Best Local Breweries

Riverside Rhapsody is a local watering hole were you can find a wide variety of rotating styles, all rooted in tradition, but ever evolving.

A true "locals hang out".  Bringing the old school Asheville vibe, that is becoming more elusive.

Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company

The Wedge is a neighborhood brewery with two locations - one in the heart of downtown and one in Asheville’s River Arts District.

Wedge Brewing Co

What goes better with incredible BBQ than amazing beer? Iconic local BBQ institution 12 Bones expanded in 2019 with our very own brewery! Now you can enjoy a variety of house-brewed ales, lagers and experimental brews in the taproom with your Q.

"What a great variety of amazing beers! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is chill, with nice outdoor seating. And it's connected to 12 Bones Smoke House, so you can get some wonderful food to go with the delicious brews." -Arthur M.

12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing

Located just outside of Downtown Asheville, Sweeten Creek Brewing is dedicated to delivering crisp, clean, true-to-style craft beer and has Bears Smokehouse BBQ on site!

Dog and family friendly! 800 sgft fenced in dog park and a Large creekside lawn

"My first time there and it was amazing! Great friendly staff, really good food and drink. The bonus is the big outdoors space. This may be my new favorite." - Laura Triplett

Sweeten Creek Brewing

Highland Brewing was founded in 1994, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s craft beer scene.

Highland Brewing Company

Located in downtown Asheville, the Brew Pub is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing. Here you will find a full restaurant, downstairs tap room and beer garden, bottle shop, and original 15 barrel brewery. Complete with 2 pet-friendly outdoor patios, guests are sure to find the brewery experience suited to them. Please note they do not accept reservations or call ahead seating and they are family friendly!

A must-stop for craft beer fans with up to 30 rotating taps, pet-friendly outdoor seating and unique pub-fare dining.

Wicked Weed Brewing

Catawba Brewing has two locations in Asheville, Biltmore Village and South Slope.

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