Gastropub in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Foggy Mountain Brew Pub

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Foggy Mountain Brew Pub serves mostly made-to-order, from-scratch pub food, with a dog-friendly patio and free live music Thursday through Saturday.

  • from-scratch burgers and pub food
  • house-made Buffalo wings
  • vegetarian dining at a gastropub

Jack of the Wood

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Jack of the Wood is an Asheville pub opened 27 years ago and known as a gathering place for local Appalachian musicians.

  • listening to Appalachian or bluegrass music
  • having a pint in a local music-gathering setting

Tall John's

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Tall John's serves regularly updated seasonal dinner menus and Sunday brunch in Asheville’s historic Montford District.

  • Dinner guests seeking seasonal menus and classic European-American dishes
  • Sunday brunch
  • Spontaneous walk-in dining

Twisted Laurel

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Twisted Laurel offers house-made pastas, made-to-order pizzas, 24 beers on tap, and a 3,000-square-foot private event space in downtown Asheville.

  • House-made pasta and made-to-order pizza
  • Dining with a selection of 24 beers on tap
  • Pet-friendly patio dining

Universal Joint Asheville

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Universal Joint Asheville offers smash burgers, wings, cold drafts, strong drinks, and a dog-friendly patio.

  • smash burgers and wings
  • dog-friendly patio dining
  • draft beer and strong drinks

Creekside Taphouse

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

Creekside Taphouse offers over 20 craft beer drafts, house-smoked wings and ribs, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and a playground in Asheville.

  • families seeking a restaurant with a playground
  • groups wanting local craft beer on draft
  • dog owners seeking outdoor dining

White Labs Brewing Co

Gastropub

Asheville, NC

White Labs Brewing Co showcases yeast's influence on beer from a yeast factory producing brewer's yeast since 1995.

  • Exploring how yeast strains affect beer
  • Comparing beers across multiple fermentation styles
  • Fermentation-focused beer education

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FAQ

Which Buncombe gastropubs have vegetarian options?

Foggy Mountain Brew Pub lists a portobella burger, pesto pasta, hummus, salads, and other vegetarian pub dishes. Tall John's notes that it may not suit guests needing an extensive vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free selection.

Which gastropubs allow dogs?

Foggy Mountain, Tall John's, Twisted Laurel, Universal Joint Asheville, and Creekside Taphouse list dog- or pet-friendly outdoor seating. Patio availability can depend on weather or the venue's outdoor-seating rules.

Which gastropubs are suitable for large groups or private events?

Twisted Laurel offers large-party dining for groups up to 29, plus a 3,000-square-foot Loft for up to 100 seated or 130 standing guests. Tall John's says parties larger than six require arranging a full restaurant buyout.

Which Buncombe gastropubs are best for families?

Creekside Taphouse has a playground, more than two acres of outdoor seating, and indoor and outdoor televisions. It also offers burgers, pizza, wings, and smoked barbecue.