27 Best Craft Breweries near Arden

“As far as 12 bones being goes. Environment is laid back and fun, staff where informative and responsive beer was good. I haven't had the BBQ here but I can't imagine it's much different then the other location..... Ribs are the best... Period!“

“Love the Meadows area. It did feel like a daycare center on Friday afternoon. Moved over to watch volleyball to avoid the hoard of kids. Beer was nice. Had some small batch IPA that was nice. Really wish they would open up the roof deck to us instead of events only.“

“The nickname "Malt Disney World" truly fits. This place is amazing. I took the brewery tour and was extremely impressed with how knowledgeable and friendly Madison was. Afterwards, I had a few beers in the taproom, and honestly I didn't want to leave! Amazing experience from beginning to end, and I can't wait to come back!“

“Our first stop on our first trip to Asheville. Discovered this when looking for walkable dining from Cedar Crest Inn. If you don’t mind a little bit without sidewalks, it was an easy 20 minutes. We split a rice bowl and artichoke dip which was plenty for us and enjoyed a variety of beverages throughout. Food was great especially for a brewery, and the beer is among top-tier. Lots of seating, though outdoor was a little limited and a bit buggy by the creek in the backyard. Staff was really friendly and attentive, and the venue was fun and well kept. Hoping to make some time to come back!“

“This place is great! Great beer, Great Vibes, great views. A fabulous place to people watch, kick back and have a good time on a date night or with a group of friends. Can be chilly in the cooler times of the year since it is next to the river. Only complaint is that their hours are very inconsistent and it is a crapshoot to see if they will be open past 5pm on a FRIDAY NIGHT.“

“Nice taproom! Great selection of pretty darned good beers (and some other drink options as well). Bartender was nice and helpful. The blues duo that was playing was pretty good. Looks like they've got a lot going on during the week from trivia to game night to open mic. Inside AND outside spaces are very comfortable and inviting.“

“Good reset from the last place and on its way to becoming a neighborhood favorite. Back to being just a brewery, the has a good selection of English and German styles. Good bar with comfy seats and tables with chairs. Good outside seating with picnic tables. Worth a visit!“

“This place was cool for everyone. Lots of activities for the whole family. They operate out of an old train car. All the details of this place were well done. I like the ode to a little disc golf. I am only giving four stars because the one beer I had time for I didn’t really like. Could be my fault but that was the only sample I had.“

“Cellarest has an excellent selection of german style beers, many of which come in a delightful half liter mug. The staff is both knowledgeable and friendly. The space is warm and welcoming and full of lovely plants! and there is pup friendly outdoor seating as well.“

“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.“

“By far the most atmospherically pleasing brewery I've ever visited. The owner and staff are warm and welcoming, the beverages are delicious. Abundant use of natural wood and huge tropical plants in the open, airy space make me want to never leave. Lots of outdoor space too. Love this place!“

“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!“

“We stopped here for a quick drink before dinner. The taproom is very cool and a fun place to hangout and have a drink. We enjoyed the view from the top floor which looks over the park. It was great! I had the seasonal drink which was delicious and my husband really enjoyed his beer. We would definitely return here again.“

“This place is awesome! Did the guided tour and was mesmerized. Shared some appetizers for lunch (wings were the best I’ve had anywhere), had a few beers and hung out at the fire pit a while afterwards. Really cool experience! Planning to go back many times.“

“Update April, 2024: always came here for the burgers but appears as if co-owning with Victory has eliminated the GF buns! It's our last time here..sad as we really loved the many cider choices. :-(They've really done a good job of social distancing & enforcing masks when away from your immediate seating area. Good food too! They offer a GF bun & the bbq is too. Best burger I've had in a very long time! The Pineapple Freeze will knock your socks off...esp on a hot afternoon!“

“Great bar any location you visit. This location is their distribution center and has a brewery too. Outside seating and I sides seating. Dog friendly. Great beer selection. I got a double ipa that did not dissappoint. Pricing is on par with other local breweries. They offer snacks and soft pretzels at bar. They have a side food cart that I believe offers hot dogs and nachos. Free parking lot and a good amount of parking available.“

“My friends and I stopped in while visiting Asheville from out of state; we were greeted by Erick who was super nice and knowledgeable. He helped us figure out what we wanted and everyone was vera satisfied with what they ordered. Highly reccomend catching a vibe in the outside courtyard.“

“Take a step back to the food court days! From the four food options we saw today we tried two of them. A little cheese and corn empanada snack from Mikasa Criolla was tasty if but just a tad over salted. We also enjoyed the chicken plate from Bun Intended. Excellently fried and crispy. Sauce was our favorite part of the dish.“

“What a jewel of a stop! We'd been to the San Diego location some years ago and enjoyed ourselves so why not check these folks out? We arrived around opening time on Saturday. There's a small amount of parking at the lower level with a larger lot up the hill & behind. If you park in the larger lot, you can take stairs or the elevator to the lower level. We sat ourselves at the bar and were greeted by Tyler who is thoroughly engaging and has a great deal of beer knowledge. No questions of any kind were left unanswered. It was a full-to-the-brim beautiful experience! Oh—what about the beer & food? High-fives all around—more like high-sixes! I place these good folks on a short list of extraordinary visits. If you're seeking the whole package, check 'em out!“

“We visited this brewery during our week long trip to Pisgah with our two German shorthair pointers. Our hike was rained out, though we attempted it anyway. After aborting the hike due to weather, we decided to look for a place to get a mid-day beer. We looked at a couple breweries, even drove to Sierra Nevada Brewery. SN was disappointing since their outdoor area was not covered nor open for service apparently. We then went to Burning Blush to check it out. This was also one of few places open at noon (and it was a weekday). Lucky for us, they allow pups inside, which was a plus given the weather. The place was quiet but as I said, was a weekday with terrible weather. The beers were great, the food truck was amazing, and the staff were very kind. They gave our pups a few biscuits (which they loved). My dogs are my kids, so I'm happy to have found this place! Def recommend if traveling with furry friends! We would 100% go back when we are in the area again. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS TO OUR POINTERS!“

“Is goooooooood.My wife and I stopped by here with our two dogs. The staff was super welcoming to the dogs and even enjoyed our own presence.The beers are amazing with a wide variety. My wife was able to enhance any beer on draft with a CBD shot, which is a great variety to an already amazing selection. I can’t recommend this place high enough… hehe CBD joke“

“Great traditional beer, cool atmosphere and a full bar if you're not feeling beer. We didn't try the food but love that they offer American and German options. Appreciate Sean, the bartender, suggesting some other great local places to visit. Like the half pour option!“

“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.“

“An absolute gem in the Asheville craft beer scene and an easy hop from Sierra Nevada. My favorite this time was the limited release Where the Boat Leaves From - a delightful toasted coconut blonde ale. My husband chose an IPA flight and can’t decide between the Blue Ghost IPA and the Grapefruit IPA for his favorite. There is so much to love about what this brewery is up to! Their Hungry Ghost food truck was a delicious surprise and their firefly Biergarten is magical at twilight…“

“Pretty good selection of beers, great band and lots of indoor seating. Easy parking. Food via food truck outside and some finger food inside, but no restaurant. It is very much a beer lover's brewery, but offers wine, sodas and hot tea also.“

“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??“

“Great spot, fantastic staff, and nice selection of tasty locally brewed beer. Plenty of good food options next door at a couple locations. Missed the live music on the night that we went, would’ve liked to get there earlier and had a chance to listen.“