Wanting a cute, eclectic, and fun with a bar, this is your spot! I got the warmest welcome from Drew as I walked by, and he invited me in. I was quickly taken in by all the cute and funky socks, cards, cups, and other items floating around the store. As you go to the back, it opens up to a bar with wine and beer for sale and to sip. I grabbed a can of cider and was told to come back anytime. The owners made me feel at home and were so happy that I was walking around downtown. I plan to return the next time I am in the area. Would love to sit and have a drink with them! A must go to in downtown Raleigh!!! read more

The Green Monkey - Jewelry Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very cute gift shop, bar, and the owner is so nice! LGBTQ-friendly and inclusive, humorous, unique gifts. There's something for everyone here. read more

Fun bar and unique gift shop with a welcoming atmosphere and inexpensive drink specials. Rusty and Drew are great hosts! We have enjoyed our times here and will make it a regular stop when we are in the area. read more

I absolutely love The Green Monkey! It's a quaint little beer/wine bar & gift shop off Hillsborough Street between Downtown & NC State campus. It's very LGBT friendly and welcoming to all... but without a typical grungy gay bar feel,,, it's just cozy. And they have a free parking lot directly across the street from the shop, so that's convenient!! The owners, Rusty & Drew, have really put their heart & soul into The Green Monkey, and you can see/feel that love right when you walk in :) Also, I love that they have 8-10 taps (mostly local) with a good variety, and they also have beer & wine for purchase to drink there or take out. Their gift selection is great stuff, lots of local things & good for just random gifts of all kinds (funny, cute decor, random, etc). It's such a great addition to downtown! read more

I went in just after lunch for only a soda on a hot day. I received service as if I had ordered a full course meal And was given the soda for free. I, of course, have enjoyed their superb food and attentive service many times since. read more

You won't find loud music or the hottest girls at the Green Monkey, instead you will find a staff that will go out of your way to greet you and the best beer selection in Raleigh. This place has turned into the happy hour spot for myself and my girlfriend, and we can't get enough of the people and the staff. read more

Even through the COVID19 pandemic the Green Monkey continues to be a neighborhood favorite. Hell yeah I have BINGO continues on Tuesday nights via zoom. Thanks Rusty for your great sense of humor, welcoming attitude and honesty about what this pandemic means to the Monkey Tribe and fans. Curbside pickup, delivery, and shipping is available for beer, ice cream (highly recommend!) and unique gifts. Can't wait to see the renovations once we are allowed back into Raleigh's Best Neighborhood Bar! read more

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Update: I have returned twice and both times I was welcomed warmly and attended to. I feel the owners take pride and ownership of their business and I'm impressed. Thanks Green Monkey! **************** This little LGBTQ+ space is pretty cute. There is a beer and wine list that anyone can find something they like on. If the list doesnt do it for you, there are several refrigerated rows with all types of beer to choose from. The gift shop focuses on trickets with witty, sarcastic, and LGBTQ themed quotes. Keychains, socks, coasters, necklaces...etc. they have a couple individual designers with jewelry and such for sale as well. The main draw for this local bar are interactive nights: karaoke, improv comedy, trivia, wine tastings, etc.. They also host a lot of meetup events for LGBT groups and other groups. No DJ or music, but friendly vibe. My lack of stars is honestly due to the fact that I always feel under served when I go (I have been there 3 times now). The first time I was virtually ignored waiting in line for a beer. I'm not sure why they treat some people (I am assuming regulars) with super friendly service and go out if their way to break down an introduction to the bar and options for some people and I always feel like I'm grasping for basic inclusion. I am not a loud person but I'm an extrovert and am comfortable in new spaces and by myself. Would like to see them treat customers equally and not just the ones that catch their attention. read more

The Green Monkey - Jewelry Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I'm from California and came for a conference, I was trying to find a Raleigh souvenir shop and found this place with great reviews. I got some souvenir stickers and shot glasses. Bought myself a strawberry fruit ale and I'm not a beer person but this ale is very sweet and the strawberry flavor was not a disappointment. I might try to come back before my flight and try another beer. Friendly environment. read more

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Went for the first time last night for a Pride event. The owners are fantastic and it was a wonderfully inclusive place. Highly recommend.

What a great place!! Super chill hangout with lots of yummy adult drink options. They have an amazing collection of gift items. Like super cute gifting idea items. Staff was so sweet and welcoming. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Green Monkey - Jewelry Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was great, prices reasonable, and service was exceptional. We really enjoyed this establishment.

Fun, quirky little spot off of NC State's campus. I was waiting for an event taking place across the street at Meraki Salon, so decided to stop in for a drink. Apparently, it was absurdly low-priced wine night and I ended up getting a glass of Vinho Verde for somewhere around $3. It was pretty tasty! There are lots of little trinkets and tchotchkes that you can browse while sipping your glass. One of the bartenders said that trivia would be starting shortly, but I had to get to the other event and wasn't able to stay. I'd love to go back to check it out! read more

Great place to dance after Flying Saucer and it's close by. Great for current college students or ones back in the area to see friends. It was a go to in Raleigh when I was going to ECU and so was Buckhead Saloon big hit all around. The ECU Pirates have a little bit of everything downtown so it's always fun in Greenville. If you're biding Raleigh definitely a go to. All the Pirates usually go to the same spot except now we're ECU Alumni but still know where the hot spots are!! read more

Local watering hole at it's best. Welcoming as can be. Great beer and wine. Lively events all week long. The tap list changes all the time, so new beers are always available. Good selection of cans and bottles as well. No mass market beer here. All quality craft, with a deep selection of local North Carolina brewers. This is my local beer stop whenever I'm in town. read more

The Green Monkey - Jewelry Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped by this great shop the other day as an employee was setting up the outside display. She did not hesitate to stop and share everything I needed to know about the place. It's a gift shop/wine & beer store/feel-good hang out spot all-in-one. It's random, yet well thought out and organized. This may hard to imagine but even empty, early in the morning, it felt fun. You can find t-shirts, trinkets, great gifts like bath salts, local finds and awesome craft beer and wine. I knew I'd be back but it was confirmed when I learned about the weekly wine and beer specials. Even got a chance to wave at Rusty the owner - who while on a call did it with a smile. This is one of those places that makes you want to Shop Small all the time. Can't wait to go back, buy stuff and hang out. read more

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Customer service - whatever the definition is, The Green Monkey is a prime example! Online ordering, curbside , home delivery, shipping and now they have a "personal" shopper experience! All the staff is knowledgeable, welcoming attitudes with a "side" of humor that matches the style of some of the shop's wares. They are vigilant and determined small, local business and with such great customer service - we need to help them stick around through the pandemic. I know I will. read more

Short version: The Green Monkey is a diverse place where fun, gifts, local art, beverages, and a welcome smile all come together. If you are looking for a unique gift, special find in art, or just a beverage to chill out with then TGM should be a stop for you. A great find! The Deets: There's been some interesting cool places around the Morgan/Hillsborough St traffic circle area, one of them is a unique find called The Green Monkey before you get to the circle (if you are coming from NC State). Part local art shop, part unique gift shop, part event venue, and last but certainly not least part craft beer bar. The Green Monkey is full of fun as well as diversity. If you are looking for the cool offbeat gift for a special someone, come by here and check out what they have to offer. Displaying/selling local art as well, you'll be sure to find something interesting to admire on their walls. The pics on this Yelp page show a lot of that so be sure to look through them. Check out their event board to see which one of their upcoming events is down your alley. Not only do they have 6-8 beers on tap at their bar but they also have a cooler full of chilled bottles, as well as some wine selections. In the next week or so they will be also starting to offer some small eats items like fruit trays, meat/cheese trays, wine by the glass and even outdoor seating (last two pending approval of their permit requests...let's hear it for bureaucracy). The owners and staff are always friendly and welcoming! I like a good relaxing beverage or two at TGM to chill out and enjoy the day...you should give them a try as well! read more

The Green Monkey - Repeat customers get a "Monkey Fan" pin. - Jewelry Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped in here on a whim and was glad I did - what a delightful gift store with lots of surprises and nice goods/craft beer. We'll be back.

This is a very friendly place the staff treat you like family and make you feel so welcome. There are lots of cute gifts to choose from. I enjoy going to play bingo. They have a nice selection of beers read more

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Service is great. Tried a local beer from Foothills and it was good. My friend got a bottle of wine and she said it was good. Souvenirs had good choices and excellent prices. Joined their club. Got a free Monkey pin. read more

Great staff, very reasonable beer prices, fantastic tap list, quirky fun gift shop attached. The Green Monkey is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to grab a beer. You can easily be a regular here and Rusty (part owner) welcomes all, and remembers you by name even after only a couple of visits. The tee shirt selection is solid, as are the gifts. Tuesday nights they have bingo and it's a blast. If you need a good laugh at the beginning of a crappy work week, come for Bingo. The owners listen and adapt to what the clientele wants. They don't serve food, but welcome you bringing in takeout and enjoying with friends as you have a couple drinks. I definitely recommend coming in and having a beer/playing bingo. You'll likely come back as long as you're a person who likes to laugh and be cheered up. read more

The Green Monkey is a really cool store with a lot of cool unique local art, gifts, and beer. They've transformed their space from a convenience store to this cool funky gift shop where they have a beer and wine bar and interesting events. You can come shop for unique gifts and décor or to hang out and drink some craft beer or both.The variety of products is impressive. they've got unique local wall art, Christmas ornaments, dog accessories, clothes, jewelry, wind chimes, and so much that I'm forgetting. If you haven't come in for a while you really need to come back because they have changed so much in the last few months in a great way. read more

What an amazing locally owned, artist supported store. Let's start with the selection of gifts - AMAZING! You can get a $5-$10 birthday gift for the party you don't really want to go to, all the way up to the beautiful swanky wedding present at the country club. No Target, ugh it's already off the registry gift here. While you're shopping you can consume your favorite beer, or try something new. As for the negative review on here, check out the other negative posts this same person made around the same time today. Cranky much? You should have stopped in, had a beer and conversation instead of hiding behind social media. No soup for you! read more

This is a intriguing store.....It's not your typical corner store at all. They have of course, items you need for your host like some quick food and drinks....but they also have some really cool t-shirts and the owners are very nice people who are very social with their customers.....and they have a back space that they have used for plays, concerts, and coming up in less than a week they will be using to host a MURDER MYSTERY......definitely a place that deserves our support... read more

I love the Green Monkey!! It's such a great neighborhood hangout. Every time i go there I feel like I'm part of the community. I really wish I lived close by because I would go much more often than I do. The two owners and their regulars are so welcoming. One of them is super outgoing and always makes me feel like part of The Green Monkey family. They have a rotating selection of beers on tap and beers in their coolers. You can drink something from the cooler while you are there or take it home with you. They also have a super cute gift shop. I've purchased many gift items there. Lots of cute fun items. They sell fun wine glasses, lava stone jewelry and the oils to put on the stones, funny socks, reusable wine gift bags, really awesome earrings, and many locally made items. The place is dog friendly and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. They even have their own parking lot right across the street. You have to go check the place out! read more

So, what are you looking for? A unique gift? A local, craft beer? A little something by a local artist? A good laugh? Or maybe just a little bit of entertainment...well, then, The Green Monkey is the place to visit! I have shopped here since they were at a little place at the flea market, but they have come a long way, baby! Whenever I am in Raleigh, I will stop by to see what is new. The owners are great and will never make you feel pressured to buy something (I have no idea why you wouldn't, but whatever). Since I don't live there, I still shop online and the service is great. Check them out, they don't take themselves too seriously and maybe you shouldn't either..relax, have a great time and SHOP LOCAL! read more

Great staff and selection of beer and wine. Rusty and Drew are amazing, walked in a stranger and walked out family! All kinds of cute and quirky gifts and most are from local artists. Events such as bingo, drag, and spelling bees. Highly recommend and always support local business. read more

Rusty and Diane were amazing. The places makes you feel at home. We are from PA and this place was very inviting. The products here are so cute and the beer is diverse and delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

I love The Green Monkey! Staff are fantastic, the merchandise selection is eclectic and interesting, and the beer is phenomenal. I find the patrons very friendly, also. I am super comfortable walking in there alone, knowing that I will easily be able to strike up a conversation with a stranger, and leave the establishment feeling like I made a new friend. My only complaint is they aren't right around the corner from me...haha. But, they deliver!! read more

Love this place!!! North Carolina microbrews on tap and a store filled with unique, locally-made, crafts and gifts - from jewelry to shirts to cards to hats to candles to cups. Best part, the owner, Rusty, is super-friendly and knows the backstory behind every single one of the local artists and their crafts. Definitely worth exploring! read more

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I've lived in NC for a LONG time and I have never been to a spot that is more diversely FUN as the GM. If you're depressed throw away your Lexapro and just come here, you'll be happy in 10 minutes or less. They serve beer and wine and have a small to large crowd any night of the week and weekend. The owners serve with a sense of humor and flirtatious merriment. It is a store where you can purchase earrings and dog treats and even locally made goods. So bring your dog, your cat or your grandma's secret lover and yell LIFE is a CABARET at the Green Monkey. They are open till after 9pm and often have local business owners serving up their goods. read more

As a small-town girl moving to a big city, Green Monkey (PSA: SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES) has gained my heart. The service workers are cordial, personable, and have a knack for putting a smile on your face or making you laugh. Very positive (+++) work environment and inclusive. If you want a craft brew or a nice gift, the selection is wonderful-- if you're business oriented or looking for fun-- and the owners care about their clientele. Grateful to find a small, cozy spot to work on my laptop and chat with kind folk. Conclusively, if you want to sip or shop (and be surrounded by kind folk), stop by. read more

Draft beer, local craft brews, wine, mimosas and a ton of local swag. This place has a very homegrown, local neighborhood feel. Friendly staff, great location. read more

Wonderful gifts from local artists, why would you not want to support the local economy? Great place to stop in for a beer and make new friends. Rusty makes everyone feel welcome, you may go in a stranger, but it will feel like home before you leave. read more

I started swinging by this place after a friend suggested it. Rusty (the owner)has collected a great supply of local artists works, great gifts and a very good supply of craft beers. I have now become a regular so that I may enjoy the different craft beers on tap. I am also getting to meet a few new friends. Great place to socialize. do yourself a favor and stop by, say hello and browse all the great gift ideas for the holidays. I'm becoming a loyal customer and friend! read more

First, if there were six stars The Green Monkey would have seven for no other reason than having a gourmet dog treat bar on Thursday nights. Some nights they have bingo, they have live music, a really good beer selection, unique gifts, quality dog treats, and art. Go here, shop local, and meet great people. read more

This is one of the happiest places in Raleigh: a warm, homey pub and shop with the friendliest staff and the most chill vibe. I love everything about this place and hope it is a neighborhood institution for years to come. read more

One of my favorite local shops. They have just about everything you need from beer to small grocery items. Including fun shirts and stickers! Check them out! Super friendly and great hours. read more

There is always interesting gifts & art in here and they are a good spot to pick up some craft beer to go. If you're not in a rush, I recommend you stay and have a drink at their new craft beer bar. They have great prices and especially try my favorite Saturday special - the Monkey-Mosa. I always enjoy taking a walk through to see what new stuff they have out, and I almost always end up meeting cool people and making new friends when I'm in here and you might run into me here... which means you'd meet cool people here, too! ;P *There's also [soda] pop for those of you not into beer/wine. Get yourself a hoodie, sweater, t-shirt, drinking glasses or one of any of the variety of unique items for your friends and family, including pets! They are pet friendly - my dog loves coming in to say hello and also loves his toy from here! By the way, there's also free parking across the street on Hillsborough. read more