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O. Henry's

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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and hospitable bartenders, noting they make a significant positive impact on the experience. Some reviewers also highlight the fun atmosphere, good music, and enjoyable drag shows. There are no common complaints mentioned in these reviews.

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Address
237 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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Phone
(828) 254-1891
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Website
ohenrysofasheville.com

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About this place O. Henry's

O. Henry's is a gay bar on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, open since 1976 by its own account and often cited as the oldest continuously operating gay bar in North Carolina. It is a neighbourhood bar first: pool tables, a long bar and a crowd of regulars who have been coming for years, with visitors mixing in easily. It is not a club, though there are themed nights and occasional drag; check the bar's website or social media for what is on. Asheville's other LGBTQ+ venues and the rest of downtown are within walking distance, and Hotel Indigo is a few blocks down the same street.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Mature crowd (40+) Chill / Relaxed Local favorite DJ sets Pub Dive bar Pool Evening venue Year-round

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4.5
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380 reviews

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Lisha Travis
Lisha Travis Jun 2026
★★★☆☆
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson Jun 2026
★★★★★

That bartender on friday night has it going on. Great service with a smile

Jason Fluegel (Jaycations)
Jason Fluegel (Jaycations) Jun 2026
★★★★★
Atom Cloud
Atom Cloud Jun 2026
★★★★★
Michael Rice
Michael Rice May 2026
★★★☆☆
Azan Mirza
Azan Mirza May 2026
★★★★☆
Max Praxmarer
Max Praxmarer May 2026
★★★★★

Cat and Ricky are our faves!! We literally come here for the bartenders. We come here a handful of times a year from out of town. They remember us and are always so hospitable and friendly. We look forward to coming to O’Henry’s every time we’re in town.

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Last updated on 18 October 2026

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