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!
This weekend’s Lineup! 🎶🎸🍻🍕
Come on out for some free live music, pizza, and beer in our warm & cozy taproom☃️ All ages welcome. Pet friendly. What more can ya ask for?
@loose_roosters_band @therealquinnsternberg
Don’t forget @chalwaroots Sunday 3-6pm!
Cheers to the first weekend of 2026🍻
Some cozy, seasonal moments from the past week ✨
Come spend the first part of your New Year’s Eve with us in our warm, Christmassy taproom and enjoy bluegrass jams by @saylorbrothers from 6–9pm 🍃❄️🍻🍕
Grab a pizza and a beer, catch up with friends, soak in the music, and head into your midnight adventures feeling good. We’d truly love to see you here.
Cheers to 2025. This past year has been long, challenging, strange — and also deeply rewarding and heart-warming. It’s been a year of change, growth, local love, great beer, new endeavors, and so much gratitude. We’re thankful for our community, our partners, our reopening, as well as our ability to brew beer, welcome y’all into our taproom, make meaningful connections, and continue being part of Asheville 💚💜💛 More recaps of 2025 later… tonight we just want to say a quick little thanks and Happy New Year’s Eve!
Happy Holidays! This Christmas, we’re thankful for our team, our customers, our community, good beer, delicious pizza, and good times✨🍻
We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday. To our Thursday friends, remember you can still see @jerrysdeadofficial this week, 12/26 6-9pm! Hope to see you all there⚡️🎁💚
The holidays are officially upon us. We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Eve. We just wanted to pop on with a little announcement about our hours and holiday special. Cheers everyone🍻
It might be Christmas Eve Eve but we know some of yall out there are looking for last minute gifts, so we thought we’d help you out!😏🍻🐢 Check out Elise’s recommendations for gifts for everyone in the family! Come on by today to grab what will surely be your loved one’s favorite gift!
🍻✨Giveaway Alert✨🍻
What fun it is to come together with our brewery friends for a Holiday Brewery Hop Giveaway!
The giveaway features gift cards ranging from $15-$25 and merch items from: @avlbrewers @frenchbroadriverbrewery @diatribebrewing @theradbrewco @devilsfootbrew @cellarestbeerproject. Either brewery hop your way through January or give the gift cards to loved ones for the holidays🎁
To enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Make sure you are following all 6 accounts on Instagram.
✨ Tag 3 friends in the comments.
✨ Share this post to your story for a bonus
This giveaway is only running for the next 2 days! The winner will be announced on our story (and we will send you a DM) on 12/22 at 6pm! You must be able to pick up the prize at French Broad River Brewery in Asheville❄️
Cheers to local beer and holiday fun🍻🍻🍻
@millersistersband plays in the taproom tomorrow (Friday 12/19) night from 6-9! Free show. All are welcome. We’ve got beer, pizza, dancing, and more!
In need of a handmade holiday gift for a loved one? @sleepytoadtiedyeco & @cre8lin will be set up vending during the show!🦋💎❄️
It’ll be a cozy Friday night in the taproom that you won’t want to miss.
This is a very believable story and we will definitely back you up😅😂 No better way to spend the savings than making memories at your favorite local watering hole. Cheers to that!🍻
✨Holiday Sale Alert✨
For the rest of December, we’ll be offering a great deal on gift cards!
If you buy a $50 giftcard, you get an extra $10 and if you buy a $100 giftcard, you get an extra $20!
There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with amazing beer and good times, so if you want to save on a holiday gift for a loved one, or even for yourself, come on by the brewery and grab a giftcard!
✨ TODAY 11-4✨
Don’t forget we open early today (12/13) at 11am for our Holiday Market🎁🎄🎊❄️⛄️ Market 11am-4pm. Live music 6-9pm.
It’s the perfect December Saturday to head out on the town and get your Christmas shopping done while having fun with it!
✨ SHOP LOCAL. SIP LOCAL. CELEBRATE LOCAL.
Local artists and makers will be set up around the taproom offering one-of-a-kind creations of all types. Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or simply love supporting Asheville creatives, you’ll find something special. Expect a variety of handcrafted goods: art, jewelry, pottery, gifts, décor, holiday items, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up meaningful, locally made presents (or treat yourself).
🍕🍺 COME FOR THE MARKET, STAY FOR THE FOOD & DRINKS. While you browse, enjoy everything the brewery has to offer:
- Craft beer brewed on-site
- Wine options
- NA beverages for all preferences
- A full pizza shop menu for lunch
Make an afternoon out of it! Grab a drink, enjoy lunch, and wander the vendor tables at your own pace.
🎶 KEEP THE FUN GOING: LIVE MUSIC AT 6 PM
After you’ve shopped your heart out, stick around for an evening of live music from The Old Chevrolet Set, playing 6–9 PM.
🐠🏞️$1 from each beer sold all day will be donated to @river.link
Mark your calendars for December 13th, invite your friends, and come celebrate the season with us. Cheers! 🍻
DON’T MISS THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BREWERY HOLIDAY MARKET🎁🎄🎊❄️⛄️ This Saturday, December 13th, 11am-4pm. Live music 6-9pm.
The holidays are right around the corner, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how… with community, creativity, craft beer, and great music. Join us on December 13th as we open early for a special Holiday Market right here in the taproom!
✨ SHOP LOCAL. SIP LOCAL. CELEBRATE LOCAL.
Local artists and makers will be set up around the taproom offering one-of-a-kind creations of all types. Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or simply love supporting Asheville creatives, you’ll find something special. Expect a variety of handcrafted goods: art, jewelry, pottery, gifts, décor, holiday items, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up meaningful, locally made presents (or treat yourself).
🍕🍺 COME FOR THE MARKET, STAY FOR THE FOOD & DRINKS. While you browse, enjoy everything the brewery has to offer:
- Craft beer brewed on-site
- Wine options
- NA beverages for all preferences
- A full pizza shop menu for lunch
Make an afternoon out of it! Grab a drink, enjoy lunch, and wander the vendor tables at your own pace.
🎶 KEEP THE FUN GOING: LIVE MUSIC AT 6 PM
After you’ve shopped your heart out, stick around for an evening of live music from The Old Chevrolet Set, playing 6–9 PM.
🐠🏞️$1 from each beer sold all day will be donated to @river.link
Mark your calendars for December 13th, invite your friends, and come celebrate the season with us. Cheers! 🍻
… nuff said👏🍻🍕 We have such an amazing community that we’ve built over the years and imagine how many of you stumbled in with a friend, on accident, on a whim, etc. We’re so grateful for each and every one of our customers, regulars, visitors and friends.
If you haven’t ever been to our taproom, this is your sign! Come give us a try. You won’t regret it ❤️
