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!
They say trying new things keeps you young… so why not start with a new beer? 😅
Next time you’re at the brewery(perhaps tonight at @jerrysdeadofficial), maybe skip your usual and try something different. We’ve got lots of options, that’s for sure! You never know, you might just discover a new favorite…🍻
Come on our tonight for our big event with @river.Link ! Watch along for more info on why this event is special for us! 🐠🍻
What a special show the @saylorbrothers have in store for tonight! 🎸🌿 It’s the @river.link 40th anniversary party and Jam Grass Jam!
Music from The Saylor Brothers will take place 6:30-8:30pm. $1 from each pint sold will be donated to Riverlink. Riverlink will be at the event sharing information on conservation of our river and all of the river critters. We will be highlighting our Gateway Kolsch and its mascot, the Snub-nosed Darter in correspondence with Riverlink’s spring campaign in support of the Darters of The French Broad River!
Tim of @jerrysdeadofficial will be joining The Saylor Bros for this week’s Jam Grass Jam, and we’re excited to see what they create together. We just love to see & be a part of the collaborative projects, performances, and enjoyment of live music within our community.
We also love working with Riverlink on all of their amazing initiatives! You won’t want to miss tonight’s event! See you there 🍻
It’s officially June and we are starting the month off right! Here’s this weekend’s lineup at French Broad River Brewery…🍻
✨ Wednesday | June 3 | 6-9PM
RIVERLINK 40TH ANNIVERSARY X JAM GRASS JAM with the Saylor Bros
Join us for an extra special Jam Grass Jam Wednesday as we celebrate Riverlink’s 40th Anniversary in the taproom!
Music from The Saylor Brothers will take place 6:30-8:30pm. $1 from each pint sold will be donated to Riverlink. Riverlink will be at the event sharing information on conservation of our river and all of the river critters.
✨ Friday | June 5 | 6-9pm
FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL
The brainchild of Asheville NC singer, musician, writer, promoter, and longtime music biz vet Joe Medwick, FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON AND LOWELL is a heartfelt and loving tribute to Joe’s friends LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON and all of the past and present members of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group THE BAND, as well as Joe’s past and present good pals in the seminal and equally legendary band, LITTLE FEAT!
✨Saturday | June 6 | 11:30am-2:30pm
JAZZ BRUNCH
We hope y’all will all join us for some jazzzzy, mid-day spring/summer taproom vibes. We’ll 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 | June 6 | 6-9PM
THE EVERYDAYS the_everydays
The Everydays is an acoustic duo from Black Mountain, NC, featuring original songs by Tim Marsh and David Zoll. This harmony driven act from Black Mountain has appeared with the late great Malcolm Holcombe, Amanda Ann Platt and the Honeycutters and Red June.
✨Sundays 3-6PM
🦁 Reggae Sunday with @chalwaroots
Every Sunday, Chalwa brings reggae vibes to the taproom for a perfect Sunday Fun Day
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!🍻🍕
Happy birthday to our very own Elise! 💜💛💚
If you know her, you know how great she is! Elise is a one-of-a-kind employee, friend, and human. Over her many years at French Broad River Brewery, she has worn countless hats and excelled in every one of them. She started as our sales and distribution manager, but she is so much more. Her dedication, versatility, and heart help make our brewery what it is today. We are incredibly grateful for everything she does for our team, our business, and our community… and even more grateful to call her a friend.
We love you, Elise! Wishing you the happiest birthday and an amazing year ahead🍻🎉
Hi yall! Please keep in mind that brunch is canceled/we are closed to the public today because of our outdoor concert! We apologize for the inconvenience!🍻
Round two tonight! 🪩 Last night was wild. Tonight we do it all over again.
Beats Antique returns to the outdoor stage for night two with EarthCry and Auspicious Golden Fish joining the party. If you were here yesterday, you already know. If you missed it, here’s your second chance.
The outdoor stage comes back to life tonight! Ready to roll for night one of Beats Antique with support from AVL’s own Healyside Trio (Mike Healy of Papadosio, Isaac Hadden, Asher Hill) and ROHAN SOLO. Outdoor concert season officially starts today. Let’s goooo!
By this time tomorrow night, Beats Antique will be on the outdoor stage, the lights will be up, the drums will be echoing through Asheville, and outdoor concert season will officially be underway.
Two nights. Open sky. Cold beer. Let’s get into it! 🍻
> Friday with Healyside Trio & Rohan Solo.
> Saturday with EarthCry & Auspicious Golden Fish.
> Single-day tickets and weekend passes are still available.
BIG PSA: As we transform our back parking lot today, it will be closed to the public tonight for @jerrysdeadofficial! Please park in our other lot✨
One day until our Summer Concert Series kicks off with
@beatsantique🍻🍕🎶 Tickets are still available for both nights. Head to the link in our bio to grab your passes!
TWO days away from kicking off the outdoor summer series with two nights of Beats Antique ✨But before the lights come on and the music starts, there’s a whole crew out here putting in the work to make these nights happen. From production and bar staff to setup, security, box office, and everyone moving behind the scenes, these shows only work because of the people putting in long hours to create a great experience for both the artists and the crowd.
We’re really proud of this team and really excited to get this season started with all of you!
3 days out! Zoe Jake’s commanding the stage, live drums shaking the ground, beats thumping, lights everywhere, the whole crowd locked in together. That’s where we’re headed this weekend.
Beats Antique takes over the outdoor stage May 29 + 30 to kick off our summer series and honestly, there’s not a much better way to start things off.
Weekend passes and single-day tickets are still up for grabs!
