Bear’s Smokehouse Downtown Asheville is conveniently located in the heart of South Slope. Open 7 days a week with daily specials, happy hour & dine-in or delivery eating options. Opened in 2020 Bear’s Asheville has quickly become a local favorite for BBQ & local craft beers.

135 Coxe Ave. Asheville, NC
(828) 505-7088

General Manager Internal: Willow Caristo
General Manager External: Andrew Tasillo
Pit boss: Collyn McDonald

General Inquiries: asheville@bearsbbq.com
Catering & Private Food Trucks: avlcatering@bearsbbq.com
Public Food Trucks: avlvending@bearsbbq.com

Coxe Ave is REOPENING!!!!!!! Bear’s Brisket is BACK!!!!!!! After a few long months of being closed to serve our community, we are ready to spread some joy with our BBQ and holiday spirit! Come enjoy the Winter Wonderland we created inside and
Preparing for the holidays looks different this year. 🤍🎄
Got Heart? Got Grit? Got Bills?? Desire to Serve?👀🙏❤️ Join the team at Bear’s in continuing the mission of feeding WNC communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Looking for no BS, hardworking, big hearted, get it done people! 💪 Be part of
Celebrate Thanksgiving at our table! 🦃 Enjoy the holiday spirit & eat your pre-ordered meal with us in our dining room after you pick up! We’ll have live music @iggy_radio 2-5PM & the bar will be open until 5PM. Please Note: No meal
Dreaming 🐻💭 of this Bear Attack until we open at Sweeten Creek Brewing tomorrow at 11:30 am! 😏
Weekend vibes call for THE BEST sides. Limited menu, but unlimitedddd potential 😉  #TeamMac or #TeamSlaw? 📍 Sweeten Creek Brewery
Did you know our signature Pork Rub & Beef Rub (PLUS all of our sauces) are available online! Taste the difference BBQ fam (links in our bio) 😉
The Bear Feast, The Little Bear or The Bear Plate… we have it all!!! A no stress Thanksgiving just one week away - We got you!🦃🤍 Our Dining Room will also be open to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast as well! Live Music 2pm-5pm with @iggy_radi