Western NC is known for its diverse array of breweries. Below are a few we know you'll love (and they are family-friendly too)!

Maggie Valley
Sylva
  • Balsam Falls Brewing Co. - Owned and operated by husband and wife, Corey Laurie Bryson in October 2017, who have since poured their love for craft been and their community into their business.
  • Innovation Brewing - High-quality craft beers with patio seating. Enjoy food from the Cosmic Carryout food truck or Meatballs Pizzeria.
  • Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva Taproom) - Crafting great beer and community since 2015.

Waynesville
  • BearWaters Brewing Co. / The Warehouse - BearWaters Brewing's newest location, The Warehouse, offers award-winning craft beers, a delicious food menu, video games, axe throwing, indoor playing field, indoor corn hole, and so much more!
  • Boojum Brewery Taproom - Located in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, the Downtown Waynesville restaurant & bar has a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy lunch, dinner, or drinks. Choose from 15 taps of fresh, delicious & ever rotating Boojum beer plus guest taps, wine, & craft cocktails.
  • Frog Level Brewing Co. - A working brewery located in Historic Waynesville, NC. Waynesville’s 1st brewery with 21 craft beers on tap. On-site kitchen with indoor and outdoor seating. Beer garden and outdoor stage for live weekend entertainment by the creek. Pet friendly.
  • Mad Anthony's Taproom and Restaurant - Features 50 craft beers and ciders on tap, along with a variety of hand-selected wines, focusing on local and regional varieties. Serving NY style pizza.

Asheville
  • Asheville Brewing Company (South Slope) - They offer award winning pizzas, burgers and pub food as well as 15 taps of in-house brewed creations.
  • Green Man Brewery - Award-winning brewery that has been a staple of the Asheville brewing community since 1997.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing (RAD Beer Garden) - Huge outdoor seating area, food trucks, bocce ball, pinball machines, and lots of beer.. what else could you ask for?
  • Highland Brewing - Asheville's oldest, original craft brewery.
  • New Belgium Brewing - Award-winning brewers of craft beer, including Fat Tire Amber Ale and Voodoo Ranger IPA. Located along the French Broad River.
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Fun for the whole family. Huge selection of wine, ciders, and beers as well as a full kitchen. Located in Mills River (10 minutes south of Asheville).
  • Whistle Hop Brewing - Built out of a train car, this brewery sits on 3 acres with plenty of room for kids to run around or enjoy games such as mini golf or mini bowling. Located in Fairview (7 minutes SE of Asheville).