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The Asbury, Charlotte, NC

The Asbury

4.3
4.3
1098 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
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The Asbury restaurant, nestled in the lobby of the city’s only historic boutique hotel, is named in honor of Louis Asbury, Sr. In 1929, the Charlotte architect designed what is now The Dunhill Hotel. Today, our modern Southern restaurant honors the past, celebrates the seasons, and looks forward with celebrated chef Tim Groody at the helm.

Open seven days a week and serving the longest weekend brunch in Charlotte.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 342-1193
  • Website
    http://www.theasbury.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Multiple banquet rooms for everything from business meetings to wedding ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    It is the perfect place to hold your corporate meeting, special event, weddings up to 100, rehearsal dinner, or reception.
  • Private party contact
    Dallas Taft: (704) 319-6176
  • Location
    235 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Restaurant guests may park in the Fifth Third Bank garage located behind The Dunhill Hotel at 109 W 6th St. and receive $5 validation for up to two (2) hours. The garage charges prevailing rates after the initial two hours. Garage entrances are on both 6th St. and Church St.
  • Public transit
    Just 2 blocks from the CATS Blue Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dinner Before the Show

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Heading to a show? Enjoy a three-course dinner that makes it easy to park, dine, and take your seat before the curtains open. Our three course menu is available for $40 Monday through Saturday 5-6:15 p.m.; add on a select bottle of wine for just $35. Dining at The Asbury includes complimentary validated parking in the Fifth Third Bank garage behind The Dunhill Hotel. So enjoy your meal and then stroll to the theater just one block away. Find a sample menu at theasbury.com/happenings.
    Dinner Before the Show Photo

  • Burger and Beer Night At The Asbury

    $8.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join The Asbury for Burger and Beer night! Enjoy $8 Asbury burgers along with select $4 drafts.

What 1,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

  • Charlotte

    Great for brunch

1,097 Reviews

  1. LindaL

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third time dining here. They just recently started opening on Sunday evenings and if they don't have many reservations they close early. We arrived at 6:30 and was told they start closing the kitchen at 7 on Sunday night. The food was excellent as always but we were not offered any dessert or coffee because they wanted us to leave. Anyway, other than that it was a nice experience and since we were the only people in there is was very quiet. We had tried to get in there about 3 weeks ago and it was packed and I hadn't made a reservation. So I would check and see if there's a football game, concert or other sporting event that might extend their hours.

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  2. EbonyM

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Thr Asbury used to be one of my favorite brunch restaurants; however, the quality of the food has severely declined. We started with the banana bread app. It had so much chocolate on it that it really should have been a dessert. It was entirely too sweet and the bread had no taste. The coffee tasted like it had been sitting in a burned pot for hours.They've removed the signature chicken, collard green, & waffles and replaced it with a mediocre hot honey chicken & waffles dish. The brine for the chicken leaves a weird pickley, tangy aftertaste that would not go away and overpowered the whole dish so badly it was inedible. My husband ordered the burger, which he said had no seasoning at all. We ordered a Bloody Mary in hopes that it would redeem the meal, but there was almost no vodka in it, no garnish, and the tomatoe juice was watery. It was such. A disappointment!! Won't be back.

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  3. LeslieJ

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and delightful! I enjoyed the entire experience.

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  4. Susan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was not happy when we arrived to find that Sunday nights have a limited menu (5 items to choose). Service extremely slow. I understand that service industry facing workforce challenges but if that’s the case, please don’t have reservations available. Also - just wasn’t vibe presented in photos.

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  5. DanK

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The banana walnut bread is big enough to share between three people and still have leftovers.

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  6. outonthetown

    Charlotte

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the pumpkin soup and chicken biscuit sliders with pimento cheese and blueberry jam. Both courses very yummy. My friend had the kale salad and was disappointed. Everything else wonderful. Close to the Blumenthal and open on Sundays!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Exceptional food however dining room too bright, music to loud and needs blinds in window. Will return for the food however.

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  8. MrVitality

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The mains were great, lamb and flounder, as was the wine. Salads underdressed. My apple cake was delicious, but despite my wife being a chocoholic, both of us though her mousse was not good. It did not taste like chocolate, and was overly messed with. I got two bills, one correct and the other a different persons with a slightly lower charge. It took some time to straighten out. The overall experience was very good and we will return, especially on theater nights.

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  9. TGray

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shout out to Timothy Groody at the Asbury! We booked the Asbury for Dinner Before the Show, which is a great value and conveniently close to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.  Just make sure you book enough time to dine before your show! We had some issues with our service that he addressed and made our experience outstanding. The Wine List is superb and the ambiance was very nice.

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  10. RebeccaB

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at the Ashbury. The food and service was excellent. Only thing the menu was very limited. Would have liked more choices for dinner entre

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  11. MelindaP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and friendly service, the chicken and waffles are worth a trip.

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  12. 1SatisfiedFan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My date and I were blown away by how good this place was and we’re definitely going back! I had the lamb (which was so tender that I only needed my fork) and she had the flat-iron steak. I also tried a house cocktail (the Dusty) and wish I could have ordered a second. The staff were also wonderful and took the time to discuss the dishes. Truly marvelous service.

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  13. Great

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freak food and great service. Excellent location with either indoor or outdoor seating.

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  14. SheriM

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable dinner. Loved the sticky biscuits! Enjoy

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  15. BillT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good service, ok atmosphere. The burger was outstanding, not what I went in expecting to order - but the cheese was grilled and then added to patties, excellent touch.

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  16. WarrenN

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointed that the setting is not nearly as “fancy” as the images online suggest. It’s not upscale when hotel guests in shorts and t-shirts wander in for breakfast. Food was good but overall experience was not good due to the lack of ambiance, decor and any semblance of fancy. Our idea of a upscale anniversary brunch failed the second we walked in. If you’re looking for a low to mid-range brunch then you’ve found your spot.

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  17. ShaynaE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Tried this place out for a friends birthday. Food was good , service was decent, but very limited menu and chef was not willing to modify. Honestly would not go back.

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  18. SloppyJoe

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It seems like it is time for the Dunhill to update itself a bit. The restaurant is small, but even then it was nowhere near full on a Saturday night. Clearly, the Dunhill is keeping this thing open just for their guests and it seems like there are bigger opportunities. Food was great. Service was very good, but it was just kind of sad in there.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good southern brunch. Service was great. Banana pudding pancakes were amazing!

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  20. MarkG

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location, ideal stop before the theater which is just across the street. Wait staff were great, very polite and attentive, however the kitchen lost our order completely. Meaning we were waiting a very long time for our entree’s. To their credit and in a completely unexpected move, they comped our entire meal which we really appreciated. Will try again on a future visit to the theater.

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  21. ValL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try the Lavender, Lemon Drop Martini! It’s wonderful!

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  22. MaryS

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    One waitress servicing entire restaurant during lunch.

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  23. CandiceF

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The walnut cake was tasty as always but the chicken sandwich was very exciting. Service was slow for only 3 people in the restaurant.

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  24. Bluefishchik

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good location. Two hour free parking for restaurant visit. Nice décor but noisy as no soft materials to help absorb sound. One waitress for restaurant and food orders at lounge outside area of dining room with no line of sight nor time to properly attend to guests. Banana pudding pancakes were delicious. Breakfast plate had burnt potato cake - fried too hard to cut or eat. One person ordered three sides as a meal and kitchen could not put on one plate nor send sausages out with other two items. Had to request refills of tea and soda after we drained our glasses. Again waitress had entire restaurant and lounge - too many tables for one person and two assistants weren't much help. No team effort. Two wait staff assistants did not know to put ice in water before serving. Wait staff had no idea of how to obtain free parking for 2 hours - told me if I had put a CC in the parking garage I had already paid for parking. Sigh. More training needed.

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  25. DianaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very nice. The food wasn’t anything special. I had brioche French toast that was almost burnt. My husband had chicken and waffles, which he liked. Definitely not worth what we paid.

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  26. BenitaW

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere! I would definitely go again and would recommend The Asbury to others.

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  27. EdwinP

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Was here about 10 years ago and was 100% better then. It’s sad what happened to this place

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  28. JulieW

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken and waffles was very good. The wait staff was super nice.

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  29. CCTT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was exceptional. The food was very mediocre.

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  30. KeneishaT

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay, nothing special, got the salmon, didn't have much of any seasoning on it... wine was good tho

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  31. Angela

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was very good but the overall space had a cafeteria feel too it. The place could definitely use a facelift.

    The AsburyResponded on October 20, 2023

    Hello, We have remodeled the dining room. With a NC Mountains to Sea picture wall. I think you would like it. Hope to see you soon.

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  32. PaulaV

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was delicious.

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  33. DanG

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for brunch before play at Blumenthal and validated parking convenient to restaurant and play.

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  34. ChristinaB

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great except they didn’t have a few things on the menu that we wanted.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was overall pretty nice! The food wasn’t really my cup of tea but the deviled eggs were pretty good!

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  36. Gymshoe

    Charlotte

    270 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    270 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at The Asbury so my expectations were low. Being restaurant week, we tried it and loved it. The service was great, the atmosphere warm, the food delicious, and the wine (after sampling 3) very good. I suggest the the Herdsman cab. The meatball app was wonderful with a little tang to it. The flounder was perfectly presented and prepared. The sorbet was thick with a pouring of what I presumed was olive oil that was pleasing to the pallet. This was a really good find in the heart of Uptown as part of the boutique Dunhill hotel.

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  37. Rick

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dinner especially after moving out of the main dining room into the bar area!!! Much too noisy in main dining room. Need better acoustics.

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  38. AliciaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! Food was amazing! We enjoyed it.

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  39. rosebud

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    No acoustics, very loud with conversations. Service was a bit slow, had to flag down waiter to place order. The food was disappointing. My graddaughters french toast had 1 burnt piece and the strawberries not fresh and some looked grayish. My daughter and I had the classic breakfast. Potato cake ok, but not crispy. It looked like 1 scrambled egg, 2 pc bacon and the potato cake. Expected more for $$. We also tried sticky biscuits, they were dark and dry. The biscuit with meal was great though. To many pre- show spots for brunch, will not go back to this one.

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  40. Mely

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Parking was supposed to be validated, but was not when we left the garage. Shrimp Appetizer was missing the Shrimp so the shrimp came out after the veggies, very greasy. Homeless person looking straight at us from the front window.

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FAQs

The Asbury offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 342-1193.

The Asbury is rated 4.3 stars by 1098 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Asbury

235 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Restaurant guests may park in the Fifth Third Bank garage located behind The Dunhill Hotel at 109 W 6th St. and receive $5 validation for up to two (2) hours. The garage charges prevailing rates after the initial two hours. Garage entrances are on both 6th St. and Church St.
  • Public transit
    Just 2 blocks from the CATS Blue Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theasbury.com/
  • Phone number
    (704) 342-1193
  • Catering
    Multiple banquet rooms for everything from business meetings to wedding ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    It is the perfect place to hold your corporate meeting, special event, weddings up to 100, rehearsal dinner, or reception.
  • Private party contact
    Dallas Taft: (704) 319-6176

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