21 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.“

“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.“

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

“Fabulous lactose dessert beers“

“Awesome place with great beer!“

“Top notch brewery with a death theme.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Fantastic neighborhood brewery with a huge outdoor space. The beer selection is solid, they always have something interesting on tap. The grill serves better-than-average brewery food. The outdoor area with picnic tables, games, and string lights is perfect for lazy weekend afternoons. Dog-friendly which is a huge plus. Great community vibe — you'll run into your neighbors here. One of those places that feels like a backyard party.“

“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!🌈✨“

“The beer variety and quality is some of the best the Triangle has to offer, from high abv barrel aged stouts to dank IPAs to tasty lighter offerings. The staff has always been super friendly and helpful when you have questions. Also I was surprised at how good the cocktails are when you want a change from beer! We've done trivia a couple of times and had fun, and definitely need to come back for more. And it looks like they're trying to add more events with more themes like a Goth Night, which is really cool. Keep it up!“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“Compass Rose has a great beer for everyone that comes in no matter what their tastes are. The staff are great and very attentive to the customer. I recommend them to everyone that is looking for a new cool spot. Compass is my new favorite local social drinking spot! Way to go guys!!!“

“We stopped by Ponysaurus Brewing Co. after wrapping up one of those real estate days. You know the kind. The kind where you feel like you just earned a medal… or at least a really good drink.

Let’s just say we handled a “challenging” situation with another agent so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.

Walking into Ponysaurus felt like hitting the reset button. Great outdoor space, relaxed vibe, and exactly the kind of place where you can look at each other and say, “Okay, we survived.”

The beer delivered. Cold, solid, no complaints. Exactly what was needed after a long day of keeping things professional when it would have been easier not to.

At one point, we may or may not have replayed parts of the day and laughed a little harder than we should have. That’s what good places do. They turn stressful days into stories you actually enjoy telling later.

If you’ve had one of those days, this is your spot. If you haven’t, go anyway… because someday you will, and now you know where to go.“

“Great beer and even better vibes. Super cool collection of regulars always down for a fun conversation and very friend bartenders. Solid selection of drinks both on tap and in the fridge. I’ll definitely be making this a regular Raleigh stop in the future!“

“A Friday night for 2, served by Kait (who also drew the illustrations on the menu!) - friendly service, great recommendations, and really yummy food! The Brussel Sprouts are delicious, the Strawberry salad is yummy, and both chicken wing option are a win! Will be back!“

“Local brewery with great beer and an awesome taproom. The House of Clay IPA is one of my favorite local IPAs — hoppy and balanced. The Hell Yes Ma'am is a perfect easy-drinking golden ale. The taproom has a laid-back vibe with board games and food truck options. Regular events keep things lively. The staff is friendly and passionate about their beer. A Raleigh staple that's earned its reputation through quality.“

“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!“