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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Asheville Breweries

Western North Carolina’s craft beer scene continues to rise in popularity among aficionados. With so many options to consider, it’s difficult to decide where to even begin. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the best Asheville breweries! Kick back, sample creative flights of craft beer, and snack on tasty pairings at select breweries. For the full experience, opt for a tour or two! Read on to learn more about the best local spots to sample our favorite brews. Then, be sure to check out our free Vacation Guide for even more great suggestions to include in your Asheville getaway!

10 of the Best Asheville Breweries

1. Sierra Nevada Brewery

If you frequently indulge in beer tasting, chances are you’ve sampled a Sierra Nevada brew or two by now. Tour the facilities in Mills River, NC, to hold hops in your hands, see what’s brewing in the kettles, and look up at towering fermenters. Then, sample a beer or two!

2. Highland Brewing Company

Highland Brewing Company brews a tasty array of ales, porters, stouts, and more, all while taking an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach.

3. Green Man Brewery

For traditional English style beers with an innovative twist, Green Man Brewery is an excellent place to begin. Tour the facilities or simply stop in and visit one of their taprooms to sample their beverages!

4. The Funkatorium

Visit the South Slope of Asheville and check out the Funkatorium, a Wicked Weed Brewing establishment that features over a dozen varieties of beers on draft. If you’re looking for a place to grab a place to eat as well, this is an excellent option.

5. Burial Beer Co.

Another South Slope favorite, Burial Beer Co., features a full-service kitchen in addition to their seasonal selections of craft beer. Whether you’re hunting down the perfect sour or looking to throw back a classic ale, chances are you’ll find it here.

6. New Belgium Brewery

Tasting tours, rotating taps in the tasting room, and tasty food truck bites are just a few things that you can look forward to at New Belgium Brewery in Asheville.

7. Catawba Brewing Co.

Catawba Brewing Co. boasts year-round favorites such as the Evening Joe, a blonde coffee ale, and the Brown Bear, a brown ale. They also offer seasonal rotations such as King Don’s pumpkin ale and the King Coconut porter.

Additional Breweries to Consider:

  1. Hi-Wire Brewing 
  2. Asheville Brewing Company 
  3. Wedge Brewing Co. 

Stay in the Historic, Montford District

The breweries in Asheville are just one facet of the vibrant, diverse array of exciting attractions and things to do in the region. Whether you’re planning to visit for the food and beer experience, hoping to indulge in outdoor adventures, or both, consider staying with us at 1899 Wright Inn! We offer 11 different accommodations, each uniquely appointed with antique furnishings and elegant decor. Perhaps you’d enjoy staying in our Griffin Room, which features a beautiful tiger sleigh queen-sized bed and triple windows. Maybe you’d prefer our spacious Carriage House for extra privacy. Either way, rest assured you’re in reliable hands when you stay with us.

12 of the Best Restaurants in Asheville, NC

It’s no secret that the Asheville culinary scene features critically acclaimed dining establishments and world-renowned chefs. The next time you find yourself in the charming Western North Carolina mountain city, plan your visit around some of the best restaurants in Asheville, NC. From mouth-watering Italian dishes to creative American concoctions, you’re in for quite the treat! Read on to learn more. Then, be sure to check out our complimentary Vacation Guide for more great suggestions to include in your itinerary!

12 of the Best Restaurants in Asheville That You Need to Try

American Bites With a Twist

1. Chestnut

Chestnut features creative takes on classic dishes that feature locally procured ingredients.

2. Foothills Butcher Bar: West

Enjoy fresh, local meat at Foothills Butcher Bar: West. All of their meats are raised with no added hormones or antibiotics and come from small farms in North Carolina.

3. The Corner Kitchen

The Corner Kitchen is a culinary staple in Biltmore Village that boasts an innovative, farm-to-table menu!

Tasty Vegan & Vegetarian Eats

4. Laughing Seed Cafe

Indulge in organic, local fare prepared for vegetarians and vegans alike at the Laughing Seed Cafe.

5. Rosetta’s Kitchen & The Buchi Bar

Vegetarians and vegans can find comfort in plant-based soul food at Rosetta’s Kitchen and The Buchi Bar!

6. Plant

Plant is a chef-driven establishment in which they craft dishes using thoughtful, plant-based ingredients and innovative recipes.

Delicious International Cuisine

7. Chiesa

Italian

For a warm, neighborhood Italian experience, dine at Chiesa. Treat your tastebuds to generations of family recipes carefully plated for the ultimate restaurant experience.

8. Nine Mile

Caribbean

If you’re craving Caribbean food, Nine Mile is the place to go. Jerk seafood, vibrant rice dishes, and flavorful vegetarian specials comprise a menu that everyone will enjoy.

9. Cúrate

Spanish

The menu at Cúrate pays homage to classic tapa culture with menu items such as jamón Ibérico, vermuterías, and more!

10. Limones

California Mexican

A combination of traditional Mexico City dishes and San Francisco training inspire the dishes at Limones Restaurant.

11. Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian

Italian

Rich and flavorful Italian food fills your plate and your stomach at Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian!

12. Gan Shan Station

Asian Fusion 

Gan Shan Station’s menu boasts Asian food prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Whether you’re craving Chinese or Vietnamese, chances are you’ll find a dish that will satiate your appetite!

Join us for a romantic social hour with charcuterie and beer/wine on Saturday, February 15th from 5-6 p.m. Live music will be provided by Wyndham Baird.