Good foot, great staff and great for large or even crazy large groups. The staff were friendly and food came out quickly. We had a large group and not a lot of waiting around for others to get served. Huge beer selection (it is Asheville after all). Food was good. Nothing really stood out to me. Parking was a few blocks away but a really nice area for a stroll. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Very cool cider place that also has distilled spirits! They have a ton of different ciders. I would recommend a flight to start! All were good. The whiskey was young, so not my favorite. There was live music and a great staff. So, overall a great place to hang out and drink! read more

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This place has a great brunch menu and a lot of beers/ciders to choose from! The menu was extensive and had lots of options. I enjoyed the fried egg BLT and Appalachian potatoes. It was a good deal for the amount of food you receive! I would suggest "living bold" and trying this place out! You won't be disappointed by the good vibes or the table side service :) read more

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Bold rock brewery has an assortment of ciders, beers, cocktails, and more. We had a nice time sitting near the open windows on a breezy Saturday afternoon. There was live bluegrass music and a lively atmosphere. We ordered a couple "build your own" flights so that we could try a lot of beers and ciders. I loved the IPA Apple cider and the Pumpking beer the best. The regular apple cider is great, too. They also have non-alcohol options for beverages, which is nice. We didn't try any food this time, but it looked good. I would come back to try the food, too. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I am a huge cider lover, and was extremely excited to visit bold rock Asheville. The location in downtown Asheville is absolutely huge, a great place to bring a large group and hang out with some really great ciders. They also carry victory brews for those who would prefer a beer. We also noted they had a selection of bourbon and whiskey through Southern tier distillery. We arrived on Wednesday night after dinner and were able to enjoy a couple of different ciders and beers. Wednesday night they also have a singo which is like bingo only with songs. We had a a great time jamming out to songs that were one hit wonders and making friends with the people sitting next to us. They also offer $.75 wings on Wednesday night. The wings overall weren't bad. They could've been fried a little bit longer just to get that crisp but overall they were good. We opted for the medium sauce and it had just enough kick to it, but wasn't overpowering. I started with the berry peach cider, and while it was good, it is incredibly light in flavoring. I opted for the imperial next, which has a much higher ABV count, but the overall flavor is delicious. I had had the blackberry cider at dinner and opted to mix the blackberry and the imperial together. Absolutely delicious. Looking forward to ordering that one again before we leave town. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Are in the back of the location - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Stopped here for some cider drinks. The blackberry shown here is really good. This is a big place - plenty of space for large groups. They have plenty for my gluten free peeps and their French fries are amazing!! Good service, prompt, friendly! Prices are also reasonable! You won't be disappointed read more

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We had the best time at this Bold Rock taproom. They have a full calendar of events that is sure to have something for everyone. We have been to both trivia and SINGO which were equally enjoyable. Obviously there are plenty of great drink options, but they also have some great food. We had the smash burger special which came with fries. Everything was delicious, the people were nice, and I wish Bold Rock had more taprooms. The space itself is large and able to accommodate groups of all sizes which is a plus. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I visited the taproom yesterday for brunch with a bachelorette party group and unfortunately was disappointed. The taproom itself is beautiful however our service was subpar and the food was quite mediocre. We had reservations and were still sat in the bar area vs the dining room, which meant we had to go up to the bar and order all our food and drinks ourself since we did not have a waitress or server. It was certainly frustrating for us but I felt worse for the bartender who had to act as our waitress for a large group. To eat I got the breakfast cheesesteak with potatoes. The cheesesteak was fine, nothing special but barely had any cheese on it. The potatoes truly had no flavor at all and were definitely over cooked. The one positive part of our experience was the drinks. I had a cider flight and all were delicious and I enjoyed being able to taste multiple drinks. They have very unique cider flavors! My favorite was the tangerine. I would visit again for drinks but not to eat. read more

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First visit to this downtown Brewer. They had a live band playing when we arrived mid afternoon on Sunday, but we caught the very last song of her set before they packed up. Lots of beer to choose from here, and they have a full kitchen. And beer was very good overall and service from Andrew was excellent! read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Seat with a view! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Stopped in for a quick drink on a Saturday afternoon while in downtown Asheville. The place was hopping, but we were able to find a few seats at the bar. They have an extensive cider selection and we shared a flight. They have the traditional apple cider, but have many unique options, including pineapple, pearadise, oaked 5th and many more. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were friendly. They have a large merchandise area when you first walk in. They have a wide range of drink options!. I would come back to try more ciders and food. read more

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Another solid spot in AVL! Came here on Sunday, St Pats, and it was loud and lively! We just missed brunch, but they still served us a Bloody Mary. We sat up front, still close to the festivities but just far enough away to be able to have an audible conversation.we got the grilled cheese short rib and the chicken nachos. The food came out pretty fast. I loved the short rib, I thought the nachos were pretty mediocre, but what can you expect from a beer hall! Reasonably priced, great ambience, nice merch section too. The bathrooms are DARK. Not super important but could barely see in there. I wouldn't be against coming back here! read more

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The cider selection here was amazing - they had so many different flavors and all tasted great! We also enjoyed the Korean BBQ brussel sprouts, but be careful because they are spicy! The atmosphere was both cool and relaxed and the service was awesome too. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Blackberry cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This is a huge tasting room in Asheville. They are mostly ciders but they did have other beer options as well. Nice and clean with a cool private room in back, they also have full kitchen but we didn't eat here this time. I had a flight of ciders, imperial berry, blackberry, India pressed apple and the premium dry. They were all good. The Blackberry was my favorite. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. There's parking available around the streets downtown or in local garages. read more

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We had a great meal at Bold Rock. Relatively standard menu with something for everyone. Very cool and modern taproom $12 cocktails were a little small for the price. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Blackberry Margarita, Apple cider vinegar - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Perfect place for lunch or snacks. Our waitress was so nice and friendly. The service was great. The restaurant was clean and well decorated. Lots of beers and cocktails to choose from. We got the loaded fries, plain fries, pancakes and sweet potatoes, hot wings and the wrap with chicken. Everything looked so nice and fresh when it came out the food was delicious. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

TLDR: Opt for a flight of cider alone and elsewhere for food, especially during brunch. Unfortunately I have to give Bold Rock a 3* based on their service during a Saturday Brunch. If it was up to the cider alone however, (and I'm not a cider dude) it would've been 4-5*. The food was mediocre during brunch and we sampled pretty much everything off of the menu. They best way to sum it up is just bland. A sauce to go with an entree goes a long way, and Bold Rock just didn't bring it. The service is where things really went downhill. It was pretty busy (as is expected during brunch) and only one bartender was working. Needless to say we spent a lot of time waiting on drinks (45 minutes between ordering and arriving x2). Also the drink runner (didn't catch her name) was just unpleasant. Bold Rock, highly recommend a few more bartenders and drink runners during peak times! I will say that the live music was good, our table server was friendly, and the cider was actually really good (and I normally do not enjoy cider). read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Actually really good cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Enjoyed brunch. The band did a great job with bluegrass renditions of songs I knew. Now on to the food! Bae said the breakfast cheesesteak was very tasty. I enjoyed the chicken and biscuit topped with gravy. Even though the entrees came with potatoes (flavorful and seasoned) we ordered loaded fries for the app. OMG! They were some of the best loaded fries I've had in a long time. Even though we each had a cocktail I enjoyed the flight more. Make a rest in advance. We arrived around 11:30am on a Saturday. No sooner than we got our table folks started flowing in. Our server Morgan was very attentive and did a great job! And how could I forget the world's most adorable cutest littlest biscuits served with apple butter! read more

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As someone with a gluten intolerance, I was searching endlessly for amazing brews all weekend in Asheville. SO GLAD we made this stop! These ciders are AMAZING. Not too sweet yet complex. They had a very wide selection and a knowledgeable staff making recommendations. The Roast Coffee cider was our favorite. We even bought some to bring back home! Must stop for those looking for variety and especially for those gluten sensitive friends out there. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Cider Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Another place I would give a 4.5 to if I could. Just now quite a 5. Went for brunch. I had the chicken and biscuit with pickled jalapeno gravy. The biscuit when you could taste it on its own really stood out. One of the better biscuits I've had in Asheville (much better than Biscuit Head IMO). Chicken was moist, tender and cooked really well. Nice breading. The jalapeno gravy was not spicy in the hot sense, but really gave the dish a unique and tasty flavor. My only complaint was the gravy was a little too salty. The side of what they called Appalachian taters were good, but not great (they're just roasted potatoes with the skin on). In terms of the hard cider: I had only ever had hard cider a couple times before at an event and it was always out of the bottle. Here they are on draft. I did the tasting flight (4 ciders). I really liked the Vintage Dry and the Prosecco. The Roast was also good, with a hint of coffee taste [I know, coffee and apple sounds like a weird combination, but it worked well, especially with food]. The Pineapple might be nice for brunch on a hot summer day. Friendly, efficient staff. Reasonable prices. read more

Super lovely brewery in a great, walkable spot! I'm not a huge cider person but the waitress, who was a doll, suggested the blackberry cider because it's their most popular, was insanely delicious!!! 10/10 would recommend! They've also got some good looking food too that we didn't try but it smelt and looked incredible! read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Blackberry cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We're a fan of Bold Rock Ciders, so we decided to stop in for drinks before dinner. We both did flights. My favorite in my flight was the imperial cider. Food menu looked good. Will definitely have to get food next time. Service was good as well. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Cider Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Ciders are my favorite! I enjoyed being able to indulge at the brewery for a cider that I purchase frequently. The table side service was great. The options were plenty and the overall location was very chill and beautifully decorated. read more

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So much fun, we went back a second night! We noticed this hard cider var as we were next door at Crave Dessert Bar. It was karaoke night and we heard some Taylor Swift blasting from the large open windows. Turns out one of my friends is a big old rock hard cider fan and we decided to stop in and try a few drinks. You can also order a flight of different flavored, hard ciders, and even a flight of different whiskeys. I opted for the mango, hard lemonade in a can, which I thought was pretty good, and at 8% alcohol, I only needed a few of those. Service was pretty good considering how packed it was. If you want food and dessert, the sit-down tables are in the back. Bar and lounge are when you walk-in. They even gave Merch and hard cider and hard lemonade to go. Grab a growler and you'll be all set! We had a great time here on the second evening as well because we decided to come here for their dessert which included banana cream pie and housemaid apple hand pies, which were also amazing read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Banana cream pie!!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I cannot say enough about this really cool restaurant/brewery. Every single cider and beer we tried was fantastic. The food was delicious. The waitstaff was kind and friendly and the food came out quickly. The whole place just has a cool vibe and ambience. There are TVs for sports lovers, comfortable seating for those just coming in for a drink, and in pure Asheville style, open air seats that face out to the street for people watching. You can find this place in quick proximity to the parking deck, and to Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville if you are headed to a show. We will definitely be back! read more

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During a previous visit to Asheville I saw that there was a Bold Rock but not exactly close by and south of the area so we didn't end up making it there to my disappointment. This trip we grabbed one of the free Asheville breweries books and i saw that they now had a downtown location so it was added to the list of must gos. We got there to find a big, open space with a merchandise area, patio and plenty of seating as it is a long space that goes back a good distance beyond the bar. We sat at the bar and service was quick to greet us and give us menus. I have had several Bold Rock ciders because they do distribute (I think nationally) but their menu have a ton of stuff I had not see at stores or even heard of. I asked the beertender if there were any taproom exclusives offered and they did so those were the choices that went on our flight and to Ben's delight they did have some beers for him to pick 1 from. The rest were all ciders. LOL. Bold Rock is part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures that also includes Southern Tier Brewing , Southern Tier Distilling, Victory Brewing & Sixpoint Brewing. The taproom exclusives were so good even though when reading the flavor profiles you kinda lifted an eyebrow but you have to try the one offs while you're there. The Oaked 5th was all our favorites and my niece even ordered a crowler to go home with her. While we were there we also ordered their appetizer of fried okra. That is one of Ben's obsessions but theirs is different than any of us have had before with a Thai twist to it with a honey hot sauce. Inside of small circular pieces they will cut length wise. They were delicious and it didn't take the 3 of us long to kill the plate. We ordered them knowing you already had dinner reservations somewhere else because the entire restaurant smelled so good honestly. Next time we will be sure to eat there. read more

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The food was as great as the ambience. The windows were open with the light breeze coming in. The Korean chili Brussel sprouts and the pretzel with cheese and mustard(yes it has horseradish in it) we're both great and a good balance as the brussel sprouts were spicy. The service was super friendly and diligent. She had good suggestions and the food came out quickly. read more

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I'm a huge fan of bold rock ciders and love their Nellysforx and Charlottesville locations. The Asheville location was a huge disappointment. The live music was pretty lame and underwhelming. The waitress was friendly but not knowledgeable and the nachos were disgusting. They didn't have real cheese on them, instead the menu said that they had imitation cheese spread. Ours had no cheese and just some weird and disgusting mayonnaise sauce which left me sick for hours later. The cider is good which is why I'm giving it two stars. read more

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It was my first time visiting the downtown location and it was great! Nice large, open space. It would be great for groups or just a great place to mingle and meet new people. The cider does not disappoint and always gives this outta towner something new to try. Bold Rock is one of my favorite cider places in Asheville. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The restaurant is nice and clean and the service was good. I had the grilled chicken sandwhich and my husband had the fried catfish. She food was good. I loved the beer. We had the blackberry cider and the pineapple cider! I would definitely go back to this restaurant! read more

This location for Bold Rock is the perfect stop for pre-dinner drinks. I had a sampler of cideries. Bold Rock has some of my favorite ciders, so the entire sampler was good. It was slightly disappointing because they seemed to be out of many flavors I wanted to try. read more

Great place for a big party and children! The food came out fast and so did the drinks. read more

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The experience here is distinct from the one in Mills River--it's the quintessential city brewery. The staff is fantastic, the vibe is perfect, and witnessing them craft a crowler added to the enjoyment. Unfortunately, I arrived too late for the food, but I've always loved everything from their pretzels to nachos and, of course, their ciders. Bold Rock has successfully converted this liquor enthusiast into a cider fan. read more

Stopped in with some friends for a bridal party, this was our first stop for the evening and what a great way to start the night! I ordered a cider flight and some loaded fries. The cider flight was delicious! You get to pick your own flavors to choose from on the flight which is absolutely genius! I love when I get to pick my own flavors and this was no exception! The cheese fries came out quick and were nice and crispy! Loaded with cheese and bacon and drizzled witb ranch they were pure perfection! They made an excellent snack that helped to put something on my stomach before having some drinks. Great menu and great ciders, definitely worth stopping by! read more

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Bold Rock has a location in Asheville now so we had to check it out. It was a flight for me and a pint of the watermelon cider for my husband. You get to choose four pours in your flight so I went with the spiced apricot, pearsecco, blackberry and pineapple. I've never been huge on cider from here but it is refreshing to grab a drink after a hot day. They serve food too but I can't comment on that since we only grabbed cider. read more

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Went back the other day to enjoy dinner. The salmon salad though small was awesome. The kale and cranberries added to the great flavor. The burger (veggie) was also awesome and the fries were perfect. I loved the balance of sharing both. We also got a cider flight ($10.99) to sip while we ate. They have so many flavors and many of them are seasonal. It's so fun to sample them when you go. The berry ones for summer were super refreshing. Recommend. We were debating dessert and ultimately chose the apple hand pies. When in rome, right? We were assured both desserts were handmade though (wow). They were warm and apple-y as expected. Nice little treat for later too as it came with 4 so we saved some. read more

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A friend had been to the Bold Rock in Virginia and wanted to check out this one. The restaurant is very large and can accommodate very large groups. Windows open near the sidewalk. A band was performing during the lunch hours. This place is known for its ciders, and the taps have lots of ciders. The menu is small, but we enjoyed the best ever fried whole okra, and the crispy wings. We had a flight of four ciders, and that was a great way to taste a few. We liked the berry, the Premium and the new margarita. A variety of merchandise is for sale. read more

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Cute, bright, welcoming space in Asheville with ample seating at the bar or at a table. Stumbled upon the brewery on Saturday and stayed for the live Bluegrass music that is part of their brunch. I prefer crispy chicken wings and these did not disappoint. I did request them to be extra crispy. The soft pretzel, grain mustard, and cheese was so good too with a good ratio of salt to pretzel. If you love ciders, they have a ton to choose from. If that's not for you, there are plenty of other drink options. read more

From left to right, I got the margarita, spiced apricot, pearsecco, and AVL graffiti. The ciders were good but what stole the show was the soft pretzel that my friend ordered! The whole seed mustard dip and the butter-based dip were so good - do not sleep on the pretzel it is worth. Other than that, none of the ciders taste like they're supposed to but still a tasty flight. read more

Bold Rock Asheville - Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Love the vibe in this place. For a brewery, I was pleasantly surprised how good the food tasted. I had the fried chicken breast dinner and my companion had the vegetable bowl, both dishes were very good. The service was great and I loved the music playing while we were there. Nice floor to the beer. Overall would definitely return. read more

The food was amazing!!! It was the best fried ocra and pot pie I've ever had. The beer flights were great too! read more

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