We know that with warmer weather on the horizon, more of us are itching to get outdoors โ safely. Well, weโre right there with you + nothing says โspringโ quite like day drinking at some of your favorite local spots.
Did you know that the Triangle is home to 30+ breweries? And thereโs more on the way โ The Glass Jug Ber Lab is opening a second taproom on Monday, Mar. 29 in downtown Durham + HeyDay Brewing recently opened its doors at 5301 Tin Roof Way.
If youโre a sucker for craft beers and like trying new places, the official Raleigh Beer Trail is made for you. Although prizes are currently unavailable due to COVID-19, we still encourage you to take the challenge + support breweries in the Raleigh area.
Hereโs what you need to do:
๐บ Download the Raleigh Beer Trail map (itโs free!)
๐บ Keep track of where youโve been.
๐บ Have a good time + drink good beer.
2021 update: Passports and prizes are not being offered this year due to COVID-19 impacts on the Beer Trailโs budget, but youโre still encouraged to download the map and visit the breweries.
Please note: Our team has reached out directly to each of the following establishments. However, this information is subject to change at any time, so we recommend that you call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Aviator Brewing Company
๐209 Technology Park Lane, Fuquay-Varina
โฐ Monday to Wednesday, 3โ10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday, 11:30 a.mโ11 p.m., Sunday, 11:30 a.m.โ10 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + pickup available โ 6-packs and kegs
๐พ New release: King Humulus | NEIPA | 7.2% ABV | Available soon
Big Boss Brewing Company
๐1249 Wicker Drive, Raleigh
โฐ Monday, 3โ8 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 3โ9 p.m., Friday, 2โ11 p.m., Saturday, Noonโ11 p.m., Sunday, Noonโ8 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + quick pickup โ 4-packs, 6-packs, and kegs
๐พ New release: Adventure Guide | IPA | 4% ABV | Draft available now, cans in April
Bombshell Beer Company
๐120 Quantum Drive, Holly Springs
โฐ Monday to Friday, 2โ9 p.m., Saturday, 12โ9 p.m., Sunday, 12โ8 p.m
๐ป Taproom open + pickup 7 days a week and delivery available Friday to Sunday โ cans, growlers, and kegs
๐พ New release: Smoked Cherry Wood Porter | Porter | 4.7% ABV | Available now
Brรผeprint Brewing company
๐1229 Perry Road, Apex
โฐ Monday to Friday, 4โ10 p.m., Saturday, Noonโ11 p.m., Sunday, 1โ8 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open daily + curbside and delivery โ six-packs and growlers
๐พ Seasonal release: Saison De Brue | Saison | 6.5 % ABV | Available now
Carolina Brewing Company
๐140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs
โฐ Wednesday and Thursday, 4โ8 p.m., Friday 3โ8 p.m., Saturday, 12โ8 p.m., Sunday, 12โ6 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + will accommodate outside orders
๐พ New release: Imperial Stout | Stout | 9.5% ABV | Available now
๐พ Seasonal release: Spring Bock | Maibock | 6.5% ABV | March 2021 - May 2021
Clouds Brewing
๐1233 Front Street, Raleigh
โฐ Thursday 3โ8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 3โ9 p.m., Sunday 2โ7 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open, dine-in service available + curbside
๐พ New release: Bock to the Future | Maibock | 6.7% ABV | Available now
Compass Rose Brewery
๐3201 Northside Drive, Raleigh
โฐ Monday to Wednesday, 4โ10 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 3โ11 p.m., Saturday 12โ11 p.m., Sunday 12โ9 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + curbside and delivery up to seven miles โ growlers
๐พ New release: True Bromance Crispy IPA | IPA | 5.2% ABV | Available now
๐พ New release: Sashay | Sour | 5% ABV | Available now
Crank Arm Brewing
๐319 W. Davie Street, Raleigh
โฐ Monday to Thursday, 2โ11 p.m., Friday to Sunday, 12โ11 p.m.
๐ป Open tasting room + curbside pickup โ four-packs, growlers, and jugs
๐พ New release: Long Steady Distance | IPA | 6.1% ABV | Draft available now, cans Mar., 30
Fortnight Brewing Company
๐1006 SW. Maynard Street, Cary
โฐ Monday to Thursday, 3โ10 p.m., Friday 2โ11 p.m., Saturday 12โ11 p.m., Sunday 12โ9 p.m.
๐ป Curbside pickup โ cans, four-packs, and six-packs
๐พ New release: Mash Pit | International lager | 4.6% ABV | Available now
Funguys Brewing
๐2408 Paula Street, Raleigh
โฐ Wednesday and Thursday, 4โ8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12โ8 p.m., Sunday 12โ6 p.m.
๐ป Outdoor seating + curbside pickup only โ cans and cases
๐พ Seasonal release: Assembly | Hazy DIPA | 8% ABV | Available now
Gizmo Brew Works
๐5907 Triangle Drive, Raleigh
โฐ Monday and Tuesday, 4โ9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 4โ11 p.m., Friday, 2โ11 p.m., Saturday, 1โ11 p.m., Sunday, 1โ9 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + to-go and curbside orders available โ cans, four-packs, six-packs, bombers, growlers, and kegs
๐พ New release: Itโs A Vibe | Double New England IPA | 8% ABV | Available now
Little City Brewing + Provisions Co.
๐400 W. North Street, Raleigh
โฐ Tuesday to Friday, 4-11 p.m., Saturday 12โ11 p.m., Sunday 12โ9 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open
๐พ Popular drink: Roundabout | American IPA | 7.6% ABV | Available now
Lonerider Brewing Company
๐8816 Gulf Court, Raleigh
โฐ Monday to Thursday 3โ10 p.m., Friday 3โ11 p.m., Saturday 12โ11 p.m., Sunday 12โ8 p.m.
๐ป Curbside โ cans, six-packs, cases, growlers, and kegs
๐พ New release: The Melon Patch | Blonde Ale | 3.8% ABV | Available now
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
๐1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh
โฐ Monday to Thursday, 4โ11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m.โ1 a.m., Sunday 12โ10 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + takeout โ cans, growlers, and one roll of toilet paper
๐พ New release: Lotus IPL | India Pale Lager | 6.4% ABV | Available now
Neuse River Brewing Company
๐518 Pershing Road, Raleigh
โฐ Wednesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 12-3 p.m. brunch + 4-9 p.m. dinner
๐ป Taproom open, curbside and pickup โ 4-packs, 6-packs, 16-ounce cans, and growlers
๐พ New release: Streamside Cherry Pie | Sour Ale | 5% ABV | Coming soon
๐พ New release: Trois | Belgian Triple | 9.5% ABV | Coming soon
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
๐2912 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina
โฐ Tuesday to Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, 2-9 p.m., Sunday, 2-8 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + curbside pickup โ 32-ounce crowlers
๐พ New release: Genuine Threat Jalapeรฑo Cucumber Saison | 5.6% ABV | Available now
Raleigh Beer Garden
๐614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
โฐ Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
๐ป Curbside and delivery โ bottles, cans, growlers, and wine
๐พ Seasonal release: Cold Mountain | Winter Warmer | 5.9% ABV | Available now
๐พ Seasonal release: Peach of Mind | Farmhouse Ale | 4.5% ABV | Available now
Raleigh Brewing
๐3709 Neil Street, Raleigh
โฐ Tuesday to Friday, 3-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 12-7 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + to-go orders available โ cans, growlers, barrel aged bottles, kegs
๐พ New release: 919 | Extra Pale Ale | 5.1% ABV | September 1
Southern Peak Brewery
๐950 Windy Road, Apex
โฐ Monday to Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12-9 p.m., Sunday, 12-7 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + curbside and delivery โ cans and growlers
๐พ Seasonal release: 1912 Black Lager | 4.38% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
๐พ Seasonal release: The Family | Milk Stout | 5% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
๐พ Seasonal release: Casey Jones | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
State of Beer
๐401 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
โฐ Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
๐ป Patio open + curbside service โ 4-packs, growlers, cases, wine, and cider
๐พ Seasonal release: Casey Jones | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
The Glass Jug Beer Lab
๐ 5410 Hwy 55, Suite V, Durham
โฐ Monday to Friday 11 a.m.โ10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.โ10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.โ8 p.m.
๐ป Taproom + beer garden open, in-store or curbside pick up โ 6 or 12 packs, wine, cider, and seltzer
๐พ New release: Foster Street | IPA | 6.5% ABV | Available now
The Mason Jar Lager Company
๐341 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina
โฐ Wednesday, 4-9 p.m., Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
๐ป Taproom open + takeout โ 6-packs, kegs, and growlers
๐พ New release: Moonlight Excursion | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall 2020
Trophy Brewing Company & Pizza
๐827 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh
โฐ Daily, 12-9 p.m.
๐ป Patio tables open + pick up โ 4-packs, 6-packs, and cases
๐พ New release: Earthly Remains | Tart Saison brewed with local lemon verbena + rosemary | 5% ABV | Available now
White Street Brewing Company
๐218 S. White Street, Wake Forest
โฐ Tuesday to Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday, 12-10 p.m.
๐ป Curbside and pickup โ 6-packs and 32-ounce crowlers
๐พ New release: SMaSH 7270 | Single Malt/Single Hop IPA | 6.8% ABV | Available now
๐พ New release: The Guava Next Door | Fruit Beer | 4.9% ABV | Available now
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
๐201 S. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh
โฐ Daily, 4-7 p.m.
๐ป Open for dine in service + takeout โ Find patio reservations here.
๐พ New release: Danger Bird | American Amber Ale | 5% ABV | August 12
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Updated March 22, 2021. This article originally appeared April 6, 2020.
Contributions and research by Erin McPherson, Trevor Peters, Phoenix Berman + Alex Blanton.