Great location with friendly staff, places to sit and chill by the stream, and good menu options.read more

Friday night at Frog Level Brewing was exactly the kind of small‑town charm you hope for after a…read morelong day of hiking. We grabbed a spot outside, and the atmosphere was perfect -- relaxed, lively, and tucked right along the water. I ordered their Mexican lager, and it was crisp, refreshing, and honestly the ideal post‑trail drink. The food hit the spot too. My adult chicken fingers and fries came out hot and delicious, and I couldn't resist adding boiled peanuts (which were absolutely worth it). A friend ordered the massive pretzel, and it disappeared so fast we didn't even get a photo -- always a good sign. The staff made the experience even better. As non‑locals wandering in after a full day outdoors, we felt genuinely welcomed. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and patient as we figured out what to order. Frog Level Brewing is the kind of place that makes you want to come back -- great beer, great food, great people, and a great vibe. Perfect end to a mountain day.

We both had burgers and they were excellent. Maybe the best I've had. The fries were outstanding…read more The beer was also great.

I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!

the food here was outstanding! we ordered the sourdough patty melt with sweet potato fries and the…read morebeer brat special with mac and cheese. everything was absolutely delicious. these are the best sweet potato fries i've ever had! the patty melt was tender and very flavorful and the sauce that came with it paired really well. the brat was flavorful and juicy and the mac and cheese was so cheesy and sharp! the inside of this place is so cool! used to be a prison way back when. they still have the original door and windows i believe. the employees were so helpful and fun! :)

My wife and I had lunch on the patio with our two dogs. It was a picture perfect day so that…read morereally added to the experience. We tried the American Slammer with sweet potato fries and the Patty Melt with the regular fries. Both were cooked a perfect medium and were delicious. The sweet potato fries and regular fries were also excellent. The regular fries have a batter on them which added crispness and flavor. We also shared their Carrot Cake which was fabulous! It consisted of a layer of carrot cake, a layer of cheesecake icing, a layer of carrot cake, another layer of cheesecake icing, and topped crumbled carrot cake, served with a dollop of whipped cream. The staff was friend and provided vey good service. This restaurant is located in an old prison which adds an additional layer of intrigue to your experience.

Leveller Brewing was our first stop on our trip from Weaverville back to Asheville. They do not…read moreoffer flights so we ordered two half pours each. I liked the selection of beer, it was a good mix of styles. I am not huge on Farmhouse IPA's but I really liked their Four Horned. It is small inside but the outside is decorated so cute. Cheers!

Such a great spot for an afternoon beer. The porch area is so pretty with flowered vines, and they…read morehad a local baker vendor set up as well. Felt very local and neighborhood vibes. The service was also friendly and welcoming.

Great dining experience! Working brewery finished off in ski-chalet style.Great food and service.read more

Hands down best brewery in the area! If you're looking for all around Great food, great scenery,…read moregreat tour and history this is the place!! Also notable to mention their merch is A1! We could not stop raving about this part of our trip and glad we got to enjoy the overall experience! We look forward to coming back to enjoy a deeper dive of the tour but most importantly those SHISHITO PEPPERS and wings! Service was knowledgable and we appreciated the recommendations!

Pet-friendly, great beer. Black Mountain, NC. Great place for a good beer. The Forbidden Oath beer…read morehas great flavor.

We walked downtown Black Mountain and noticed the large mural from a distance and since I love a…read moregood beer, we decided to stop in. At the time we didn't realize that Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain and the mural on the side of the historic building was in fact Roberta! When you step inside it is cozy and comfortable but we could see there was a large outdoor space as well. I stopped in at the counter and decided to order a pint of their Hazy IPA. We wandered to the outdoor space which is two levels, we explored the upstairs area first since there was a thunderstorm we thought it would be cool to watch the rain and lightning while sipping on a cold beer. We also learned there was a food trailer at the back of the property, which looks to be a permanent resident. They offer items such as pulled pork, poutine, brisket, and more. We ended up chatting with other customers and had a really enjoyable afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Black Mountain Brewing and will absolutely be back!

Our favorite place during our Asheville visit! My husband is from CO and drinks Juice force…read morereligiously. To the extent that markets have started stocking it at his request. Anyway, we both came here with high expectations and they surpassed them! Everything was so delicious on tap. It really elevates their beers even more. We did two flights and our favorites were the honey orange trippel and 1554 for me, and obviously juice force for my husband but also sweet ride. We both enjoyed the Trippel on draft more than bottled that we've previously had. The place was super busy (5 pm on Sunday of Labor Day weekend) but the line kept moving and the bartenders were friendly. There were a bunch of seating options, both inside and outside. We sat near the river and then moved to the covered pavilion when it got warm. There were a lot of yard games to keep people entertained. Two food trucks also on property which were good. There were a ton of kids but it didn't feel like it was overrun with kids or anything like that. They really nailed the vibe of making it welcome to everyone. There were activities for kids to play and they mainly stayed on the lawn section because of the fun stuff they had for them. It was really nice to see couples, groups of friends, older people, young people, and families all coming together for a good time and some good beer. You don't see places that ace it that well too often! We can't wait to come back!

A great experience every time I go! The staff is always friendly & helpful. The selection of…read morebeers & seltzers is quite vast. If you can't find something to fit your palette I would be surprised! With the setting right along The French Broad River a very relaxed and chill vibe. They have evolved this brewery over the years and each change has been very good. I have been coming to this brewery since its inception in Asheville in 2016 and have enjoyed every visit. If you are visiting Asheville this is a "must" stop during your stay! In closing, this is for the folks at New Belgium, please bring back the Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough collaboration y'all had in 2016. I believe it will be an exciting 10 year anniversary collaboration! Just sayin'

It's about the only game in town for ol' Franklin and they know ball. Good vibes inside and the…read morebartenders are nice. Their beers are also solid and peg well above their weight class. The Trail Mate was cool, but I really enjoyed the cream ale. It was light, and had a small hint of cream soda. Ending a day of hiking and river swimming at the Lazy Hiker was fantastic. I would 100% come back. About that Lazy Hiker food truck... sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe not good. I'd give that a 3/5. They have no mayo on hand but make burgers... No mayo for the bun before it goes on the grill? That's kinda suspect. The burger was alright. It tasted more like a backyard burger with curly fries on the side. To be honest, it paired well with the beers but there's still plenty of room for improvement.

I couldn't really hang out here as there was a wedding reception, or something of the like,…read morescheduled. I got a flight plus some extras to try. I would say the beers were regular, nothing excelling but everything well made. I would say that this town is really cool, with lots of things for young folk to do. I'm not sure if this is a college town, but there was a lot of activity anyhow.

We enjoyed our time here! We stopped in around 7:30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy at all…read more They had the front bar open for ordering and the bartender was both knowledgeable and friendly. We tried 4 beers - the surf wax IPA, I surfed the sky, prophetmaker, and the festbier. Surf wax was our favorite! We also ordered a smash burger and both enjoyed it. We both loved the theming in there - macabre and reminded me a bit of the ruin bars in Budapest. Very cool aesthetic. We'd love to return on our next visit and try more of their beers.

We went to Burial Beer in Asheville on a Friday, and it was one of the hottest days ever it felt…read morelike, so getting inside to the air conditioning was honestly a blessing. Right away the place had a cool vibe, not just a regular brewery where you go in and drink a beer. It had a lot of interesting decor and you could tell they really lean into their own weird, artsy style. The decor was colorful and fun, with murals and random quirky details all around. It kind of had this dark but playful look to it, which somehow worked really good. The beer garden area also gave it a laid back feel, and the whole place had way more character then a normal taproom. The beer menu was creative too. There were plenty of beer choices and I got the Sinister Gaze of the Unapologetic Imperial Stout. With a cool name like that it fit my mood from the heat. With cocoa nibs, sea salt, vanilla bean, and that rich stout flavor, it sounded bold and kind of dramatic, which fits the place perfect.

Great beer, lots of choices and diversity. Super cute merch. Live music when I visited was great…read more The people were so kind and service was incredible. My friend dropped his glasses and the lens popped out. We were looking on the ground and within minutes staff was out there helping us with a flashlight. Hands and knees on the ground. That's some customer service!

Burned our first pizza, so took about an hour to get a second, beer was ok but not worth coming…read moreback for. Definitely need to step things up if they want to stay in business