27 Best Craft Breweries in Asheville

“Great offerings for lovers of all types of beers. Great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor areas including the Meadows section and frisbee golf course. Very unique setting and very friendly and knowledgeable servers. Relaxing spot and one of the top breweries in NC.“

“Visiting AVL? Need to satisfy the preferences of the different folks that have come to visit you, local? This is the place! They’ve got everything! It’s like the mall food court of your dreams but in an art deco atmosphere with way better food ?“

“The aesthetic of this place is awesome. It is definitely one of the more unique breweries that I have been to. The seating and decor is unique and the wooden build really adds to the vibe. To the NA beer drinkers out there, they have options!“

“Usually not big on beer but I had a great stout here. Dog friendly!!! Very nice staff“

“Great atmosphere, great beer and great food!“

“Hands down the best beer I've ever had. I've only been able to find the brand in my area at Whole Foods and Total Wine. I've also had the original on tap from Bottles & Cans Beer and Wine Shop in Cary, NC. I'm in love with Ginger's Revenge Cranberry Herb beer. I've tried other flavors (hibiscus lavender, original, and lime agave) which are all very good but the Cranberry Herb is my top pick. This alcoholic ginger beer is a game-changer! The naturally gluten-free and the 95% organic ingredients are all the things I have never found for any regular beer brands. Ginger's Revenge is a yes for me!“

“Very relaxing- great company and a pleasure to meet Lem. Come by and get some great beer“

“I had really high expectations for this brewery after doing an enormous amount of research. The space itself was neat and being downtown was cool. I liked that they had pinball too. But the beers I was expecting elite and I just didn’t feel that way. We tried 7 beers between two of us and the only one I thought was outstanding was one of the Hazys. I will try again next time I’m in town but I won’t prioritize it like I did this time“

“The execution of each beer was really good, and if I was just rating on their ability to craft an excellent beer I would give a 5. The brewery itself is nice and clean but not special. There are t much offerings from a food standpoint, and the menus itself isn’t huge. I enjoyed every beer I had, but not enough to rate this similarly to other places in the area with similar quality beers but more interesting surroundings“

“Probably the best brewery experience I've had in 20 years of craft beer tourism. They make great beers and they treat you right, because the people who run it are treated right. This is a great space to relax and talk with friends or make more. Food trucks, indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits, wine and non-alcoholic options, and super friendly service in a beautiful setting. If you don't visit here when in the area, you don't like beer.“

“They have a great selection of house brewed beers. Awesome live music. And wonderful bartenders and staff.“

“One of the original breweries here in town & one of my favorite breweries for beer in the country. It's a don't miss kind of thing place. Only come for the beer & people watchin. Have a great walk about the arts district or just go for a walk along the river. IMO - they make the best beer of anywhere you'll ever go.“

“A really beautiful brewery taproom. So many plants give it a very peaceful feeling. The tables are gorgeous too. I talked to Jeff, who maybe was also a brewer? He was very knowledgeable and very fun to chat with. It was probably our most “personal” convo I had at the 15+ breweries in this trip.The beers were good too. Some really interesting things with Nitro. I highly recommend going by and keeping an open mind“

“Great stop! They have a parking lot (Yay!) and street parking. The beer garden looked inviting, but we sat inside to chat up our bartender. I didn't catch her name, but she said she worked the bar infrequently. That was our good fortune. We enjoyed our beers and the conversation we had with another couple. Definitely a stop to make if you're in the area!“

“Great beers! Cool atmosphere old school bank building“

“My wife and I met here for a going away party for a friend. The place is large with indoor and outdoor seating with a mini-golf course behind it. Good variety of selection on beer types and about 12-15 of them.The breakfast sandwich was a home run... like completely surprised us both for a brewpub... we were there during brunch, so she was able to get brunch and me lunch (think brunch ends at 3:30 Saturdays/Sundays). She had the breakfast sandwich, which was a monster and was a very good value. The sandwich was satisfying and so flavorful, especially with whatever sauce that was. The home fries were ordered extra crispy, and they came out perfectly crispy and not burnt or greasey.I am a sucker for shrimp and grits, so I usually get it if I see it on a menu. The shrimp were cleaned first off so they did that right and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The sausage was still juicy and flavorful. The grits were cooked well but honestly, it didn't taste much of cheddar and noticed barely any jalapeno. The sauce was supposed to be garlicky cajun cream sauce. I got the garlic and cream but no cajun spice, and overall it needed some salt and pepper because of that lack of heat.Overall it was a great brunch spot with a tasty large breakfast sandwich and crispy home fries; but mediocre shrimp and grits. Beer selection is good.8.5/10“

“Highly recommend! Big fan of the outdoor seating!! Awesome vibes, the new manager Nicole is the Bees Knees“

“Meet friends for a wedding party for about 40 people this evening and the staff did and excellent job never missing a beat the food staff and atmosphere were excellent put it on the calendar south slope location .“

“Several of us came in for lunch... the wait was ridiculous, considering there was only one party (consisting of 3 people) in front of us, but they had a bunch of questions, even though the menu is rather simple. The person taking orders took his time with that group, while the line grew longer. It's nice that he took the time to answer their questions, but he probably should have called someone else over to take orders while he chatted with them. The wait was about 10 minutes for this. The place is nice looking and filled with seating, inside and out. The menu is simple, mainly pizzas and handhelds. The staff is friendly and our food came out promptly. My burger was pretty good as well. Aside from the ridiculous wait, the rest of the lunch went perfectly. I'd return.“

“This local beer is great and options for inside and outside is super comfortable for dog-loving families. Lively because of the warm , friendly patrons & associates. Food options are full of variety, flavor, quality, and value. A win-win-win all around.“

“We love Wedge Brewing! If you're in town- it's a must visit for beer! Great location, good vibes, and good service! Been coming here for years, and the only thing we wish is that they'd bring back Paynes Pale Ale (our favorite!!! Please!!!!) Cheers??“

“Neat brewery taproom close to the river. The layout of the space was cool and I love that it’s connected to a famous local restaurant. There’s a little outdoor area out back and a coffee shop close by too. The beers I tried were good. I wish I could’ve stayed longer to get a more full review of the beers. I will go back next time in town“

“This is likely our favorite brewery in Asheville! We have a wonderful experience every time we visit which is unfortunately every few years, but always worth the wait. We stopped in last Monday afternoon and were welcomed immediately, the bartender from Denver who I unfortunately didn’t get his name was one of the nicest people we’ve met in a long time. We stayed longer than anticipated because we were having such an enjoyable time with great beers! Their tap list ranges from basic lagers to breakfast porters and many things in between. They have some beer options to go in this location, for merchandise we went next door to the main Green Man brewery. You can’t beat the vibe here at Dirty Jacks though, can’t wait until we can visit again!“

“As far as beer goes, Burial is king in my book. Easily my favorite brewery. I love this location and the gift shop with awesome beers to take home. I don't think you can get the stouts anywhere but on location. Definitely check Burial out when in Asheville!“

“Spent 3 nights in Asheville checking out the many brewpubs. One World was the only place that we went to twice. Server Jules, his amazing dog Rolo, and the incredible playlist by Jules won us over.The beer wasn’t bad either! Will definitely be back.“

“We loved this little place! We were visiting the area from Michigan. Sat outside our first night. The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. The food was amazing. We had fried oysters and a crab cake to start. So fresh and flavorful. Fish and chips and the shrimp and crab salad were perfect. The fries are seasoned so good. Drinks were good, were not beer drinkers. Our second night we went back for fried oysters and fries, had to have another crab cake too! We were greeted like locals with a warm hello and what did you do today. The Margarita and the Pain Killer were soooo good! They overheard us mention it was our anniversary and a piece of their homemade key lime pie was suddenly on the table. Amazing! Best I’ve ever had. Wish we could go back more often but will definitely search it out if get back down this way again.“

“Always love the beers and service at Twin Leaf. A must stop while in Asheville!“