During our weekend visit to Asheville, there weren't a lot of places open on a Sunday night near downtown Asheville to grab a bite, but we stumbled upon Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Sadly, they weren't busy at all, but we really liked the "funky" vibe and the large covered outdoor seating area they offered. We ordered drinks and food at the bar and then grabbed a high top outside. Since I like cucumber water, I ordered the Coolcumber - a golden ale brewed with cucumber, juniper, & basil. It was delicious and refreshing. For dinner, we ordered the Kale Caesar Salad and Mortadella Pizza (formerly the Bologna Pizza...or vice versa). Both the salad and pizza were generously portioned and perfect for two of us to share. Let's start with the salad. O.M.G. It is one of the best kale salads -- if not THE best kale salad -- I've ever had. They took care to massage the leaves with the dressing to make them very tender, then it was topped with a mound of shredded Parmesan cheese. So incredibly tasty. If you've ever turned your nose up at kale, this will change your mind. Next up was the Mortadella/Bologna pizza. It was wood-fired to char the crust and then covered in sauce, mozzarella, mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio pesto. Having recently been to Italy, these were all ingredients I was still craving. It was delicious. The food was crave-worthy. The drink menu is extensive. The staff was all really friendly and welcoming. And the atmosphere was awesomely funky. I'd definitely return. read more

I really can't believe I haven't rated this place. My husband and I have been here many many times. We love the Funkatorium! If you love sour beer, this is the place for you. They have a great food menu selection too. We got the fried barrata, which was super flavorful and yummy! Could have used more bread though. The bread to cheese/sauce ratio was off a little. They have a nice outdoor seating area, some of it covered. We will continue to come here! read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Wasn't a huge fan of the beer ( we tried a flight with the festbier, black angel, juiceless, garçon de ferme) though we've had wicked weed many times before outside of Asheville. Our favorite was probably the juiceless and garçon. The garçon's peach flavor was really good but it was very sour. We didn't try the food but it looked good. It's really pretty inside and the outside has plenty of seating and is very inviting. We loved the decor. The service was okay. The first two bartenders ignored us and went to the back without greeting us even though we were the only ones in line at the ordering area. The female bartender who came out was personable though and we had no issues. read more

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I love the Funkatorium! I can't believe I haven't written a review before as we have been here multiple times. It's a place we visit every time we visit Asheville! Seriously if you love sour Beer, you must check out this place. I recommend doing a flight as it gives you the best option to try multiple different things. They also have really good food as well so be sure to try it. read more

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The name says it all, chill quiet spot, friendly crowd, great selections and unique in a great way. read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Great/wonderful variety of beers. Cool vibe, great seating options, great for groups too! - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The Pizza was so good, loved the crust! Fast service and such a fun vibe. Good beer too.

What's not to love about this place?! Great vibe, service, food and beverages. We got into town late so we had to order just from the late night menu but it was not a problem. They have a lot of solid options. I was feeling the cheesy focaccia and meatballs so I went for it. Of course, I got a Perni-Haze cause it is the best. Food was delish and hit the spot. Meatballs could have been a tad warmer but not a deal breaker. The cheesy bread dipped in the sauce the meatballs come in was next level good. Would love to visit again and try the regular menu cause I was eyeing some good things. Really enjoyed it! read more

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I love the interesting beer choices that the Funkatorium has! I have not tried their food but I have seen other people with it and it does look delicious! One of these days I'm going to enjoy both a beer and some of their delicious food! read more

I wasn't sure that I would really like anything here as I'm not a beer drinker, and the other cocktails on the menu didn't seem my style/i didn't want to order a whole bottle of wine. The bartender (dude in the picture, sorry man i didn't catch your name) asked me what i liked, i told him espresso martinis, and he was like heck yea i can do that! Which surprised me since it's a brewery kind of spot. But lo and behold! He made me one that was on point! Was a pleasant surprise :) Aside from that, i loooooved looking at all the plants decorating the place. Such a cool vibe read more

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Fun and funky brewery and eatery. There is inside and outside eating available. The selection of beers is very good and rotates. Food is above average for a brewpub. read more

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Great selection of beers, wine, and spirits. Cool decor, not like the warehouse style minimalist breweries. Server was very attentive. Gave me quite a few samples of the beers - and it further proved that I don't like beer :). I was happy with the cocktail selection instead. read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Interior - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

What a great experience! We came here on a night out with friends, and everyone was exclaiming about how good the food was! As a vegetarian, I was so happy that I had multiple options. My husband and I shared an appetizer of the fried burrata and two entrees - the cheese pizza and the not-meatball sub. The fried burrata was creative and tasty. It has pesto below the burrata, which add a freshness to the fried cheese. The cheese pizza was delicious too. We thought it was a personal size, but we realized next time we can probably just order one pizza to share without an added entree! However, the not-meatball sub with the lemon ricotta was still a showstopper, and I would gladly order either the pizza or the "meatball" sub next time I come! I was curious about the falafel being the "meatball" but it worked, and the lemon ricotta is definitely worth it as an add-on! Our friends also enjoyed their food and kept saying how big their sandwiches were! The food came out super fast and the service was nice and friendly. The ambiance was fun and on a holiday weekend, it was full, but luckily no need to wait for a table. We will be coming back for sure! read more

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Great beer, amazing service! The staff are ready to help you out with a smile. Plenty of outdoor space for your whole group, plus a cool looking event space! We started with the focaccia, wood fired turnips and a couple drinks. The dunkle is soooo deliciously malty and smooth. The turnips came out to the table cold. Not even a faint hint of warmth, but the staff quickly swapped us out for some of the chicken lettuce wraps. Those wraps are so fresh and light, perfect swap and handled well by the staff. Highly recommend this place:) read more

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Went with a large group while in Asheville. Service was great as they were attentive. I got a spicy margarita that was . I was underwhelmed with the pizza but did enjoy the buffalo chicken flatbread. read more

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A fun space with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, included covered outdoor seating. The staff were all also super friendly. A great selection of sours on tap, a lot are barrel aged which is not my jam, but may be yours! They also have a food menu read more

Hands down our favorite brewery from the entire trip and honestly maybe one of our favorite beers ever. The food was insanely good, the atmosphere was so fun and laid back, and we loved the live music outside. Such a cool local spot with great vibes all around! Great service from the staff too! read more

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Pepperoni pizza was mid. Lots of pepperoni but the crust was borderline burnt and didn't hold up well. As for the beer, this was my first time trying sours and they just weren't my thing. But that might be a preference rather than a review. Great ambiance though. If sours are your thing, this might be the place for you read more

The best brewery for sours bar none, hands down, end of story. Love the smoked and barrel aged brews, and the coffee vanilla sour is a sweet treat. read more

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Thank you helpers for pointing out this place. We had a vegetarian with us and he's always difficult to accommodate. The drinks didn't start out so good- the coke was flat and the spicy margarita was bitter and didn't taste like there was any tequila. Things picked up from there. The root beer is delicious as was the fried burrata, succotash and hot honey pepperoni pizza. The fried cabbage salad got mixed reviews. The meatless meatball sandwich got an ok review read more

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Love this place! One of the best breweries in the area in my opinion - especially if you like sour beers, their specialty! The atmosphere is fun and relaxing and they have a great heated patio for chilly winter nights. It's also incredibly dog and kid-friendly. Their food menu is inventive and laid back, pairing nicely with an expansive sour beer menu. read more

So glad I was able to check out this place and so glad they reopened. I love the space, both the indoor and outdoor space. So much outdoor space! If you like sours, definitely a spot to check out. They have flights that are customized or you can build your own. Didn't try the food but they have some good stuff on their menu. read more

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The menu was limited. My first glass of wine was terrible. However they brought me another glass. I was there for a comedy show. The sound system was terrible. There were 5 performers and only one could be clearly understood. read more

I love, love, love the Funkatorium! Sours are some of my favorite beers and they have so many to choose from. Their outdoor patio space is huge and pet friendly. They also have tasty snacks, although we didn't get any during this trip to Asheville. My husband and I ordered 2 flights to share- the Angel and Barrel-Aged. My sister ordered a cocktail and my brother in law ordered a flight as well. We came here on a Friday night and it was a lively, thriving kind of packed. Kids were playing and having fun, lots of other dogs hanging out, and there was what appeared to be a wedding party there for a reception dinner or maybe drinks after a reception dinner. It's such a fun place to have a little date night, bring the family for dinner, or stop in before traveling on to another nearby brewery. read more

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Cool brewery in Asheville, run by Wicked Weed. They specialize in Sours, which is not my usual preferred beer style but I've heard so many great things about this place that I had to try it out. They do have other types of beers as well. It has a huge bar and tasting room as well as a large outdoor beer garden. Decorated beautifully. I tried a Sour flight which I actually enjoyed. Lots of fresh fruit flavors. Service at the bar was great as well, the beertender gave great recommendations. They also offer food but we had already eaten. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:00am - 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 11:00am - 12:00am. read more

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If you like Sours then this is your place! The selection is massive and they have flights so you can try multiple types. They also let you sample anything you like before making a full-glass decision. They do have wine and cocktails if sours aren't your thing! I've been here every visit to Asheville I make. I was a bit disappointed this last round as they changed their menu a bit and our favorites the trout dip, pretzels, and pickles were no longer a thing. The current menu just didn't look that appealing, but we opted to share some Poutine and I can't say I'd order it again :/ Please bring back the others!! The building is really cool to check out as well - from the indoor area, the outdoor dog-friendly space, to the back room. It's a really beautiful building and well-designed. No need for fancy pants here either - great for a stop after hiking or playing outside. read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Get funky at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium! It's a must when in Asheville, with funky beers and food menu items. With funky beer flights on tap, tasty fusion bar bites on the menu and a dog friendly heated outdoor (enclosed/covered patio), the Funkatorium is the epitome of the city. If you are just getting your feet wet with the funky beers, I would recommend the Classic & Clean Flight - and if you're looking for something light and easy drinking, the Fresh Pressed is a good one. You can never go wrong with fried Brussels - but these are even better with the Parmesan chips. The fried chicken satay sandwich was a bit funky in flavor for me but the chicken was THICK, JUICY and fried to perfection. Add the Funkatorium to your list when you're in Asheville! read more

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One of the absolute best brewery spaces in Asheville, both indoor and outdoor. It's also a must-visit if you like funky sours and experimental batches. Service was excellent. We really hit it off with Dakota, who made our visit even more amazing than it already was. All staff were really nice, very knowledgeable about both the beer and the food, and all helped keep a busy Saturday running smoothly. Will go back every single time we visit Asheville. read more

Cool place to stop for a cocktail. Very unique drinks and fun atmosphere. Hoping the closure is only temporary!

Stopped in during a bachelorette party and had great service and a great vibe. The place feels super trendy but also like a relaxing brewery, with indoor and outdoor seating. We all ordered cocktails, like espresso martinis and lemon drop shots, and they accommodated so well (including using Kahlua instead of Baileys in the espresso martinis). The place had a ton of water stations to stay hydrated. Really liked their seasonal cocktail. read more

Wicked Weed knows how to do it, right!!! We recently got to stop by the Funkatorium, and man was it worth the stop!!. Amazing beers, food, and ambiance. They also have an indoor-outdoor area so we were able to bring our pup with us as we ate lunch. The food was so good we forgot to take pictures, LOL. The kids ate the Smash burgers, and said it was one of the best they have had! The kale salad and flatbread were very tasty as well as the corn fritters. I highly recommend this spot if you're in Asheville. I am sure it's popping come summertime when the courtyard is open and comes alive! read more

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We finally stopped at Funkatorium, day visit. Very quiet and chill day. Sat on the patio while the rain came down. Such a cool vibe. We ordered up a couple flights of sours from the brewery. They were delivered to our table quickly with a smile. We had a great time with the girls here. Perfect spot for dates, groups, dogs, day drinking. Would love to come back and check out some live music. Great venue. read more

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Stopped here for lunch as we were traveling through with our dog. The outside patio is nice, covered, and very dog friendly. They immediately gave us a bowl of water for our pup. I'm not a beer drinker but was hoping for their cider but was told they were out of it so I opted for the Prickly Pear Margarita. The drink was very nice and refreshing, not too tart like some. For lunch, I had the Vietnamese Noodle Salad with chicken and my boyfriend had the Philly Cheesesteak with fries. We both enjoyed our choices and my boyfriend even said he liked my noodle salad better than his cheesesteak. The fries were fresh cut fries so they were tasty... the dog approved of the fries! read more

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Good food, fun and open atmosphere, and friendly staff. The farmhouse flight was delicious and the bahn mi roll was very flavorful. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, with limited street parking in front of the space. read more

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Funkatorium is a sibling of the Wicked Wick Pub brewery near downtown. This brewery's specialty is sour beer while the downtown one focuses on more of normal beer. You can get their menu online. I'm not a beer fan so I can't comment on the beer they sell. We did order classic french fries and it was really good. Thick, crunchy and just the right amount of salt. Would definitely order french fries again. Their customer service is also good: friendly, polite and pretty fast. However, my server at the downtown one was better though. I love both indoor and outdoor seating at Funkatorium. I like the outdoor seating here more than the downtown one: more space, more shade, very casual and relaxing to hang out. The indoor design is beautiful and impressive. I guess I love both indoor and outdoor here more than the downtown one :D read more

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Barrel aged sour flight was DISGUSTING! Every single beer in it was so sour it felt like lemon juice was in our eyeballs! No one at our table of 3 could drink it. Sangria was good though. Service was slow. Wouldn't come again. read more

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Yummy late night food offerings. We stopped in after a show at Rabbit Rabbit. We had a group of 12 and they had no problem with us walking in so late. We chose a huge picnic table and were immediately greeted and our orders taken. It didn't take long for the snacks to arrive. The late menu is short but still had so many tasty items. Favs: Elote Salad and Moroccan Carrot Salad. We also had the yummy Banh Mi, Jamaican Beef Hand Pie, and Mumbai Sandwich. All of them were tasty and the servings were plentiful. Then there is the beer... we had the usual IPAs and left satisfied read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Late night menu from July 2024. This menu may change over time; Check with venue for current selection. - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

By far one of my favorites in Asheville! We haven't been in a few years, but it was a must stop this trip. Because we had pizza the night before, we ordered something different. (Pizza is AMAZING btw) I got the chicken, lettuce wraps, and they were the best lettuce wraps I have ever had, Hands-down! My son got spaghetti and meatballs, and his sauce was delicious! These were homemade and some of the best Italian we had had in a long time. Of course, the beers are amazing, and Mom indulged in a HEFEWEIZEN because it was during the day. But one of my all-time favorite beers, is their Pernicious IPA. It's money! The service was excellent! The bartenders were very accommodating to my son, asking to use a small sifter for his water as opposed to a paper cup. Because you order at the bar, you don't have a server check on you. However, we did have someone come and check in on us twice after delivering our food. It's very laid-back, the ambience is so chill and funkadelic! It's dog, friendly outside, and super kid friendly. One of our favorite places in Asheville! read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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If you like sour beer, you should definitely stop by here! They have so many different sours, and you can get a flight. I've been here twice and both times loved the flights I got. The most recent time my husband and I got two Korean corn dogs and fries. These were hands down the best corn dogs I've had. The batter was so good! There's also lots of seating and service was quick. read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Korean corn dogs and fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place is a vibe. I could not have picked a better playlist or vibe setting for our first night in Asheville. Our server was by far one of the coolest people I've ever met with a very low key and chill voice who is really calming. The Caesar salad was bomb with explosive flavor, the grilled cheese was good but a little too greasy and the pub fries were disgusting due to the beer cheese but I think that's just a personal preference. The Brussels Drink selection was wide and unique to Asheville. Definitely come and visit here but choose food carefully read more

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Stopped by the outside 'BierGarten' for a round of drinks - great outside, casual atmosphere. The Magenta Mountain (purple cocktail) and the Session Sour (red) were my favs! read more

Wicked Weed Funkatorium - Outside - Brewpubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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