-O shots and my personal favorite: Capri-Sun shooters. They offer free popcorn and are always playing fun adult cartoons or Rupaul Drag Race. If you're not familiar, this is one of those places where you need to buy a membership to enter. You only have to buy it once and then show your membership when you visit. In the warmer months, they host an amazing oddities flea market where locals come to swap clothes, jewelry, taxidermy, and other fun stuff. Parking for these markets is near impossible due to popularity so be prepared to walk a bit. I love my weird little bar, stay creepy, guys! read more

This bar/club is amazing! Could not be better. The bartenders are so fun and the drinks are great for cheap. Plus, the DJ every Saturday night plays some 2000s bops which no bar/club does anymore. And the entertainers are hands-down amazing : ) read more

Entertaining place! Different perception of things. A lot of maybe gothic like atmosphere. We still found that the people were friendly and so was the staff read more

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This place was The.Best. We were looking for a bar in Asheville that was a little off the beaten path and man we hit the jackpot. There is a lot of cool stuff to look at in this place (oddities), they have fun games (like what the F#ck), and the people that hang out here are awesome. Although we came here expecting a punk/metal bar, we were unpleasantly surprised to find out it was hip hop night (bummer). Either way we had one of the most memorable nights on our vacation. We will deff be back here! read more

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There are so many reasons why this is my favorite bar in Asheville! Upon first step inside theres so much to catch the eye, this place is filled with oddities including bones, taxidermy, vintage orthotics, art, etc and some things are even for sale. They have a full bar with super fun drink specials, Jell-O shots, and multiple draft beers to choose from, recently they've had a rotating glitter tap made exclusively for them from Upcountry, the bar right across the street. Sunday's are my favorite because BLOODY MARYs. These bloody Mary's are top notch, affordable, and always filled with a bunch of snacks; I've had pizza, speciality cheeses, veggies, fried chicken, corn dogs, and much more skewered a top of a perfectly spiced bloody. There are also events almost every night (and some during the day) including traveling and/or local bands playing, burlesque and drag shows, stand up comedy, vintage markets, yard sales, fundraisers. This place never disappoints. There's also a pool table and a large out door area with plenty of picnic tables and dogs are allowed inside and out (it's also my dogs favorite bar in town). Do yourself a favor and head to the odd right now. read more

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This place is so weird and awesome!!! I have always had an infinity for oddities and this place delivers just that. It is decorated with weird body parts, taxidermy, and totally bizarre art. Be aware that in NC, you have to be a member of bars that do not serve food and are technically called "private clubs". It's usually super easy to get a membership. $1 and filling out a small piece of paperwork. Totally worth it to check this place out if you ask me! They are always having super fun concerts and other performances. There is something going on almost every night. Tuesday's are my favorite night to go because they have an improv comedy group and stand up immediately following. This isn't exactly a bar that you want to go to with a large group because usually, there is some kind of performance going on and if you don't want a death stare, it's best to be respectful. The bar tenders are usually nice unless they are in the weeds or you rub them the wrong way. They always have some pretty good beers on tap but what is super cool are the home made tinctures that they make for their specialty cocktails. They are creative and always a little, well, odd. read more

Good music. Fun events. Friendly staff. Great drink selection and cool collection of oddities! Definitely the coolest place to hang out in Asheville. They always have something going on :) read more

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If you mashed a 1930s side show into New York City's CBGB, then threw in your parents' basement rec room in the 1980s, you'd end up with something like the Odditorium. For me, it was love at first sight. We heard a great young punk band, followed by a sweetly raucous Americana act, and had great service at the bar all night. Plenty of good local beers on tap, and a cool little patio area with plastic swan ash cans and sidewalk chalk for those yearning for self expression. Love, love, love this place. read more

Probably my favorite bar in Asheville, I really can't say enough good things. Drinks are cheap and the bartenders are all attentive, even on busy nights. I've also been for the freak show, live nude drawing night, and a couple shows and no matter the event it's always a fun time. On weekends the cover can get a bit steep but I think you make up for it with the VERY CHEAP drink prices. Oh, and there's usually a BBQ food truck nearby on weekends for your late night munchies! The Odditorium is a West Asheville staple. read more

I love this place. There's not much to say except that it's an excellent dive bar with a great crowd. The staff is always very accommodating and friendly. There's open mic comedy on Tuesdays which I definitely recommend. read more

So weird and so good. I've attended music shows and poetry slams here. Staff is awesome. I like the setup with the peninsula-style bar right in the middle. There's some dead stuff on the walls. read more

The atmosphere here is eccentric and blows all other bar's atmosphere out of the water. But every time I've stopped by, there has been a cover charge of 5-7 dollars. I get that bars and shows make money this way but over the past 3 attempts there was a cover and during off nights in the middle of the week. Sigh. I want to support you Odditorium but with buying drinks- not for shows I don't want to watch in the back area! If other bars had the same cover charge, I wouldn't be fussy. Unfortunately, I have to go with my second choices on cover nights. Bummer. read more

This place is weird in the best possible way. We decided Saturday afternoon to do a bar/pub/brewery crawl along Haywood because why not and our final destination was Upcountry. Upon seeing we had made it to the brewery I noticed Odditorium across the street and wanted to check it out since I had seen reviews of it and we were already there. It was the end of our crawl so I think it was somewhere between 4 and 5 and we just wanted one drink. The oddity going on while we were there was a cloths swap taking up the majority of the area when you first enter the bar. Had to buy a membership which isn't unusual for places in Asheville and the bartender was attentive and kind. Once we had our beer we sat out front is the pretty amazing outdoor seating. Fan of Odditorium and if we're ever that far down Haywood again I would stop in again with question. read more

Real life Fangtasia. Cool comedy acts on tuesdays. Strange animal skeletons for sale. A Masonic plate. A cool biker bartender. Overall a good time. read more

Always been a fan of this place. Great shows, great staff, great drinks. The only reason I am not giving it a full 5 stars is because of an interaction with an outrageously rude bartender (John) a few weeks ago. He mixed up my drink with somebody else's and proceeded to argue with me on it. However, the rest of the staff, especially Jennie Lou, Cynthia, and Chris are outstanding and I recommend this place whole-heartedly! read more

As a local, this is one of the places I hang out at the most. They are very supportive of the underground local rock music scene and host live shows most nights of the week. They also do comedy and drag shows every so often, though I have yet to attend any of those. The bar is so beautifully and typically Asheville. The inside decor is 100% weird and creepy - from baby doll heads to weird art all over the walls and dead animals in jars and display boxes. The drink menu is extensive and diverse. The establishment is incredibly welcoming and inclusive. They do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and therefore, provide a very safe environment in which you can drink and let loose without having to feel afraid. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that there are a couple of bartenders that can be a bit rude and lacking in attentive service at times, but overall, I highly recommend this bar/venue. read more

Enter on the left side of building ... some nights are busier and more crowded than others. You can usually catch some energetic local and touring bands playing a variety of indie garage rock, punk and metal, sometimes olde timey and various other forms of music in the intimate performance area. Occasionally there will be burlesque, vaudeville, and comedy as well. (Tuesday night regularly hosts the mostly amusing Comedy Freakshow open mic to tickle your funny bone.) The lounge area features a couch, a television, some stuffy chairs, a diner booth, a cigarette machine, a billiards table, and one pinball machine. Cabinets display oodles of oddities and curios plus nifty souvenirs for sale. Gorge yourself on the free popcorn, then wash it down with a beverage from the bar featuring an array of unique bartenders. Smokers and their consorts can enjoy the expanded outdoor patio area with benches, chairs, and occasional bonfire. Sometimes a tasty food truck is parked outside to the right of the lighted marquee. It's easy to feel at home in The Odditorium. New and old friends are just an arm's length away. If you enjoy raw music, wet drinks, dry popcorn, friendly colorful folks, and unisex bathrooms, then the Odditorium awaits your presence. read more

This is such an interesting spot, lives up to the name! I came with a friend for an afternoon bloody mary the other week, and we mistakenly thought every Bloody was like their Sunday ones! I'm excited to come try a Sunday Bloody with Pizza and all the fixings! Recommend to people that like funkier bars. read more

This is one of my favorite bars in town! A little off kilter and just enough sass to make you feel right at home. The staff is awesome, the music eclectic, and the vibe just freaking sweet! read more

If you want a glimpse of the saltier side of life, stop by. Cool place to people-watch and listen to local artists. Dont worry if you smells some strong body odors, its part of the experience. read more

very legit. you can tell that whoever's calling the shots here loves fun and doesn't take themselves too seriously. jello shots and single cigarettes available at the bar. weird and awesome stuff to look at while you're enjoying the scene. read more

Just discovered this place. Love it!! It's fun and funky and like hanging out at your best friend's house. We came on one of the slower nights, but we will definitely be back. And Shelly, our bartender was fantastic!! She made us feel at home and you can just tell that she loves her job and working with people. read more

pretty divey. jukebox is a little too social distortion for its own good. i think the bartender padded our bill. would be hard to do drugs in the bathroom, since it's right by the bar. go out to your car. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink because we saw all the reviews. Very "odd" place in West Asheville but looked like it would be a fun evening if we had stayed. read more