23 Best Craft Breweries in Raleigh

“My wife and I stopped by prior to attending a concert. We often like to visit independent establishments rather than chain restaurants. The location is in a nice quiet area. The place is clean and the staff was very friendly. The food menu was really good and the beer list was great as well. We sat inside, but there was plenty of outdoor seating as well. Definitely, would visit this location again and recommend this to anyone who's looking for a nice little brewery with food options.“

“Top notch brewery with a death theme.“

“1st time visiting last night, really nice staff, very knowledgeable and helpful regarding flavors and ingredients. Helped us in ordering our dinner from next door.“

“Very cool Raleigh vibe tucked away in the revitalized Gateway Plaza!! Bar tenders have been awesome every time and they additionally have Blake's Mango Habenaro cider in the menu which is my favorite. A very comfortable and perfect spot for a drink after work. Seems like lots of young professionals think so too.“

“Really enjoyed this intown location. Location was great, vibe was excellent, Service was very good, and the beer was solid. They are one of the few breweries who have a Festbier (lighter), and an Oktoberfest style marzen (darker), in the same lineup during the Traditional Oktoberfest period of late Summer / early Fall. Both were very good.“

“Fabulous lactose dessert beers“

“Had the best time at Crank Arm! Fantastic drinks, awesome staff, and such a chill vibe!“

“Gizmo Raleigh is one of THE best places around in so many categories. One always feels welcomed, appreciated, and accommodated while there. Some the best beer in the state. Go, Gizmo!“

“LBC was our first-ever brewery stop in Raleigh. Lucky us—we chose this place! The beer was great, the conversation with our beertender was a blast & they are dog-friendly inside to boot. Perfect! Brewers Bill & Andy are doing good work, so check these folks out. Pro tip: Don't pay for parking like I did. Park & lock your car, then go inside to scan for 3 hours of validated parking.“

“I absolutely love this place!! Such cool vibes & open atmosphere, pet & kid friendly, lots of freshly made brews & laughs. Places to sit & enjoy the nice weather & tv’s to watch the game!!“

“The quality beers, the friendly staff and the overall vibe at R&D make this brewery a must-visit when you are in Raleigh. I had the pleasure of visiting and sampling beers here recently and it was a very positive experience, and I'm looking forward to a return visit soon.“

“We are loving A Very Fun Show every 1st & 3rd Thursday! The comedians have been so fun, the crowd amazing & each show it’s own unique treasure! Join us tonight!🌈✨“

“One of my favorites after visiting the farmers market. Always a food truck available for snacking. An abundance of outdoor seating too! Trophy Wife and Husband are a great brew! Enjoy!“

“Awesome place with great beer!“

“We celebrated Mother’s Day at Neuse River Brewing and it was amazing. I can’t say enough about the food - the quality, presentation, and those flavors!!! Oh my!!! The atmosphere, food, everything was spectacular. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making my day special!!“

“dropped in at the Cary, fenton nc location.Such great staff! Great drinks, atmosphere, and creative menu. we loved stopping by.“

“Music is awesome! I am of course biased as we play there as often as we can. Any musician wanting a guest harmonica player hmu.. owners are awesome as well.“

“Jeannie made the best house marg!! fresh squeezed tastiest I've had in a long time. Great atmosphere“

“What a neat little brewery!! A little off the beaten path, but so worth the venture. Also very dog friendly, which is awesome for anyone who doesn't wanna leave their furry friend in the car or at home. Their drinks were well made and well priced. I didn't try the food, but I'll be back for sure! Josh was very helpful in moving the line around the bar along and getting everyone their drinks in a timely fashion. Also, they do birthday parties! So much more than just a brewery“

“Love HH and they always have a good vibe and great selection of craft beers!
Love how it feels like a great spot for the residents in the area too, but on trivia and event nights parking is very limited but that’s not a negative just a heads up!!“

“We were in town for the weekend from Tampa and we came here twice! The staff was very friendly, and the beer was amazing! The Oktoberfest was on tap when we were here and it's one of the best I've had. Plenty of variety in their beer styles, and of the few we tried, each were well done. I would recommend stopping by and having a pint while you're in town.“

“Our first time here. The beer we had was great & the food was delicious. Bar type food but so many options. We’ll be back!“

“Great food, pizza and atmosphere! Friendly staff and just a fun place to go with friends for great food!“