It's a shame you can't do 5+ stars. Everything is so well done. A quick run down of not only our first visit, but while we were on a trip to Ashville, we ate there twice because the first time was so good.

Service

• We were seated almost immediately
• The staff, both nights, super, super nice and very efficient - Sophi and Amanda (Andrea?) both did an excellent job
• Our first night a manager stopped by our table to make sure everything was good
• From the front door staff to the waitstaff you can tell all are excellently trained and are the best in their profession

Food

• First night we had Fish and Chips and Brisket with Mac and Cheese. Both were so good we almost ordered them again the second night but knew we had to try something different
• Fish and chips breading was fluffy and light, no grease at all, the fries were seasoned just right - some of the best I have had outside of New England
• The Brisket mac and cheese - just wow. The sauce is fruity, almost sweet which perfectly offsets the brisket and mac and cheese 'saltiness'. Next time I go, I am getting that for myself.
• The second night we had Thai salad and the wood fired Margherita pizza. The salad was delicious with an excellent dressing applied in just the right amount. The Margherita pizza crust was thin, and crispy. The toppings were fresh and the sauce was just the right amount of sweetness. I don't even like pizza crust much but I saved it for last while eating

Building/Atmosphere

• We got to try the both the restaurant side and the pub side - both excellent
• Great 70's and 80's music choices - which as we all know are the best decades for music!
• The building's exposed brick, wooden beams, lighting fixtures make for a place where you just keep looking at the different spots and keep finding new things to point out
• Normally a place like this is loud, and maybe it was, but didn't seem it. We could carry on a conversation in a normal tone of voice without struggling to hear each other. Little things like glass between the booths gives you privacy, keeps the outside sounds to a minimum, yet still feels open.
• I could see the bar from where I was sitting and it was nicely designed, great lighting.
• Beer choices are excellent from local to national craft beers and even some of the 'big beer' boring stuff
• Mixed drink specials looked great

Price

• Honestly, I was surprised by how low the prices were. A full meal, a flight of beer (no dessert or appetizers) was less than $25 a person. For the quality of food, the location, the staff - it is a bargain

Issues

• Only one, I wish they had a Pack's Tavern where I live so I could go more often. However, maybe it is worth the 5.5 hour drive for dinner?