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!
Jerry’s Dead Tonight 6-9⚡️ Quick shoutout to these 4… they light up our taproom every Thursday with some of the absolute best Grateful Dead/JGB music you can find in Asheville. We wouldn’t be who we are without our Thursday nights and these guys are to thank for that! Big love to @jerrysdeadofficial 💜💛💚
Weather in the 80s in April…🙌👏🙂↕️🤌
We’ve got one of our favorite spring/summer beers back on tap, our River’s Mist Hazy IPA! Perfect to pair with sunny weather, river days, patio hangs, and live music in the taproom☀️🍻 Come on by tonight for a pint!
Dropping in with a reminder that Steel Pulse hits our outdoor stage on July 28! If you know @steelpulseofficial, you know all about their deep roots sound and heavy rhythm section. This is going to be an absolutely awesome summer show ❤️☀️💚
All ages are welcome. Grab your tickets now!
Jerry’s Dead last night was a good one 🌅🍻⚡️🍕
The music was great as always, the pizza & beer were hitting the spot, the sun was giving a beautiful golden hour glow, and the night was just filled with great vibes all around.
Join us every Thursday from 6-9 for @jerrysdeadofficial!
Trivia was packed last Tuesday! We’re back at it again tonight with @robertsavltrivia from 7-9! Bring your friends, family, dogs 🐶 Tonight, Robert is running a fundraiser for @ashevillehumane, so bring donations! Donations can be anything pet-related. Food, litter, cleaning supplies, pet bowls, toys, etc. Extra points for your team! Hope to see you all tonight!
Happy Monday yall!🍻
We’re kicking off a new chapter of our Monday shows with @hunterrootofficial on April 27th 🎉 Hunter Root is a singer-songwriter who blends folk, country, grunge, and acoustic rock with 60s surf and psychedelic rock influences. He was one of the first artists to play on our new stage last April when we reopened, so we’re very excited to welcome him back. Grab a free ticket through the link in our bio!
As we head into summer and our friend Alex goes on tour, we’re shifting into a new Monday rotation, featuring more local artists while continuing to host Bazemore & Friends every other week💚
We’re excited to bring in even more music to start our weeks off, while still honoring the amazing Monday tradition that Alex has built with this series💛
🗓️Schedule: Bazemore & Friends will continue throughout April, leading up to Hunter Root on April 27th. On May 4th, Bazemore will take the stage then the series will shift to every other week from then on. We’ll be sharing updates on some of the incredible artists taking the stage… one hint: we’re especially excited to bring in some amazing women artists.
Mondays should never be missed here in the taproom! See you all there🍻
We’ve got a strong opener on deck for the Keller & The Keels show on 8/29! Tanasi will be taking the stage with their Asheville-bred take on worldgrass!
This trio brings together seasoned players with deep roots in Appalachian music and a wider global influence, all tied together with tight harmonies and an easy-flowing sound. Be sure to get there early and catch the full set!
🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in bio.
Happy Monday yall! What a great weekend we just wrapped up. We want to give a big happy birthday shoutout to our Thursday regular @shanmcalivelovelife for celebrating her birthday with us at @jerrysdeadofficial this past Thursday! It just so happened that her birthday and her husband’s birthdays this year both fell on Thursdays so they both got to celebrate with us🎈⚡️ It warms our heart to know we get to be a part of our community’s special moments. Thanks for letting us help make your day special, and thanks for leaving the extra cupcakes for our team💜💛💚 Happy birthday Shannon!
Staff highlight - Meet Brad, our live music booker/talent buyer/ outdoor show site lead. He wears lots of hats🎩🧢🍻🎶
Brad has been in Asheville since 2016, and has worked in the music industry for many years. His favorite parts of this work are getting to see such a wide variety of live music and also getting to meet new people. Brad explains that between fans, co-workers and music industry folks, it’s a treat to get to meet people from all walks of life because we all share love for live music.
When we asked Brad what his favorite thing about working at French Broad was, he said “French broad has been such a positive place to work. The team is wonderful and French Broad has been such an Asheville staple for so long, it still has that organic feel. From the brewers to the taproom team to ownership, everyone truly cares so much about the brand and how to keep pushing it forward.”
Fun fact about Brad is that he’s an avid fly fisherman and big Baltimore Orioles fan. Go O’s! We’re grateful to have Brad on the team! Be on the lookout for him bopping around at our outdoor shows this summer!
ON SALE NOW!
Big announcement: Tickets for these two outdoor shows are on sale today!
✨Oteil & Friends ft. Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Johnny Kimock, Tom Guarna, and Lamar Williams Jr. on August 2nd.
✨The Movement and Pepper’s High Tide Summer Tour w/ Surfer Girl on September 3rd.
This summer at our outdoor stage is definitely shaping up to be one for the books☀️🎶🍻 Hope to see you all there!
🎟️ Ticket link in bio and our website.
There are a few things that go best with Jerry’s Dead…
⚡️some pre-show pizza
⚡️a set break patio hang
⚡️a cold beer
⚡️dancing with your friends
@jerrysdeadofficial is tonight 6-9. Come on out and support these guys as they absolutely killlll it on stage⚡️
It’s Wednesday🌿🪕🍻 Join us for @saylorbrothers Jam Grass Jam from 6:30-8:30! Come enjoy some bluegrass jams, hang in the taproom or the deck, grab a bite to eat, and a cold beer. Free show! All are welcome☀️
