Smokey's Tavern

Established in the 1950s, it's the oldest continuously operating bar of any persuasion in Asheville, NC This is Asheville's favorite gay and lesbian tavern.

Established in the 1950s, it's the oldest continuously operating bar of any persuasion in Asheville and contains a collection of barroom kitsch that would gladden the heart of any antiques dealer. An amiable crowd of multigenerational drinkers begins tippling every afternoon a few minutes after the place opens. You'll find a pair of pool tables, plenty of local homeowners to ask for advice, and, as the night progresses, enough good-looking local gays to make any visiting queer feel interested.