I've had the pleasure of visiting Fortnight a few times in my life - which is saying something…read moreconsidering I've only been to the Raleigh area a few times. Still, I always seem to find myself at Fortnight. And their beer has always been delicious, with plenty of varieties to sip from either on a cold December day or a blazing hot spring afternoon. They also have a lovely beer garden and, at least when I've been there, a tasty food truck on site. Staff is friendly, with self-service ordering at the bar (the line can definitely get long sometimes). I gotta say, the beer isn't always as cold as I would hope it would be - could be I'm just used to a different beer temp vibe here in the PNW. One ale I recently tried I had to bring back to the counter as it was so warm I thought I'd accidentally been given a cask ale. Oddly, they weren't really apologetic about it and were happy to charge me for a different (colder) beer, even though I'd only taken a couple of sips from the ale. Not the biggest deal, but worth noting that you might want to ask for a sample before committing to a pint, if for no other reason than to verify it's being served at a temp you like.

Stopped by here recently and had an OK time…read more First, for parking, there was a primary lot as well as overflow parking. I went right after it opened so it was pretty empty during my visit, but there's a ton of seating (both indoor and outdoor!) and I can imagine it gets pretty busy at peak hours. I grabbed a 10 oz pour of the flagship IPA and hung out for a few minutes. Honestly, the beer was not my favorite (and didn't taste much like an IPA to me at least...) but I guess that's personal opinion :) The bartender was nice and the vibes were solid inside. Overall, there are a bunch of breweries in the Triangle, so I'm not sure I'd come back to this one as my first choice, but if a friend wanted to meet me here I wouldn't complain :)

Came here for an afternoon beverage recently and enjoyed myself!…read more First, we were able to find parking right next to the brewery, but it may be harder if you come during a busier time (like Friday night, for example). I was a little surprised when I walked in and no one was manning the bar indoors, but a sign helpfully suggested that I check the outdoor bar, and sure enough, everyone was out there. I grabbed a beer and chilled on the "common patio area" (shared with South Line, I guess?), which was pretty nice. The beer I got was solid, and the bartender was nice. I was happy that the tip screen suggested reasonable bar tips ($1, $2, etc.). Overall, not a bad time at all, and I'd definitely come back here. We sat outside this time, but the indoors also looked reasonably comfy.

While we were in Cary we wanted a beer and stopped at Vicious Fishes Brewery. The lady that helped…read moreus was very polite and helpful on selecting a good beer that suited our taste. They share a great spot with another brewery if you want a place that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a bar and offer mixed drinks for your friends that may not be into local breweries. We saw a few couples bring their kids since they have a fenced in area with astroturf so the kids can play while the parents unwind with a beer. We also saw a food truck set up in the parking lot for some warm food.

Salt and pepper food truck should not be there. They don't look at online orders so my $10 hot dog…read moretook about 40 minutes and was as good as a college "rush " hot dog. Should have a pic of it was so sad Beer there is as good as anywhere

Stopped by here recently and had a good time…read more I managed to find parking in a nearby public lot, but if you're out of luck there, there's plenty of paid parking nearby. Definitely cool, relaxed vibes inside, and the bartenders were nice. I really enjoyed the hazy IPA that I got, and they had a decent amount of seating throughout. It's also close to lots of other eating and drinking establishments, so it was kind of fun to stop here and then go grab some sushi :) Anyway, overall, I enjoyed Bond Brothers and would definitely come back.

Had a really good stout here and loved sampling everything. Staff is friendly and it really seems…read morelike the brewers enjoy "creating" as opposed to following trends. Food is nearby, next door and small dogs seemed to be welcomed. It's on main street and has a home town feel.

Excellent IPA and very friendly staff. Will definitely come back when we are in that part of townread more

Wine down Wednesdays! Besides having every day selection of wines to sip and stop or sip and shop,…read morethis location will also have wind down Wednesday where you have half price glasses of wine! Don't be misled by the name being beer biased, they actually have a pretty nice collection of wines! Located inside the Lowes store, there's seating and good company. Ability to buy fresh food from the deli and the ambiance can be nice store-like chill in the middle of the day to a bustling family based den in the evenings!

Drinking craft beer and wine in a grocery store can be a great experience? Yes; yes it is!…read more Can't beat the weekly specials at the Beer Den at Lowe's. Weds. 1/2 priced wines and Thurs. 1/2 priced beer by the cup (oz size depends on APV) - 2 per customer. Fri. is $4 beer flights - 1 per customer. Sat. Is 1/2 priced beer growlers. Selection of beer and wine is solid. Sometimes they have a tap takeover with brewery swag. Staff is knowledgeable and offers sample of beer if you are unsure which to select. Plenty of snack options since you are in the middle of grocery store. Hey, you can even multitask and get your grocery shopping done while enjoying your adult beverage.

This is as quaint and lovely as it looks on the outside. They are in the social district and we got…read more"to go" Cups for no upcharge. Happy we did because this beats any plastic cup, lol! I had an ESB and my bf had a sour. Both are solid. Friendly service with a smile on a day they were about to close for a wedding. Make it a destination and then walk back towards the park.

Hubby and his brother wanted another beer after leaving a nearby establishment so we stopped into…read moreCotton House Craft Brewers. They both ordered a Hoppin' Amber. We sat out front at the patio table on the lawn. It was a beautiful afternoon with a nice breeze, perfect beer drinking weather. I tried the amber and really liked it. Smooth and refreshing. They were fans, too. The house was gorgeous, bathrooms were clean and there was lots of outdoor seating. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

We weren't here for long but we had a great time. They had a really talented guy singing live music…read moreand a really large outdoor area. We were easily able to find a table on a warm Saturday afternoon. The bartender was really nice and patient as we sampled a few beers before we made our choice. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area and have time to kill!

I dropped by this evening . Rosecomb was decent. The space was nice and clean. Pleasant and helpful…read morestaff I ordered from my table using the QR code. I had the Hard Kombucha Cherry Hibiscus lime ‍ I enjoy cherries and I'm a huge fan of hibiscus, so no complaints with my drink choice. I ordered BB Chicken from next door whom were able to bring my food over from there.

What a great brewery! We enjoyed enjoyed their large selection of beers and the outdoor seating was…read moreso nice. The staff was friendly and I would definitely go back.

Raleigh took over the lovely World of Beer space in the Arboretum. This is one of our favorite…read morelocal hangouts since they have their own craft root beer on tap our teen enjoys while we partake in a pint. Bartenders are always attentive, happy to offer you a sample of a beer to ensure you like it before committing to a full or half pour. My recent favorites have been Hell Yes Mamacita (Hell Yes Ma'am aged in tequila barrel) and Holiday Dessert (peaches and cream ale); both are unique and super yummy!