Broadways — Restaurant in Asheville

The people here must really hate their job or maybe they just hate locals. Born and raised in Asheville, I came in trying to meet a friend, didn’t know the membership system as I’m new to bars, instead of just saying “hey your friend needs to sign you in as a guest” like a normal person, I had the doorman get in my face and tell me I was causing a problem and told me he wasn’t a messenger as I was apologizing to him. Unless you guys have Saddam’s weapons of mass destruction in that bar there is no reason to act like that to a young person clearly confused and just wanting to meet their friend. Treat your locals better. Unless you do have those weapons, in which case, as you...

Broadways is the dingy dive bar of your dreams(four pool tables), thoroughly tempted to tell you to stay away because it's my choice drinking spot. But a few more friendly faces wouldn't be bad. They've also got one of those totally enclosed outside drinking/smoking spots which is a rare find in Asheville.

Also beware it's a membership club, easy to get into Mon-Thurs. But they don't take new memberships Fri-Sun. Like no go whatsoever. Which means if you don't have a membership, either don't attempt it on the weekend or buddy up to someone who does so you can be their guest.

Also Corey the owner does late night food upstairs that is a life saver when you get...

Hands down, this place has THE best booger wall out of any dive bar bathroom I've ever had the pleasure of pissing all over

I like the careful attention to detail, especially the older boogers that were painted over with a heavy coat of blue paint. I have always felt good art should be protected, so kudos to the owner !

The pool tables look like someone deliberately sprinkles dryer lint and pocket scrapings on them nightly, honestly I've been left pondering whether I should add a few boogers of my own

The smell alone earns Broadway's my 5 stars

It was my home away from home for years and I...