23 Best Craft Breweries in Raleigh

“Great neighborhood place. Veteran owned, strong community spirit!“

“Top notch brewery with a death theme.“

“I had the Pils and it was the coldest beer I’ve ever had on tap. It made it enjoyable from the start to the end. This place has great beer, great ambience, great owners and great staff. I recommend it if you’re looking forward to a refreshing, enjoyable and upbeat break for your day.“

“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.“

“Love Crank Arm so much! I'm too far away to enjoy the weekly run club, but they have one along with a full calendar of activities. Their beer is wonderful (shark attack is my favorite) and the taproom has a fun cycling theme. Staff are knowledgable and friendly. If you're visiting, this is a worthy addition to your Untappd collection. (P.S: t-shirt bottle coozies fit our travel mascot, so if you ever make Crank Arm shirt coozies Wrench would like one very much!)“

“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.“

“Their beer menu is pretty varied, a couple of IPAs but also stout, porter, pilsner, Hefeweizen, etc. And outside food is allowed, plenty of nearby choices.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The Barrel Room at Lynwood Brewing Concern was a great place to host our Retirement Party. Bill Reynolds was easy to work with and provided one-stop-shopping for catering and setup/cleanup and allowed us to bring our own desserts for the event. And it was more affordable than many other venues. Thanks to the great Team at the Barrel Room!“

“One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. We left in absolute awe.“

“Love the weekly trivia! I also really appreciate that even though they're a brewery they have a fridge with multiple cider options, plus wine, seltzer (not sure about hard seltzer) and they make their own root beer. They also have creative options like a beermosa. One of the better breweries I've been to in terms of non -beer options.“

“Love the music, beer & food!“

“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.“

“Great brewery filled with great beers. Shotgun Betty and Sweet Josie are some good picks. Dog friendly and large outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. About seven tables inside along with bar seating when it’s raining or cold. If you enjoy board games they have a couple dozen around the bar for folks to borrow.“

“Our real estate team, Carlton Realty Co, hosted our annual client event at CRB today with 80+ people and it was fantastic!

Tanner was super helpful with planning and she and Josh both made sure that everything went smoothly day of and we were well taken care of. We had the taproom to ourselves with yard games, board games, great drinks, and fantastic food. The outside patio was awesome, especially with the umbrellaed tables.

Our team and clients all had a really great time, including all the kiddos and dogs! There was something to keep everyone entertained and having fun.

We would highly recommend CRB for any large events and will definitely be back!“

“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!“

“My husband and I enjoyed dinner here on the recommendation of a nearby bed & breakfast called Heights House Hotel! We were welcomed by a bubbly hostess outside and lead into the beautifully decorated indoor dining area. Maggie took care of us from there, and her service and hospitality were 5 stars across the board. She was welcoming, friendly, playful & professional, and we wish we could’ve stolen her to join us for dinner! We treated ourselves to two appetizers, salads, and burgers and loved the flavors of our selection. You can taste that the menu was carefully crafted and normally “simple” items were executed with such craft and care the entire experience felt very upscale. Thank you for hosting us, Wye Hill team!“

“I absolutely adore Trophy Brewing & Pizza. It's such a great place to take big families and parties and the food is a good value for the unique-ness and size you get. The ambiance is super nice and even make it comfortable to sit out there when it gets cold too as they have space heaters outside if you choose to sit there. I wish the service was a little quicker and more coordinated since last time there were people waiting 5 minutes for food while other were waiting for about 45 in my party. Overall, definitely a staple pizza restaurant for me in Raleigh and 100% worth to check out“