Name: Leather Britches
Start: 2026-10-29T17:30:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-10-29T17:30:00.000-04:00
Location: 12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing

Leather Britches plays 12 Bones Brewing on Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 PM. Grab a friend and make a night of it.

12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing in Arden pairs classic Southern BBQ with house-brewed beer from sixteen revolving taps. The brewery was added in 2019, and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, including a pet-friendly patio near the train tracks.

Meats are smoked low and slow over oak and cherry, and everything is made from scratch. Expect ribs, pulled pork and daily specials alongside ales, lagers, seasonals and collaborations.

Locals appreciate how accessible and friendly 12 Bones feels, with many saying it’s a top spot for BBQ in Asheville. The ribs especially get a lot of love, with popular sauces like chipotle blueberry giving the usual smoky flavors a fun twist. 

The sides like mac and cheese and smoked potato salad round out meals nicely, making it a favorite for both casual dinners and weekend meetups.

The brewery taps bring in a steady crowd of craft beer fans who enjoy trying new ales and lagers brewed on site. It’s a place where regulars and visitors alike feel comfortable and welcome.

12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing

Asheville breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to wild sours, and these taprooms, brewpubs and craft beer bars are worth the trip, downtown and across the mountains. On the South Slope, the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) pours sour and funky beers, [Wicked Weed](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1133-wicked-weed-brewing)'s original brewpub anchors Biltmore Avenue, and [Asheville Brewing Company](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/25-asheville-brewing-company) has taprooms on Coxe Avenue and Merrimon Avenue. The River Arts District has [Wedge Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/69-wedge-brewing-co), [New Belgium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4888-new-belgium-brewing) on the French Broad River, [RAD Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2372-the-river-arts-district-brewing-company) and [Ginger's Revenge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1325-ginger-s-revenge) for gluten-free ginger beer. West Asheville has [Archetype Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1243-archetype-brewing), [One World Brewing West](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/866-one-world-brewing-west) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub) on Haywood Road. Just north in Woodfin, [Zillicoah](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2015-zillicoah-beer-company) and [Riverside Rhapsody](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2132-riverside-rhapsody-beer-company) sit along Riverside Drive, and [Salt Face Mule](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2481-salt-face-mule-brewing-co) adds 36 holes of mini golf. East Asheville's [Highland Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/45-highland-brewing-company) is the city's first craft brewery, and Black Mountain has [Pisgah Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/886-pisgah-brewing-company) and [Lookout Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4658-lookout-brewing-company). South of town, try [Sweeten Creek Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1329-sweeten-creek-brewing), [Turgua](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1327-turgua-brewing-company) in Fairview, [12 Bones Smokehouse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2134-12-bones-smokehouse-and-brewing) in Arden, and [Sierra Nevada](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2361-sierra-nevada) and [Mills River Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2255-mills-river-brewing-co) in Mills River. Every brewery below has hours, photos and directions. For picks by food, dogs and live music, more breweries to try and answers to common questions, see our [Dig Deeper guide to Asheville breweries](/asheville-nc/dig-deeper/3-beer-and-breweries-in-asheville-nc-tastings-tours-releases-deals-specials).

Breweries in Asheville, NC: Craft Beer and Taproom Guide

Asheville is a dog friendly town, and these breweries, restaurant patios, bars, shops and pet services welcome you and your dog. Many breweries allow leashed dogs, including [Highland Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/45-highland-brewing-company) and its meadow in East Asheville, [Wedge Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/69-wedge-brewing-co), [RAD Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2372-the-river-arts-district-brewing-company), [New Belgium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4888-new-belgium-brewing) and [Ginger's Revenge](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1325-ginger-s-revenge) in the River Arts District, and [Archetype](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1243-archetype-brewing), [One World West](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/866-one-world-brewing-west) and [Westville Pub](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/118-westville-pub) on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Downtown, [Wicked Weed](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1133-wicked-weed-brewing)'s brewpub has two pet friendly patios, the [Funkatorium](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1134-the-funkatorium) is on the South Slope, and [Twisted Laurel](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/857-twisted-laurel-downtown-asheville-twisted-laurel-weaverville) and [Posana](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/34-posana) have dog friendly patios near Pack Square. Woodfin has [Zillicoah](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2015-zillicoah-beer-company), [Riverside Rhapsody](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2132-riverside-rhapsody-beer-company) and [Salt Face Mule](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2481-salt-face-mule-brewing-co) along the French Broad River. South of town, try [Sweeten Creek Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1329-sweeten-creek-brewing), [12 Bones Smokehouse](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2134-12-bones-smokehouse-and-brewing) in Arden, [Turgua](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1327-turgua-brewing-company) in Fairview, and [Sierra Nevada](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2361-sierra-nevada) and [Mills River Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2255-mills-river-brewing-co) in Mills River. Black Mountain has [Pisgah Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/886-pisgah-brewing-company) and [Lookout Brewing](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4658-lookout-brewing-company). For pet supplies and care, visit [Asheville Pet Supply](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1016-asheville-pet-supply) on Merrimon Avenue and [All Pets Animal Hospital](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2251-all-pets-animal-hospital) on Patton Avenue. Every listing below has hours, photos and directions.

Dog-Friendly Breweries, Bars and Shops in Asheville, NC

Asheville has a long list of women-owned businesses, and this guide rounds them up. Downtown, one stretch of Broadway has [Old Europe Pastries](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1716-old-europe-pastries) for Hungarian cakes, the honey tasting bar at [Asheville Bee Charmer](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1377-asheville-bee-charmer) and [VaVaVooom](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/974-vavavooom)'s lingerie boutique. On Patton Avenue, [Hazel Twenty](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/676-hazel-twenty-boutique) and its menswear sister [Lex Twenty](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2262-lex-twenty-menswear) carry Free People, Filson and Barbour. [Instant Karma](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1501-instant-karma-asheville) sells crystals on Lexington Avenue and Haywood Road, and [Good Hot Fish](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/3667-good-hot-fish) fries Carolina seafood on Buxton Avenue. In the River Arts District, [ButterPunk](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/4129-butterpunk) bakes biscuits on Depot Street. West Asheville has [The Odd](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1413-the-odd-eclectic-dive-bar-music-venue-oddities-museum) on Haywood Road for drag and punk nights, plus the fried chicken sandwich at [Sand Hill Kitchen](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1307-sand-hill-kitchen) on Sardis Road. [Asheville Raven & Crone](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1253-asheville-raven-crone) stocks tarot decks and candles on Merrimon Avenue, and [Hemp 4 Victory](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2074-hemp-4-victory) is in Woodfin. Head south for [Retro Coffee](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2305-retro-coffee) on Sweeten Creek Road, the Pie Flight at [Baked Pie Company](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/1362-baked-pie-company) in Arden and the antique dealers at [Altamont Vintage](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/2578-altamont-vintage-collectibles-antiques) near Biltmore Village. [Asheville Charcuterie Co](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/3304-asheville-charcuterie-co). builds boards and grazing tables, and [SweetPeas Photo Camper](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/3106-sweetpeas-photo-camper) brings a photo booth to parties. For branding and illustration, there's [Flori Pate Designs](/asheville-nc/explore-places-to-go/51-flori-pate-designs). Every business below has hours, photos and directions.

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