Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park

I loved this! I didn’t know you guys were here!?! Meeting a friend for a movie, got here early and was going to another food/​beer place and say the store front… problem solved! Ample bar seating, tables, and a good draft list. I also enjoyed the fish and chips. The fish was whole, fried, and served with malt vinegar which is how it should be!!! glad I didn’t have to deduct a star for no vinegar! Cheers!

Had a flight consisting of Figboot, CocoNorm, Monk in Black, and a Thunderstuck (from Highland). Tried a beer brat and a pork taco, in retrospect I wanted the bacon and should have just gone for that instead. Next time. So, what was odd was they were advertising a beer, I think it was a bourbon barrel stout, yet they were out. It was killing me to see the ad on a tv screen yet not being able to even try it. Maybe, since the ads are electronic, take the ad out of rotation if it doesn’t exist…

About what you expect from a local brewery’s second location which is situated in the new Biltmore Park. The beer selection is just as good as the downtown location and has the pub style menu has a nice variety. My wife and I had the Mediterranean flat bread pizza which has a nice pesto sauce and goat cheese. There is a kids menu available upon request but is limited in selection to a pita cheese pizza, PB&J, or grilled cheese. We sat outside as it was a nice evening but it is seat yourself on the picnic tables. Service was slow on this Friday evening and they even forgot to add a couple items to the bill, we did point it out while paying. The bathrooms are only single stall so expect to wait 10 minutes for one on a busy evening. Overall not bad, but nothing that makes me want to take the family back out here. Another awkward thing is you initially order at the bar in between everyone seated there trying to enjoy their meal or beer, for as many tables inside and outside a hostess should be added to help the flow.

We decided to go to the Biltmore Park location the weekend we were in Asheville because it was super crowded downtown and hard to find parking. I had read mixed reviews about this location, but we decided to go anyway and we were super glad we did. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the beers. The food was great pub food — I got a burger and my husband got the gyro — both were delicious. The service was fast and we were in and out quickly, which was great because our dog was sleeping in the car (it way too cold to sit outside with her). They have other beers besides their own, which one of the locals we had spoke to didn’t like, but we were glad because we didn’t get to every brewery and this gave us a chance to try more. I got a flight to try all the pumpkin ones they had on tap. Thirsty Monk has their own beer called «Must Love Coconuts IPA» and it was probably one of the best beers I had tasted all weekend. I love coconut and it was seriously so delicious. I hope I can find that here in Raleigh! If you like coconut, definitely try this beer if you go! This would definitely be a regular spot of ours if we lived closer… we would definitely go back!

Dissapointing. Our waiter asked if he could get me anything and I said that I wanted a pumpkin beer but didn’t know which one and asked if he could help me. He immediately says he’s too busy to be getting me any samples of stuff so if I wanted them I needed to go to the bar and get them myself. The entire table was stunned at the rudeness. I chose not to spend any more money. Unfortunately for him, I had planned to get a beer, my husband was going to get another one, and our friends were going to get more. We ALL decided not to spend any more money that night because of his rudeness. Please train your waitstaff on how to talk to customers. I won’t be back.

This is a great neighborhood pub with delicious food. We love Pint night on Wednesdays, get there early because the free glass with a pint sells out quickly! We love the Fish and Chips, it is made with Trout which makes it extra special. The batter is thin and crispy with moist delicate fish inside. Definitely a favorite. They also have a perfect Beer Brat hot dog with all the toppings like kraut, onions, whole grain mustard and bell peppers. It’s incredible! The avocado taco is so satisfying as well, crunchy batter with a cool sauce to bring the flavors together. Staff is friendly. Located in the Biltmore Town Square.

Excellent beer selection, but prices are a little steep. The fat tire cheese dip with pretzels is one of the tastiest appetizers I’ve ever had! Love their pint nights on Wednesdays.

Their own brew selection keeps growing, and I enjoyed a weedeater wit along with a St Norm hopped tripel. Both of mine were easy to drink and delightful. My honey had the Thirsty Monk/​Oskar Blues Trolley Crawl Belgian IPA, which he soured on after a few tastes; I enjoyed my couple of sips. He really like his Founder’s double trouble, and it seemed deceptively drinkable given its abv. The food menu has also improved since my last dining experience last year with more vegetarian options like the fried tofu wrap and a falafel sandwich. I did the wrap, and it was filling and tasty with just enough heat from the spicy aioli. The arugula salad came with apples rather than the listed grapes, but it was a good portion and yum. The brisket taco was a hearty portion as were the hot wings. Service was good on a mid-​afternoon visit, but we were three out of maybe eight other patrons.
They run great specials like $ 1 off certain NC pours and of course pint night where you keep the glass. The Biltmore Park location is family friendly during lunch through late afternoon hours.

We stopped here on our way home to Charlotte. We have visited Asheville many times and this has been on my list to check out. We sat outside with dog and kids, they have picnic tables and dog bowls for water.
Service was quick and nice and food was different and tasty. I honestly like that they have a quaint, short menu that is easy to navigate. Tacos were great! Beer was even better!

Well where to start? My wife and I walked in and the temperature in the bar was a little cool as they left the door and pseudo garage door open. The bartender was wonderful and the selection was great. I had a couple of IPA’s and my
Wife had a Pale Ale. The menu was somewhat limited. To eat my wife had the fish & chips and I had the lamb gyro. The fish & chips were absolutely wonderful and the gyro was just bland… Total price before tip was right at $ 40.
I would have given the place 4 stars but for a Thursday night there was no vibe. Most likely the location.
After some time passed they did close the door and lower the garage door. Also, prior to us leaving, some additional patrons showed up.
Will I be back? Yes — for the beer.

I had a gift card to use at Thirsty Monk so I stopped in while visiting the area.
I sat at the bar. Service at first didn’t start out too well. It’s like I didn’t exist but as soon as the bar started clearing out, service improved.
I went through the list of TM beers and found a favorite in the CornNorm — a Belgian dark ale with Coconut. I am not a fan of coconut but I couldn’t get enough of this beer.
For food, I ordered a Salmon taco and an Avotaco (vegetarian) and later ordered a plate of nachos. All were fantastic with great flavors and prices were decent.
Overall, great place. Hope to be back soon!

Seem to always make our way here when we just want a casual night out. What’s fun about Thirsty Monk grub is they use beer with some of their menu items. Started with the Rocket Girl onion rings. They’ve changed it up a bit and have a tempura batter on the rings and then bake them for a bit to crisp them up. Wise choice! The Fat Tire cheese dip is still one of my favorites. Dinner for me is typically about the tacos. The salmon taco is my «usual», but tonight tried the fried Avotaco. Fried avocado with lettuce feta, red pepper aioli. A must try if you love avocado. Hubby had the salmon taco extra blackened (definite pow!) and also ordered the wedge salad-​one of my favorites when we see it on a menu. Huge, crisp wedge topped with slivered red onions, bacon, cucumber, tomato and dried cranberries. Blue cheese was our dressing of choice. – food 5*
Ian was great in helping me round out my flight of beer. They are always changing up their selection, that’s why I tend to get a flight to try a few new ones – Westbrook White Thai from Charleston, SC; Prairie Elizabeth from Oklahoma; Blowing Rock Belgian Strong Ale; Appalachian’ Turtle Island Nitro Stout-​clearly that was my dessert! – beer & service 5
The best part, depending on your crowd mood is where you want to sit: you can hang at the bar, sit outside if the weather is nice (pet friendly) or enjoy the company alongside other «Monk goers» in the old family style pew seating.

We arrived an hour before close on a Sunday night and the waitress was lovely and helpful in finding Gluten free items on the menu. The pulled pork Thai taco was delicious as was the Ginger Champagne. Flat bread pizza hit the spot for hubby. Local restaurant with several locations. Would return.

Thirsty Monk has long been known for its fantastic beer selection. If you want an old school pub feel with fantastic beer, look no further. What will surprise is how good their pub food is. You can’t go wrong with the basics, like Pretzels with Mustard or Beer Cheese, Chips and Pico de Gallo, or the pint of bacon. If you really want a treat, try the tacos, my favorite is the the thai pulled pork, followed by the blackened salmon. On the days where I feel like I need a little more, I always go with the fish and chips — they pair perfect with almost any beer and the tasty blue cheese cole slaw. I hope you enjoy the Thirsty Monk as much as I do.

The Monk aims to please. I was looking for a gyro salad and they made a wonderful one to go with my Chicago beer. The staff knows each beer in and out. Not the cheapest bit you get what you pay for.

GREAT FOOD — best burger and fish & chips in town — GREAT BEER, Speakeasy is awesome with GREAT cocktails, and it is the only place in our area that has a great people scene.
YAY!

«Thirsty Monk?»
«Why yes, I am.»
«You’ve come to the right place.»
Located in the «up and coming» Biltmore Park, Thirsty Monk (South) is their second location. When you first enter, there’s a lot to take in. To the left a long bar, the wall plastered with numerous taps. Oh, and two smiling bartenders. To the right, rows of pew-​like seating with long thin tables. Everywhere you look are people young and old enjoying lots of good beer. This place was definitely hustling and bustling on a Friday night.
So what’s next? Either slide up to the bar or sit in a pew. Want a flight? Fill out an order form with your four choices (there’s room to make tasting notes as well) and hand it to your nearest server/​stewardess. Thirsty Monk does brew their own stuff but has plenty of guest taps. The staff, whoa! They are super spunky and will chat you up; their energy helps make the atmosphere!
What’s that heavenly smell? The kitchen. Really great bar food on the menu. Thai Pulled Pork Taco with Serrano Chiles = amazing! Chipotle Brisket Taco with pickled onions and avocado crema = sooo good I had to look over my shoulder and make sure no one was «eyeballing» my food.
If you’re nearby, do yourself a favor, just stop here. The only thing you’ll worry about is where all the time went while you were enjoying yourself!
P. S. There’s a large outdoor seating area out front (currently abandoned because it’s freezing cold).

On our way into Asheville, we stopped at this brewpub. Sure glad we did, as this place rocked it.
They had a fantastic beer draft beer selection, which included 8 of their own brews, plus many quality guest brews.
Besides the good beer, they had a great selection of food as well. We wife really liked her «Pint of Bacon», which was literally strips of crispy served upright in a pint glass. I ordered a brisket taco and a pulled pork taco… while they were both good, one of them was off the charts delicious (sorry I don’t recall which one it was, but due to traveling I wait a month to write this review).

Aside from the great beer selection, this place has some great food.
We started with a pint of bacon (ahhhhmazing) and white tire dip with pretzels. These appetizers alone are enough to share and get full. But we came for tacos so tacos we got!
My husband ordered the brisket taco and the blackened taco. They were both good, but paled in comparison to what was on my plate. I got one fried avocado taco and one Thai pulled pork taco. Easily the best thing I’ve ever eaten. The pulled pork was insanely juicy in a sweet Thai sauce topped with fresh jalapeño and cilantro with lettuce. But I could’ve eaten a million avotacos. Cooked avocado is a whole different experience. It’s super creamy and sweet when it’s cooked and these guys fry it to perfection. Then they top it with a red pepper aioli, feta cheese, and lettuce. So good. I almost ordered another one but I was so stuffed from our crazy spread.
Our server was on point. The food came out super fast and she was on top of her game.
It was really empty for a Saturday night which was fine with us.
If you’re in south asheville, this joint is a must. It has a totally different feel from the other locations. I’d say it’s my favorite Monk!

How in the world does this place only have 2.5 stars???
We loved this bar so much we came 3 times in one trip! I think it’s way better than the one in downtown Asheville. It’s cleaner and the bartenders are really nice. Their beer selection is amazing and we ordered a custom pizza that was delicious! We did pulled pork, jalapeños, and Thai chili sauce. I’ve had dreams about that pizza, it was so good!
They also have a «speakeasy» in the back and we did a whiskey flight there. Super fun!