After the voting, there’s the afterparty

Posted on by Jake Frankel and Emily Patrick

After you vote, reward yourself for doing your civic duty. Celebrate with the local candidates and political parties or watch the results while enjoying food and drink specials at Asheville eateries. Here are the gatherings we know about so far. If you know something we don’t, leave a comment, and we’ll add your spot to the list.

Buncombe County Democratic Watch Party

The Buncombe County Democratic Party will host an election night party with local Democratic candidates and supporters at Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville. The even begins at 8:00 P.M. and the public is welcome.

Pack’s Tavern
20 South Spruce Street
225-6944

Buncombe County Republican Watch Parties

In Buncombe County, Republican candidates and supporters are gathering at Magnolias Raw Bar & Grill in downtown Asheville and at the Hilton in Biltmore Park. The gathering at Biltmore Park is being organized by 11th District GOP congressional candidate Mark Meadows. As of this writing, the Buncombe County Republican Party hadn’t responded to a request for more details on the get togethers.

Magnolias Raw Bar & Grill
26 E. Walnut St.
251-5211

Hilton
43 Town Square Boulevard
209-2700

Less partisan affairs

Plenty of venues around town are also hosting less partisan affairs. Here’s a basic list of places that are hosting public election night gatherings.

Asheville Pizza
77 Coxe Ave.
255-4077

Asheville Pizza & Brewing
675 Merrimon Ave.
254-5339
Look for the results on the movie screens.

The Asheville Public
175 Clingman Ave.
505-1720

Highland Brewing (featuring The Lowdown food truck)
12 Old Charlotte Highway
299-3370

O. Henry’s
237 Haywood St.
254-1891

Pack’s Tavern
20 South Spruce St.
225-6944

West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood Road
505-7929

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