Discover safe transportation options for exploring Asheville’s brewery scene. From guided beer tours to designated driver services, find the perfect way to enjoy craft brews without driving.
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Asheville Brewery Transportation: Safe Options for Beer Lovers

Asheville’s vibrant craft beer scene features over 30 breweries scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. While the temptation to sample the award-winning brews at each stop is strong, responsible transportation is essential. Whether you’re planning to visit our family-owned Hillman Beer locations or explore multiple breweries across the city, having a safe transportation plan ensures you can enjoy the full craft beer experience without worry. Here’s your guide to the many transportation options that let you savor Asheville’s brewing culture responsibly.

Guided Brewery Tours: The Hassle-Free Experience

Brewery tours offer the perfect combination of convenience, education, and safety. These curated experiences handle all the logistics while you focus on enjoying exceptional craft beer.

Benefits of Guided Brewery Tours

When you join a guided tour, you’re getting more than just transportation. Most tours include behind-the-scenes access, interactions with brewers, and insider knowledge about Asheville’s craft beer history. Tours typically last 3-5 hours and include visits to 3-4 breweries with tasting packages included in the price.

Popular options include Asheville Brewery Tours, BREW-ed, and Asheville Brews Cruise. These companies offer both walking tours of downtown breweries and driving tours that reach breweries in different neighborhoods, including our Hillman Beer location near Biltmore Village with its creek-side seating.

Rideshare and Taxi Services: Flexibility on Your Terms

For beer enthusiasts who prefer to create their own itinerary, rideshare services provide the freedom to explore at your own pace while keeping safety a priority.

Rideshare Options in Asheville

Both Uber and Lyft operate extensively throughout Asheville, making it easy to travel between breweries like our Asheville location on Sweeten Creek Road and other local favorites. Wait times are typically short in the downtown and Biltmore Village areas but may be longer for outlying locations like our Old Fort brewery with its mountain views.

Local taxi companies offer another reliable option, with the benefit of drivers who often have extensive knowledge of local breweries and can suggest hidden gems based on your beer preferences.

Designated Driver Services: Your Car, Their Driver

For groups who want to use their own vehicle but ensure everyone can sample the brews, designated driver services offer a unique solution.

How Designated Driver Services Work

Services like Asheville DD provide professional drivers who arrive at your location and drive your vehicle for you. The driver stays with your group throughout your brewery adventures, ensuring everyone gets home safely at the end of the night. This option works well for visitors staying outside downtown who want to explore breweries across different Asheville neighborhoods.

These services typically charge by the hour and can be booked in advance, offering peace of mind for your entire brewery tour experience.

Public Transportation and Walkable Routes

For budget-conscious visitors, Asheville offers several transportation options that keep costs low while maintaining safety.

Asheville Transit System

The ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) bus system connects many of the city’s brewery districts. Route 170 serves Biltmore Village, making it easy to visit our Asheville Hillman Beer location. Buses run until approximately 10 PM on weekdays and 6 PM on weekends, with fare at just $1 per ride.

Walking Tours and Brewery Districts

The South Slope Brewing District features eight breweries within a few blocks, making it perfect for a self-guided walking tour. Other walkable clusters include downtown breweries and the River Arts District.

For those interested in combining exercise with their beer sampling, the Asheville Ale Trail provides maps of walkable routes connecting multiple breweries.

Join Us for a Safe and Memorable Brewery Experience

At Hillman Beer, we believe great craft beer should be enjoyed responsibly. Whether you’re planning to visit our Asheville location with its intimate atmosphere or our spacious Old Fort brewery with 32 taps, we encourage you to plan your transportation ahead of time.

We’ve saved a seat for you at our family table, where quality, service, comfort, and community come together with every pour. Plan your safe transportation, then come join us to experience our award-winning ESB or Four Fat Baby without the worry of driving afterward.

Looking for recommendations on which transportation option might work best for visiting our locations? Our friendly staff is happy to suggest the most convenient ways to reach us based on where you’re staying. Contact us today to start planning your Asheville brewery adventure!