
The Blue Cardinal
Reimagined Southern Appalachian plates with unexpected global spices and seasonal produce, served in Highland Brewing Co.'s lively taproom; casual, beer-friendly dining ideal for tasting creative small plates alongside house-brewed ales.
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Inventive Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with nontraditional global spices, pickled accents, and wood-smoked proteins, paired with local brews in a casual brewery taproom with lively, social vibes.

Inventive Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with nontraditional global spices, pickled accents, and wood-smoked proteins, paired with local brews in a casual brewery taproom with lively, social vibes.
Inventive Southern Appalachian plates reimagined with nontraditional global spices, pickled accents, and wood-smoked proteins, paired with local brews in a casual brewery taproom with lively, social vibes.

Vibrant pop-up serving the finest, freshest Mexican plates and salsas at Highland Brewing Company’s taproom, pairing bright, made-to-order flavors with on-site craft beers in a relaxed brewery patio atmosphere.

Vibrant pop-up serving the finest, freshest Mexican plates and salsas at Highland Brewing Company’s taproom, pairing bright, made-to-order flavors with on-site craft beers in a relaxed brewery patio atmosphere.
Vibrant pop-up serving the finest, freshest Mexican plates and salsas at Highland Brewing Company’s taproom, pairing bright, made-to-order flavors with on-site craft beers in a relaxed brewery patio atmosphere.

Roaming hotdog cart serving hand seared hotdogs and specialty nachos alongside curios and merch at Highland Brewing Company's taproom; casual afternoon to evening pop up with brewery pours and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating.

Roaming hotdog cart serving hand seared hotdogs and specialty nachos alongside curios and merch at Highland Brewing Company's taproom; casual afternoon to evening pop up with brewery pours and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating.
Roaming hotdog cart serving hand seared hotdogs and specialty nachos alongside curios and merch at Highland Brewing Company's taproom; casual afternoon to evening pop up with brewery pours and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating.

Sizzling Philly cheesesteaks with gooey provolone and hand cut fries served at Highland Brewing Company's taproom pop up, perfect for casual evening dining paired with draft beer.

Sizzling Philly cheesesteaks with gooey provolone and hand cut fries served at Highland Brewing Company's taproom pop up, perfect for casual evening dining paired with draft beer.
Sizzling Philly cheesesteaks with gooey provolone and hand cut fries served at Highland Brewing Company's taproom pop up, perfect for casual evening dining paired with draft beer.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.

Authentic Argentinian crepes, savory empanadas, and traditional street bites served from one of Asheville’s first food trucks on Highland Brewing’s patio, pairing hand crafted brews with casual outdoor dining.

Authentic Argentinian crepes, savory empanadas, and traditional street bites served from one of Asheville’s first food trucks on Highland Brewing’s patio, pairing hand crafted brews with casual outdoor dining.
Authentic Argentinian crepes, savory empanadas, and traditional street bites served from one of Asheville’s first food trucks on Highland Brewing’s patio, pairing hand crafted brews with casual outdoor dining.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.

Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Brain teasing pub quiz rounds and fast paced buzzer questions in a bustling taproom, where teams of friends compete over pints with lively hosts and playful audience banter during a laid back social trivia night.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.
Weekly genreless collaborations centered on pedal steel bring seasoned touring musicians together for intimate, exploratory sets in a brewery taproom, blending roots, ambient textures, and spontaneous arrangements over craft beer.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.
Taproom and open-air outdoor bar nights with rotating local bands and ticketed shows amid Pisgah's hop-forward craft ales, lively beer-garden atmosphere, and several nights of live music weekly.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.

Coed, all levels pick-up volleyball on casual courts at Highland Brewing, ideal for drop-in players seeking relaxed, social play, light drills, and post-game beers in a friendly brewery setting.

Coed, all levels pick-up volleyball on casual courts at Highland Brewing, ideal for drop-in players seeking relaxed, social play, light drills, and post-game beers in a friendly brewery setting.
Coed, all levels pick-up volleyball on casual courts at Highland Brewing, ideal for drop-in players seeking relaxed, social play, light drills, and post-game beers in a friendly brewery setting.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.
Orchestral reworkings of 90s hip hop by a mobile chamber orchestra at Highland Brewing's event center, blending strings, brass, and beat-driven grooves into genre-bending covers for a lively taproom audience.

Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.

Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.
Challenging, funny pub trivia with humorous hosts running pop culture, music, and speed rounds in Highland Brewing taproom; teams of up to six compete for prizes amid playful roasting and beer centered nightlife energy.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Evening social volleyball league at Highland Brewing's Meadow, blending casual drop-in play and organized ASSC league matches; players of all skill levels encouraged to register online for the season.

Evening social volleyball league at Highland Brewing's Meadow, blending casual drop-in play and organized ASSC league matches; players of all skill levels encouraged to register online for the season.
Evening social volleyball league at Highland Brewing's Meadow, blending casual drop-in play and organized ASSC league matches; players of all skill levels encouraged to register online for the season.
Seasoned brewers and chefs guide a multi-course beer-pairing dinner at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River taproom, blending farm-to-glass brewing stories with live acoustic music and curated food matches.
Seasoned brewers and chefs guide a multi-course beer-pairing dinner at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River taproom, blending farm-to-glass brewing stories with live acoustic music and curated food matches.
Seasoned brewers and chefs guide a multi-course beer-pairing dinner at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River taproom, blending farm-to-glass brewing stories with live acoustic music and curated food matches.

Lively stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a relaxed brewery taproom, pairing sharp observational humor with River Arts District craft beer and casual late night vibes.

Lively stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a relaxed brewery taproom, pairing sharp observational humor with River Arts District craft beer and casual late night vibes.
Lively stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a relaxed brewery taproom, pairing sharp observational humor with River Arts District craft beer and casual late night vibes.

Low stakes, social crokinole nights in Highland Brewing's taproom featuring flicks of wooden discs, strategic takeouts, and friendly tournament-style play; beginner instruction and weekly meetups welcome players of all skill levels.

Low stakes, social crokinole nights in Highland Brewing's taproom featuring flicks of wooden discs, strategic takeouts, and friendly tournament-style play; beginner instruction and weekly meetups welcome players of all skill levels.
Low stakes, social crokinole nights in Highland Brewing's taproom featuring flicks of wooden discs, strategic takeouts, and friendly tournament-style play; beginner instruction and weekly meetups welcome players of all skill levels.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.

Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Evening bluegrass set blending traditional and contemporary styles, honed in restaurants and clubs; a Columbia area quartet delivers tight acoustic string arrangements and lively harmonies for a casual brewery taproom crowd.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.