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District 42, Asheville, NC

District 42

4.1
4.1
17 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
8:00 PM
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for happy hour
We are accepting walk-ins only at this moment.

District 42®, located in Hotel Arras, blends together small shareable plates, warm hospitality, and unique cocktails. Our all-day lounge and bar in downtown Asheville, the vibrant center of historic Pack Square, is open seven days a week offering a mix of tables and soft seating.
You’re invited to sit back and relax in our lounge or outdoor patio while you delight in great food and libations made with house-made juices, regionally sourced bitters, and just a dash of downtown Asheville’s celebrated history.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 774-5564
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Slade
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

17 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a girls weekend for us and we enjoyed the setting and location of District 42. We didn’t realize it was at a hotel and never once felt like we were in a hotel. Set in the middle of the city it was fun to have our first evening there!
    District 42Responded on September 26, 2024
    Hi Stephanie, Thank you for choosing District 42 for your girls' weekend! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first evening at our restaurant. We always strive to create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests and, love hearing kind words from our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress had great people skills very polite she seated to our table there was no hostess we had Caesar salad was terrible dressing was terrible had better out of bottle green lettuce look lot left over. We also had pizza was ok the person who delivered our food there was no napkin or utensils on table we ask her bring Grated cheese and crush red pepper we had to wait for it so our pizza got cold. I feel there was no manager on duty if there was a person they weren’t over other floor I wouldn’t come again for the price I paid for dinner
    District 42Responded on July 19, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at District 42. We're glad to hear that our waitress provided great service and that you found her polite. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with the salad dressing and the lack of proper service during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If I could leave 0 stars I absolutely would. The bartenders were so incredibly rude we ended up leaving & going somewhere else. I wasn’t aware that there were 2 restaurants in the hotel. I walked in on the district 42 side, there was not a host so I asked the brunette woman bartender “oh is that the host stand?” & in the most disrespectful attitude I received an eye roll & “yep” in return. Turns out, that host stand was for the other restaurant. No big deal. I went back to the bar & asked if it was okay that we sat outside because we had our dogs with us. I asked the other bartender if we needed to order at the bar. Again, received attitude & a condescending “sure” I had to ask if they had menus & he acted as if I was inconveniencing him. We come to Asheville quite a bit as we only live a couple hours away & I would never recommend this place to anyone.
    District 42Responded on June 3, 2024
    Thank you for the feedback. I am truly sorry to hear about your experience at District 42. We strive to provide friendly, welcoming service to all our guests and it's clear we fell short during your visit. I apologize for any misunderstanding about the other restaurant and the lack of respect shown by our staff. I have addressed and discussed your less-than-stellar with the staff that was working that night. We will all take your feedback into account as we continuously work to improve our service. If you decide to give us another chance, please reach out to me directly and I will make sure you're taken care of and your experience lives up to our standards. Best, Kyle, Manager

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for smaller bites and great cocktails
    District 42Responded on June 3, 2024
    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our small bites and cocktails. At District 42, we aim to provide a variety of delicious options for all our guests, and it's great to hear we hit the mark for you. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Kyle, Manager

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  5. Ashevillegirl

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved sharing the Mediterranean board and a pizza while listening to the cellist. We had a booth in District 42 - quiet and relaxing evening.

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  6. JennyV

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If you want to sit in a hotel lobby with the Joe's and their dogs, not me

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  7. DebbieV

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The reviews were misleading. The pizza, which is the majority of the menu, was not good at all. The flavor was lacking anything impressive. There is so much good food around downtown Asheville, I would not waste my time or money here again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is extremely overpriced for what it is. We don’t mind paying for good food but this wasn’t it. $14 for a Prosecco. Almost $20 for a Caesar salad that they don’t bother to cut, they give you entire leaves with one small dressing. Burger was overcooked and dry, small patties. Server didn’t check on us and served another table prior to ours when we had reservations and they came after. Ambiance itself is nice, otherwise would not recommend, so many other quality places in Asheville with great food-don’t waste your time.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. NealP

    VIP

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had dinner and drinks here on Oct 16, 2023. The bartender was friendly, professional and she made terrific drinks. The pizza we shared was very tasty. Overall, a very good experience and we would return to this restaurant again. Recommended!
    District 42Responded on October 24, 2023
    Neal, thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience and we hope that you will be able to dine with us again soon.

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  10. EatOut

    Western NC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to meet prior to concert - excellent food / service / cocktails and enjoyed the dog friendly vibe too.
    District 42Responded on October 20, 2023
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed everything.

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FAQs

District 42 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 774-5564.

District 42 is rated 4.1 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for District 42

7 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Slade
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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