This is such a chill neighborhood spot to hang with friends or meet new people. They serve beers from their other brewing location, and they've got food trucks rotating through - just check their Facebook to see who's serving that day. The place is usually buzzing with people but never feels too crazy. When it's nice out, the outdoor area is the place to be, but they've also got this awesome fireplace setup inside that's perfect for kicking back with a cold one during the cooler months. read more

In full transparency, I was here for an event and not just a regular night out. They have plenty of open space for food trucks and outdoor activity but the main bar area is a little small. I enjoyed the beer I had here and enjoyed the food truck (Drunken Noodles) on a previous visit. There is construction going on around this growing part of the city so it will have more locals eventually. I believe they have several locations in the area. read more

Vicious Fishes - Bar area - Breweries Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Wonderul spot. Love it. Super friendly staff, manager and owners. Outstanding selection of IPA, Laget, Stout, Seltzer, Cider, and more. Even the homemade sparkling water -- unlike any other. Great spot with an adjoining coffee shop and usually a food truck out front. We will for sure be back! read more

Vicious Fishes - a bar with a menu on the wall - Breweries Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Absolutely awesome place .. really loved their brews ... lots of hazy fruity IPAs. Tasted few of them and chose the ones I liked . Lots of place inside to sit and sip . Lots of parking outside .. I took some beeers home .. they have growlers and tins . Very fresh beer :). Dog friendly ... I wish they had food or snacks inside . The only thing they had were chips . There was a food truck outside ... overall a good experience read more

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Passing thru and found this place for lunch and brew. Cool place coffee brews and beer brews! Tasty stouts for me and ipas for hubby. Plenty of seating inside/outside. Food trucks. read more

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First time visiting and the ambiance was nice. The service was outstanding and they have a nice selection of beverages. Will definitely be back! read more

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It's Piranha Joe in the morning and Vicious Fishes in the afternoon. This location has set food trucks for 2022, it's Wake the Truck Up (Thurs-Sun) for breakfast, NC Burger (Mon-Fri) for lunch and Piranha Bites powered by Bulkogi for dinner. The indoor seating options are smaller but there is a lot available outside. My favorite beer is the Here Be Dragons IPA but I also like their sours. Cheers! read more

Cool spot for beer and coffee. I stopped by on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't too busy. The bartender was nice and I was able to do some samples of several IPAs...all good read more

Vicious Fishes - Breweries Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Unlike the sister place in Fuquay this location only serves beer. Same selection and just as good. Place is always packed and outdoor seating is hard to get. Food trucks are typically available. read more

I love the atmosphere; the people and the service is awesome. My favorite food truck that comes is NC burger but, I haven't actually had the chance to try the other ones. Can't wait till I can! read more

The establishment has allowed parent's children to take over the bar area. This is a distortion of reality. Breweries are not family places. They are adult places. Kids can't buy beer, yet they push adults over to tables because of lack of bar space. I used to recommend this place, but bars and computers should not be babysitters for parents drinking up at tables. read more

Really neat place, coffee shop and beer tasting room all in one spot. NC Burger food truck is apparently there on a regular basis. Staff are very nice. You can do 5 oz tastes. The IPA beers show potential. Also tried the brown ale and the pilsner and the sour. Felt the sour was the best. Burgers and fries from food truck were super yummy. read more

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This place never disappoints. It's a nice little brewery with great beers. Today we ordered the hazy IPS and the fruit wheat beer. Both were fantastic. It is a really fun place to go...dogs welcome Cheers! read more

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Came in and enjoyed a chai tea latte with food from wake up truck. They feature a truck or two almost every day! They are brewed with a twist. Coffee, lattes, Tea and espresso. They also have wine for you wine drinkers! The staff was very friendly and everyone had a mask on. One thing I want to point out is that they are following the state mandated regulations as far as covid 19 goes. They have hand sanitizer out for guests and have masks for guest who come in and don't have one. The brewery has tons of seating throughout the restaurant inside and out! They have a stage for live music. I really thought the environment was warm and welcoming! Definitely will be back! Oh, and I love them welcoming your dogs to relax in space. read more

They get five stars. Their beers are home brewed, high quality and highly recommended. I actually do not want any of you, my people, to come here, as you all will likely turn this innocent place into a den of commercialism and sin. But the beer is good, no lie and Their Imperial Porter is to die for; I say this as most porters are disgusting in that "I'll drink one but I'll barf if I have another" but this one is different - you can drink two of them and still "think" you can handle a third (I did not do this, although I wanted to). The trucks for food outside (try wait. trying now...) The trucks food are good, although one needs make concessions where they are; fried fish wouldn't fly inn LA but done correctly, it does do here and is quite delicious... read more

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Not what I thought it would be. The owner wasn't very polite, boarder line fake and place was crowded with no one socially distant. No masks. No one seemed to care. SORRY BUT When it comes to NC Breweries. There are plenty more fish in the sea. read more

Food was delicious, and plenty of space to dine in! Order came out incorrect however and was not corrected after telling staff.

My boyfriend and I had a few hours to kill in Apex and found our way to Vicious Fishes. FOOD 10/10 we shared a few a appetizers. The charcuterie plate and the fried pimento cheese. Both were incredibly delicious. Next we ordered the flat bread to share. The blue cheese wasn't overpowering like I expected it to be but WOOH it was spicy. Dessert We shared the "s'mores." the pumpkin was a really great interpretation, homemade marshmallow was perfect BEERS We each had a few tasters. I really loved the pale ale (can't remember the name) SERVICE We sat at the bar, both bartenders were attentive. Overall. Really great first experience, highly recommend, will return! read more

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Really nice tap room and tasty beers. This location also has a coffee bar that I must try. Someone at another table got a coffee that looked yummy. It was too late to drink caffeine but I was thinking about it. read more

A little off the beaten path, but really good atmosphere nice backyard in the summer and spring. It's a great place to hang not too far from our place which is great. Beer is a really good fairly reasonable. The food truck is there, but the common complaint is that the food truck has the same food truck every single day and the Korean barbecues great but not every single day. read more

Great brewery with an incredible outdoor area. Loved the fires since we were there on a chilly night! Seems very dog and child friendly. Bartenders were quick and efficient. Beer didn't blow me away but will be back to try other flavors! read more

So far all four beers that I've tried are awesome!!! I haven't had an IPA like Here Be Dragons, since I was on the west coast. One of the owners was out here and he was so kind, great to talk to, and happy to answer questions. Right now, there's just a few beers on tap and they said to monitor the Facebook Vicious Fishes Apex page for when they'll be out here serving. I grabbed a beer, called a few extra friends, and found a table in the beer garden to relax on a Saturday night! You can see the building next door that's already built, but still under construction. Great environment, excellent staff, and even better beer! Thanks so much! See you again soon! read more

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Walked in to have a beer, try the place out and watch some of the panthers game and told the middle aged large woman bartender that it was my 1st time And she could not have cared less. I asked if there was anything outdoors besides horseshoe and she told me to hang on because she was scrolling on her phone After 10 minutes she still had an acknowledge me at all so I left. Terrible customer service and apparently they don't give a shit about you unless you're a regular this place read more

They really have done a beautiful job with their outdoor space: they have these awesome sculptured iron globes for fire-pits to keep you toasty warm in winter and overhead tarps create a nice shaded area during NC's "other season". Oh yes, and the beer, service, and food trucks are exceptional too. read more

This place has the potential to become one of my favorite spots. They have craft brews, wines, a coffee bar, a nice seating area inside, and a great outdoor space. They could use a few more televisions inside. I need to get more connected to the food truck schedule and then I will become a regular. read more

I discovered their beer back when they were building this location a few years ago. Since then I've watched it grew into a hot spot on the South side of Wake Co. I love their outdoor beer garden area and the laid back feel. The beer is great and reasonably priced. Staff is nice and friendly. Dog friendly too ! Oh and the firepits are nice although they've scaled back to fewer firepits now which is a bit disappointing but I'm sure firewood gets expensive in the winter months. But overall I love going here. Just wish they would bring back the food truck variety they used to have. read more

Vicious Fishes - Breweries Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

Great beer, great service! Lots of outdoor space and picnic tables, allowing for a COVID safe afternoon. Fire pits kept us warm. Dog and kid friendly. Highly recommend, we'll be back. read more

I used to love vicious fishes. The drinks are always good, cool atmosphere, and best of all rotating food trucks every night. Now they just have the same fixed food truck every day, so it lost a LOT of its appeal. I think will overall start going less as a result. read more

Great outdoor area! Plenty of room to spread out and the blackberry cider was very good!

Hands down the best bar in Apex. Great food trucks, awesome beer, and future plans that will change the entertainment focus of Apex. Love it! read more

It's well lit inside at night, a little too bright. Not the image of a traditional pub. It's it's own little thing. Don't go if you're expecting an Irish pub setting or anything similar. read more

Really awesome place-good atmosphere, clean, and good overall layout. Beer list is growing by the day~highly recommend if youre looking for a good time! read more

Bartender is so hot 10/10 recommend. That's all i need to say but it's making me type more before i can post.

I love this place! Great drinks, great outdoor space and really clean environment! Outdoor space is an awesome place to bring the family and the dog and hang out. I can't wait to see some live music here. read more

I love this little local spot and I can not wait for the taproom to open. Even though we are only able to enjoy the beer outside, the experience is wonderful. The food trucks and occasional entertainment is a great touch. I am a huge fan of the seasonal margarita beer and their recent release Ahab's Obsession. I suggest following them on Facebook. They are really good about posting all of the time and it is a great way to keep track of the events and food trucks that will be there. read more

Amazing atmosphere, great beer, daily food trucks, lawn parties, and perfect gathering spot for seeing friends. Paul and Ken do a great job and so excited to watch VF grow. Recommend without hesitation. read more

Great atmosphere! Outdoor space is very nice. Love their ciders and the food trucks are always a great option!

A casual outdoor beer garden with great beers on tap. There is usually a food truck and some type of entertainment on the weekend. Highly recommend checking out and hearing up their upcoming plans for the place read more

Amongst the craziness that is Covid-19, Vicious Fishes has been a great place to visit! In August they had live music outside and plenty of space to stay inside, with masks, and the food truck selection has been great. Bailie, Jeff, and Abby have all been friendly and attentive. I never go more than a few seconds with an empty beer. Would highly recommend this to my friends for a great atmosphere, good food, and most of all great beer! read more

The beer is good, the food trucks they bring in are great, and even with the building not complete it is a great neighborhood atmosphere with plenty of activities for families. read more