The Thirsty Monk is regular rated as one of the best bars in the US. The bar is split over two levels with US beers dominating the ground floor bar and a dedicated Belgian beer bar in the basement. In this shot is the warmer, cosier basement Belgian bar.

The Thirsty Monk is regular rated as one of the best bars in the US. The bar is split over two levels with US beers dominating the ground floor bar and a dedicated Belgian beer bar in the basement. In this shot is the much brighter ground floor bar.

Located on Pack’s Square in downtown Asheville, NC, Pack’s Tavern opened in 2009 but the building dates back to 1907 and has been used as a lumber supplier, an automotive supply company and during prohibition, the basement was the place to go for some illegal hooch.

Not only does the Asheville Brewing Co. brew some excellent beers and serve great pizzas, they also have their own cinema that shows 3 films a week both in 2D and 3D!

Lexington Avenue Brewing (aka LAB) is a microbrewery located on Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, NC. As well as serveing beer brewed onsite, they also serve good food and have regular live music.

A trio of Green Man Brewery tap handles at the Jack of the Wood pub in downtown Asheville, NC. The brewery is located a few blocks away from the pub.

Cape Fear Wine and Beer has been serving excellent beer and wine to residents of and visitors to Wilmington, NC since 2003. You can expect to find a large selection of keg beers from the US and Europe as well as one cask ale. They also have a large selection of well-priced bottled beers to drink on or off the premises.

Located in Historic Downtown, the Front Street Brewery is Wilmington’s only Restaurant & Brewery.

The selection of beer available at the Hops Supply Co. in Wilmington, NC.

Established in December 2012, Wicked Weed Brewing has quickly established itself as an award-winning brewery. It has a very popular brewpub in Asheville, NC and recently won a gold medal for its Transcendence (aka Serentiy) ‘American Style Brett Beer’.