My first visit to Pittsboro and I probably would never have stumbled across The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company because they're a bit of a ways from the center of town. But they're a member of an RV hospitality program and I decided that this would be way more interesting than a Cracker Barrel parking lot for an overnight. And it is. Fair Game distills their own spirits, they have a great selection of beers and they are masters of the charcuterie game. The tasting room is a pleasant little spot with wifi and power which was great for me on my own. But it's a comfy spot if you're meeting up with friends, with tables inside and out. Plus you have access to the other places in The Plant including a Mexican place across the way that looks tremendous. I stayed in Fair Game, enjoying a local draft beer and then the lovely bartender Desiree mixed a Fair Game Collins for me. A delicious combination of their house-made gin, which she customized for me with less simple syrup so that I could try to stay somewhere close to ketosis. It was a very pleasant evening for sure. [Review 1068 of 2026 - 4781 in North Carolina - 26247 overall] read more

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We had a fantastic time getting drinks here! The space looks amazing with its cool barrel storage and area for seating. It has a super comfortable lounge area with nice chairs to relax in. The open, airy setup creates a perfect, laid-back vibe for hanging out. We will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for a drink while exploring The Plant. My husband ordered a beer and I had the Spring Spectacle cocktail. The inside is cute and there are lots of tables outside to enjoy your drink. I was not a fan of my cocktail, something about it just didn't go together. They have a wide variety of drinks, so I'll try something else next time. read more

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We stopped in on a Friday afternoon for lunch to visit The Plant and conveniently found that this little wine and beer shop was open. They have wonderful indoor seating areas and super friendly staff. My fiancé ordered a mead flight and I ordered one of the local beers to try. They even let us sit inside and enjoy their air conditioning while we ate lunch from the Jamaican food spot next-door. I loved all the little snacks and food gifts that they had available that were all from local purveyors. We decided to buy one of the spicy chocolates for my fiancé to try, which he loved! Didn't even make it into the suitcase. If you're in the area, you need to visit this awesome little bar and check out the other spaces in the outdoor food hall. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Cute spot with some yummy drinks. We opted for some mixed drinks. I had a white sangria which was great! We enjoyed our drinks outside at a picnic table. They have a lot of alcohol, mixers, and other items for sale. Staff were all masked but they didn't seem to be requiring or even recommending customers wear masks. This was the only place in the complex that we visited that didn't have a sign on the door, and many people walked in without bothering to wear one. read more

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We hit up Fair Game last on our trip and it was a fun time. They have drink options for everyone, you can choose to have a beer, cider, glass of wine or a cocktail (these are made with their spirits). They also do tastings. If you are hungry they have so many snack options, all are from businesses across NC too. On this visit it was a beer for me, a cocktail for my husband and a cider for my mom. I recommend a trip out to Pittsboro, you can start at Starrlight Mead, go to bmc brewing and end your day here. Cheers! read more

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Such a gem and just off the beaten path. This special and welcoming community of welcome and inclusion is worth a detour. We were fortunate enough to meet Lyle, the Fair Game purveyor and artisanal distiller. Love the vibe and atmosphere of this special place. Best hopes for success and looking forward to future visits. read more

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Getting a flight here is super fun, great treat yourself experience, and date night idea. Love this place for its ambience, beverages, and service. read more

Came into fair game and was greeted right away! Everyone on staff was very friendly. I got a complete tour of the place! As soon as I told her I was new she showed me around. They carry local NC Goods and they have really nice gift baskets that have some of their signature drinks. They make brandy, Rum and vodka! They have seating outside all around the property defiantly a great place to Chill, Relax and have a nice cocktail! I am not even a vodka Bloody Mary drinker! But after trying it, I am now! The vodka had a Smokey pepper taste without the heat it was really nice and when you mix it with the Bloody Mary mix it's just perfect! I definitely will be back to buy more goods and liquor! Please go out and support them you won't be disappointed! read more

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Friendly staff and great drinks :) located in The Plant, which is a whole vibe in itself

It may seem like I rate too many 5 stars. But I like to think it is more a factor of reading reviews and being selective about my venues. I am also traveling in a camper van -- so in essence I LOVED this place -- great staff, really great selection of beer and distilled products as well as a varirty of food stuffs and giftables. Wow -- can not wait to return! There are other venues in this complex -- it is full of restaurants, brews and even axe throwing. Get here quick!! read more

A short drive outside of Raleigh to Pittsboro but definitely worth the trip. We originally went for the meadery then realized it was in this mini town with not only the brewery but a cider, distillery, meadery and restaurants. And that's not even the best part, FREE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS to ride. There are also bikes but the scooters were a it hit with us. They go super fast and no worrying about cars because the parking lot is completely out of the way and the paths are paved in between buildings. The drinks inside were delicious and the staff was friendly. My family and I went the day after Christmas when it wasn't too busy, I'm sure away from the holidays it becomes a busier atmosphere with tons of fun. They have local ciders and beers and a huge chess board outside as well. Along with the brewery they have their own farm to table restaurant. If you have a free day or afternoon I high recommend to go spend some time at fair game and the other options in the little town as well. read more

Nice little distillery in an area with a brewery and a cider house. The liquors made here are decent (we loved the amber rum and pepper vodka), Show mature profiles, but the mixed drinks at the bar are super sugary and over the top sweet, which may be for the clientele that was in there (early to mid 20s). Surprising they showcase their product hiding the flavors native to the liquors. Did you like drinks not as sweet, then order things not on their drink menu for more traditional drinks (and less sugar). read more

Fair Game is a great place to spend some time outside with a drink. Property is what makes the place. Would definitely recommend for sunny afternoon! read more

I found this place by searching around the internet when I first moved into NC. It has a winding road to get to the location but once you are there, there will be a ton of parking. You walk and you will see a sign with the businesses inside, most of them were closed during the weekend but Fair Game Beverage Company was open. It's a hidden gem in Pittsboro and they have a great place to taste their spirits and wine selection. They also carry local items such as bitters from Crude (located in Raleigh) and Larry's Coffee. It's a great place to taste and try new things. The staff is friendly and the tasting was great. The tasting was $5 and you keep a small glass that you do with the tasting. read more

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Always a fun place to go for drinks and good food. Love the area to meander around while sipping my beverage of choice. Love the events they sponsor as well. It's just an all around fun place to gather with friends or family. read more

A few friends and myself bought a Groupon for this place. I was skeptical at first because it was literally out in the middle of nowhere but I was pleasantly surprised! The outdoor space is so unique and private. The wine was amazing and the overall atmosphere was super cool. Can't wait to return read more

After trying Fair Game's products at a handful of events, I finally decided IT'S TIME! And I planned a day trip out to their complex [it didn't hurt that they'd handed us "free tasting" tokens upon one of our chance meetings!] The complex itself is a little off the beaten path, but not far from downtown Pittsboro. Located in the same complex as a biofuel plant [that puts on a monthly farm to table meal!], I couldn't help but immediately falling in love! Large gardens, honey bees, colorful building, LORAX Lane, how much more delightful could this place get?! The Sunday afternoon tour had our name written all over it, we arrived at 1pm when the distillery opens and dipped on a $5 beer [they have 3-4 taps] in the bright sunshine while we waited for the 1:30pm tour to start. Luckily we had the free tasting tokens, but typical the tour and WINE tasting is $10, you can pay an additional $5 for a taste of their spirits [they didn't tell us this before offering the spirit tasting, so be warned, it IS an additional fee!] I recommend arriving early and grabbing a drink to sip while you wander around the complex, just make sure to be back at 1:30pm for the tour! The tour itself is quite informative and casual. You enter the distillery [an old military building built for explosions] and learn about the distilling process, FORTIFIED wines and fermentation. I will say, Rose [our tour guide] really broke it down and made the process simple enough for a kid to understand. Once the tour is over, we sampled four of the wines, the Peach Tipper was my favorite, a perfect sangria wine and their only NON-fortified wine, as well as the Ferris, Scuppernog Tipper and Two-Step. Drinking a "fortified" wine just means that they've upped the alcohol content by mixing in spirits at the end. The actual wine that Fair Game uses comes from Saxapahaw but they brew all the spirits they add. In addition, we tried their No'Lasses Sorghum Rum, which was amazing! I think I could drink that alone, and I don't usually say that about spirits, and the Apple Brandy, which would compliment any drink well. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend a drive out to try out this distillery to anyone! Plus, if you time it perfectly, visit on the FIRST Sunday of the month and go into downtown Pittsboro for a fun day of exploring during their monthly First Sunday festivals! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Seriously disappointed that they will no longer be making wine. It was really the thing that brought me to their establishment. Their liquor is "ok", but nothing I would trek out there for. Got one of their new cocktails (Blackberry smelt), and received a tangy mess. Everyone else enjoyed the other cocktails on the menu. The people are very friendly and the area is rustic and enjoyable, just disappointed in the big change. read more

First of all: What a cool location! I smiled a bit at the address on "Lorax Lane," but it wasn't until we rolled down a long road, rounded a corner, and arrived at a Seussian-looking little 'village' that I was smitten. The doors to these various businesses are painted in bright bold primary colors. The Lorax himself graces the buildings. There's a nearby play area that looks like it houses Tar Tinklers and Who Hoovers. There are whimsically labeled road names. Amongst these fellow businesses is the very cool Piedmont Biofuels -- turning french fries into fuel! Fair Game manages to measure up in uniqueness and cool factor. Though their tasting room is a bit of a work-in-progress, and on the small side, it manages to feel very finished. The bottles have lovely themed labeling, and the adorable tasting mini snifters are a nice touch. These guys are going to be pumping out spirits in short order. But because the process takes some aging, and they'd like to be making money (and a brand name) sooner than later, they are currently offering some experimental(ish) blends of wine and liqueur. We sampled all four and came home with the Ferris -- a port style red aged in bourbon barrels -- and Tipper Apple -- a cider also finished in bourbon barrels. Our bartender said that NC wine has such a terrible reputation, local wineries kind of have to do something to make their wines 'different.' And I like where they've landed. I think Fair Game stands out in a good way. The gal who poured for us was really great, by the way. We arrived about 10 minutes to close, but she still walked us through the tasting at a leisurely pace and offered to open a bottle for us to enjoy outside at their picnic table. A neat, unique little spot that's worth venturing out to. Can't wait to see what will come out of their distillery! read more

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Had a great ladies night out here for their pumpkin carving and mulled wine event. In addition to the delicious mulled wine, we did a regular wine tasting. The ladies behind the counter were super helpful in describing the wines. The tasting is a super affordable $5 and includes a souvenir glass and a generous taste of all their fortified wines. My favorites were the blackberry tipper and the Two Step. The Scuppernong was interesting (it is an interesting grape to begin with) but too sweet for me. Fair Game is located in a really cool commune-type complex with some other cool businesses and will soon be neighbors with Starrlight Mead, which will make this a great destination to bring guests! Fair Game also has a great presence at a lot of festivals and events I have attended, such as Txotx fest and the Science of Sour. Their reps are always super nice and they always bring something delicious to try. Worth the drive out the Pittsboro! read more

While doing a little tour of Pittsboro, we stopped in at Fair Game Beverage Company. Their product line, at the time, consisted of fortified wines, and they are waiting for their liquors to age. I had never had a "fortified wine" before which is a wine with brandy added. It's still a very drinkable wine even if you don't have a tolerance for hard liquors. The brandy added a nice dimension to the flavor. FORTIFIED WINES: Very nice twist on the typical wine. Impress your friends with your unique knowledge of this wine that is unlike the wines you typically see in restaurants :) The Apple Tipper paired very nicely with Bourbon Liqueur that I had at the house. They offered 4 different types of wines -- we ended up buying 3 out of the 4. The only one that we didn't buy was the scuppernong because I don't like the muscadine grape wines except with dessert (it makes a good dessert wine though!). DISTILLED LIQUORS: I look forward to trying these when they're available! TASTING ROOM: The tasting room is quaint. I found the location to be a very nice hide-away; a short drive from downtown in an enclave consisting of a plant nursery, biofuel facility, and of course the winery/distillery. Unless, you live in Pittsboro, it might seem a little out of the way but it is definitely worth a visit. My wife and I arrived 10 minutes before closing on a Saturday but the young woman doing the pours was very helpful and friendly. read more

Oh man, what a hidden gem! If the street name doesn't give you a clue then you're hopeless. Excellent products, fun place to visit. read more

Fair Game Beverage Company is cool. No two ways about it. I'm not into the alcohol part - wish I could be - but I love their facility, down Industrial Park Road, turning onto Lorax Lane, their tasting bar, their entrepreneurial energy, the way they are creating a richer local culture with their events. Now Pittsboro has yet another attraction. Way to go Fair Game Beverage Company. Keep it coming. read more

Visit for a tasting at an eclectic distillery and winery. The owner was informative. They had a unique selection of spirits including vodka and rum as well as wine they produce themselves and from other NC vineyards. Go for a tasting and/or tour Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Check out their website for more information. read more

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I'm not a fan of sweet wines but Fair Game's aperitif style wines have such complex and tasty flavors that I am now hooked. Oh and their liquors? Very smooth. Very good. Dangerously so. A visit here is a great way to spend your "Sunday Funday" as the gentleman conducting our tasting called it. We will definitely be back read more

They are a great business! Nice drinks, good other produce, good atmosphere, and amazing service from Marcey and Erica in the tasting room. I can't say enough good about them, and I'm happy they're there for us! read more