French Broad River Brewery | Asheville's Craft Beer & Music Hub
Goldenrod Pilsner (Pilsner) Frog Horn IPA (India Pale Ale) Gateway Kölsch (Kölsch Style Ale) Wee Heavy-er Scotch Ale (Scotch Style Ale)

Welcome to
French Broad River Brewery & French Broad River Pizza!

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!

4th of July is going to be a great day here at the brewery and we hope you’ll all join us for some fun during the day before the nighttime festivities pop off🎆We’ve got a double feature of live music, starting with Jazz Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm, then we’re super excited to have Clouds of Delusion take over the taproom for a special 4th of July show playing all of your favorite dead tunes. Clouds will play from 4-7 to be sure that everyone who wants to fit it all in has time to get down to fireworks.We’ll be slingin drinks all day and the pizza shop has the brunch menu going all afternoon until 2:30 then switches over to the full pizza shop menu🍕🍻We hope you’ll join us for the fun! Free live music, free parking, family and pet-friendly. See you there!
GIVEAWAY TIME ❤️💛💚We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see Steel Pulse on July 28 on our outdoor stage.To enter:
• Like this post (bonus if you post to your stories!)
• Follow French Broad River Brewery
• Tag who you’re bringing to the showWe’ll pick two winners on Monday, 6/29. Good luck!
🎶 Hunter Root is headed back to French Broad River Brewery on October 17th!Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root blends acoustic rock, folk, and grunge into deeply personal songs that have resonated with millions of listeners. Known for viral tracks like *Town Rat Heathen* and *Quicksand Sinking*, Hunter’s music explores themes of family, loss, resilience, and the human experience with an honesty that has earned him a devoted following.Join us for an intimate evening of powerful songwriting and authentic storytelling as Hunter and his trio take the stage.🎟️ **This is a FREE event, but tickets are required to reserve your spot.** Claim your free ticket through the event page on our site to secure entry and help us plan for attendance.📅 October 17
📍 French Broad River Brewery
🌹✨Check out Oteil & Friends performing a mashup of The Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil’ and Nirvana’s “Lithium” 🤯 We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us when they hit the outdoor stage on August 2. Do you have your tickets yet?Video by @nugsnet
Tonight is the second show of our monthly series with local legend, @andrewscotchie!Andrew will be taking the taproom stage to host an eclectic once a month Monday night show with extremely talented friends!!The guest songwriters span genres and are some of the brightest in the WNC music community. Come start your week off right at this listening room-inspired show! We’re stoked for this series and to be able to work with such a talented musician, and friend of the brewery, Andrew🍻
Join us for today’s World Cup watch party⚽️We’re opening early all month to stream all the World Cup action live! Join us today to watch USA 🇺🇸 vs. Australia 🇦🇺 with great beer, delicious pizza, and a perfect game-day taproom vibeeee🍻🍕 Fresh pizza
🍻 Cold drinks
🐾 Pet-friendly
💜 Family-friendly
🅿️ Free parkingStay until 6pm to catch our free live music tonight. We’re excited to welcome Connor Clarke & Lando Moss, 6-9pm! Hope to see you soon!
Need to clear your mind? Walk on into the taproom for @jerrysdeadofficial tonight 😅🍻⚡️🎸 Nothing sets you straight like a beer, a slice, some dancing and being surrounded by amazing people. Rain or shine, we have the best time here on Thursdays. You won’t want to miss it!P.s Gus is a real one for doing this trend with us lol show him some love by coming out tonight!
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Jun
Grateful Dead
Jerry’s Dead Thursdays

Thursday - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: No Cover
26
Jun
Gordon Sterling and The People

Friday - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: No Cover
27
Jun
Jazz
Jazz Brunch

Saturday - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: No Cover