23 Best Craft Breweries in Raleigh

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

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

“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.“

“Fabulous lactose dessert beers“

“Absolutely love this place and it’s super friendly bar staff. They are a big reason I keep coming back. Really solid mix of drinks, including delta drinks! Only wish that they used their outside space for things like karaoke and live bands.“

“Awesome place with great beer!“

“great place to grab some great brews and they host amazing food trucks and have live music, trivia nights & music bingo. Great place to bring the family also.. the bartenders are always nice, they treat you like family. we've worked with them for years and they're one of the best breweries around.“

“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.“

“Top notch brewery with a death theme.“

“This is one of my favorite breweries. The outdoor space is amazing! So much space and so many tables. I love to spend a Sunday here when the weather is nice. Lots of selection and you can easily order food from Wilson’s next door. We haven’t had trouble parking in the lot and verifying it once you’re inside.“

“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!🌈✨“

“I went there the other night, was just meeting some people. I don't drink, so it was nice they had ice water available. Little to my knowledge, my wallet fell out of my pocket. I didn't notice until like an hour or so later after I had left. I called, Andy at the bar answered and had found it and saved it for me. Definitely appreciate the honesty! Good vibe there as well, everybody seemed to enjoy their drinks. Definitely a cool spot. Wouldn't recommend losing your wallet, but if I had to lose again I would do it there.“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“My husband and I got married here in 2023 and the service was incredible. Arwa and her kitchen staff catered our event and the food was delicious! We had a charcuterie board that kept everyone satisfied as we waited for dinner which was authentic tacos, guac, salsa, etc. the entire nine yards. She made the process stress free and all of our guests raved about the food quality. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking Compass Rose as a spot for a party or family event!“

“I enjoyed coming here with some friends. It's easy to get to from work, they have really great curly fries, and a LOT of selections of beer! All the staff are friendly, extremely helpful and they don't hesitate to make a recommendation. The food and beverages are also decently priced. I think this may be our hangout spot!!“

“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!!“

“The burger and beer was good but the service and customer care is amazing. The manager can by several times to ensure we were enjoying our food and our experience. The caring staff really made all the difference. Pretty cool view of the city too. Oh, and try the cheesecake!“

“Raleigh Brewing staff were wonderful to work with in planning an event for ~25 people. From organizing rental of the space and recommending catering, to helping facilitate the event with attentive bartending staff, I couldn't recommend Raleigh Brewing as an event location more! During the whole process, they were very prompt with responding to emails and providing information. Regarding the brewery, they have a great variety of beers and other drinks (cocktails, seltzers, etc.), and I love that they offer kombucha as a non-alcoholic option. Will definitely be planning more events here in the future!“

“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!“