Welcome to
French Broad River Brewery & French Broad River Pizza!
Craft Beer and Fresh Pizza in Asheville’s Biltmore Village
Welcome to French Broad River Brewery, where craft beer and community come together. Located at the edge of Biltmore Village, our brewery has been serving Asheville’s finest craft beers since 2000. Whether you’re a fan of hoppy IPAs, rich porters, or crisp pilsners, we have something for every palate.
Enjoy Our Craft Beer Selection
Our taproom features a rotating selection of beers brewed on-site, each crafted with the finest ingredients and inspired by European brewing traditions. Popular brews include the Goldenrod Pilsner—a classic, refreshing beer with a crisp finish, and the River Mist Hazy IPA—packed with juicy citrus flavors and a smooth, aromatic finish.
Weekly Live Music & Events
French Broad River Brewery is more than just a place to enjoy a drink—it’s a community hub where great beer, live music, and good times come together. Just minutes from the Biltmore Estate & Downtown, our taproom is a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
What Makes Us One of Asheville’s Favorite Breweries?
- Award-Winning Local Beers
- Delicious Pizza from French Broad River Pizza
- Live Music & Trivia Nights
- Family & Pet-Friendly Environment
- Prime Location in Biltmore Village
Pizza & Pints: The Perfect Match
No brewery experience is complete without great food. That’s why we offer French Broad River Pizza, serving up hot, hand-tossed pizzas made to order. Whether you’re here for a quick slice or a full meal, our pizza perfectly complements our craft beers and the lively atmosphere of our taproom.
FRENCH BROAD RIVER PIZZA IS NOW OPEN! Check out the pizza website, menu, and order here!
Join us on Saturday, August 1st as we celebrate the life, music, and lasting legacy of Jerry Garcia with a night full of live music, local vendors, delicious food, cold dranks, and good vibes.
As we all know, Jerry’s influence reaches far beyond the Grateful Dead. His music brought people together through improvisation, community, and an adventurous spirit that inspired generations!!! And if you know us, you know we love us some good Dead and Jerry tunes so this week will be a special one here at the brewery. We’ve got Jerry’s Dead playing on Thursday as always, The Daze Between event on Saturday, and @oteil_burbridge & Friends on Sunday.
Here’s what’s in store for the Saturday Daze Between event:
⚡️Jazz Brunch | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM (as always!)
⚡️@cloudsofdelusionofficial | 4:00–6:00 PM
⚡️@jerrysdeadofficial | 7:00–9:00 PM
✨ FREE SHOW. Food & drinks. Local vendors. Live music. Good people. Amazing vibes. Come celebrate The Daze Between with us and keep the music playing❤️💙
Art by: @artbycaylaritchy
Another weekend full of exciting events in the taproom!🍻
✨Friday | July 24th | 6pm-9pm
✨The Miller Sisters
Join us for an extra special evening as we welcome the Miller Sisters, a talented 4-piece band and some of our amazing brewery regulars, to the taproom stage! These local music lovers are often in the crowd cheering on our weekly musicians, and now it’s their turn to take the spotlight.
Bringing a unique sound and a vibe that feels like home, the Miller Sisters bring the perfect show for a summer night at the taproom. We couldn’t be more excited to have them perform on our stage and highlight their talent within our community.
✨Saturday | July 25th | 11:30am-2:30pm
JAZZ BRUNCH
We hope y’all will all join us for some jazzzzy, mid-day summer taproom vibes. We have an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and of course, beer-mosas, all alongside jazz music from the talented jazz fusion trio, “Four Peanuts”. The group explores both original compositions and zesty covers of tunes you may or may not know. The trio features Alex Taub on keyboards, Brennan Dugan on bass, and Joe Enright on drums, and will certainly leave your peanuts salted and boiled to perfection!
✨Saturday | July 25th | 6-9pm
✨North State Grass
North State Grass, from Charlotte NC, is a progressive bluegrass quartet that will move your feet, touch your heart, and spin your head. Inspired by the drive of Jimmy Martin and Tony Rice Unit with the modern edge of Sierra Hull and Billy Strings. North State Grass delivers lightning-fast picking, tight harmonies, ear worm originals, and a sound that bridges tradition and modern flair.
✨Sunday | July 26th | 3-6PM
🦁 Reggae Sunday with @chalwaroots
As always we have Sunday Fun Day with Chalwa! Reggae vibes all around in the taproom and a great way to wrap up the weekend!
All of these music events are free! Our taproom is dog and family-friendly. We have food and drink on-site. Come out and join us!🍻🍕
Two weeks away! Sunday Funday is about to hit a whole other level. Oteil Burbridge rolls into the outdoor stage on August 2 with Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Johnny Kimock, Tom Guarna, and Lamar Williams Jr. for an evening with one seriously stacked lineup. If you haven’t made your plans yet, now’s a good time. Grab your tickets now.
Brad here with a little weekend update🎶 We’ve got a great lineup this weekend with some brand new music coming to the taproom, featuring PosterChild & Hype Machine! Free events, family and pet-friendly. Check out the website for more details.
P.s the song in the background is @posterchildpgh!
Just added! New Dawn Starkestra will be opening for Steel Pulse on July 28.
This collaboration brings together four standout musicians from Western NC: Rebekah Todd, Isaac Hadden, Quinn Sternberg, and legendary drummer Jeff Sipe. Together, they bring decades of experience from the region’s rock, soul, jazz, and jam scenes to kick off the night before Steel Pulse takes the stage.
We’re only weeks away! Grab your tickets now.
Big reminder that we are streaming The World Cup matches on our big screen TVs all week! Pizza, beer, & silly World Cup vibes😅😂⚽️🥅🏟️
Check out this weekend’s events in the taproom!🍻
✨Friday | July 17th | 6pm-9pm
✨PosterChild
PosterChild is a Pittsburgh-based indie rock band crafting sharp, melodic guitar music with the swagger of early 2000s garage revival. Falling in league with the rawness of The Strokes, the understated sophistication of Spoon, and flashes of the emotional vocal intensity associated with Jeff Buckley, PosterChild draws inspiration from the shimmering pulse of new wave and classic American songwriting. The band balances hook-driven immediacy with lyrical depth and atmosphere.
Fueled by the urgency, uncertainty, and exhilaration of young adulthood in post covid days, PosterChild makes a strong first statement with their debut full-length album, Leaving New Mexico.
✨Saturday | July 18th | 11:30am-2:30pm
JAZZ BRUNCH
We hope y’all will all join us for some jazzzzy, mid-day summer taproom vibes. We have an extra special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and of course, beer-mosas, all alongside jazz music from the talented jazz fusion trio, “Four Peanuts”. The group explores both original compositions and zesty covers of tunes you may or may not know. The trio features Alex Taub on keyboards, Brennan Dugan on bass, and Joe Enright on drums, and will certainly leave your peanuts salted and boiled to perfection!
✨Saturday | July 18th | 6-9pm
✨Hype Machine
Hype Machine is a dynamic looping duo that blends live instrumentation with infectious rhythms, creating a fun, high-energy atmosphere that invites audiences to groove, dance, and lose themselves in the music. The project is driven by the talents of seasoned musicians Josh Blake (guitar, bass, synth) and Marisa Blake (drums, vocals), whose chemistry on stage sparks an electrifying performance.
✨Sunday | July 19th | 3-6PM
🦁 Reggae Sunday with @chalwaroots
As always we have Sunday Fun Day with Chalwa! Reggae vibes all around in the taproom and a great way to wrap up the weekend!
All of these music events are free! Our taproom is dog and family-friendly. We have food and drink on-site. Come out and join us!🍻🍕
Love this trend and had to do it hahaha. Times are tough out here and we’re ready to tell our story…🎥🎬📺😂
It’s a beautiful day for a jazzzzyyy brunch here at the brewery🎺🎷🍻🍕🍳🥂☀️
Come on by 11:30am-2:30pm… free jazz music, delicious food, amazing summer vibes. See you there!
Peak summer is in full effect, but we’ve already got your plans covered to send it out right 🍻 The Movement + Pepper bring the High Tide Summer Tour to the outdoor stage on September 3 with special guest Surfer Girl for the final show of this year’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series.
Reggae, rock, and cold beer… that’s the ticket. Grab yours now!
Brad here with an update on this weekend’s events!! 🎶🎸🥁🍻🍕
All of these events are free, open to all ages, and pet-friendly! Come by for some beer, pizza, some patio hangs, and great live music☀️
Just popping in with a reminder that we’re streaming the World Cup matches here in the taproom on our jumbo TVs! We’ve been opening earlier and getting the afternoons started the right way here at the brewery and we’d love if you’d join us. Hope you’ll join us for some soccer, beer, and zaaaa🍕Cheers!
