Burial Beer Co. Forestry Camp Taproom

The place is absolutely beautiful and worth visiting. Just not for a concert. The sound was horrible. It sounded like the mic had noise cancellation on it. I literally never heard a full string of lyrics from the artist. It was very oversold and completely unpleasant to be in the crowd. The back is delightful and has decent seating options. I ordered their food because everyone talks about how good it is. I waited 25 minutes and was served cold food. That's wild. Not super handicap friendly when that packed. A person with a walker was having a hard time getting through the crowd. It's also a gravel lot. Lots of porta potties. Good beer. Long beer lines.

A unique spot to grab some good food, cold brews, and enjoy the eclectic building or mountain and city views from the rooftop patio. The chicken sandwich was massive, and the fries were my favorite. The cider was great and the building had the coolest moody decor. Can’t wait to bring more friends.

Great brewery in a refurbished historical building. Food was excellent. I didn’t have beer but the people around me said the beer was great and I had the barrel aged manhattan which was excellent. They have a nice outdoor patio that is dog friendly. I highly recommend this place.

Minimal service but good food with well seasoned fries. Portion was smaller than I would have liked but the ranch was good.

Really nice atmosphere, very well decorated. Amazing interior that was clearly designed with a vision. Great outside seating and place to hang out. My only complaint is the food pricing, I feel like 28 dollars for fish and grits is wild, as was 18 dollars for shakshuka that wasn’t enough food for lunch. Great food and no complaints about the dishes themselves, just the pricing, but hopefully that’s a trade off for well paid staff! Nice place overall.

Genuinely one of the worst music venue experiences in my life. This was surprising because I've been continually impressed with Burial's other venue, Eulogy. A summertime 2pm concert start time is absurd when there's so many people and so little shade in a concrete and gravel lot. At least 2 people left on stretchers. Flow of foot traffic was absolute garbage. Merch booth layout was pretty terrible. With all the nearby empty lots that Hurricane Helene left, y'all could've easily lined up more parking options. How was the concert sound so bad? I've heard open mics mixed better. Overall it seemed this show was organized by someone who has never put on a concert before ever. On the upside: plenty of portapotties, staff I interacted with were all nice, and the medical staff were incredibly fast in attending to folks that needed help. Oh, and all the water stations were a nice touch. If y'all are just gonna fumble the bigger acts, let a different venue pick up the show instead. That was trash.

The food menu, while limited, is packed with flavor, cooked to perfection every time. The service is great, employees pleasant, and the ordering process and menus are simple. While I myself have not tried their hard beverages, those I was with preached of their quality, in sophistication of flavor and bottling alike. The building itself is beautiful with a rich history, the decorations enriched rather than overwrote the feel of a lumber processing facility turned taproom. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant, with large windows, well-spaced seating, and warm-toned ambient lighting, all brought together with quiet music playing over speakers both outside and in. The prices are reasonable, especially for the quality, with a good location and ample parking (Google maps navigation is slightly confusing as of 3/24/25, but there is roadside signage if you're looking). Though I'm not sure of their policies, they also seemed adequately pet and child friendly. All in all, it was a good experience and I can easily see myself visiting more often.

Absolutely amazing! Four of us did the 5 course tasting menu and we’re not disappointed. Every dish was excellent, the best pork I have ever eaten. I loved the use of the spent ingredients from the brewing process. The meal took us over 5 hours and we loved every minute of it. Our server Christian was very attentive and knowledgeable. Not that I was trying to stump him with questions, but he was able to answer them all. Great job Christian! And a shout out to Emily, she was very friendly and helpful, and thanks for the mushroom cannelloni recipe chef. I hope to be able to make it back again!

Nice place, crowded and no parking. Had to use my Handicap card. Until There Is No Longer IPA for the squeeze and I had the Surfwax and Profound Discoveries IPAs. Driving through, couldn't have a BBA stout, but too many are sours anyway. Smashburger was good. Decent place and beer, $4 for a sticker is BS.

Super cool location of Burial beer. I have been to the original location in downtown Asheville as well as the one in Charlotte. This one had a super cool vibe and the building was so amazing. Two story with beautiful wooden decor. Burial is my favorite brewery in Asheville. Their beers are fantastic. I have no idea how they get so much flavor in their beer. They also serve food here, I had a delicious burger and fries. They have tasty stouts with layers of flavor. Open Saturday 11AM-10PM, Sunday 11AM- 10PM, Tuesday-Thursday 4-10PM, Friday 12-10PM and closed Monday.

Are we out of the woods yet because take me back to Burial Beer Forestry Camp! There were so many breweries in Asheville, but Burial Beer is the perfect spot to grab not only a beer but a tasty bite to eat while you're at it. We had the pup so we were worried about not being able to dine in but they do have a covered outdoor area which was perfect. The menu is more limited outside but it was suited our tastebuds just fine. There were some boozy slushies available and I don't even care what flavors they are I will almost always order any boozy slushy. And to be honest, Burial Beer's boozy frozen cocktails have ruined all other frozen cocktails for me, period. Not only were they gorgeous to the eye and camera, but they were deliciously frozen and, of course, boozy. If the Iceberg or the House Frose is ever on the menu again, 100% recommend them. We paired our cocktails splitting an Italian Sausage with Garlic Potatoes, which really hit the spot after all the alcohol we'd consumed that day. I can't wait to come back one day and try their full menu, maybe sans dog so we can have the full Burial Beer Forestry Camp experience!

Heavy metal brewery. They know what they are and deliver on that theme. Traditional beers are ok but their barrel aged stouts are outstanding. Super friendly and knowledgeable service.

We went here last night for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised! The vibes were so cozy and comforting. The people working were lovely and helped with any questions we had. The food......oh my god the FOOD was amazing. I had the marinated tofu po'boy and the sauce that went with it was spectacular. The fries were piping hot and fresh, nicely salted as well. My partner had the steak frites and goodness, that was FANTASTIC!!! It had a beautiful crunchy char on the outside and a perfect medium rare. I forgot to take a picture because we just chowed down. I cannot wait to bring my family when they come into town next because I KNOW they'll love it!!

First I absolutely love a Burial IPA. This spot has a full bar with nice cocktails so you have something for everyone. I have eaten here before and everything we ordered was delicious. You use the QR codes at the table to order food which isn't my favorite setup but whatever everything else is on point. The space is so amazing! Good flow to the bar and big beautiful windows. It's functional and beautiful in a rustic way that is inviting. Service is efficient and on slower days they can help you pick a beer that suits your particular style.

Definitely super enjoyed the spot. The aesthetics are seriously on point. Even inside the smell reminds me of a Camp. I don't know what kind of witchcraft they do but I love it. The system inside is incredibly streamlined and I appreciate they have a separate line to pay your tab. The staff are very, very friendly. Beautiful picnic tables and outdoor space. Indoors looks pretty delightful too. Clean bathrooms and ample parking. The drinks themselves were nice but not impressive. I got a wine spritzer, and after two I felt absolutely nothing. Not that I wanted to be drunk, but it felt like more soda than wine for sure. And it was eight dollars. The Beer was also pretty pricey, as was the food. I would like to try the food one day though as I liked it at the other spot.

We visited Forestry Camp on the recommendation of a friend that lives locally, and also because we already know we love Burial Beer. We've spent a lot of time in Asheville and visited most of the breweries and Burial is one of the best in our opinion. We started off sharing Aguachile so we would have something on our stomachs as we enjoyed our beers. We also shared the Smashburger and it did not disappoint. Terrific spot with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great and everything is super clean and well-maintained.

We were over the top impressed with the staff, vibe and of course the oysters from Locals Seafood.

Last week, while in the area, my girlfriend and I stopped in to thick this place out. It was Sunday and they had the brunch going. We took a few minutes to decide on a couple of IPA's and a stout for dessert! Then we decided on food. I ordered a Smashburger with side salad and my girlfriend got the Eggs Benedict sans pork belly. The food was very good! The beers were amazing! The IPA's were great ... The Stillness of a Personal Hell and Given Back to the Light. Stillness was awesome! the Stout, Tragic Echo of the Imperishable, was one of the brews Ihave ever had ... very similar to one of the Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptista limited runs a few years ago. We sat on the deck and enjoyed the nice weather and the amazing food and drink. We people watched and dog watched (we are dog weirdos). We met the sweetest little dog, Okra Winfrey! So that was a highlight, too! The facilities are very clean, the staff is very friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. The beers were so good that I am likely ruined for a while!

Seems like everytime I visit this establishment things have changed. Had some family visiting and they wanted to see where the CCC workers that built the Blue Ridge Pkwy bunked. Stop by on Saturday around 5p and was surprised to see more outdoor seating options with customers scattered about. The vibe is now more about the brewery and cocktail bar and less formal dining. One walks in, follows the arrow to the bar and orders there. If you order food, you will be given a number and food will be brought to your table. I didn't see an outdoor activities or games but might have missed it. The property has a large footprint.

I have had Burial Beer several times before and each and every time I immensely enjoy my beer experiences with them! My latest beer experience was a yet another excellent excursion with the Forestry Camp location. Steve and I both had the Immortal Chalice. This was a fantastic Coffee Stout that we had and were so very much impressed with! The flavor profile with this beer is of course coffee as well as a very roasty flavor that accompanies the main flavor. It was simply wonderful! Of course I have always been a big fan of Burial Beer's swag so of course I bought a couple of t shirts! The cool thing with this brewery is if you don't buy a shirt while you are at one of their locations but decided you wanted one you can always go to their website and purchase it and have it shipped to you. There are always new designs coming out as well. To me Burial Beer is a perfect brewery to enjoy with their highly enjoyable beers and their consistently cool swag to represent when you are out and about!

Beautiful space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They two covered areas with picnic tables and pretty hanging lights and one uncovered patio area - all perfect for your pets! Water is self-serve inside, and you order at the counter. One con would have to be that they only have one line to order food and beer - so it can get pretty long. Would be nice if the counter had a beer/drinks only type of line for people who don't want to order food. Garlic herb fries ($6): the herbs were rosemary that were fries with the fries it seems because they were crispy, fragrant and really good. The fries was the perfect way to solve the beer munchies. Steak ($22): 5 oz apple brandy NY strip, Japanese sweet potato wedges, wilted spinach, miso and marrow butter. They don't ask how you want your steak, ours was medium well. And we wanted to switch the sides it came with for the garlic herb fries but they couldn't so we ended up having to order them separately. The sweet potato wedges were crispy and I think the real surprise was how good the wilted spinach was lol. Couldn't take the miso as much in the butter, but it was creamy and rich. Feel the Rhythm cocktail ($13): rye, rum, tamarind, turmeric, mango, banana, lime, ango, cardamom, aqua faba VISUALS Flight ($16 for 4): unfortunately, my least favorite of what we got and didn't actually finish any of the flight. I think for us, all the wines tasted more like beer sours than wine? Overall, great place to hang out with a group!

Boy do I want to love this place but man there is a lot they need to work on. First the worst, the toilets were all overflowing and their feedback was "Yeah that happens". It was disgusting. Second, the line to get a beer is so poorly planned. If you want food and a beer or just a beer you're in the same line. So when I had an open tab they wouldn't let me order a second one without waiting in the 20 person line for food. How they haven't reconfigured that is wild. I will say, the food was good , the beer was good and the setting was nice but other than that I doubt we would come back.

We came from out of town, and we loved this place so much , we went twice! The first night we got the falafel sandwich and the mortadella sandwich. The bears were great... we had a sour and a porter. The second time we went, we split a smash burger... so good! We sat at the bar both times. We each commented on how good our service was and how the people working truly seemed to enjoy each other. The vibe of the place is so cool with the bar seating, rooftop seating, and even like an attic-like space ! Definitely recommend!

My husband and I LOVE Burial at Forestry Camp. We have visited half a dozen times and come back everytime we are in Asheville. The environment is chill and relaxing, the staff is incredible, and the food is DELICIOUS. Give them a visit, you won't regret it!

From day one, burial has cranked out amazing, well crafted product so I'm not surprised that Forestry Camp was no different. We've been big fans of burial since day one where there were only 2-3 beers on tap, a poem type writer in the corner, and a small dimly lit space downtown. We recently got to visit the Forestry Camp for some food and everything was delicious! We went to Forestry Camp when it first opened and was more of a fine dining Basque concept but I love this new menu a bit more! It's approachable and has a diverse selection of menu options. We went with with pork belly Banh mi + fried chicken sandwich - both with fries. Their fries are crispy on the outside and packed with a ton of flavor - they fry them with a bunch of herbs so there is rosemary, sage, and other greenery woven throughout. The sandwiches also had a great balance of bread to toppings and each of the toppings were a great balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and sour! Already planning our trip back to try more!

This is my favorite of the two Burial locations. It's tucked away in an unexpected location, but it has such a great little campus with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The staff is incredibly kind and the service is very quick. They also have a great menu and a wide variety of beer to try. I can't recommend enough!

Hands down one of the best places in Asheville to grab a beer and some tasty food! Burial has done a wonderful job transforming this old forestry station into an amazing restaurant / bar combo. Whether you want a place to hang out with friends and grab some drinks or eat a full sit down dinner, this is the spot! You will find a nice selection of Burials beers, wine, and liquor. For food they have a wide variety of small plates, handhelds, and some upscale entrees!

Burial has long been one of my favorite breweries. I got my first visit to the Forestry Camp location last week. I was not disappointed. The place is super cool and tons of indoor and covered outdoor spots to sit and relax. The staff was amazing, very cool and happy to answer any questions and make solid recommendations. I went the sour route, getting Aided By An Aimless Occult and All That You Fear Will Slowly Melt Away. Both flavorful and refreshing sours. I have had a decent number of their stouts and IPA's, so was happy to try their sours. The names of their beers always, while sometimes a mouthful are the best. I was also impressed by the food options. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was better than expected. Great flavor and my only critique, which is purely preference, is I would have enjoyed it more had it been spicier. That being said I would order again. I will come back the next time I am in the area. Cheers!

As if I didn't love Burial enough for their beer, this location is simply one of the best places to hang out. They repurposed and old forestry camp building and made it simply perfect for their amazing beers. The food looks superb, defiantly coming back for some grub!! IPA's are a must if that's your thing, all other beers are highly recommend as well.

Wow! What a surprise of a location. Went here on a whim because we like craft beer and left totally blown away by not only the beer, but the food and ambiance. This location is super fun with a nice outdoorsy rustic feeling. The stouts we had here were exactly what I want in complex stouts with the texture leaving a beautiful coated feel in my mouth and throat. What really truly exceeded my expectations with this place was the food. Traditionally food in breweries is edible at best, but never a star. That was so not the case with the food here. This food was the best thing I ate in Asheville on my visit and even though the beer itself would bring me back to this brewery, the food will honestly be the reason I will definitely return on my next visit.

Love this place - food was amazing! We tried the goulash- it was incredible! Perfect comfort food and went so well with the beer! Pimento dip with green tomatoes - so yummy! German sides - all so great! Loved every beer we tried - we stick mainly to IPAS all were great and hoppy! I also tried the Octoberfest and it was also very satisfying- great smooth, flavor. Atmosphere was very cool! Staff was friendly and helpful. We also noticed they have a full bar with craft cocktails! Loved everything about this place! Dog-friendly too!

This place is amazing! A fellow Peloton Craft Beer Riders group member who lives in the area recommended this spot while we are in town! Every beer I had here was absolutely delicious and I couldn't recommend it enough! There's a bunch of wooden bench tables inside and the entire place is made out of wood...really reminds you of a camp! There's also a rooftop bar, but it was way too cold for us Floridians to enjoy that area. Highly recommend the double dry hopped saison and the mocha black lager.

This is a great location away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The food is also great if you in for a couple of beers and the service is fast. They have a lot of the burial beer options here and it's a very enjoyable experience.

This place is the freakin viiiiiiibe. If you've been to Burial on south slope you know it's good. But then burial came up with this new location is this dope historic building and they are straight slinging five star brews. Definitely a place to check out. They offer food and have an outdoor patio, upstairs loft seating and some of the best beer merch in town. Cheers.

We came for a tour of Burial beer and accidentally went to their downtown location but the staff there let our tour guide know we would be late, so there was nothing to worry about! When we finally got to the forestry camp campus, we were greeted with a glass of their Pilsner! Sarah, the tour guide, was more than incredible. You can tell how much she enjoys working there and how invested she is in the brewing process. Her knowledge was inspiring and I think is testament to Burial as a whole. We tried another Pilsner, an IPA, a sour, a wine-ish beer they're experimenting with, and finally a chocolate stout. Each were incredible. The history of the buildings were wonderful, and Sarah had so much information for our many questions. It was part of the New Deal and it's incredible they were able to repurpose the historical building.

The food, service and ambiance are all very good. There is an extensive beer menu and a well stocked bar. There is plenty of inside and outside seating available. There is adequate on-site parking. On the weekends, there is parking available across the street in the parking lot of a neighboring business. This, the Forestry Camp is a very popular place. I highly recommend you give it a try.

Wonderful place to enjoy some great beers. Very neat building, historic and unique. Some of the DIPA's are great, and the big stouts fantastic. Highly recommended brewery

Unlike the Burial in the heart of the city, this is an alternative spot with an old log cabin feel while enjoying Burial beer. This has a completely different feel than the other location I have frequented. I tried around 5 different beers by trying half pours. I think this is the way to go as Burial offers so many different flavors of beer. It's worth trying them all! I am not as please with the beers versus previous trips, but you really can't go wrong with either of the two locations they have. This one definitely has way more seating room and two floors along with outdoor seating with heaters.

First time here, and had to stop on our way through town. We stopped for lunch and a beer and ended up buying 1 of everything. The outside space is beautiful and relaxing, love everything about the atmosphere. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We loved this addition to our must stop place in Asheville!

This is a best kept little secret! The beer is the best in town (and that's saying a lot for Asheville!) and food is spectacular! I love the historic preservation of this restaurant, where they kept some of the forestry fixtures. I took my grandparents and seeing that elicited stories about my great grandfather and his time in the CCC that I had never heard before. The staff helped them navigate the extensive beer menu and gave excellent recommendations to all of us!

Went on a busy Thursday evening. Bustling place full of friendly staff, attentive servers, and beyond amazing food. Great atmosphere. Recommend the smoked meat plate, pimento cheese or cheese appetizers. The vegan Irish coffee slushy was incredible and drinks were on point.

Wow! Finally made it out to forestry camp and it did not disappoint. When you pull in it feels like you just entered a little town of its own. They have alcoholic slushies, cocktails, several beers on tap, and a full menu. Everything is ordered at the bar and food is brought to your table. There's a large outdoor sitting area with heaters, as well as two stories indoors. We ordered fries and hummus as appetizers and a tofu bahn mi sandwich. The food came out very quick and was super tasty. We met up with friends for a birthday and had a pretty large party, they don't take reservations but there was plenty of seating for everyone. Will definitely stop by again soon.

Loved the atmosphere and the beer was on point. The upstairs had a great sitting areas where you could visit with friends.

Enjoyed the wine collaboration. We were lucky & there was a wine tasting. Little neck clam stew was delicious.

I know I already have a review of Forestry Camp but this is an update on how fantastic their brunch is. Right now, this is by far the best brunch in town in my opinion. We had the Spanish tortilla, the chorizo omelette, the bitter lettuces aux lardon and the gateau basque. Everything was excellent. Loved the chorizo omelette and the tortilla was a flashback to Spain. The bitter lettuces was my favorite dish, with a sunny egg, that happened today to be duck. (it is usually chicken). Everything was so well executed and presented. We had tea and coffee and they were all very good too. Service is so friendly and attentive. Love this place!

It's Burial Beer, off the beaten path. How can you not live that?!? They have indoor seating as well as covered (shaded) outdoor tables, and AMAZING beer. You'll LOVE IT!!

First time here and would return! Very cool atmosphere, plenty of seating inside, outside and upstairs. great selection of beer, cocktails, and food! You place your order at the bar and they give you a number for any food orders, they will bring the food out to your table. Cozy romantic vibes upstairs. The food was elevated. Casual but classy! We loved it!!!

My wife and I were optimistic that this extension of Burial would be a potential new favorite for our annual trips to Asheville. We had made a reservation in advance and due to an early lunch didn't have to navigate any type of parking mishap. The whole compound houses the restaurant, bar, brew house and who knows what else. The hostess was kind and we were ushered upstairs to our seats. The beer menu is a dream come true with a smattering of choices ranging from triple IPAs to nitro coffee stouts. We both had no trouble picking out our brews. The menu although somewhat pretentious, housed some great shareable larger tapas style entrees. We opted for the cheeseboard charcuterie, a breakfast hash that was the stand out and a roast chicken on sour bib lettuce. Food was pretty solid and I thought the prices were reasonable. The service was top notch, kind and attentive with our waitress easily explaining and recommending items to make our experience enjoyable. The downstairs bar/common area would suffice if you don't have time for the show upstairs. Overall this is an upscale brew experience that some may confuse with fine dining. I would recommend to the beer lover or foodie out there.

Let's talk ambience this place speaks everything Forestry Camp. I felt like a kid being dropped off at a 5 star camp with a luxury dining plan. Everything on the menu was so detail in description I had no clue what to order. I knew I definitely wanted the board with the fixing. We shared a roast beef sandwich the meat was very soft and moist. Staff was friendly and helpful. I just can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu.

Amazing! However, the original location in South Slope is our favorite bc a tad more casual. Great food! Best beer in Asheville! We love Hazy IPA's!

The cassoulet was delicious, it's been may favorite dish I've had here so far, I would recommended it and would definitely get it again. Some of the bartenders can be assholes though, wasn't too fond of they way they were towards us. I mean this place gets crazy busy so maybe they just get stressed. The line gets long and you have to wait quite a while for drinks sometimes. Their beer is okay, the best burial beer I've had was downtown when they released the pineapple Mexican lager. Was a colab beer that I only got one of and was gone by the time I went back. The rest are okay, the surf wax ipa is pretty good.

Make sure to check your BANK statements after being here!!!! Oh my. I LOVED this spot, but I likely won't be returning. They have two jobs...to serve their delicious beers + food, + to charge you appropriately. After a visit, we realized that not only were we charged for our items, but we also paid for someone else's bill. While attending a celebratory dinner somewhere else (Limones in downtown Asheville) we realized after receiving text message alerts from our bank, that our pre-dinner stop at Burial had mischarged our DEBIT card directly attached to our bank account (obviously). We returned on our way home to give them a chance to fix + make good on the issue. The manager did fix our mischarges......however, there was NO APOLOGY for the inconvenience, no attempt to make us feel good about using our debit there again in the future, and just a very patronizing + condescending tone to having to "put up" with us while they fixed our issue. We were told square just does this sometimes + so it goes....? What kind of accountability is that? Nevermind to the management here. They entirely missed an opportunity to connect with LOCALS who LOVE their beer. A kind gesture would have gone a LONG way + I would have sung their praises, but instead I'm left not trusting them or their systems or their management. I'll be hitting other spots from now on + avoiding their canned offerings in local stores too. Such a shame. ‍

Great service, friendly staff and tucked away spot from Biltmore village. Will definitely be back! Best stouts around

Interesting beer options to choose from. As someone who hit their beer limit by the time we got here, I did wish they had a better beer alternative selection, but I can't really expect that from a brewery!

Closed their kitchen a half hour early. Staff was rude. Too bad, I've loved their beer, but won't be back again.

Awesome spot tucked away that opens up to a really cool venue with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. We've been there twice and love the vegetarian options we found to eat! Not only was the food amazing but the drinks were just as great! First visit we ordered the roasted olives and the hummus and squash plate. Both were timely and tasted good, but the roasted olives stood out! Second visit we had to get the olives again but ordered a meal this time, which was the Colleat??? Spelling, idk it was soooo good though. Loved the savory vegetables and the nutty acorn squash with the celery. The staff was very nice and friendly, definitely would recommend! We look forward to checking out their movie night soon.

This venue is amazing. A wonderful space, interesting beers and very , very clean. Welcoming to young families. Didn't have time to try the food - open kitchen and inspired menu with local sourcing....but for sure will be back!!