Pack’s Tavern brings together the character of a restored historic building with the energy of a modern restaurant in Asheville, NC.
With more than 35 rotating taps and an eclectic food menu, it offers a varied dining experience suited to everything from a relaxed lunch to a satisfying dinner, casual solo dining, or a late-night meal.
Guests can enjoy comfort food, healthy options, local specialties, desserts, coffee, beer, cocktails, wine, and happy-hour drinks in a setting that feels both cozy and trendy.
Whether you prefer outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, on-site services, or a traditional dine-in meal with table service, Pack’s Tavern provides flexible ways to enjoy your visit. The restaurant also features a bar on site, sports, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, making it a welcoming choice for different occasions.
Customers consistently praise the fast service, great beer selection, cocktails, desserts, and wine list, with Pack’s Tavern earning a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 6,542 reviews. Catering, lunch, dinner, dessert, and comfortable seating further add to its appeal.
Pack’s Tavern is designed to be accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Gender-neutral toilets and a restroom are also available. Conveniently located at 20 S Spruce St, Asheville, NC 28801, United States, the restaurant accepts credit and debit cards. To learn more or plan your visit, call +1 828-225-6944.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Pack's Tavern
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Fried mozzarella, house-made marinara sauce.(V)
Tangy & creamy! Chicken, blue cheese, Franks Red Hot, served with tortilla chips (WF)
Cotija Cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips. (WF) (V)
Creamy, house-made French onion dip served with our house-made 'Old Bay' potato chips.
Fried green tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, Asheville Bee Charmer Smokin Hot honey, peppadew pepper relish (V)
Served with house made garlic aioli (V)
12 hand-breaded, lightly-fried shrimp served with house-made Old Bay aioli.
Two wood-fried pretzels with queso (WF)(V)
Grilled, tossed in your choice of sauce (tiger, buffalo, spicy Peach, lemon pepper, spicy garlic parmesan, or blackberry porter bbq). Served with celery & carrots and blue cheese or ranch.
Romaine, fried chicken tenders, boiled egg, diced tomato, chopped bacon, Cheddar jack, herbed croutons, choice of dressing
Signature item. Romaine, red cabbage, red bell peppers, shredded carrots, scallions, rice noodles, our famous Thai vinaigrette
Mixed greens, fresh strawberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette
The classic with croutons, Swiss & provolone
Current selection: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tenderloin tips, mushrooms, caramelized onions, egg noodles, sherry beef jus, sour cream, garlic bread stick.
Signature item. Locally raised bison, smoky tomato glaze, mashed potatoes with mushroom marsala gravy, broccoli with garlic and peppadew
Signature item. Bowtie pasta, blackened chicken breast, Cajun alfredo sauce, peas, tomato, red peppers, scallions, garlic bread stick
Wood-fired. Signature item. From our wood-fired oven in a cast iron skillet! Blackberry BBQ sauce
A generous portion of hand-breaded tenders, french fries, coleslaw with your choice of dipping sauce
Marinated chicken thighs with broccoli, jasmine rice, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Signature item. Beer battered sustainably sourced haddock, french fries, coleslaw, tartar or cocktail sauce
8 oz. grilled salmon topped with sweet chili slaw, served with jasmine rice and garlic-peppadew broccoli.
Signature item. Beef shoulder, local porter, carrots, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onion, beef jus, mashed potatoes, grilled baguette
12 oz marbled ribeye, cooked to desired temperature, mashed potatoes with mushroom marsala gravy, grilled asparagus
Marinara, shredded mozzarella
Blackberry BBQ sauce, cheddar jack, chicken, pickled onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos.
Signature item. Marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil
Marinara, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage
Signature item. Herbed oil, shredded mozzarella, blend of cremini, shiitake & button mushrooms, spinach
Pesto, shredded mozzarella, chicken, roasted tomatoes, bacon, ranch drizzle
Signature item. American cheese, pickles, sautéed onions, "Comeback" sauce
Choice of cheese: Cheddar, blue, provolone, American, Pepper Jack, Swiss, pimento. Served with LTOP
Sharp Cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, sweet baby ray's BBQ sauce, LTOP
Swiss, provolone, sauteed onions and a crostini. Served with a portion of our French onion soup for dipping.
Signature item. Cheddar, pepper jack, fried green tomato, bacon, over medium egg, jalapeños, LTOP
Mushrooms, Swiss, caramelized onions, LTOP
Our version, with pulled pork, smoked ham, mustard BBQ sauce, pickles, Swiss
Mortadella, ham, salami, lettuce, tomato, red onion, provolone, oil & vinegar, mayo
Black angus prime rib, provolone, choose from our savory au jus or horseradish sour cream for dipping
Turkey, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, "Comeback" sauce.
Grilled chicken, crisp romaine, shredded Parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing
Grilled chicken, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, brioche bun
Aztec spiced mahi-mahi, jicama slaw, Cheddar Jack, cilantro lime crema
Signature item. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, Asheville bee charmer smokin' hot honey, brioche bun
Signature item. Bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, lettuce, fried green tomato, mayo, toasted sourdough
Sauerkraut, Thousand Island, Swiss, toasted marble rye
Balsamic marinated portobello, fresh spinach, avocado, pickled onion and pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
Lightly breaded and fried shrimp, Cheddar Jack, cabbage, pickled onion, old bay aioli
Marinated skirt steak, jicama slaw, Cheddar Jack, jalapeño chimichurri
Roasted turkey with Swiss, fresh spinach and cranberry cream cheese on a warm flatbread.
With garlic and peppadew
With mushroom sage gravy (Gravy contains GLUTEN)
With mushroom sage gravy (Gravy contains GLUTEN)
Current selection: Key Lime
Fried mozzarella, house-made marinara sauce.(V)
Tangy & creamy! Chicken, blue cheese, Franks Red Hot, served with tortilla chips (WF)
Cotija Cheese, roasted corn, red peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips. (WF) (V)
Creamy, house-made French onion dip served with our house-made 'Old Bay' potato chips.
Fried green tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, Asheville Bee Charmer Smokin Hot honey, peppadew pepper relish (V)
Served with house made garlic aioli (V)
12 hand-breaded, lightly-fried shrimp served with house-made Old Bay aioli.
Two wood-fried pretzels with queso (WF)(V)
Grilled, tossed in your choice of sauce (tiger, buffalo, spicy Peach, lemon pepper, spicy garlic parmesan, or blackberry porter bbq). Served with celery & carrots and blue cheese or ranch.
Romaine, fried chicken tenders, boiled egg, diced tomato, chopped bacon, Cheddar jack, herbed croutons, choice of dressing
Signature item. Romaine, red cabbage, red bell peppers, shredded carrots, scallions, rice noodles, our famous Thai vinaigrette
Mixed greens, fresh strawberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette
The classic with croutons, Swiss & provolone
Current selection: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tenderloin tips, mushrooms, caramelized onions, egg noodles, sherry beef jus, sour cream, garlic bread stick.
Signature item. Locally raised bison, smoky tomato glaze, mashed potatoes with mushroom marsala gravy, broccoli with garlic and peppadew
Signature item. Bowtie pasta, blackened chicken breast, Cajun alfredo sauce, peas, tomato, red peppers, scallions, garlic bread stick
Wood-fired. Signature item. From our wood-fired oven in a cast iron skillet! Blackberry BBQ sauce
A generous portion of hand-breaded tenders, french fries, coleslaw with your choice of dipping sauce
Marinated chicken thighs with broccoli, jasmine rice, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Signature item. Beer battered sustainably sourced haddock, french fries, coleslaw, tartar or cocktail sauce
8 oz. grilled salmon topped with sweet chili slaw, served with jasmine rice and garlic-peppadew broccoli.
Signature item. Beef shoulder, local porter, carrots, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onion, beef jus, mashed potatoes, grilled baguette
12 oz marbled ribeye, cooked to desired temperature, mashed potatoes with mushroom marsala gravy, grilled asparagus
Marinara, shredded mozzarella
Blackberry BBQ sauce, cheddar jack, chicken, pickled onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos.
Signature item. Marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil
Marinara, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage
Signature item. Herbed oil, shredded mozzarella, blend of cremini, shiitake & button mushrooms, spinach
Pesto, shredded mozzarella, chicken, roasted tomatoes, bacon, ranch drizzle
Signature item. American cheese, pickles, sautéed onions, "Comeback" sauce
Choice of cheese: Cheddar, blue, provolone, American, Pepper Jack, Swiss, pimento. Served with LTOP
Sharp Cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, sweet baby ray's BBQ sauce, LTOP
Swiss, provolone, sauteed onions and a crostini. Served with a portion of our French onion soup for dipping.
Signature item. Cheddar, pepper jack, fried green tomato, bacon, over medium egg, jalapeños, LTOP
Mushrooms, Swiss, caramelized onions, LTOP
Our version, with pulled pork, smoked ham, mustard BBQ sauce, pickles, Swiss
Mortadella, ham, salami, lettuce, tomato, red onion, provolone, oil & vinegar, mayo
Black angus prime rib, provolone, choose from our savory au jus or horseradish sour cream for dipping
Turkey, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, "Comeback" sauce.
Grilled chicken, crisp romaine, shredded Parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing
Grilled chicken, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, brioche bun
Aztec spiced mahi-mahi, jicama slaw, Cheddar Jack, cilantro lime crema
Signature item. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, Asheville bee charmer smokin' hot honey, brioche bun
Signature item. Bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, lettuce, fried green tomato, mayo, toasted sourdough
Sauerkraut, Thousand Island, Swiss, toasted marble rye
Balsamic marinated portobello, fresh spinach, avocado, pickled onion and pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
Lightly breaded and fried shrimp, Cheddar Jack, cabbage, pickled onion, old bay aioli
Marinated skirt steak, jicama slaw, Cheddar Jack, jalapeño chimichurri
Roasted turkey with Swiss, fresh spinach and cranberry cream cheese on a warm flatbread.
With garlic and peppadew
With mushroom sage gravy (Gravy contains GLUTEN)
With mushroom sage gravy (Gravy contains GLUTEN)
Current selection: Key Lime
Hear from our valued guests
We were visiting from FL and stopped in for lunch. I don’t usually write reviews. The pizza was awesome and our server Jackie went above and beyond with service, friendliness, and thinking ahead. We would definitely come back and highly recommend. Ask for Jackie.
This was my second time visiting (traveling from North Florida)i believe first time was 2021. Anyhow, was staying approximately 45 minutes North of Asheville, and was visiting a few local attractions in Asheville, wanted to get something for dinner locally, and came across Packs Tavern. Not knowing the area very well, I remembered it being very good. Thankfully this visit was not as busy as last time (no fault to restaurant, last time I came it was a holiday weekend, or memorial day weekend or big football weekend, and party of three). But this time was myself and significant other, and we were seated right away... The service was extremely excellent, and food tasted as great as i could remember! I wanted to try a little bit of everything, however I went Prime Rib Dip Sub (sandwich). Also ordered Tavern Pretzels & Beer Cheese as appetizer (for splitting), and Firehouse Bison Chili (soup) for myself. Everything turned out delicious, and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming (clean and spacious). I very much recommended trying if in Asheville area! The prices are reasonable and portions are very nice and filing. (Prices vary on menu item selected) Thank you all at Packs Tavern for another wonderful visit, and hope to visit again soon!
Absolutely delicious food!!!! Their bison meatloaf had so much depth of flavor. It was out of this world. Every plate was great. Highly recommend.
A Must Stop! Our month-long roadtrip from Ohio to Nashville, Sandestin, Sarasota, Plant City, Ocala, St. Augustine, Charleston, Alpharetta, GA, Asheville then Charlotte, NC provided many opportunities to experience great food and service and boy, did we! A clear winner was our lunch stop at Pack’s Tavern on Thursday, February 12, 2026. After working up a great appetite after traipsing around the shops and galleries of Asheville, we settled on Pack’s at the recommendation of a clerk at the General Mercantile store nearby. We were not disappointed. A great atmosphere supported by the tavern look and architecture, quick to be seated at the heart of lunch hour, and great service provided by Jackie V who I eventually learned is Giaocchino Vanerelli, a paisan, making it even better. He showed us great attention and care...presenting the menu which has so many options, providing some insight into his favorites, the drink options and their local beers, and simply caring for us was terrific. One of the best along our long journey! We highly recommend Pack’s Tavern should you want the best experience and fantastic food! We’ll go back!
Me and my wife stopped in for some lunch while visiting Asheville, NC, we were seated as soon as we got there. Our waitress quickly arrived and took our drink and appetizer order. I think with in 5 minutes of ordering the appetizers came out and about 7-10 minutes after that our food came. Everything was excellent and tasty. The atmosphere was great and the waitress was very attentive to our needs. If you're ever in the area I recommend that you stop in for a meal and a drink, I recommend the elite dip for your appetizer.
I was visiting Asheville solo for a wedding and after a long travel day, wanted somewhere good to eat. I researched the best places in the area, and decided on Pack's Tavern. Wow, wow, wow—so glad I picked this place! I ordered the fried green tomatoes and brisket mac and cheese. Both were phenomenal! The place has a cool history, too. Bummed to be living 8+ hours away, otherwise this would become a regular spot! YUM!
We visited on a Thursday evening, off season. We were able to park in the lot out back ( free after 5pm on week days). We were greeted and seated promplty, despite several large parties. Although the wait staff were busy, they were attentive and friendly. The food was delicious- they have a in- house made hot sauce! There are alot of drink options ( beer, wine, cocktails, zero proof, mocktails, non- alcoholic beverages). One gotta love/ appreciate an repurposed old building.
Stopped here for lunch with a large group of friends. I ordered the Brisket and Mac and Cheese which was very good! The order was taken very quickly and the service was great. We had no issues getting in and being seated for the noon hour. We walked a short distance from our hotel. Very neatly decorated and clean throughout. Would eat here again!
We want to give a huge thank you to Cassidy, Christopher, and the entire Pack’s Tavern team for making our day unforgettable. We had our wedding reception at the Century Room in Pack's Tavern. From our first visit we immediately fell in love with the style and atmosphere of the space. Cassidy and Christopher were incredibly kind and helpful throughout entire the planning process, answering every question, providing clear details, and keeping us on track with important reminders. On the day of the event, Cassidy and Christopher had everything perfectly prepared, and their staff was welcoming and attentive. We chose to serve the food family style and we absolutely loved it; it was such a great way for our guests to mingle with each other. The food was delicious, so many guests raved about the food and the service. A few guests even said they loved it so much they can’t wait to throw their own party there. Thank you to Pack's Tavern for helping making our day so memorable! Instagram handles: • Yaseli Olivera Photography - @yaseliolivera • Pack’s Tavern – The Century Room - @centuryroomonthepark • DJ Lev - @djlev1 • Durrant Farms - @durrantfarms • Officiant Jay Webb - @officiantjaywebb_ • Whisk (Wedding Cake) - @whisk.avl • All the Pretty Flowers by Katrin - @alltheprettyflowersavl
It was a busy place, and there were no reservations available beforehand, so we had to wait about 40 minutes for a table. The restaurant has a cozy brick-and-wood interior with a charming old tavern vibe. The food was excellent, and the portions were generous, so you’ll definitely leave satisfied. Prices were reasonable, around $20–30 per entrée. We ordered sandwiches and steak, and everything was delicious. There was plenty of seating both outdoors and on the second floor, making it a great option even for larger groups.
Common questions about Pack's Tavern
Pack's Tavern is located at 20 S Spruce St, Asheville, NC 28801, United States, Asheville, NC, United States.
You can reach Pack's Tavern by calling +1 828-225-6944.
Pack's Tavern has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 6542 customer reviews.
Pack's Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Pack's Tavern features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Pack's Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Pack's Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Pack's Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Pack's Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Pack's Tavern features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Pack's Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Pack's Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Pack's Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Pack's Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Pack's Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Pack's Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Pack's Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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