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    HighCraft - Downtown Apex

    4.2 (13 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Katie T.

    This spot is in the heart of downtown Apex. Walking in, it was pretty crowded at 4pm on a Saturday (probably the last warm day of the year), but the line moved to quickly. They have a good number of draft beers on tap-enough to fill two digital boards at the bar. It looked like they also have snacks you can purchase, like chips and even gummy bears. It was a little too loud inside, so we walked out back to their patio which had 6 picnic tables. The only downside (which didn't have anything to do with the business) was the woman sitting next to us who was puffing away on a cigarette. They had lights strung up so there was a nice "feel" to it. Street parking is a mess to find, so drive behind here/the fire station and you'll find rows of parking spots.

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    Kathy G.

    Disclosure: not a beer drinker. Came in with a group of 10. We were in downtown and wanted to check out HighCraft. I ordered their cider since they were out of rose and Prosecco. They have beers to purchase, grab and go, selective wine list and merchandise. Small space, high top tables and seating at the bar.

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    Alex F.

    A local watering hole in downtown Apex, NC. Out of all the establishments in the city, this brewery is open the latest. Though not much for food options, there are myriad beer and cider options. There are some snacks available for purchase though. They also occasionally host events and food trucks, which can be found on their website. If driving through the area and need a place to kill time before an appointment or reservation, this is good place to go.

    Stephanie J.

    HighCraft has their second location in the space previously occupied by The Beer Dispensary. The draft beer selection was a great mix, I got an IPA and my husband got a milk stout. If you don't see anything on draft, they have bottles and cans. I also really liked the decor. Welcome to downtown Apex!

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    Perfect atmosphere to do some work! Service was great and they had a decent selection of beers. If you go on Tuesday, you get a $2 discount.

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    4 years ago

    Such a cute place in downtown Apex! The vibes, live music, and service make for a great experience. Def will be returning!

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    Tap Station

    3.6(216 reviews)
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    I'd driven by many times before but never stopped in until I had some time in apex in between…read moredelivery routes. It feels like an old school filling station with the gas can lights and the cars on the wall. I took a seat at the bar, I probably was the first customer on the Wednesday. They have around two dozen beers on draft. The bartender let me try a pineapple habanero beer, though the heat was a lot stronger than the sweet. I ordered the triple All American burger with three 1/4 pound patties, cheese, comeback sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and I added grilled onion instead of diced onion. It came on a potato roll, always a good choice. The flavor of the burger was really good, and the burger was super messy. It's one of those that you don't dare put down because it's hard to pick back up again. Really good, maybe I'd add jalapeños next time. For my side, I went with cole slaw. It was creamy, but thankfully,not overly thick and heavy. Maybe a touch more vinegar would have helped balance it out. The Arnold Palmer was served in a plastic cup, a little unusual. The bartender did a great job keeping my beverage cups from running on empty. I would return to try a different beer and go for a burger again or even one of their chicken sandwiches. I saw I can get a triple chicken too!

    We just moved into the area and heard great things about this place. Plus they're pet friendly…read morewhich is a bonus for us. Plenty of outdoor seating. Pets allowed outside upstairs or downstairs. Server was great and gave good recommendations which we appreciated. She brought fresh water out for our dog. Food was really good. We tried the bang bang tots, Carolina dog,hot chicken crispy sandwich with orzo salad and burger with the tomato cucumber feta salad. Everyone was happy with their food. We will definitely come back.

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    3.6(32 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    My son and I stopped in Al's today for lunch. He ordered a cookies and cream milk shake and they…read morewere really nice and made a kids size for him. The waiter was really nice and attentive and brought everything to our table. He even noticed I didn't have a drink and offered me a cup for water. I ordered the Mookie burger on gluten free bun and this is my favorite by far. The caramelized onions compliment the cheese and sauce. They take extra precautions for the gluten free burger. I tried the sirarcha aioli sauce with the French fries and it is great for a spicy addition. I can't wait to try more of the sauces. The rosemary french fries came out fresh and hot. The rosemary is really a nice addition to the fries. This is a very casual dining experience with booths and tables. They have outdoor seating but we ate inside. We were there during a very quiet time and enjoyed our burger and milkshake.

    Ordered takeout today. The Classic burgers and the Mookie burger were awesome. As were the Sweet…read morePotato and Potato fries. However, it was just too much food. So next time only one order of fries. Order was ready when they said it would be even though it was noon and they were busy. Staff were pleasant, polite, and respectful. It's a burger joint that recently opened and worth my future business.

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    HighCraft - Downtown Apex - wine_bars - Updated September 2026

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