Rating as an event venue: This was not on my radar; I came because Asheville's preeminent riverfront music venue, Salvage Station, was destroyed by the hurricane (with some plans to relocate very slowly in motion), and seeing the same (New Orleans-based) act years later seemed like an opportunity for healing. I was unfamiliar with the brand as a non-drinker, but apparently it's California-based and this is an expansion for them. Event parking was offsite in a field, with a somewhat awkward shuttle bus or a short trail through the woods that me (and a few other guests) couldn't quite figure out. The venue itself is magnificent; an amphitheater that highlights the woods in the background. Despite the fact that it's next to the airport, I never heard a plane. The site is also marked by a large restaurant, an outdoor garden which they say supplies greens to the restaurant, and some quality facilities. While I feel reasonable in having gotten food earlier, I did take the opportunity to try a hop water, which delivered amply on flavor. It's not in Asheville proper, but it really feels like being in North Carolina woods, and the whole site is probably nice for a daytime tour as well. read more

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Really big space. Plenty of parking. Inside and outside. Great for groups. Inside can be a pretty long wait... Got the carnitas sandwich at the back porch. Wish it came with some fries. But decent. read more

Sierra Nevada Taproom - Carnitas sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

Hands down best brewery in the area! If you're looking for all around Great food, great scenery, great 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! read more

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This place is the bomb! They've done a great job, cultivating both a great array of beers, but also a great assortment of experiences. The service here is awesome, but Garrett at the barrel bar was a standout. If the rest of the staff is anything like him, the Asheville area is in for a good treat! I'd describe the vibe as family-friendly, but still upscale and not posh. A great place for everybody to meet in the middle read more

What a beautiful place. Came for dinner and music. Service was really good and we ordered a hamburger with fries and for me a vegan tofu green curry bowl. Food came out fairly quick and was delicious. My green curry was not with coconut milk but with actual broth. Which was very good. My partner had a hamburger with fries. The fries were fresh and delicious. Although he thought the hamburger was small, it was decent. Place itself is beautiful. Beer was great and the band was cool. Such a cool place!!! read more

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If you're in this neck of the woods, I highly recommend checking out the Taproom as well as the brewery tour. The location and setting is absolutely stunning! Although the restaurant was super busy and crowded, our amazing server was efficiently navigating multiple tables & some large groups no less. The beer flight was fun & the perfect way to try out several types of Sierra Nevada brews on a hot day. The duck fat fries were amazingly good...It was sprinkled generously with chunks of duck meat. The ginger soy wings were phenomenal ...cooked just right & seasoned perfectly. To justify the fries & wings, we also ordered the wood fired veggies, which were also very good. This will be a place that we'll return to time & time again while visiting Asheville! read more

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The atmosphere is incredible. I am sad we didn't have more time to explore. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was so helpful and knowledgeable. Food, highly recommend. read more

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We had an amazing time here. This place is really much more than just your average brewery and I am so glad we stopped here on our way to Asheville. We came on a Tuesday afternoon after hitting a couple breweries in the Mills River area . The area that the taproom in is really beautiful with mature trees and it's a huge facility . We parked and walked inside and headed to the bar. I got a flight and my boyfriend got an IPA. I thought the beers were really good and I liked that there was some that you couldn't find anywhere else . We also ordered some duck fries that were so dang good . As we waited for our food , we went to do a self tour of the brewery and that was great to see the history of Sierra Nevada and the different rooms that the processing occurred in. After our food we cashed out and took the remainder of our beers to their outdoor area . Once you pass by their amphitheater you went down this trail towards a little river and we went farther still and there was this whole field of yard games and tables that you could sit and enjoy right next to the rushing river (French Broad River) . All the staff that we encountered with was very nice and knowledgeable. Just a really fun atmosphere to be in where even the staff looked like they were enjoying themselves . I would highly highly recommend stopping in! read more

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Sierra Nevada has been tried and true. This taproom is nearly identical to the location in Chico, CA except that it is set in a larger area. Coming here felt like entering princess castle, which is impressive. Service is friendly, the beers are good as expected, the offerings are diverse, this is an old time brewery that stands well in time. read more

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We did the tour and were really into it except the forced "ecological initiative" talking points. As can be expected in Asheville. Tour guide told us they sell their spent hops and grains to farmers feeding cattle, hilarious when you consider every other brewery does that. If y'all cared that much for the environment you'd give it away to farmers like other breweries do... Also can't take inside food outside which is hilarious too.. read more

Made a trip to do a brewery tour all the way from Greenville SC. Tour was fun, beer tasting set up in a tasteful manner and the tour guide very pleasant and unhurried. Ambiance at the taproom 10/10, food: pizza decent, pimento cheese and chips not so much. Service not sure why, but there were two menus, one for patio (picture outdoors, beautiful views, nice setting, comfortable seating) and one for inside. Patio menu was very sparse, very afterthought-ish but same prices. That was mildly annoying, especially after the light buzz from the 'hazy little thing' etc... Once we made peace with the fact that pizza will only be had inside and views had to left outside, it was a fun experience! The pizza was quite tasty!!!! read more

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Took a long weekend up to Asheville and had to stop in here. It is so close to the airport you almost have to drive through it to get to town. Beautiful campus! You can tell they spent a lot of money and time to set this place up. Large dinning area. Got a table easily. Perused the beer and food menu. Got a flight of the beer. My fav was the Pilsner and the sunny. All were tasty. For food we got the meatballs. Really good. Tasty red sauce and enough for two. If you don't get a guided tour highly recommend doing the self guided upstairs. Lots to see and read about the history and beer process. Great stop! read more

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Sierra Nevada Taproom exceeded our expectations! This was a recommendation from a local when we were visiting Asheville. Let me say that this is the best food that I've ever had at a brewery! My son, husband, and I visited on a Monday for a late lunch and were seated right away. Our server was patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted. My son fully enjoyed the meatballs! My husband and I shared the one of the seasonal salads and the burger. Both were excellent! We couldn't pass up the fries and honestly, I could have eaten these by myself. Crispy and salty on the outside and tender on the inside. We ended the meal with bread pudding which I would highly recommend. On, we can't forget the beer! My husband had a flight and I sipped on a light beer. Service was superb. Don't forget to check out the outside area behind the taproom. There are some relaxing sitting areas and it's a beautiful place to chill. There is a short walking trail, but it was closed when we visited in November 2025. Sierra Nevada, you have stolen my heart with your beer and food! Until next time! read more

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My family and I visited Sierra Nevada Taproom while vacationing in the Asheville area. When we drove up to the entrance we were welcomed with a beautiful drive up to the brewery which, surprisingly, was much larger than any of us expected. Before we sat down for dinner at the restaurant, we decided to walk up to the second floor for the self guided tour. If you don't participate in a guided tour, I highly recommend a self guided tour at least. You will really get an appreciation for the size of the facility and everything that is offered here. Be sure to make it all the way to the end where you will find the packaging area. Since we didn't sign up for the guided tour we didn't participate in a tasting. Instead once we sat down at the restaurant, several of us ordered a flight of beers. We ordered a total of 3 flights all with different beers, so we were able to taste a total of 12 beers. As part of our entertainment, we decided as a table that we would do a taste test and rate each beer. For dinner we ordered 3 pepperoni pizzas which was perfect for the 6 of us. The pizza was good. It wasn't too thin and it wasn't too thick. After dinner we walk on the back patio which again was huge and looked like a fun place. They had a big bonfire going which added to the ambiance. We hope to make it back at some point for the guided tour. read more

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This is our yearly (or sometimes bi-yearly?) tradition, always in conjunction with our October trip to Asheville...whether it be the Blueridge Parkway, Downtown Asheville, or Cherokee. My husband loves their beer...and we both love their foods. Truly, to date, this place hasn't let us down. This time, however, I did notice that the menu seemed smaller than usual? Still, whatever they have, we trust them to be amazing. This time, we both decided to try their Pale Ale Burger...and as anticipated, they were stellar! I absolutely loved how crisp-yet-soft the buns were, and the patty tasted so good! Now, if you prefer those greasy burgers, this is not for you. Luckily, I hate greasy burgers...so this fresher, crispier burger was perfect for me! We loved their Duck Fat Fries as well. Plus, we always get their Joyce Farms Ginger Soy Chicken Wings ...they're always so good!! As usual, we roamed around their huge backyard awhile, then drove back home! read more

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The pros: lovely grounds that are well maintained. The cons: The menu is really small and doesn't offer a lot of options. The waitress explained that menu is designed to be shared but the items were things like salad and a burger. I'm not sure into sharing a burger. So it was just weird to be explained the menu is a 'shareable' approach but the items were challenging to share. The vibe of the place felt like they were trying to be the fanciest brewery around and bring California to Western North Carolina. It was just really uppity. Personally, we like our breweries more local feelings. With so many other options in the area, we won't be back. read more

During a trip to Asheville, NC, I stopped by for a tour of the Sierra Nevada Brewery and Taproom. It's a modern facility that is spacious and impressive. This is the East Coast headquarters for the company which sparked the craft beer revolution in the U.S. (its original HQ is in Chico, CA). Even if you're not a fan of Sierra Nevada beer, the food is excellent in the taproom with good service. The outdoor space is relaxing and festive if the weather is nice. Overall, it's well worth a visit to this place if you're staying overnight in Asheville, NC. read more

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I think this is a good place. I liked the overall vibe here, as there is a field area here, as well as boche ball courts. However, there was a misunderstanding when trying to get bocce balls. I thought that you had to pay $20 to use the bocce balls, but I wanted to edit my review to clarify that it is only a deposit that is given back once the balls are returned. As for the food, my Carolina Kettle Walking Nachos were also pretty good, although I would've preferred for a larger portion of nachos, despite being labeled as "walker" nachos. However, I came here with my mom's vegetarian family and my dog, and we were not able to sit together because there wasn't a lot of vegetarian options on the Back Porch menu, and we weren't able to sit inside because of our dog. I would suggest adding some more regular items that could be vegetarian to the porch menu, like pizza and salads. My family also paid $10 for a kids hot dog, it was just a hotdog and a bun with a side bag of potato chips. We thought this was pretty overpriced for what it was. I've been here before and have had good experiences and I hope to have more the next time I visit- we just won't bring our dog so we can eat from the taproom menu. . read more

I've always referred to this place as the "Biltmore of breweries". From the long drive way to the huge and amazing facility; this place has it all. I humbly believe that no trip to Asheville is complete unless you've been here and I will die on that hill. Food is fantastic, beer is better than you'd expect (since it is widely available nationally) and service is attentive and knowledgeable. We ate in the dining room and then chilled out back in their expansive beer garden taking in the moment. Highly recommend!! read more

Sierra Nevada Taproom - Celly Drippins - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

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Went here with friends expecting to grab some beers and mediocre food... and man was I WRONG! The food was excellent! Huge portions, reasonably priced and absolutely delicious!!! The service was excellent. Attentive and so friendly... you can tell they all genuinely love working there! The vibe is elite! Great outdoor spaces with live music, food and drinks! We stayed for several hours before heading to the airport. If you're in the area stop in for some great eats and crisp cold beer! Oh and don't forget the self guided tour upstairs!! read more

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We moved to the east coast from California and my husband went to school in Chico. When we discovered the other Sierra Nevada was close to Asheville we had to go. I am sad that we didn't have enough time to book a brewery tour, but it is definitely something we will do next time. We started off with a pretzel and beer cheese. The pretzel was soft and chewy. The beer cheese was good enough, but not the best beer cheese I had ever had. This place still gets 5/5 rating. My husband had the house pizza (I didn't get a picture) and I had the pale ale burger. I have never eaten a burger with pub cheese on it before but I would happily only eat this burger for the rest of my life if I could find the pub cheese (or make it...is there's recipe?). This burger was a 20/10. My husband rates the pizza 20/10. It was all that good. I ordered the big little thing loaded s'mores for dessert and it was amazing. Peanut butter, fudge, potato chips...there is some genius behind whomever invented this recipe. I tried a pint of the Weizenbock and very highly recommend this flavor profile. It is not a sweet beer but has a sweet flavor and I don't know how to better explain this. The flavor profile is banana,clove, fresh bread, and custard and it was perfection. My only complaint is that I cannot buy this anywhere. Service was very attentive. If you are wondering if you should head over to Mills River to see the brewery, do it. The compound is beautiful and much bigger than you are expecting. The food and drink are perfection. There is a gift shop. Just take my money. My husband's review: No notes read more

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My friends and I came here for drinks and food. Huuugeee place! So cool was not expecting this at all. There's a ton of things to indoor and outdoors. We didn't make reservations but we put our name down for one when we got there and then just got drinks and snacks in the meantime. They have a limited menu option for if you're not sitting down. I recommend getting a table though so you can get the full menu. We shared the chicken wings which are crazy small but you can strip the meat right off the bone! Perfect bite size. The chips and dip (beet hummus and polenta cheese) were okay. Dog and family friendly too. Great for big groups as well! Would def come back with friends or a big group for some fun. read more

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A must-visit if you're in town -- food, beer, and vibes all delivered. We always have high expectations when it comes to food at major brewery taprooms, and Sierra Nevada did not disappoint. After doing their Pale Ale tour (which I highly recommend -- fun, informative, and you get a surprise take-home beer glass!), we walked over to the taproom for lunch and were blown away. They describe it as tapas-style, but heads up -- some dishes are more generously portioned than your typical tapas, which was a nice surprise. * Burrata was fresh, creamy, and paired perfectly with vibrant garden-fresh ingredients. Exactly what you'd want. * Hamachi crudo was the standout dish of the night -- a beautiful balance of sweet and spicy. I only wish it had a touch more pineapple, but it was still my favorite plate. * Tostones were spot on -- crispy, golden, and not greasy. The sauce and pickled onions on top tied it all together. The back patio is huge and beautifully set up -- perfect for enjoying a beer in the crisp fall weather. It's casual, family-friendly, and ideal if you've got kids or a group who want to spread out and relax. Great food, great beer, and an even better atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend -- we're already talking about coming back!! read more

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This is literally one of the best places I've visited in Asheville. Very great food. The atmosphere is spectacular. You can come and just hang out if you want to and read a book. It feels like a refuge... A place to Juven. The food selections are tremendous and everything I tasted was spectacular. This is one of my new favorites if not my very favorite. The jambalaya is particularly good and the roasted potatoes for appetizer is one that you must order. Prepared to perfection. The staff were incredibly nice and very helpful and very serving! This place is absolutely awesome.!!!! read more

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A good time at a gorgeous taproom. We stopped in for a brew and visit the brewery on our trip. We took our own leisure tour while we sipped. The facility is beautiful and really cool. People were friendly and we enjoyed our time. read more

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My favorite brewery!!! Reminds me of Stone in San Diego California. Several beers to choose from! Service is great! The property is huge! Cute play ground for kids and a concert stage for bands! Pizza is delicious and the French fries are so good! read more

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I guess I'm used to breweries lacking in ambiance. They're usually a little boring. Sierra Nevada is quite the experience though. It's absolutely huge, and it was packed on a Sunday. The service was great, as was the beer of course. The prices are reasonable. There's plenty of food, room to wander and explore, and plenty of parking and seating. read more

Sierra Nevada Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

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Outstanding late birthday lunch in the mountain lodge environment brewery. We had a great selection of shareables including smashed Yuka tostones, meatballs, pozole soup, duck fat fries with chunks of duck meat!, roasted veggies, beer flights and bread pudding for dessert! Josh was a great server. read more

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We visited the Sierra Nevada Brewery and had a great experience. We tried a few things--not a huge spread--but everything we ordered was packed with flavor. The service was also excellent, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. One of the highlights was touring the dispensary and seeing everything that goes into making and distributing the beer--it was genuinely fascinating. We'll be back! read more

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This place is amazing and fully lives up to the hype. In my mind I wrongly assumed a place this huge would be a cool tourist spot but lacking in food and I was definitely wrong! The food was excellent and despite only ordering a cheese pizza and a pretzel appetizer the server was no less attentive and friendly. He started asking if we had been there before and explaining how everything works. There's also an outdoor snack type menu and a place to get drinks outside. You can also sit upstairs. The grounds are stunning and spacious and as a parent my husband and I loved that they had a little closed in area for children with ample benches for parents and toys. The gift shop has a ton of options too - all at different price points. Reviews don't do it justice, this place is a must visit! read more

Sierra Nevada Taproom - Pretzel and Pimento Beer Cheese, 14 Cheese Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

This place is super nice! There is a great outdoor area where you can listen to music while enjoying a beer. The outdoor area is pet friendly. The restaurant itself has a nice vibe. The staff were helpful, welcoming and efficient. Our food was delicious. I had no complaints, my family and I had a great experience. read more

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Fantastic atmosphere with great food. We tried the chefs choice pizza and it did not disappoint! Green curry pizza... what a treat!

Right off the plane, we came to Sierra Nevada a bit after its 11am opening, and there were already a handful of people there. We didn't intend to spend too much time here, but we had such a nice time that we stayed about two hours. You can't beat the back area. There's lots of seating, a garden, fire pit, small kid play area, and lots of places for photo ops. The beer selection was huge! The backyard food menu is small but had some goodies, like a snack cup. (Great caramel popcorn!) Super clean and just a great vibe overall. I'm so glad we visited Sierra Nevada to launch us into our AVL trip! read more

Very good! Wings were great, food came fast and service was great! We've been back twice in a few weeks just for the food! Highly recommend.

My coworkers and I had two days in Asheville and the Sierra Nevada Taproom came highly recommended from locals that we spoke with. Over the next two days we visited twice for meals and once for drinks. From the Hostess stand to the Servers, both inside and out, the service was stellar. At our dinner the second night, our Server, Danielle, was spot-on with her service and recommendations. The vibe inside the taproom is that of a large, high-end brewery while outside, the garden walk and walking trails through the woods down to the river, provides for a beautiful place to walk, drink, relax, listen to live music and enjoy Nature or just sharing a table with others over a beer. The Taproom also offers tours, guided and self-guided, that offers amazing insight into how such a large brewer develops, makes and ships large quantities of beer. If you're in the Asheville area then the Sierra Nevada Taproom is a must-visit! I'd definitely recommend getting reservations because the dining room can be quite busy all day. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely go back! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I was blown away with everything. Starting with the entrance. The road there makes you feel like you're going completely away from the city. A secluded place. Esthetically, it's so beautiful from the outside. Everything is clean. I felt like I was arriving at a theme park for grown ups. I absolutely love that its family friendly They have a store which is great, self guided tours which was so nice do! As well as guided tours. A full on restaurant. A kids area. A concert area, a trail... the list goes on. So much to do here! I wish I lived close by because I would be here all the time. I wish more breweries looked like this. The food was good but I do wish they had ranch. I've never been to a place that didn't have ranch so that was the only let down. Service was good as well. Everyone seemed like they were having a good time. If you're in the area, you have to check it out! read more

How about Wow! From the stunning drive up to the brewery to the fantastic architecture it's a great experience. Words and pictures can't accurately describe it. Massive restaurant and outdoor patios and seating areas. Friendly staff at every turn and an open kitchen concept cooking. Food selection isn't the largest but is certainly diverse and utilizes local and organic-fresh ingredients. Then of course the beer selections are numerous. If you haven't been just go and enjoy yourselves. read more

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We stopped in to sample some beers and were blown away how cool this place was. We were only able to spend an hour here but would like to come back for live music and dinner. We had two beer flights and all the beer was really good. The grounds and brewery were gorgeous. read more

The food was so so good. We had the wings and the duck, comfy fries, and my Friend got chicken. Cut with waffles. And I Got. The pizza in my grandma got the pizza. Everything was perfect. Huge place. Big tremendous, huge enormous, the biggest best place to go tremendous those tremendous and huge. I love the brewery. I love the gift shop, huge kitchen inside you can see in the kitchen. you can see everything are doing. They're doing a great job. They're doing amazing. They're doing huge. My server was Mika. He was the best, biggest best server in the world, so I was very very pleased. And I'm a blessed to come back here again. read more

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Great place! Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and had a short wait. The time went fast with porch snacks and the kids play area. All of the food arrived hot and quickly. My favorites were the classic pizza and burger! read more

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