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    The Glass Jug Beer Lab

    4.5 (146 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Valentine Flight 2026
    Chrissy A.

    I usually go to the glass jug downtown, but I really wanted to try their Valentine's Day flight and it was only available at this location. So one Sunday morning when I got done watching my nephew play hockey, I decided to take a detour on the way home and stop here. I got there right as they opened and was the only one there besides the bartender. He was super enthusiastic and helpful and got me set up with the flight right away. I went and sat in the room with all of the steel brewing barrels. I nibbled on chocolate and sipped my beer as I looked around at all the interesting things. Right when you walk in the front door, there is an amazing bottle shop or selection of local beer. It was really quite amazing and much larger than the selection at the downtown location. Completely understandable since they have a lot more space here. The bar was nice and had really neat lit up menus with a lot of beers on tap. They also had two separate indoor seating areas that looked like they could sit quite a few people. It was chilly in February so I did not venture into the outdoor area behind the building. I'll have to try that if I come back. My most favorite thing about The Glass Jug are their specialty flights. I got the Girl Scout cookie flight last year and this year, which is a cookie paired with a beer, and I really enjoyed that. I actually had a Valentine's Day flight at the downtown location last year, but it did not come with chocolate. This year, the one with chocolate, was the best flight ever!!! It was absolute amazing. So now whenever I hear that they have a specialty flight, especially with chocolate or cookies, I will be making an effort to come back to visit. So much fun!

    $8 flights on Monday!
    Jenny D.

    Always love coming here. This time we came for trivia- which was hard mostly because the topics were kinda niche but in general it was fun. Got a glass of cider and bought some cans to go!

    Falan E.

    Pleasant staff and very welcoming to all. The service is above and beyond here. I enjoyed the Ginger beer that's on tap. I appreciate being able to try the beer before I purchase. I came here on a Friday night for a free comedy show. The comedians Cabell and Tony were the funniest. I like that there was a food truck on site but I had food at home before arriving. The ambiance here was okay for a brewery space. The outdoor area was gravel and patio picnic tables which weren't the most comfortable but bearable for a free comedy experience.

    Katie T.

    I enjoyed a perfect fall evening on the back outdoor patio at Glass Jug with a good beer and friends. We stopped by before heading to a nearby beer tasting event around 5:30pm on Saturday night. It wasn't too busy yet. They have a good sized section of beer on tap from breweries in and outside of NC. The bar area can get a little crowded (My suggestion would be they have their point of sale devices on both ends versus just one), but there have always been 3-4 guys working so it moves pretty quickly. They also have a section where you can buy snacks (peanuts, chips), but prices seemed a little high which I guess is to be expected. My group sat outside on their large patio where there are 20 or so picnic tables. Live music was playing (and for once it wasn't too loud to still talk to your friends without yelling, like most places), and a Mediterranean food truck was set up. I liked the murals they'd painted on the back of the building. While I didn't check it out, there's a large collection of beer you can get to go (or drink on site with a corkage fee).

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    Will R.

    Very fun spot for drinks, eats (BYOF), and music. Outside of their own selection, their RTP location has a large variety of drinks from other local breweries. Very large back patio area with tables and events. Very nice vibe there overall, the staff and patrons are friendly and inviting. *murals in the back are very dope!

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    Good for a drink afterwork with friends. Food Truck around and we loved the terrace outside to play some games with friends. The ambiance was really casual and there were lot of people having a drink and enjoying themselves. It's dog friendly.

    Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Fat Boy
    Ra'Iysa E.

    This is my first time visiting The Glass Jug after having it on the radar for us to visit 6 weeks ago. The RTP location is an intimate location upon entering. It was interesting that I didn't see any glass jugs in the decor to connect with the concept. I actually believe jugs to be a rich icon within the South, so I was looking forward to seeing something unique with jugs in this brand. The offer this wintry Tuesday evening on draft that I chose happened to be FatBoy from one of NC's very own infamous local brewery: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. I am a huge fan of craft beer and the full sensory experience. This selection was quite satisfying for my palate. Our beertender was very attentive with our experience with the the German Chocolate Cake English Style Porter. This beer was every bit of a dessert porter! Our beertender was incredibly knowledgeable of which beer would balance out the sweetness of this porter and came out of his way to present a sample for us at the table. It was just the remedy we needed. This hospitality definitely increased the value of our experience here. The entertainment for the evening created an interesting ambiance and vibe. I would love to experience other local DJ styles within this space. Looking forward to exploring more beers here in our beer adventures. Cheers

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    Erik P.

    Was out here checking out the area and looked like a cool pub in the area to check out. When I arrived it was early morning so kinda dead. Venue - Place is chill with a store with lots of beers, and a tap area with house brews and good selections to choose from, seating area inside to chill, and a large outdoor area to chill and enjoy drinks. Pricing - The norm for going rates on pours and flights. Service - Very friendly lady in the front and knowledgeable on her drinks. Parking - Lots of parking in the front. Overall it's a nice cool place to come chill with friends or even the family.

    Party time in the Atrium
    Tammy M.

    This was a great little space for a surprise birthday party. I don't know the specifics of reserving the space so I cannot comment about that. We had about 15-18 people and I don't think the space could accommodate many more people. We brought in some snacks and a cake. There was no food or food trucks available. There was plenty of beer !!!! Restroom were also easily available.

    My girl. Watching me drink a beer.
    Blair K.

    Cool place. Hadn't been to this location since the moved from just around the corner, ha like over a year ago, or more??? Boo. Just happened to be waiting for a seat for lunch at True Flavors, (an hour wait, booooo), when I thought beer (yay), and walked around the corner. Interesting place inside, and a separate seating area just outside of the fermenters. Staff was really knowledgeable and engaging, and they had a pretty large selection of cans and bottles outside the bar. We sat at the bar and had a peak at the menu. Decided on one of their IPAs, "More Research". It was delicious. I was actually surprised that it was so good that we had another, then another, that's it, I swear. Ok, it just happens that they can their beers once a week (Crowlers -- 32 once can/growler, get it, lol), and they had More Research, so I bought 2 for later at home. Now that I had found my new favorite neighborhood brewery, or whatevs (taproom, hmmm I digress), time for brunch. It was still another 30 minute wait.....Booooooo

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    Amazing selection of craft beers, ciders & wine. Didn't have a drink on tap but would definitely return for that.

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    Ask the Community - The Glass Jug Beer Lab

    What food options are nearby? Can customers bring food in?

    In addition to rotating food trucks every Friday evening, there are several excellent restaurants in the same building - Sarah’s Empanadas, Dim Sum, Thai Star, and Tandoori Indian. You can also get food delivered from a large number of nearby… 

    Do you have wine and/or gluten free options?

    Absolutely! We have a great selection of wine by the glass as well as bottles to take home. Additionally, we offer ciders along with our house-made ginger beer and hard Seltzer, both of which are gluten free!

    Hello! Are dogs allowed inside ? Thanks!

    Unfortunately, we can't allow dogs inside, but they are welcome on the covered front patio or in the beer garden in the back. Water bowls also available upon request.

    Can you bring in food from other places?

    Absolutely! We don't have a kitchen, though we do have a handful of great locally-sourced snacks. But you are welcome to bring in food from other places. In fact, there are several great restaurants in our shopping center and there are usually some… 

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