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The River Arts District Brewing Company

Brewery

4.8 (169 on Google)

About The River Arts District Brewing Company

The River Arts District Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in Asheville. It sits in a century-old stonecutter's workshop in a secluded glen at the gateway to the River Arts District. Its website calls it a community brewery.

The draft list rotates, with up to 16 house-brewed beers available at any visit. The brewery says each beer should be "beer first", with the base style at the core of the recipe. It also pours wine, cider, ginger beer and non-alcoholic drinks from other local makers.

The taproom covers 1,600 square feet. Outside there is a wrap-around deck and a beer garden. The website says the building was first occupied by Samuel Isaac Bean, who worked on the Biltmore Estate.

Master BBQ food truck is there on most days, and other trucks rotate in. The website lists trivia every Monday and music every Friday. Wedge Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away.

From River Arts District Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 169 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Can you get food at River Arts District Brewing?

Yes. Its website says Master BBQ food truck is there on most days, and other food trucks rotate in. Grey Eagle Taqueria across the street delivers lunch on weekdays from 1 to 4pm.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, on a leash. The website asks guests to pick up after their dogs, and staff can supply water bowls and bags.

Are kids allowed?

Yes. The website asks that anyone arriving after 9pm be 21 or older.

Can I take beer to go?

Yes, in aluminum crowlers. The brewery does not fill growlers, and it does not package beer for sale in stores.

Which breweries are close by?

Wedge Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away. Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center is 0.4 miles away. Burial Beer Co. and The Funkatorium are both 0.5 miles away.

Answers come from River Arts District Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.

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Before you visit River Arts District Brewing

Check theradbrewco.com before you go. The draft list rotates, and the site shows what is pouring now and what is coming soon. Its events calendar lists the trivia nights and live music.

Plan around the food. Master BBQ is there on most days, and weekday lunch can come from Grey Eagle Taqueria. Friday and Saturday hours run an hour later than the rest of the week.

Wedge Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away. Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center is 0.4 miles away, and Burial Beer Co. and The Funkatorium are both 0.5 miles away. That makes it easy to add a second stop.