Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville is the vibrant heart of one of America’s most celebrated craft beer destinations, where historic streets meet a thriving, walkable brewery scene. Anchored by the bustling South Slope Brewing District, this compact area is home to a dense collection of taprooms, brewpubs, and production breweries. Use our map below to plan your brewery tour, starting in the heart of downtown, meandering through South Slope and ending at the edge of the River Art’s District.

Green Man Brewery

As Asheville’s second oldest brewery, Green Man Brewery consistently recognized for the quality of their beer and loyalty to traditional English styles. Family and dog friendly, Green Man has two taproom locations in South Slope, one of which is an indoor/outdoor rooftop (Green Mansion).
‣ Green Mansion Location: 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville
‣ Dirty Jack’s/Brewery Location: 23 Buxton Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Mon-Thur 12-9, Fri 12-11, Sat 11-11, Sun 12-9
‣ Text: 828-989-7453

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Hi-Wire Brewing

Tucked away on Asheville’s South Slope, the original brewhouse is where the magic all started back in 2013! Surrounded by vibrant indoor and outdoor murals, this is where they keep things experimental, brewing up wild sour ales, one-off small batches, and taproom exclusives you can’t get anywhere else. Take a wander through the back to discover The Tiki Easy Bar, a tropical oasis pouring island-inspired drinks and rare rums. Everyone’s welcome under their tent.
‣ Location: 197 Hilliard Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Check their website for up-to-date hours & info

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One World Brewing

One World Brewing is a small-batch hand-craft nano-brewery and alehouse. Their original taproom is a cozy speakeasy in an underground setting, located downtown with game offerings, events, and live music. The location is family and dog friendly.
‣ Location: 10 Patton Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Mon-Thur 12-1, Fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-9
‣ Call: 828-785-5580

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The Bier Garden

The Bier Garden has an extensive list of beers from around the world, over 250 beers to be exact. From multiple choices of their own beers brewed on-site to local brewery favorites, this is guaranteed to please every beer lover. In addition to beer, they also serve a full bar and wine.
‣ Location: 46 Haywood St, Asheville
‣ Hours: Sun -Thur 11 -12 am, Fri-Sat 11-1 am
‣ Call: 828-285-0002

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Twin Leaf Brewery

A small boutique brewery in the heart of Asheville’s South Slope, Twin Leaf Brewery is an independently owned, kid-and-dog-friendly brewery. With a large outdoor patio and weekly event schedule, Twin Leaf specializes in Belgian-style ales, IPAs and sours.
‣ Location: 144 Coxe Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Mon-Wed 2-9, Thur 2-11, Fri-Sat 12-11, Sun 1-9
‣ Call: 828-774-5000

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White Labs Brewing Co.

A boutique restaurant and tasting room that showcases the delicious art of beer-infused and fermented foods. From 72-hour brewers yeast slow risen pizza dough to their 800+ degree wood-fire oven, their classic Neapolitan-style pizza has an artisan flavor profile with varying degrees of visual char.
‣ Location: 172 S Charlotte St, Asheville
‣ Hours: Check website for current hours
‣ Call: 828-974-3868

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Wicked Weed Brewing

Located in downtown Asheville, the Brewpub is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing with a full restaurant, downstairs tap room, bottle shop, and original 15-barrel brewery. Complete with a dog-friendly patio and cocktail area and specializing in West Coast style hoppy beers, open fermented Belgians and barrel aged sours.
‣ Location: 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Sun-Thur 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-12
‣ Call: 828-575-9599

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Wicked Weed Funkatorium

Located in the South Slope District, the Funkatorium is the East Coast’s first sour beer dedicated taproom. Featuring over a dozen varieties of these styles on draught, visitors can expect a full immersion into the old-world way of experiencing and appreciating beer along with a creative food menu from a full kitchen.
‣ Location: 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville
‣ Hours: Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-12
‣ Call: 828-552-3202
‣ UPDATE: Currently closed, reopening May 2025

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