This was my first visit at the sneaky penguin it was very cute with a very nice out side space…read more The beer selection was decent and they had a small can selection which included some of their popular ones! Javier was very nice and helpful when trying to select a beer everyone in my party would like

I love Sneaky Penguin. This spot just has a great neighborhood vibe to it. I think they do a…read morewonderful job of providing fun events to their community. There have been markets, movie nights, vinyl nights etc. Every time I come here I feel super welcome and the bartenders do a great job. The beer is tasty and I like that they offer gluten free beer as well (I have a GF friend who loves beer so it's a stand out spot for her). Also they don't mind if you bring food in - another plus! I'll definitely be back again. Sneaky is one of my favorite breweries in Raleigh.

A lot of people said that the location Oaklyn Springs Brewery opened at was a cursed location since…read moretwo other breweries existed in the same spot and failed. I visited the former one and there was a clear reason it failed...their beers weren't good. Oaklyn on the other hand came in swinging and made some amazing top tier beers right out of the gate thanks to their head brewer Daniel aka Rusty, who developed all of their core beers as well as some knockouts over the years. This is by far the BEST brewery in the Fuquay-Varina area and in my opinion one of the best in the Triangle. I've been a customer since they first opened and I've had over 300 beers per Untappd at this location. I have several bottles of their rare barrel aged releases in my beer cellar. I used to be a weekly regular but I've since greatly reduced my beer consumption for my health and longevity so I don't make it out but a couple times a year now. Their beers are on a completely different level than any other brewery in Fuquay. They host various events and food trucks throughout the week. Long gone are the days of Wednesday night music bingo with DJ Gino and hot dogs with Chicago J Hotdogs. We used to be able to count on those two each Wednesday and a lot of us regulars laughingly joked that Wednesdays was kid night due to the amount of kids in tow and yes I am guilty of bringing my kids...J charged like $2 for a kids hot dog meal, was so cheap to feed them!! They really like to plug in with the community and host fundraising events as well as shopping events with pop-up shops a few times a year. When they were first getting started there wasn't a lot of business or traffic. One of the four owners would often be there, sometimes all of them, and they even paid their own tabs!! On top of that they always made sure the bartenders were taken care of on slow nights. I saw them hand them $100 bills multiple times so they really do take care of their people...you couldn't say the same of Aviator or Mason Jar Breweries. The only problem with the brewery is parking. There isn't much of it. Especially if there is a big event. And if you park in Enterprise's parking lot you will get towed. There have been times I went to visit and there was no parking anywhere. Sometimes you could stop and ask Kumo if you could use one of their spots or park in the collision center parking lot. Now they have two tap rooms so if the brewery is full I would just go to the Varina taproom. I love how community oriented this brewery is and has been and it will go on my favorite lists for best of Raleigh and the Triangle and best of Fuquay.

Solid beer. Great folks…read more Stopped in for a beer- stayed for two. Beer was tasty and beer tender was happy to give samples to pick the beer you like. Wasn't crowded on a Saturday night. It you like good beer, stop on by.

Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage nails the balance between neighborhood hangout and serious beer…read moredestination without ever feeling pretentious. The tap selection is honestly impressive -- taps galore with an ever-changing lineup that makes every visit feel a little different. I also love that you can enjoy a pint onsite and then wander over to the bottle shop side to grab some gems to take home. Dangerous for my wallet, fantastic for my fridge. The outdoor patio is spacious, relaxed, and full of happy people and happy dogs. Cary can always use more genuinely dog-friendly spots, and this place embraces it completely. Pups lounging under tables while their humans work through flights? Come for one beer, leave with a mixed 6-pack and at least three new dog friends.

We stopped by Pharmacy Bottle recently on a night out and enjoyed our experience there…read more First, parking was a little tricky since it was the weekend and the street spots in Downtown Cary were mostly occupied, but we managed to find a paid parking spot nearby :) Not ideal, but oh well! Inside, it was pretty spacious, with a couple of couches, a few tables, and of course the bar seating. I saw multiple customers walking around with their dogs, so I'd say Pharmacy is dog-friendly. The bartender was attentive throughout, and I thought the draft beers were very reasonably priced. The selection on draft was only OK, but that's more based on personal preference, I guess :) Pharmacy also had a bunch of cans available for sale, some refrigerated and some not (presumably based on the type of beer). There was an additional fee if you chose to buy a can and drink it in the bar. Maybe this is normal, but it struck me as a little strange. They also had some food items available but I skipped those this time. Overall, I had a pretty good time. I'd definitely consider stopping by again but I'm not sure it'll be a consistent hang-out.

I visited today for a Pilates & Yoga event that my gym Sk1ll has here weekly. Gizmo is located not…read morefar off Glenwood/70 in the Umstead industrial area. Easy parking, dog friendly and a nice relaxing environment. Ben was very helpful and a nice guy. I sampled a THC Beer called Delta Quench. I enjoy edibles on rare occasions, so this was something new for me to try for relaxation purposes. Very refreshing ! I also had the Ginger Beekeeper. Very light and deliciously refreshing after an intense Pilates/Yoga class. I plan to return and bring my dog to enjoy the patio and other new brews.

TLDR: Relaxing atmosphere. Albeit tricky to find. Flavorful brews available on draft or in take…read morehome cans. Indoor/outdoor seating. No food apart from packaged snacks and occasional food truck. Alcoholic and non alcoholic options offered. Reasonable prices. Dog friendly. My favorites: Netflix & Dill (Pickle Gose with Black Garlic), Deep Purple (Dragonfruit Ale), and Deep Blue (Blueberry Ale). Next time I'd try some of their blends, like Blue Dragon (1/2 deep purple and 1/2 deep blue). I didn't even realize there was a brewery over here until Gizmo hosted a paint your pet class (led by Victoria Lowry). The brewery is set back between Westgate, Ebenezer Church, and Glenwood. We never noticed it from the road and even with GPS were not confident on which building held the taproom. The class was inside, however, the outside beer garden looked nice with chairs and a TV playing the football game. The bartender was very patient and helpful. She allowed us all to taste several beers. If you like pickle juice then look no further than the Netflix & Dill. It was delicious. The inside is kept at a comfortable temperature and we enjoyed their music selection (classic rock, 90-2000s alternative). Overall, we enjoyed this brewery and recommend it to others!

I call this location has been a keystone location for 31 years. I just learned that new ownership…read moretook over recently. The vibe here has always been industrial, given the neighborhood - and the pale ales and IPA's became a staple in local venues and groceries. I guess my Lion logo pint glass is a collectors item. My visit last week had me taste a variety of beer, and I settled on the pilsner and ended up buying a four pack. The outdoor seating was pleasant, and I wonder how they fare in the winter with such a small indoor seating area. With breweries dropping off right and left recently. It's good to see this one hanging on.

Very small, local brewery, but several choices. The Oktoberfest and coffee stout were standouts…read more They also developed a fig syrup Old Fashion that is superb. Very glad we stoped for this brewery. I recommend highly!

Stopped by Edit Beer while exploring Raleigh over the weekend. When you arrive there is plenty of…read moreparking in front of the restaurant or parallel on the street. The brewery is tucked to the side of Scooter's bar & grill. When you walk in you'll order at your beer at the counter and have a seat either outside or inside on the 1st or 2nd floor. I was really impressed that there were a few west coast IPAs on tap. The virtue of spirit (Fresh Hop Citra Cryo, Simcoe, Motueka, and Chinook. Our first ever IPA w/ fresh hops) beer was excellent and not overly hoppy. If you are in the area definitely would recommend checking out this local craft brewery,

Delightful service and tasty beer! I came at a pretty mellow time, it wasn't busy and I was able to…read morepaint and read my book while enjoying the beer options. I'll be coming back!

First time at this Burial location but great beers per usual…read more .

Burial is my favorite brewery in Raleigh, hands down. I…read moremostly love their stouts, but their sours are good too. I love their artwork, the people here are nice, there is plenty of space to hang out, and you can bring food in from the attached food hall. I bring all my out-of-town visitors here at least once on my Raleigh tour. :)

Great place to stop in for some beers, especially if you like darker beers. Incendiary reminded me…read moreof Burial, in a good way. They have light beers as well, but dark beers are harder to find and I appreciated the options! And if you don't like beer, they have wine, seltzers, and liquors lined up. No food, just drinks. Parking is on the street or in the nearby garage. Service was laid back, ambiance was welcoming.

I went to Incendiary Brewing for the first time and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is super…read morelaid-back. Their drink selection is solid with plenty of options to choose from and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The only thing to keep in mind is parking. Parking right by the brewery is limited so it's probably best finding parking at the parking deck or street parking a little farther down and walking over. Great first experience.