Scandals Nightclub — Restaurant in Asheville

I leave one star only to be able to review this establishment. We spent a total of $70 to get into this “club” and my friend bought a round of shots shortly after getting in. I don’t do well with shots but obliged because my friend bought them. I stayed close to the garbage can bc I wanted to make sure that if I couldn’t handle the shot, I would be able to “get rid” of it. All was good and we continued to the dance floor. I worked up a sweat and ordered a water at the bar. The bartender misunderstood me and apparently gave me a vodka drink. Honest mistake. I chugged it, thinking it was water, and got sick immediately. I ran to the garbage can and threw up. Then to the restroom to finish throwing up. Not the bartenders fault at all but an unfortunate event non the less. I came out only to find the bouncer, who had been stalking our group the whole night, had kicked my friends out. I was told to leave bc I was “too drunk”. Mind you, I’m writing this 15 mins after we were kicked out. I had a total of one fireball shot and half of a vodka and coke drink. And the accidental vodka, of course. The bouncer and his minion followed our group outside only to chastise us and tell us how drunk we were and how his bartenders wouldn’t EVER give away vodka... I have never been so embarrassed and insulted in my life. I will never come back to this low class establishment and will do everything to let any and all of my friends to know just how seedy this place is. Enjoy your bottom shelf vodka you...

Super disappointed with the experience I had here as a non-binary trans person. I was heading to the women’s SINGLE STALL bathroom because that’s where I feel more comfortable (I didn’t know at the time that there was a gender neutral bathroom upstairs) and a male security officer stopped me and told me to go to the men’s room. I told him I’m non-binary and he kept telling me I had to use the men’s room. Finally I literally yelled at him “I have a v*gina, this is the bathroom I want to use” and still he wouldn’t let me go in. More security came and some woman who acted confused and said “yeah I don’t know what to do in this situation” and when I got upset and said “this is a queer bar - y’all need to have better training” she responded “it’s not a queer bar, it’s a queer-friendly bar.” Well it wasn’t being very friendly. It caused a huge scene and myself and my friends were super upset. Finally I caved and went to the other restroom. The one silver lining was that the manager found me later and said I could use whatever bathroom I wanted, which was super nice of him. But still - the staff here need better training, period. That was so unacceptable. Especially because literally all the bathrooms are single stalls… there shouldn’t even be genders on...

I came to work with some Drag kings as a part of a school project. I was graciously welcomed and treated well. The queens were even interested in the project amd helped out. The quality of the entertainment is incredible. Ive studied Drag for many years now in both an academic setting as well as being a Drag performer amd rarely am I this impressed. The shows are run in such a way that it promotes and encourages new talent while showcasing the home cast amd highlighting out of town guests. ALL of their entertainers perform putstanding numbers and you can see the growth in mew talent as they work with the more experienced queens at Scandals. They even have a Drag King show thats been running for a year now and it follows that same structure which has been the key to its success. The performers have also atested to the fact that they are treated well which is further incentive for me to support their shows and club. Thats why I chose this club for my project and why I cannot wait to go back for their shows. I cannot speak to the bars, music, or DJs that are listed in previous reviews since I was only their for Drag so unfortunately I have to leave kt at that for my review. I hope you've found...