Asheville staple. Even if you just want to be able to tell people you got your beer poured from a gas station, it's worth the cool experience. There is usually a food truck out front selling great food and there is corn hole out back. The local crowd is great as well. Good spot for a smoke and its dog friendly as well. If you're lucky you can catch someone playing chess to brush up on your game or run into some people you make good friends with. You never know what will happen at the brew pump but beat ever it is, it won't be boring as long as your open to talking with those around you. So enjoy the social atmosphere and have another pint.
Cold beer, just dashed in to check out yet another brewery in Asheville. Asheville has more breweries per capita than any other US city. Nothing extraordinary about this one, but wet our whistle.
Coolest gas station around. I know this last weekend wasn't a normal thing as there was a festival called "All Go West" going on, but this gas station shut down the parking lot and let us have a dance party! On normal days this gas station still has a great beer selection, even some good beers on tap. They also have a chill area to hang out at out back. Some pretty good food trucks on top of all that. I'll certainly be back and no, I don't always expect a dance party, lol!
Such a cool place! My close friend lives close to here and it is her to-go place. She wanted to take me and I was pleasantly surprised. It's literally a gas station with a bar. Need gas? You can get it. Want to grab a draft beer? Done. Hungry? Grab a snack or go to the food truck that is most likely there at night. There is an outside area with a window to order if you don't want to go in and they serve craft beers with several options also in cans and bottles. If you've never been, you need to go.
Before visiting North Carolina recently, if you had told me about a bar at at a gas station, I would have simply assumed that you meant they'd supply you with a stealthy brown sack along with your bottle or can. Imagine my pleasant surprise to see this beer garden located on the side of a gas station. I discovered this place while locating El Kim Chi, the Mexican-Korean fusion food truck that parks there a couple times a week. As others have noted, there are about eight taps all priced at $4 with a couple taps available for $3. During my visit there were two $3 specials: New Belgium from right in Asheville and Utica Club (UC Pilsner, as they called it), which is brewed about an hour from me in beautiful upstate NY. Oh the dilemma, do you go for what's local to where to you or local to where you're from? Well, whichever you choose, don't take too long to decide because the kim chi has a real kick to it, so you'll want something to relieve the burn in your mouth. I liked how the gravel-filled area is dog friendly and how the pint classes had designs from nearby breweries. It's a classy touch that's a step up from the unbranded shaker glass. Oh yes, and the location, right across the street from the Isis Theater.
I've been to the Brew Pump a few times and have enjoyed it. I think it's biggest strength is the outdoor, dog friendly section which is great when it's warm enough. The inside is fine but not particularly cozy. They do have a TV for watching games which I really like. The service is friendly and timely. I really wish you could buy alcohol from the convenient store (i.e. a six pack) and drink it there. But that's not an option. Prices are very reasonable and they usually have a special that is on sale.
I love the Brew Pump. What? You needed more? Well, for starters there are multiple draft beers all the time. There is usually a rotating cider as well, which is what I always go for. They have food trucks every night of the week. There's a big outdoor space to hang out and eat your food. There's a nice indoor area too. The staff is friendly and always has good working knowledge of the beers that they have on tap at any given time. They sometimes close down the gas station and have dance parties among the pumps. It really doesn't get any cooler than this!
Wow! Totally unexpected! The Brew Pump is actually located in the convenience store portion of a gas station! Only in Asheville folks! Seven beers on tap at any time - and the prices are great - each pint I got were only $4 and some were on special for $3. A bar and tables inside and a really spacious outdoor section/beer garden. Not to mention a really awesome selection of beer/six packs to go. Generally, there's a good food truck parked out front. Dog and kid friendly. Nice mix of people from all walks of life. All are welcome here!
Such an interesting place. Located inside of a gas station in West Asheville is a cute little bar with an outdoor area for everyone to enjoy. Dog friendly, kid friendly, people friendly, there is not a type of friendly this place doesn't have. Even the staff is super friendly! They will have about 6 or 7 beers on tap of which one, will be on special. I have been here a few times and each time I have been, the beer selection is different. Inside of the gas station also has a large beer selection and although overpriced, it is close to home and quick to maneuver. The best part about this place is the large outdoor area where dogs are allowed to roam free, off leash (as long as it is before 8 PM) and the humans can congregate at a picnic table or play some cornhole. Hungry? There is usually one of Asheville's fine food trucks parked out in front of the establishment or, just pop inside of the gas station and grab a quick snack. It is great to enjoy a brew and some fresh air in this place! Never overcrowded and always a pleasant experience.