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Join a Floating Bar Crawl in Downtown Asheville

Experience the perfect blend of beer and nature with a relaxed bar-hop by raft in Asheville-an ideal outing if you’re staying in Downtown Asheville and want a memorable river-based adventure; you’ll casually float downstream, stop three times at local bars and breweries, and enjoy cold drinks from the guide’s cooler (you’re welcome to bring your own). This trip includes short climbs up muddy river banks and stair descents, so you should be comfortable with water; kids 15 and older can join parents (without alcohol). We’ll pause at The Wedge Brewery at the Foundation where you can grab food from the truck, and we finish at New Belgium Brewery. For convenience, park at Hominy Creek River Park and take a rideshare to retrieve your vehicle when you’re ready-you may leave your car overnight if needed-and meet us by the stairs to the river. Gratuity for the guide is appreciated to support a great local experience in North Carolina.

About this activity in Downtown Asheville

Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.

Highlights

  • Float a scenic stretch of river near Asheville while bar-hopping to three local breweries, including The Wedge at the Foundation and New Belgium Brewery.
  • Enjoy chilled drinks on the raft with a provided cooler and ice - you’re welcome to bring your own beverages to share.
  • Casual, family-friendly rafting that combines outdoor river views with Asheville’s craft beer scene; kids 15+ may join with adults (no alcohol for minors).
  • Relaxed pace ideal for sightseeing and conversation - the trip requires light riverbank hiking and stair descents between stops.

Important Information

  • Commercial raft, life jackets and paddles are included; the guide will supply a cooler with ice for your drinks.
  • You must be comfortable around water and able to climb muddy river banks and stairs; the route is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels.
  • There is no shuttle back to your vehicle - plan to park at Hominy Creek River Park and arrange a rideshare to retrieve your car when you’re ready to drive; overnight parking at the park is allowed if needed.
  • Public transit options are available nearby; gratuity for the guide is appreciated and you may bring beers to put in the cooler.

Meeting Point

Meet at the stairs down to the river at Hominy Creek River Park; look for the guide by the stairwell before launching.

Includes

  • Enjoy a commercial raft provided for your Water-Based experience in Downtown Asheville.
  • Use supplied life jackets to stay safe while you explore the river in the area.
  • Paddles are included so you can steer and participate hands-on during the activity.
  • A cooler with ice is provided to keep your drinks and snacks chilled on the trip.

Excludes

  • You may bring some beers to put in the provided cooler, but other food and drink policies remain as stated.
  • We do not offer a shuttle back to your vehicle - you must coordinate a ride share service for return transport.
  • Gratuities are not included and are handled separately from the booking.

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point in Downtown Asheville.
  • Transit choices in the area are suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can plan arrival and departure with confidence.

Customer Reviews

9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
josephgH5731ZW
• Sep 22, 2025 04:22:18 PM
Summary: Had an amazing afternoon with Cedar Rock Adventures Bar Crawl! We visited three great bars, enjoyed tasty drinks and food, and our guide Walker made the whole experience even more fun. Asheville is full of warm, welcoming people sharing good vibes as they rebuild their community—this crawl is a fantastic way to soak it all in. Highly recommend!
Explorer789885
• Jul 13, 2025 08:54:42 PM
Summary: This was such a fun and unique outdoor experience. The raft ride was comfortable and relaxing and a great way to visit different Asheville breweries. Our guide Tim was super friendly and full of corny jokes to make us laugh. A fabulous experience!
sldancer8
• Jul 11, 2025 03:57:13 PM
Summary: A perfect Asheville experience! Tim our guide was great. Kept us entertained with jokes, music, and had just a fun great vibe. We were with another group of 5 which worked out well as they also were there to have fun. Loved the 2 nd and 3 rd spot. Great drinks including cocktails at stop 2. Brewery at last stop had delicious food trucks. Come visit Asheville ASAP. They need tourism business right now and the people here are amazing!!

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You’ll combine Asheville’s famed craft beer scene with scenic river views on a casual raft float. The trip stops at three local bars and breweries - including The Wedge Brewery at the Foundation and New Belgium Brewery - so you can relax with cold beverages, enjoy food from a food truck, and soak up the outdoors along the river.
You can park at Hominy Creek River Park before the tour and meet by the stairs to the river. It’s recommended to use a rideshare to retrieve your vehicle when you’re ready to drive; you may leave your vehicle overnight there if needed.
Yes - kids aged 15 and older can accompany their parents on the float, but minors will not be able to consume alcohol. The experience is suitable for families who are comfortable with water and the physical aspects of the trip.
The tour provides a commercial raft, life jackets, paddles and a cooler with ice. You’re welcome to bring some beers or other beverages to put in the cooler as you float between stops.
You must be comfortable with water and able to climb up muddy river banks and descend stairs during the trip. The tour follows along the river and involves casual floating with occasional bank climbs, so basic mobility is required.
Gratuity for the guide is appreciated. Please review the booking and cancellation details listed earlier on the page for final-sale and refund policies, inclusion and exclusion specifics, and local transportation options.