When it comes to craft beer in Asheville, there are plenty of legendary breweries — but there’s one place that stands out not just for its brews, but for its craft food too. That place is Hillman Beer in the Biltmore Village area — and we’re confident we’ve found the best Reuben sandwich in all of Asheville right here!
Hillman Beer is a family‑owned brewery that began with Brad Hillman’s homebrewing passion in Brooklyn back in 2006. After relocating to Asheville with his brother Greig and sister‑in‑law Brandi in 2015, the trio turned that passion into a full‑blown brewery experience rooted in quality, community, and comfort. Their first Asheville location opened in April 2017, followed by an additional location in Old Fort, growing a fan‑favorite local craft brand.
Unlike many breweries that stop at beer, Hillman Beer takes things further — their kitchen serves house‑made, pub‑style comfort food using locally sourced ingredients, perfectly paired with their award‑winning brews. Indeed, their Reuben sandwich shows up on staff and customer favorite lists alongside burgers, salads, and rotating seasonal dishes.
Their spot near Biltmore Village was severely damaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene in late 2024 but — true to Asheville resilience — the community rallied and the taproom reopened after necessary repairs, latest news confirming they’re back open and serving both beer and food.
So here’s the deal: if you’re on the hunt for actual great food in the Asheville beer scene — not just snacks or average brewery fare — Hillman Beer is your destination. We ordered the Reuben with double meat for just a few dollars more (totally worth it), and next time we’re definitely trying triple meat — or maybe even slapping that Reuben on one of their amazing burgers!
Live a little — you’ll find amazing combos like this in Asheville.
