We were in town for a week and made several trips to Highland. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a fun atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service is fast and friendly, and their beer is top-notch! We took 12 packs to go each time we were there. We will return here every time we visit the area. read more

Accidentally went here for the first time during their annual St Patrick's Day Party. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was jam packed as it had been raining and the band was inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We stayed outside and enjoyed the weather and had a beer from the outdoor bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat inside for a bit as well and listened to the band and bought some to go beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking lot and inside and outside are just huge! Including a trail and a frisbee golf course and sand volleyball courts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Is this what people mean when they say "heaven on earth"? An awesome brewery surrounded by a disc golf course. Four beach volleyball courts and an outside gathering area/live music space!! If I lived in Asheville, they would know my name here because I would practically move in. Tried a couple beers and didn't have a bad one. The live music was a vibe The disc golf course is great. Starts off easy and then gets diabolical on the back nine They usually have a food truck from what I hear but I think they can have more than one. The one that was there the night I drank had a long line read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]so fun and beautiful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]so much outdoor space and the indoor is just as nice, tons of huge hanging plants and live music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the jasmine lager and pear honey cider are great choices :) read more

Great place to socialize and have some great beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog friendly and great live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food truck was available for a bite to eat. read more

An Asheville classic, Highland Brewing is one of the original breweries in our are and continues to shine & grow. This brewery has it all, from local events, new brew parties, festivals, walking trails & disc golf. No matter what you love, you can find an activity & a beer to go with it. Food trucks are aways here to keep you well-fed. Service is quick, never have to wait too long, even on the crazier days. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get loud inside the brewery, but you can always head outside and hang.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kid friendly, pet friendly, husband friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I believe they also have a full selection of wines in their wine room. Part of the brewery hosts weddings & events. I swear almost every time I visit, there's some event going on! A true testament of how great this brewery is. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Highland is a really cool spot, especially because it's like a whole brewery campus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In addition to the main taproom, there is an event space, outdoor volleyball courts, disc golf course, and hiking trails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's wild! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beers were really good, tons of seating, and there was a live band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have rotating food trucks and the schedule is on their website. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Huge venue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great beers. Staff was very helpful in deciding which beer to choose. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very relaxful inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of comfortable seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Highland Brewing used to be a fantastic brewery and they still do have fantastic locations and venue's but their brews have lost their consistency. They did brew a couple of porters called (Thunderstruck) and (Nutz and Boltz). But they somehow did not release either in 2026 and they were very popular. They sold out quickly everywhere in previous years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've also noticed a change in the venue programs. They had a Drag Queen show in Christmas 2025 and in February they had a Chinese New Year celebration[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Given this on top of the brews aren't like they were, that should tell you to go somewhere else. It's not worth the drive or the stop. Go WOKE - Go Broke !! read more

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Came to Asheville for a guys weekend. Decided to hit the originator of the craft brewing movement and came to Highland. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great space to relax with friends and drink some great beers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wanderlush was an excellent white beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat out on the deck and enjoyed the weather and the relaxed vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food trucks were available to grab something to eat. read more

A behemoth of a brewery! Definitely worthwhile to check out if you are in the area and you're a beer enthusiast. My guitar lessons are right next door, which is how I first stumbled across this place. I finally made it in for a drink with my family after one of my guitar lessons and it is a huge space inside, with a zillion beers on tap. A tad pricier than you might hope for, but that's probably most things these days. Definitely shouldn't stop you from at least checking it out once and making the call for yourself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a ton of outdoor space as well for activities for kiddos and adults who want to play like kiddos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing, pet friendly indoor and outdoor areas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A great rotation of food trucks. Full bar in addition to beer. What more could you want? read more

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Ok you are thinking this is just another beer joint.....WRONG!!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a family friendly, relaxing and inviting place for everyone to come and hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yes they have great beer, wine, seltzers, but there is some much more to this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From event, festivals, walking trails, disc golf course, volleyball courts, music stage.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of thought went into this place to bring families and friends together in one place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a must stop and see if you are anywhere close,(in the U.S counts) and enjoy yourself and time here to unwind and relax. read more

SUCH A FUN PLACE! I came for a group meet up, around 30 people total. The space is large with lots of places for groups. We split up into a few different tables. On the day I went, there was a fun show going on, put on by Divine! It was some fun entertainment and was interactive with the crowd. I'm not a beer fan, but I tend to tolerate coffee flavored beer. I got the Daily Grind which is coconut and coffee flavored. I liked it! I'd definitely order it again. They had a food truck outside as well as a hot dog stand. They rotate their food truck options depending on the day. My nacho fries were perfectly paired with the beer. My only complaint is the closing time!!! I'll definitely be coming back though. FYI, dog friendly even inside! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]At first glance this place is beautiful. They have a super nice set up. Volleyball courts and all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Went in for a quick beer at 8:10 when they close at 9PM. The bartender was EXTREMELY rude and acted like they didn't want to serve us at all. It was extremely off putting and made me want to immediately leave. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hopefully this isn't other people's experience because it looks like a great spot to hang out but that was not my experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't try the food so I cannot comment on this. read more

Enormous! Brewery with a frisbee golf course, several beach volleyball courts, a rooftop bar, an open air concert space and plenty of space for food trucks to set up! We came for a brief visit before heading to the nearby soccer fields for a tournament. I was immediately astounded by the size of the place, and equally grateful that they have adequate parking to accommodate the amount of people who could fill up the space! I got a fruited wheat beer to enjoy during our short visit in, and it was pretty dang good. Also good were all the puppers on the dog friendly patio! They had several food trucks to get a bite from, but I wasn't terribly hungry and they lines were pretty darn long, so be patient if it happens to be a busy weekend evening. We had a nice, though brief, visit to this brewery. I would love to revisit it on a future trip to Asheville. read more

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Highland Brewery is an awesome spot to visit for a local craft brew. The decor is so cozy and colorful. I love the paint scheme of the mountains. You always find a great local band to dance & sing to while enjoying your beverage. There are delicious food trucks outside if you need to fill your belly with some yummy eats. It is kid and pet friendly, and plenty of places to sit and chill. It is located right off the freeway for easy access. Hit up Highland Brewery and check it out for yourself! read more

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Hear me out .... If you're not a kombucha fan, this is where you become one. My hunni and I came here for a wedding this week and enjoyed a stunning venue. The mountain backdrop made the perfect scenery for our dear-friend's special day. HOWEVER... the kombucha..... that's what I'm here to talk about. As I'm not a drinker, this is my go-to & wow it is 10/10. Freshly brewed in house, with just the right amount of sweetness. So yes, this is me recommending a brewery solely because of the kombucha. read more

Highland Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was a fun place to visit in Asheville![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of outdoor space, food trucks (where I got pizza from one of them) and there was a live band![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't think I would have come to this place if I hadn't been on a beer tour. I thought I'd seen the majority of them but I had not! [[HIGHLIGHT]]So fun and a great place to gather with friends and family (and fur babies)![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great beer selection. One of the original breweries that kicked off the Asheville beer scene. Can't go wrong here

Wow!! Huge brewery. A couple of years ago, we went to the stand-alone bar in downtown Asheville and had a fabulous time. This trip we were looking for live music in Asheville. Just so happens a Pink Floyd tribute band ( Pinkish Floyd ) was playing here. We had no idea that Highland Brewing had another location that encompassed acres and acres of space. There was a huge bar, or a couple of them. There was a wedding reception going on in another large area. The Meadows, where we saw the band, was gigantic. There were parts of Highland Brewing we didn't even see. Anyway, we had an amazing night out. Great beers. Great music. They are about 6 miles out of downtown Asheville, but we will definitely be back the next time we are in Asheville. read more

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We had come to Highland since they are one of the first breweries in North Carolina and weren't disappointed. The brewery was very large and had tons of seating inside and there was a separate area out in back that was large itself. You won't be lacking for seating even though the day we came it was extremely crowded. There are also food trucks and vendors outside to get something to eat while there. I tried the Barrel Aged Baltic Porter that was rich and creamy, the dark Porter was excellent and I wish I had gotten another, but maybe next time. The pourers were friendly and it looked like the place was kid and dog friendly since there were plenty of both. read more

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Really cool brewery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have so much space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They sell cool merchandise inside. Inside they had their main beers and then options for multiple small batch brews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside there is so much outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another bar to order from outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Big sand volleyball courts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we went there was no band playing, but there's a big area for music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And even a play area for kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And there are bathrooms back by the outdoor area as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beer was tasty. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great beers and awesome ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice and hospitable staff. Can't wait to return

Wow! Was in town for a bachelor party and hit this place up after many days of drinking to just relax. This site was absolutely enormous. Lots of places to hang out whether indoor or outdoor. Which was great for a large party like ours. Lots of beers to try and best of all there were food trucks on site for when we got hungry. So no fear if you are vegan or a meat consumer there is food for you. I really appreciated that they had taps both inside and outside so we didn't have to make a long hike every time to get some drinks. If you feel athletic too, they had sand volleyball available but you can't take alcohol inside and there is a fee to play. read more

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We lived in Asheville from 2017-2021. I'm 74, my wife is 70. Loved the area but family issues forced us to move. We've been back twice since Helene and try to visit as many local spots as possible. The common theme I find is that the servers plead with us to tell everyone that Asheville is open and please come back. I've done my best to spread the word. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Saturday night we went to Highland just to have a few and listen to a Doors cover band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We saw Bonamassa at Cherokee the night before so it was tough,,lol. No disrespect to the band. But as we walked along the long bar and settled in just to the left of the service spot I didn't see anyone around so I got the attention of the barmaid and ordered two drinks for my wife and me. As we were waiting a guy comes up to me and says you know there's a line over there. I look to where he is pointing, which is about 10 feet away back to where the tables start. How the f was I supposed to see them? No signs, no rope, no indication at all, and this guy is all in my 74 year old face about it. We're moving back to NC, but farther east. We'll visit a lot but won't be going to Highland ever again. We've got a laundry list of old haunts that always treated us like gold. It's true when you get old, you get treated like shit but only if you hire ingrates . read more

Super friendly bar staff and good beer options with a comprehensive menu. Unfortunately, on a Friday night we came at 9 pm and the live music was just ending. In a city that claims to have so much live music it was a bit disappointing that the moment we arrived, the band finished their show. read more

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Love love love the vibe here! Unique, wild, fun, open Small batch brewed beer of all kinds! Live music and smiling people Can't wait to come in the summer for volleyball and movies!! read more

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What's left to say, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the property itself is awesome, active things to do like the volley ball and disc golf, lots of places to meet up with friends or make new ones.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They host great events and live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Oh, and they serve awesome beer. :) read more

Asheville's OG craft brewery...yep, they were the first and you can tell with their new taproom. The ambiance, decor, vibe, and vast indoor & outdoor seating are rustic, industrial, AVL chic & functional. Lots of parking and you feel like you are in a beer resort at this location. They did a fantastic job! Also, the beers are as they ever were: amazing, delicious, stylistically on point, and when they do a BBA or high ABV option, they come in missiles hot and hit it! Definitely recommend a flight to find your favs. You can create your own or choose one of their curated flights! I think that's a great option when you aren't sure what you want to try or you want to try different groups that are stylistically or thematically similar. Staff are great and able to make informed recs if your on the beer-ordering fence. Must stop here if doing an Asheville brewery crawl or Blue Ridge beer vacay! read more

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This place is a complex! Everything about it says intentionality. They have an amazing indoor space. They separate registers for merchandise/beer to go and drinks. Clear lines for accessing the registers. Lighting is cool and there are chairs, tables, couches. There is a stage for bands. The outdoor space is incredible. Picnic tables all over a yard with large, mature trees. There are bathrooms, volleyball nets, and a frisbee golf course that was PACKED. My only complaint is the walk to the outdoor area (and the bathrooms were locked). The BEER: I have to admit, I have had a decent amount of Highland beer. I've never been a big fan. It has always seemed a bit normal. But I was super impressed with their brewery. Their Hazy was solid and they had really cool barrel aged beers. And they even had a great Belgian that my buddy loved. I would definitely return to this brewery. read more

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Highlands is the original brewery and oldest in Asheville if I'm not mistaken. I've been drinking their beers for many years now and have never been disappointed. The brewery is very nice and roomy. Don't pass it up! read more

What can I say, I love this place. It's totally worth the few minutes in the car. Their beer selection is fantastic. Always something playful always staples, definitely something for everyone. The venue itself is gigantic and the outdoor disc golf course makes a great place to walk your pup. read more

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As a local Highland is not near the top of my list of best breweries in town, but I never pass up a chance to visit and here's why: Excellent venue. Large indoor area plenty of varied seating options and an adjacent gift shop. Huge outdoor area with multiple activities, separate bar, and permanent bathrooms. Rotating food trucks on-premises. Plentiful parking. Great beer. Sure, their core beers aren't winning awards against the likes of Zillicoah, Cellarest, Burial, etc around town but you can always find several solid beers on draft. I gravitate (pun intended?) towards their impressive small batch, higher-ABV experimental beers at the main bar. Last year's barrel-aged Baltic Porter was the best I've had of that style beer anywhere. Friendly Employees. I have always had great service from seemingly happy staff and have a few acquaintances who have nothing but excellent feedback about working there. No pretentiousness to be found here at all. The owner even personally carried my Cold Mountain order out to my car a few years ago. Local Business. They continue to be family-owned in a market that's continually trending toward larger more established craft breweries selling to foreign conglomerates (I'm looking at you New Belgium). They have been and continue to be active in the community. They host concerts and all sorts of events throughout the year like local group runs and even their own organized "Night Flight" race. read more

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Highland Brewery's barrel room was my choice for proposing to my brewery-loving fiancée. Jen's mini tour and discussions with Erin, the Wedding Sales Assistant Manager, and Marissa, a photographer, enhanced our special day. Special thanks to them. The Creole food truck added a delightful touch, creating a vibe. I wouldn't pick a different place if I had to do it over again. We're even considering using the same space for our fall reception. Thank you all so much. read more

The two of us came here during our trip to Asheville a little while back, as we've both been fans of their Thunderstruck Coffee Porter and were excited to try other beers that they had on tap. They have plenty of parking on premises. We still weren't comfortable sitting inside, so we opted to sit outside. They have plenty of tables outside, but it can get chilly in the fall/winter. I was really impressed to find that due to COVID, they have a great sanitizing system and place red/green blocks on every table that you turn to red as soon as you sit down to indicate whether the table is clean or not (red - dirty, green - clean). We also saw employees coming around to sanitize very often. We felt very safe here. As for the drinks, we shared a flight with a bunch of their Small Batch Brews. They were: Pineapple Orchard - hazy pineapple IPA Bon Bon Stout with Earl Grey Tea - contains lactose and cacao nibs Boo! - apple cherry sour brown ale Cafe Au Lait - bourbon barrel aged breakfast stout with coffee, maple syrup, vanilla, lactose, cacao nibs For me, all of them sounded better than they tasted, but I'm not much of a beer drinker. Our least favorite was the Cafe Au Lait, which was really heavy and 12.5% ABV. My favorites were probably the Boo! and Pineapple Orchard. My boyfriend loved all of them, especially the Pineapple Orchard IPA. Definitely give Highland Brewing a try if you're in the area! read more

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Special place. Good porters and today I tried the Octoberfest lager, so smooth with notes of spice. Dog friendly and a great group place for sure. The staff is friendly. There's good music playing in the background and you get the feeling you can just hang for hours. There are food trucks if you're hungry. read more

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What a cool brewery. It's huge, with plenty of space and seating and parking. I love all of the natural light and the food trucks that come and park outside. The service was good and informative and our beer flight was all fantastic. read more

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Really great for outdoor patio season. We stopped here to do a tasting and sit outside- great atmosphere and even better beer. read more

Highland Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great atmosphere. Great beer! Im an IPA GIRL and the Daycation was delicious. They have a food truck On site, but I didn't have the food. Overall I'd absolutely go back! Fun spot and tasty beers! read more