Monday evening at French Broad River Brewery is a solid way to ease into the week. The brewery's relaxed vibe works well for an early show, and you can grab dinner while you're there.

The weekly residencies tilt toward acoustic sets with a steady rotation of bluegrass and reggae players, keeping things mellow in the taproom near Biltmore Village where parking is actually handled with two dedicated lots.

French Broad River Brewery has been brewing at the edge of Biltmore Village since 2000, on Fairview Road just minutes from the Biltmore Estate. The rotating tap list is inspired by European brewing traditions, with beers like the Goldenrod Pilsner and River Mist Hazy IPA, and French Broad River Pizza serves hand-tossed pies.

Locals treat it as a neighborhood hangout with weekly live music and trivia nights, and it's family and pet friendly.

French Broad River Brewery

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