Nice local bar with lots of beer options! The bartender was very kind and patient as I mulled through all the options, and she allowed me to taste test different drinks when I couldn't make a decision. The menu was a little difficult to read at first, but once you understand that colors represent different types of beers, that helps narrow a lot of options down. There were also plenty of snacks available for purchase, but some customers brought over pizza next door for the ultimate dinner combo! There was plenty of outdoor seating, but limited indoor seating so be sure to check the weather prior if you're staying a while. It seems like they have a lot of regulars that come by on weekdays for a pick-me-up. Dogs and kids were welcome, and there was some parking available in the lot behind the building. read more

This is the literal best taproom in NC!!! The service, ambience, and selection are unmatched. The beers rotate so there is always something new to try. The bartenders are amazing at recommending good beers and always give out samples to see which one you want! Trivia Thursdays are so much fun and you can always grab a pizza next-door to make it a fun evening. Love this place! read more

Growler Grlz - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

They have too many choices! The staff is absolutely patient and friendly, especially when they have over 40 beers on tap in your very specific. They have indoor and outdoor seating live music and a really good pizza place next-door win win win win win.!!! read more

Growler Grlz - Twinkle lights, large patio, and live music... oh my - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Great beer, fun place with live music on Fri/Sat nights and they have a great things going with Randy's pizza next door for food!

This is our favorite neighborhood bar for years and years. It truly feels like home and is a fabulous place to come and learn about beer and make lasting friends. Bartenders are amazing and so so friendly and can personalize your order based on your preferences. Great place to relax and the trivia, bands, and beer are incredible! Nowhere like it read more

Bottom line: Growler Grlz is an appealing little bar/shop to enjoy a beer or two, with over 40 beers on tap to choose. Cheerful helpful service during my visit and a charming little shop to relax in with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The Deets: I got the chance to enjoy a visit to Growler Grlz with friends Melissa O. and Robert O. after brunch one rainy Sunday, I found it was a nice place to pass the time away sharing a beer or two with good friends on a rainy day. Walking inside the little place in a strip mall near the Woodcroft area in Durham, you are pleasantly surprised coming into the nice, cheerful, quaint shop, with a good amount of outside seating (that we could not use that rainy afternoon) along with the limited seating around the inside bar. I like the assortment of the metal signs that are displayed all over the walls, simple but very nice decor that suits the place well. Over 40 beers on their board to choose from...quite the selection on tap! There are also a assortment of bagged snacks to purchase and enjoy as well with your beverage choice. Our bartender that day was super friendly and helpful, and I found one of my faves Cheerwine Ale from NoDa to enjoy and ordered one. Growler Grlz is a charming little shop/beer bar to hang out in, and I am glad we dropped by. read more

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If you really enjoy trying new beer, this is the place. Over 40 beers, ciders and sometimes wines to pick from and it changes every week! l always love coming on trivia night Thursdays. Tip: follow their social media to see their sale days Bear is awesome and picks great taste tests for you. read more

Growler Grlz - #40 blackberry cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Quant craft beer bar where, you guessed it, you can get a growler fill of your favorite brew. Extensive list of well curated choice of beers. Staff is knowledgeable and happy to let you sample and provide suggestions. Smaller pours also available. You may get to hang out with Grady, the adorable pup belonging to one of the owners. Food can be brought in, pizza place right next door. read more

Wow, how can this place be seven years old already? We were here previously to fill up growlers of beer but on my last visit, I just wanted to drink a pint on a Sunday evening while sitting in their patio area. When the weather is nice, the patio is quite lively. People will get food from the pizza place next door, and they occasionally have musicians playing as well. The vibe is very relaxed and neighborly, and the selection on draft is huge. They've got a good thing going. read more

Growler Grlz - White Street grolsch on the patio - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cozy little spot with limited indoor seating but a spacious patio where you can sprawl out and gather with friends. There are also food options connected to GGs where you can grab a pizza or calzone while enjoying your flight, beer, or gluten free cider. They don't have GF beer options but they do have ciders. Overall, a great little spot to grab a drink and meet up with friends. read more

Wow, 42 beers to choose from. Holy indecisiveness! It is very small inside but outdoor seating is available. I got a flight of different IPAs. I wasn't too impressed with the IPA selection when we visited but the selection rotates regularly. If you need a growler fill, this is your spot. read more

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I love this place! They have a huge selection of beers, and they know the beers well. Bartenders are friendly and very accommodating. Randy's pizza is right next door and they will bring your food to your table at Gia girls. read more

Really cool spot with a large variety of beer on draft. They make use of all their space even though it is small. The staff was friendly and great suggesting beer based on your likes and preferences. read more

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My first impression of Growler Grlz, just walking into the shop, was wow! Who would guess that a tiny interior would be so full of beer options?! However, after taking in the very FULL board of 42 drafts, it wasn't as easy as one two three. Although the staff was incredibly friendly and inviting, it took him a minimum of ten minutes to explain the color-coded, asterisk and check mark labels system and four pour options they have going on. This wouldn't be a problem regularly, but I couldn't help feeling after one even more overwhelmed by the overcomplicated system. However, aside from all this, if you're looking for a place to try several things, Growler Grlz offers flights of any five 4oz pours for $7.95 (some premium beers are $10.95 for a flight). The bartender also gave us samples of anything we were interested in. We tried five of their IPA's, the majority of which were more malt centered but I'm curious how often they're cleaning their lines. Growler Grlz aims at filling growlers, so they constantly have rotating taps. They offer the crazy low price of $2 drafts on Mondays for craft beer HOWEVER only 6 of the 42 drafts were on sale during our Monday visit. And although Growler Grlz focuses on drafts, they did have three bottles for sale in the shop: Canvas Series by Wicked Weed, Saints and Sinners by Big Boss and something by North Carolina Brewing Company out of Fort Brag. Overall, I'd return to the small space beer-centered space again (although be warned, if gets really noisy when busy), but I wouldn't make Growler Grlz a regular hangout place. read more

Growler Grlz - 42 drafts! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The service is superb and the ambiance is warm and inviting. All servers are personable and social. Love this place.

This is a great place to hang out! It's a small shop but they have a great selection of beers. It's mainly a grab and go place but they have both indoor and outdoor seating available. They are pet friendly so you don't have to leave your pups at home! I went there with a Groupon for their beer flights. Basically, you can pick any 5 except the ones with stars next to them. They have a wide selection of beers to go through so you still have plenty to choose from. Always clean, staff is friendly, and good beers. read more

Growler Grlz - Beer flights! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm saying this as someone who was a regular at Growler and never posts negative reviews. They have a good beer selection. My friend and I brought our two dogs, who yes, bark at strangers who try to pet them without asking, but are otherwise perfectly friendly and have never been aggressive to any person or other dog. They barked (once) at a lady and the bartender told us we have to leave because it's "ruining his business". Meanwhile, the lady is sitting outside, right next to our dogs, happily drinking her beer and they are not barking at her anymore. Can someone please explain what exactly was ruined other than my day? Also want to point out I have brought my dog here twice before with no problems. It was very unpleasant, rude, and frankly the only business that has been "ruined" are that 2 customers who came here three times a week don't want to return. I'll get my beers elsewhere, though I'll miss the other employees. read more

We've landed in the mothership! Could this really be a clean, FRIENDLY place with 42 very interesting taps AND an actual knowledgeable staff?????? (Who knew you could serve beer without dumb servers who can't learn the tap line and make up beer "words", ) -these people can do it!!!! So incredibly glad we found this gem! STANDING OVATION!!!!! read more

Growler Grlz - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Had quite an awful experience here. This is a bar that claims to be dog friendly, but brought my dog, and was asked to leave, mid-beer, as my dog was barking. Needless to say the employees often bring their dog, who is much larger than my dog, who barks non-stop at me whenever I enter the bar. The sheer hypocrisy in insane. Congratulations, you've lost two regulars. Do not bring your dog here unless it is absolutely silent, or you own the place and are a great hypocrite. read more

my favorite taproom in the Triangle! the selection is unbeatable, the bartenders and owner are fabulous, and the patios are so lovely for enjoying a drink. they often host live music and other events. anytime you stop in it's a great experience! read more

So I'm not sure why I didn't write a post after my first visit here, but it was good because I came back today for a second time! My friend and I grabbed pizza from Randy's next door and thought it would be a good idea to pair it with a beer. I was able to sample a beer before committing to a pint-beekeeper from Gizmo-a pretty good beer. I enjoyed my pizza, beer, and conversation in the cozy atmosphere that is Growler Grlz! read more

We were very impressed with this place! The space is a little small, but the atmosphere is so fun. Even better if the weather permits and you can sit outside. They offer 42 interesting, unique taps, and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Growler Grlz - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We are lucky to have GG so close. The bartenders are beer gurus and can pick out the perfect beer EVERY time. The patio is lovely! Always live music and you can get pizza from next door (or delivered from dominos). Great afternoon/late night beer spot Also 32 beers on rotation on tap. Mighty impressive UPDATE: We have been living in Durham (SoDu) for 3 years now and no place do we go to makes us feel like GG. We always have great conversation with employees and locals. We always have great beer. We just love it here read more

Another great beer stop in North Carolina. This place came recommended the night before in Raleigh. We stopped in and were greeted by the owner, who was super friendly and helpful in explaining the color coordinated ordering system. She greeted each customer that came in and explained to them just like she did to us. The space is small but definitely charming and they have a very nice selection. This is a place i plan on revisiting when i return. But don't take my word for it, go and ENJOY!!! read more

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This is a great place to hang out on a nice day, have a cold beer, and grab a few slices of pizza from Randy's next door! Hey, if you're gutsy enough, One Fitness is a few doors down, as well, and you can get a workout in before or after you enjoy a cold brew. :) Growler Grlz has numerous taps and a wide variety of beers to choose from. The prices are pretty reasonable, too. If you're unsure of what you're in the mood for, the bartenders are very helpful in narrowing down your choices. We're not often in Durham; but, we do stop by occasionally to see what is on tap and to drop in to try a new beer. It's a smaller taproom in terms of indoor seating; so, it may be hard to find seating for larger groups. There are numerous tables outside and they are also pet friendly - which is a win in my book! Although there is a parking lot beside and behind the complex, parking can get difficult at peak hours due to the various businesses within the building. Definitely something to consider when planning your trip. read more

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I am not really a beer person, but every now and then it is good to have a place to go when I do. What I live is that you can either try some samples before committing to a pint, or getting a flight and try a few different kinds. Great place for small parties. Limited space but very chill atmosphere. read more

Growler Grlz - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Small quaint tap house and growler fill stop. 42 beers on tap and always changing. They had a great selection of wine too! I don't always expect a tap house to serve wine, or food wine for that matter, but this place did! The owner is obviously passionate about what she does and we enjoyed our conversation with her. There is a small pizza joint next door and we were able to bring our slice of pizza into Growler Grlz to enjoy with our beverages. read more

Yelp tells me that five stars means this place is as good as it gets, and I couldn't agree more. The staff are so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so customer-focused, that it only takes a few visits before they know your name and your favorite beer type. This is a great place to go if you're looking for small batch beers that you can't find in stores - some of the limited edition sours, stouts, and IPAs that just don't appear in stores will appear here. New beer people - don't be overwhelmed! 42 taps is a lot. You can choose your own flight, or get one of the staff to help you pick one/pick the whole flight for you. No beer snob credentials are required. Also - for gluten free folks, there is always at least one cider on the board, and a GF beer is available in bottles a lot of the time. If you have a wine person friend - there are several options available as well, so no one is left out. While the parking lot does get full at popular times, it's very easy to park in the shopping center across the street - there's a cross walk at the light. Bring your dinner/lunch (Randy's Pizza or Chubby's Tacos to name a few recommended places), your dog, sit on the patio, and make this your new local hangout. read more

This is my favorite spot in Durham! The 42 taps are always changing and I haven't had a bad beer yet. We love to go on Mondays for the $2 pints and a flight or two to try out new beers. The girls behind the bar are always ready to suggest something new and are super helpful. The whole place has an incredibly friendly vibe, I'd tell anyone to come here! read more

Growler Grlz - Look at all these options!!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great place with a great selection. Pair it with a pizza from Randy's next door and your night is set! Then call an Uber and get home safely. read more

I love this place - they always have a great selection that rotates on a regular basis. There are so many different kinds of beer on tap, you can't go wrong. The bartenders are perhaps the friendliest and most accommodating I have ever encountered. Best of all, this place is dog friendly times ten - they will let you inside with your dog, and the bartenders always greet our pups. They even bring water out to them when we sit on the patio - which is another great feature of this awesome place, complete with live music occasionally. One of my fav places to relax in Durham! read more

My husband and I were in Durham recently and decided to go get a beer on a Saturday afternoon. We had heard good things about Growler Grlz, so we headed to go check it out. Wow! I was surprised how many beer options they could fit into a small space. They have 42 beers on tap and you can get them in half pints, pints, 32 and 64 oz growlers. They have a color coded system where the beers are grouped by style and the prices vary from generally around $5-$8 for a pint. I didn't look too thoroughly at the growler prices since we were there to have a beer on the spot, but from what I have heard, they are reasonable. The man working behind the counter was very knowledgeable on beer and spent a good amount of time walking us through the beers and explaining how their system works. He said we could sample almost all of the beers on the menu, so my husband and I each tried one. I was in the mood for a sour so I settled on one of those, made by Gibbs Hundred Brewing out of Greensboro, and my husband decided on Goose Island's Sofie (he also got to keep the glass that day, for free)! As I mentioned, the place is pretty small and we were able to get a table on the day we were there, but if the place was busy I could see seating being a problem. I think a lot of people come here to get beer to go. One more quick tip: if you like any of the pint glasses on display near the small collection of take home bottles, you can buy them for $1 each. All other glasses are $2, about the cheapest glass prices I have seen in the area! Growler Grlz, we will be back! read more

I love Beer and Growler Grlz makes it easy for me to grab a growler of some of my favorite beers. When I saw they had one of my favorite Lonerider's on tap (that I did not even know was out) I went over as soon as I got off of work. I do wish they were a little closer to my house, but it was not too bad getting there and then home. As soon as I walked in I felt very welcome. Once the bartender found out it was my first time there she quickly explained everything to me. I knew what I wanted, but still took my time to take it all in, and I was amazed at how many different beers they had. They have 4 different choices of growlers that you can get, or if you like you can drink there with a couple of pints. I only got a half growler (32oz) but they obviously know what they are doing, as they even vacuum seal the growler for you so it will stay fresh. The beer tasted perfect when I tried it later that night, and I will certainly be going back again very shortly. read more

So this review is somewhat in response to my most recent review about my disappointment with Sam's Bottle Shop. These ladies have got it goin' on! It's a tiny little shop but wow, is there a lot of variety. Secretly (well, not so secretly now), I'm not a beer fan but my husband definitely is. It was a bit problematic when I showed up to be wowed by the selection and a little perplexed about what to choose. The woman was really helpful, though, and offered some great suggestions. She even went in the back to print a list of what they had on tap. Overall, she went above and beyond to make sure my experience was positive. They have a great patio area and she said that people often bring over food from Randy's and City Beverage. I'm excited to check them out with warmer weather - and who knows, maybe I'll be a little more adventurous on the beer tastings. Bravo, Growler Girlz! read more

I'm a huge fan of this concept: bring in any growler (or buy one there), and get it filled with any of a number of unique and interesting beers on taps. FORTY-TWO of them here. The selection is really fantastic and includes a balanced mix of North Carolina craft beers and others from all over the country. My most recent visit I picked up an Anderson Valley Blood Orange Gose that had a delicious sourness to it for $11.50 for a 32 oz growler. The staff is excellent. They're willing to give out a number of free samples of their beers before you commit, which I happily take advantage of (to the tune of like 8-10 samples). They're also well-equipped to offer good suggestions if you don't know where to start. I have to update that after going to a number of growler fill places in the area, this place is definitely the priciest of the bunch, which is why I have to give a slight downgrade to a still great 4 stars. Figure to spend typically about $10-13 for a 32 oz growler or $18-20 for a 64 oz. They do regularly put a couple beers on sale, some as cheap as $9 for a 64 oz growler fill for something more affordable. You can buy empty growlers there to fill up for $3-5. I think you have to frame the prices in the context of this place being a bar where the bartender will let you take a beer you like home. So you will pay a slight premium, but in exchange get an unmatched selection for a growler place. The place also offers flights of beer and pints, making for a great place to congregate with friends for drinks. The selection and prices beat most any bar. The place can be a little hard to find; it's across from the Woodcroft shopping center with the Chubby's, near City Beverage, and next to Randy's Pizza. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Great atmosphere. I love the cute patio out back where you can catch a live musician or two sometimes. Great customer service, the employees are super friendly and helpful! Im not a beer connoisseur by any means and they are always willing to offer samples and help me find something I love from the extensive list of options. Each time I visit they have a slightly different selection so there is always something new to try, and some are non-alcoholic as well. read more

I always like to stop in and grab a growler at Growler Grlz when I'm eating at City Bev around the corner. The staff is really helpful and is great at explaining everything your first time. You can either buy a growler from them or bring your own which they will sanitize. The sanitizing and filling process takes a while but it's a great excuse to grab a pint while you wait. The selection at Growler Grlz is huge and constantly changing (they didn't have any ciders when I was there but that could've changed). They also have select beers that are $2 pints or $9 growlers which is a great deal! My only complaint is the lack of seating. On a Saturday night they can get pretty crowded and it can be hard to find a seat to enjoy your beer in. read more

I have come to really enjoy this place. #1 it is within walking distance from my house. #2 they have their sh*t together. It's basically a growler (a glass container for beer if you are not in the know) filling station. More of a grab and go kind of place then invite 20 of your friends and stay awhile. With that said there are a few seats in the place to sit and enjoy a pint. You can bring one of your many empty growlers sitting at home and have them cleaned and filled there. I like to get a flight each time I go and they provide a pencil and paper so you can keep your beers straight. Just fill out what you want and hand it to the nice lady. Everything is written on a chalk board. Its color coded by type of beer which is nice when you are more partial to a certain kind. They also have the ABV, where it comes from and prices varying by amount you purchase i.e. pints, small, or large growlers. The prices can range from $12 on up so they hit every budget. They carry a lot of NC beers but also carry just as many out of state beers. There are rotating taps to say the least and you can follow them on Facebook to keep current or you can just go in and be pleasantly surprised. Every time I drive by the place is "busy" (its small) but they have plenty of friendly women on staff and I have never waited more than a couple of minutes to be helped. The only downside is the parking can be tight during nice weather (City Beverage shares the same lot). We like to order a pizza at Randy's next door and stop over here while we wait and take some delicious beer home with us to enjoy. I also find the set up convenient when you are heading to a friend's house and need to bring some beer. read more

I checked out Growler Gyrlz yesterday and was really, really impressed. For background: I love beer, and I like going to stores where the staff are helpful and friendly and eager to make recommendations. For me, this is the whole fun of beer--getting to talk to other people about it. When I first moved to the Triangle, Sam's Quik Shop was my go-to store. But, after awhile, I got sick of Sam's unfriendly, unhelpful staff who never seemed to take me seriously. So, I've been branching out and I'm so glad I found Growler Gyrlz I think it might be just the store I'm looking for. As soon as I walked in, someone helped me and explained exactly how it worked--how the beer list is color-coordinated, what size pours they offer to enjoying in store, and the sizes and prices of the various growlers. This was super helpful. I asked for a couple recommendations and they let me taste a little bit before I committed to a pint. And the staff were just generally very warm and friendly and you can tell they want to help you find something you'll like. So, A+ on staff, keep it up Growler Gyrlz. The selection is excellent, varied, and changes frequently. They keep the tap list updated online and via Facebook, so when they get something new that I want, I'll know and can go pick it up. This is super convenient and great. I'll definitely be back! read more

Awesome outdoor space and staff was very helpful in both beer recommendation and how the menu was laid out. Also 42 different beers.... Can't beat that! read more