I have always liked the beer at Deep River. Fortunately, I was able to get over and check out their brewery. Besides the beer being great (as I have already had almost all of their selections). The atmosphere was neat and they are dog friendly. This worked out perfectly because we were able to take a trip there after taking our puppy to the vet. She felt right at home and took a nap on the floor. If you are in the area and want to get a good local brew, check out Deep River! read more

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Awesome experience each and every time. I love having a local brewery so close to my back door. It's a relaxed and fun place to just hang out. We have been there many times and each time they have a good group of people chilling and just enjoying life! The fact that your kids and dogs are welcome makes it even better. We don't have kids, but we have dogs and they like to go out with us. Finding a place that welcomes them has been great. We previously moved from Wilmington where dogs are okay in a lot of places, so it's been good to find a place here as well. The beer choices are great as well. I have a summer favorite, Watermelon. It's very light and refreshing for the summer. There are so many to choose from, you are sure to find something that you love! A great addition, food trucks. They have a different food truck every day. That makes food choices more optimal than a set menu. It's like going to a different restaurant each time, but at the same location. Let's not forget to add that they have live music most days that they are open. Lots of goodness in one convenient friendly location!!!!!! read more

Happened upon this place while visiting family. We were not expecting much in a small town! But this was probably one of my favorite breweries we have visited. The live music and outdoor seating were great. Awesome selection of beer, and a bartender that was not bothered by sampling beers! Bought a few growers and 6 packs! We will definitely be back! read more

This brewery has a line of over 12 beers on tap and 9 of them are exceptional (at least according to us). The Mango IPA was out favorite of the four IPAs on tap. The lager was also very drinkable. Don't discount the Lemon Cello, as it is a great session beer with a slight amount of tartness and strong hints of lemon. The stout didn't make the cut for us, as we considered it too sweet, but this was a preference. Wait staff were very attentive and helpful. Obviously they loved working their as much as we loved their beers. The inside of the brewery is arrange with several large rough cut oak tables. Plenty of sitting room and very comfy for us. read more

Good beer & music. Could use better a/c the day we were there. Good beer & music. Could use better a/c the day we were there. read more

The beers here a very good, really like the Pumpkin Porter and JoCo White (sweet potato and marshmallow) beers. Food truck of the night (Biscuits and Burgers) was overpriced for the tiny burgers ($10) and contrary to the title, not served on biscuits which sounded more intriguing. The fries were dismal - frozen crinkle cut and not worth the extra $2. read more

With over 60 micro breweries and nano breweries and brew pubs in North Carolina, 20 of them in Triangle area alone, what's to distinguish Deep River from any others? For starter, this one is dubbed "the first (legal) operation to manufacture alcohol in Johnston county." Armed with that knowledge, I expected this operation run out of a double-wide with lots of lawn decorations out front, moonshine and bootleg stills stacked somewhere in the corners. (OH you know I was just kidding!) This husband & wife operation, plus a few local helping hands, based in a rather huge warehouse space. Everything is brand new. The taproom is spacious enough for any busy Friday nights, and looks like they have room for even more. The beer list is simple, for now, a few regulars like the Wit and Rye Ale, and with rotating seasonal offering like a Stout brewed with cacao nips and a rather hoppy Black IPA. So, look forward to Deep River. Like Eric Clapton once sang: "The river runs deep, The beer is cold as ice." P.S. Look out for food truck nights at the brewery. There is one Mac & Cheese truck that is simply A-MAZ-ING! read more

As a Johnston County resident and micro-brew aficionado, I must say how happy I am to have a microbrewery in my town! So happy that I made Deep River my 50th review! And although not all of their beers are perfect (yet), you can tell that this team is well on it's way to being one of the elite micros in our area. First off, the space is amazing. Out front, people were playing cornhole and other games, sitting around in what I'm pretty sure are lawn chairs they brought themselves (hello...how awesome is that...like going to hang at a friend's backyard cookout). There was a huge retractable door that was open, with an industrial fan letting the breeze in. It really reminded me of the atmosphere of Fullsteam, but much less crowded. The bar inside was long and beautiful, and all of the offerings were on the chalkboard menu. I LOVE the variety of beers they had on tap...there is truly something for everyone. While my husband and I were drinking our beers (we tried 4 of the 6 or 7 they had) the owner came to chat and ask us for our opinions. He said "don't hold back, I want honest feedback" and trust me, I didn't. (Do I ever?) The Black IPA was excellent, and I am not even a fan of overly hoppy IPAs. The stout I had was quite possibly one of the BEST beers I have EVER had, and that's saying a lot as stouts aren't even my favorite beers. It was deliciously chocolatey, almost like drinking an iced mocha in beer form. If you've read my other reviews, then you must realize how exciting this is for me. The only disappointment for both my husband and I was the casked IPA. I was expecting a fuller, richer flavor from the barrel, and I really didn't get any of that in the aroma, mouthfeel, or taste. I thought the Black IPA had more of the richness I was expecting from the barrel-aged IPA. No matter. I'm a local, I love good beer, and I LOVE a great atmosphere. I will certainly be back, and soon! read more

I live in Clayton and love good beer so, I'm not sure what took me so long to visit Deep River Brewing. It was worth the wait tho! We visited Saturday around 6:30 and they had a pretty good crowd. The taproom is large and nicely done. They have used lumber from old Johnston County tobacco barns for the bar and bar-back that give it a rustic feel. There is limited seating in and outside and they really could use a few more tables. They do the best they can with fans but beware, the taproom is not air conditioned. You may want to bring your own lawn chairs and sit under the tree in the parking lot to enjoy a beer and watch the cornhole game... Service was quick and friendly. The staff was knowledgeable, plentiful and helpful. My wife and I tried several beers. The Double Don Golden Lager which is watermelon infused, was a nice crisp light beer perfect for a warm summer day. They even put a watermelon ball in the glass. Perfect for my bride who isn't a fan of the heavier ales. I tried their IPA (I forget the name of it) which was nicely done and not too hoppy along with the Riverbank Rye-it. The Rye-it was excellent and a bit hoppier than the IPA. Perfect! I believe I'll give their BackCountry Black IPA a try the next time we visit. I understand that they routinely have Food Trucks in the parking lot on weekends. D'Burritos was there Saturday and we enjoyed their food. I have to say that it is a much better option than Raleigh where the brewery/food truck crowds are crazy (shhhhhh don't tell anyone) read more

Nice place! We are not big beer drinkers so my beau and I ordered a Flight so we could try a few. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I liked that there is indoor and outdoor seating, and a food truck is normally outside. The place is Dog Friendly which is another plus, it is obvious that people love being able to hang out with friends and or family for a nice evening out without having to leave their furry friends at home. Seems pretty kid friendly here too. Not being a beer drinker I can't comment on the quality, but we had a nice time! read more

Deep River Brewing Co - Breweries Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Met a bunch of friendly folks on my first visit; both patrons and workers.Had tastes of everything. then a pint and a growler to go.some days are just perfect like that. read more

Good brews good music outside (band was nice and adopted me!) - nice low key atmosphere - was t expecting to find this - highly recommended read more

Great atmosphere. Laid back. I like the beers. Unlike some breweries, I don't need to drink a pint of beer that's as strong as a bottle of wine. I like the rustic feel to the place. The food trucks are usually decent. My favorite one, Baguetteaboutit, hasn't been back for a while though. My only peeve, and I may be showing my age and in the minority, but I do wish they'd turn the music down. The live singers play as loudly as if they were playing in an open field. Even the early stuff around 6. Most of us around that time just want to have a chat with friends. Another thing, you may wish you have a dog when you go here:) They are, like, the must have accessory, ha ha. A cool place. It's nice to see real beer and local breweries doing well here in NC. read more

I've been wanting to go ever since they opened and I finally got the chance when my stepson came into town. We went on a Saturday evening and I got to sample several of there beers, but first.... It's a great place! People are in there with there families, dogs, etc. The staff is really friendly and the beer is really good. I'm not a fan of IPA's, but there Black IPA is pretty good. I could easily down one on a warm summer night. There's one that's aged in a rum barrel that's very interesting, but a bit pricey for my taste. My favorite though has to be the 4042 Stout. The dark stout with chocolate and vanilla bean is so good. It's simply a great place. there was a food truck there with some awesome burritos, and they even had free pizza night the last time I was there. Can't beat it for a nice time out. read more

Cute brewery out in the Clayton area. I definitely like the fact that they have a lot of seating available both inside and outside. My favorite beer: Double D's Watermelon Lager - a light, refreshing option to enjoy on a hot summer day read more

Great tasting. Nice bar peeps and good beers. Decent crowd for a small market. All the beers have good balance and flavor, light to dark. read more

Deep River Brewing Co - Game area till ya had to much. - Breweries Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

We've visited three times in past six months, or so, and it's been excellent each time. I think I've tried all the brews on tap at this point and they're all very good. I'm a particular fan of the Backcountry Black IPA, the 4042 Stout, the Pumpkin Porter. I'm looking forward to the imperial milk stout coming out next week. Highly recommended. read more

This place rocks, I just don't understand why they close so early? I mean close at 9pm on Friday? Not cool. Otherwise rocking place, love it

Great beer ( I recommend starting with a flight to taste a few buffering beers) and make sure you grab a bite to eat from the food truck. Everyone is super friendly there. Show up grab a beer and you will quickly and easily strike up great conversation with anyone. They had a band playing ( not great band but great atmosphere) that added a great feel to this place. If I lived closer I would go more often. This is also kid friendly as many children were running around writing on the concrete with chalk and there were even some dogs that were with their owners. Love it. read more

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Definitely a cool place. I wish it was open more than just Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! read more

Deep River Brewing Co - Live band on Saturday night - Breweries Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Deep River is really neat. The live music is always lovely, and I haven't had a beer by them that I didn't like. The atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly, and the food trucks they get are great. I especially recommend The Wandering Moose. My favorite beer by Deep River so far is the Bitter Unicorn Tears (limited availability, by the way, so go get one)! I definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, recommend this place. read more

Deep River Brewing Co - The Wandering Moose brisket sandwich + Bitter Unicorn Tears on tap = heaven in my mouth. - Breweries Near Me - Clayton, North Carolina

Went with my family (hubby and two small kids) for 4th of July. Awesome place to hang out. Beer was delicious! Lots of choices.... music was great. Seems to support smaller, local musicians- which is awesome. Very clean, nice people and great outdoor seating. Only suggestion would be to have some games on hand (connect four, checkers) to engage in while having a tasty beverage. read more

Upon 1st impression, I think these guys have it dialed in! My wife and I stopped in on a Sunday Afternoon to find a decent size crowd , cold tasty beer, live music and a food truck. The outdoor seating is money and almost encourages you to socialize with other Patrons which is TRULY GREAT!! If you guys haven't been in Clayton Deep River will be worth the trip ! read more

Love me some Deep River Brewing! Great place to go and hang out while enjoying local brews and food trucks. Lots of entertainment too. Live music, bingo, trivia, etc... just about everything going on at Deep River. They always have a variety of beer as well as different food trucks from Thursday-Sunday. read more

This is my favorite local brewery! Always something to do! Great food trucks! Music bingo! Live music and of course above all some awesome Beer! read more

Great location for a GNO!! I can't think of a better way to spend my Friday night then with my girlfriends and some great beer!

Best brewery in Clayton. Over the past year I've seen better and better scratch/limited/seasonal releases here. Used to be the main 4 year round brews and a few others, but lately there's been at least 6 others to tickle your fancy. In the Clayton Area? Stop by! read more

Always a fun spot to grab a beer and listen to live music on the weekends! Plus they seem to always have a food truck there if you are looking for a bite to eat with your drink ooh! And it's dog friendly and family friendly! read more

Such a fun visit we had at Deep River this past week. I love that the tagline is "Johnston County's first LEGAL brewery." So fun! The atmosphere is very warehouse-like, of course. The front of the house is where you can enjoy your scrumptious beverages at the bar or at the numerous tables scattered in the room. But, you can also wander to the back to see the fermentation tanks and canning machines. On a Friday night, we enjoyed the most fantastic acoustic music by an incredibly talented musician. And they've followed the trend of many other new brewpubs: they are dog friendly! That's right! Bring the pooch... (We were entertained by quite a few, one that howled with us as we sang a rousing happy birthday song - so fun!) The brews are absolutely scrumptious! My favorite is one of their Brown Ales, but everyone in my group was raving about the JoCo White Winter (seasonal) brewed with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. It was very tasty... as was the Double D's Watermelon lager! (Well, that's a summer seasonal, but they're sold in cans.) They really have a creative approach to their craft, which is so fun to enjoy. There is no food, but on our Saturday night visit, they had a food truck. Unfortunately, the truck stopped serving at about 8 pm. And, the tasting room closed at 9 pm. But, it's good while you can get it! Go early! I'm really happy that we have such a great brew pub in this area. Definitely a boon to the Clayton area. Good stuff... we'll be back! (with the dog!) read more

One of the best breweries in the state. Nice ambience and super friendly staff. Great Oktoberfest party and I love their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Seasonals and flagships are some of the greatest beer I've tasted. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with our 2 kids at the advice of friends who'd told us it was kid friendly. A "kid-friendly atmosphere" list of rules for parents with kids was laminated and stapled to every table. I get it, some people with kids are negligent in restaurants and bars, but the number of lists was over the top. In fact, it pretty much laid out all the ways this place is not kid friendly. Simply having the option to bring kids in doesn't mean you're a kid friendly establishment; you can bring kids anywhere. Kid friendly would be some toys, or a "kid's corner" like I've seen at many other breweries, and fewer rules. The beer is just alright. It's also available at the grocery store which means I can buy it and drink it in my kid friendly home. read more

Great selection of high quality craft beers. The musician playing while we were there was very gods - with good amount of sitting room inside and our. read more

My go-to brewery. I love this place! They have a lot of events, live music, food trucks, and their beer is GREAT. It seems like they're always trying new brews while keeping the great old classics. My favorites are Twisted River Wit (my all time favorite of this style) and JoCo White Tater. Limetown Lager is a great twist on a basic lager. read more

I am so lucky that I work in Clayton and can visit Deep River so often! They are a true gem in the Triangle brewing scene, and more people need to venture out to Clayton (which, let's be honest, is NOT that far from Raleigh, so stop making excuses) and have a great night out. There is always a food truck, and they have live music most weekend nights. The staff is beyond friendly, and will help make you feel like you're right at home whether it's your first time or your 50th. read more

One of my favorite places to go on an evening out. Great beer, awesome food trucks, and talented live music - all while being family (and dog) friendly. Awesome place for the community. read more

I'm so glad my brother took me here while I was in town. The bartenders were very nice, the brews were great, and the atmosphere and live music was phenomenal! read more

Pretty good selection of beers...always busy when it's nice out..service has always been fast and friendly. We went when they had a Louisiana food truck, the food was awful overly spiced and it took 40(!!!!) minutes. read more

This is a must when in Clayton NC. Stopped by for a beer when in town and am so glad that I did! The beer was amazing! I tried a few varieties and ended up leaving with both the watermelon and the Bitter Unicorn Tears to take home. The atmosphere was very up beat with live music and friendly crowds. Dogs were welcome and the food truck that was available that night was AMAZING! Will be back!!!! read more

You can't go wrong with Deep River! This is our favorite hang out and we love the "family friendly" environment they have to offer! Excellent beer selection, great live music lineups, and delicious food trucks! Very cool place to take friends and family. read more

Deep River Brewery is a gem! Moved to the area recently and stumbled upon the spot a few months ago. The beers are GREAT. Lots of choices and variety of unique flavors. We love that we can bring our pup and spend the day among a fun crowd. It's safe to say, we will be back again soon! read more