We know that with warmer weather on the horizon, more of us are itching to get outdoors — safely. Well, we’re right there with you + nothing says ‘spring’ quite like day drinking at some of your favorite local spots.

Did you know that the Triangle is home to 30+ breweries? And there’s more on the way — The Glass Jug Ber Lab is opening a second taproom on Monday, Mar. 29 in downtown Durham + HeyDay Brewing recently opened its doors at 5301 Tin Roof Way.

If you’re a sucker for craft beers and like trying new places, the official Raleigh Beer Trail is made for you. Although prizes are currently unavailable due to COVID-19, we still encourage you to take the challenge + support breweries in the Raleigh area.

Here’s what you need to do:

🍺 Download the Raleigh Beer Trail map (it’s free!)

🍺 Keep track of where you've been.

🍺 Have a good time + drink good beer.

2021 update: Passports and prizes are not being offered this year due to COVID-19 impacts on the Beer Trail’s budget, but you’re still encouraged to download the map and visit the breweries.

Please note: Our team has reached out directly to each of the following establishments. However, this information is subject to change at any time, so we recommend that you call ahead to confirm hours and availability.

Aviator Brewing Company

📍209 Technology Park Lane, Fuquay-Varina
⏰ Monday to Wednesday, 3–10 p.m., Thursday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m–11 p.m., Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + pickup available — 6-packs and kegs
🌾 New release: King Humulus | NEIPA | 7.2% ABV | Available soon

Big Boss Brewing Company

📍1249 Wicker Drive, Raleigh
⏰ Monday, 3–8 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 3–9 p.m., Friday, 2–11 p.m., Saturday, Noon–11 p.m., Sunday, Noon–8 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + quick pickup — 4-packs, 6-packs, and kegs
🌾 New release: Adventure Guide | IPA | 4% ABV | Draft available now, cans in April

Bombshell Beer Company

📍120 Quantum Drive, Holly Springs
⏰ Monday to Friday, 2–9 p.m., Saturday, 12–9 p.m., Sunday, 12–8 p.m
🍻 Taproom open + pickup 7 days a week and delivery available Friday to Sunday — cans, growlers, and kegs
🌾 New release: Smoked Cherry Wood Porter | Porter | 4.7% ABV | Available now

Brüeprint Brewing company

📍1229 Perry Road, Apex
⏰ Monday to Friday, 4–10 p.m., Saturday, Noon–11 p.m., Sunday, 1–8 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open daily + curbside and delivery — six-packs and growlers
🌾 Seasonal release: Saison De Brue | Saison | 6.5 % ABV | Available now

Carolina Brewing Company

📍140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs
⏰ Wednesday and Thursday, 4–8 p.m., Friday 3–8 p.m., Saturday, 12–8 p.m., Sunday, 12–6 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + will accommodate outside orders
🌾 New release: Imperial Stout | Stout | 9.5% ABV | Available now
🌾 Seasonal release: Spring Bock | Maibock | 6.5% ABV | March 2021 - May 2021

Clouds Brewing

📍1233 Front Street, Raleigh
⏰ Thursday 3–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 3–9 p.m., Sunday 2–7 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open, dine-in service available + curbside
🌾 New release: Bock to the Future | Maibock | 6.7% ABV | Available now

Compass Rose Brewery

📍3201 Northside Drive, Raleigh
⏰ Monday to Wednesday, 4–10 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 3–11 p.m., Saturday 12–11 p.m., Sunday 12–9 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + curbside and delivery up to seven miles — growlers
🌾 New release: True Bromance Crispy IPA | IPA | 5.2% ABV | Available now
🌾 New release: Sashay | Sour | 5% ABV | Available now

Crank Arm Brewing

📍319 W. Davie Street, Raleigh
⏰ Monday to Thursday, 2–11 p.m., Friday to Sunday, 12–11 p.m.
🍻 Open tasting room + curbside pickup — four-packs, growlers, and jugs
🌾 New release: Long Steady Distance | IPA | 6.1% ABV | Draft available now, cans Mar., 30

Fortnight Brewing Company

📍1006 SW. Maynard Street, Cary
⏰ Monday to Thursday, 3–10 p.m., Friday 2–11 p.m., Saturday 12–11 p.m., Sunday 12–9 p.m.
🍻 Curbside pickup — cans, four-packs, and six-packs
🌾 New release: Mash Pit | International lager | 4.6% ABV | Available now

Funguys Brewing

📍2408 Paula Street, Raleigh
⏰ Wednesday and Thursday, 4–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12–8 p.m., Sunday 12–6 p.m.
🍻 Outdoor seating + curbside pickup only — cans and cases
🌾 Seasonal release: Assembly | Hazy DIPA | 8% ABV | Available now

Gizmo Brew Works

📍5907 Triangle Drive, Raleigh
⏰ Monday and Tuesday, 4–9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 4–11 p.m., Friday, 2–11 p.m., Saturday, 1–11 p.m., Sunday, 1–9 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + to-go and curbside orders available — cans, four-packs, six-packs, bombers, growlers, and kegs
🌾 New release: It's A Vibe | Double New England IPA | 8% ABV | Available now

Little City Brewing + Provisions Co.

📍400 W. North Street, Raleigh
⏰ Tuesday to Friday, 4-11 p.m., Saturday 12–11 p.m., Sunday 12–9 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open
🌾 Popular drink: Roundabout | American IPA | 7.6% ABV | Available now

Lonerider Brewing Company

📍8816 Gulf Court, Raleigh
⏰ Monday to Thursday 3–10 p.m., Friday 3–11 p.m., Saturday 12–11 p.m., Sunday 12–8 p.m.
🍻 Curbside — cans, six-packs, cases, growlers, and kegs
🌾 New release: The Melon Patch | Blonde Ale | 3.8% ABV | Available now

Lynnwood Brewing Concern

📍1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh
⏰ Monday to Thursday, 4–11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 p.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 12–10 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + takeout — cans, growlers, and one roll of toilet paper
🌾 New release: Lotus IPL | India Pale Lager | 6.4% ABV | Available now

Neuse River Brewing Company

📍518 Pershing Road, Raleigh
⏰ Wednesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 12-3 p.m. brunch + 4-9 p.m. dinner
🍻 Taproom open, curbside and pickup — 4-packs, 6-packs, 16-ounce cans, and growlers
🌾 New release: Streamside Cherry Pie | Sour Ale | 5% ABV | Coming soon
🌾 New release: Trois | Belgian Triple | 9.5% ABV | Coming soon

Oaklyn Springs Brewery

📍2912 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina
⏰ Tuesday to Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, 2-9 p.m., Sunday, 2-8 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + curbside pickup — 32-ounce crowlers
🌾 New release: Genuine Threat Jalapeño Cucumber Saison | 5.6% ABV | Available now

Raleigh Beer Garden

Raleigh Brewing

📍3709 Neil Street, Raleigh
⏰ Tuesday to Friday, 3-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 12-7 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + to-go orders available — cans, growlers, barrel aged bottles, kegs
🌾 New release: 919 | Extra Pale Ale | 5.1% ABV | September 1

Southern Peak Brewery

📍950 Windy Road, Apex
⏰ Monday to Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12-9 p.m., Sunday, 12-7 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + curbside and delivery — cans and growlers
🌾 Seasonal release: 1912 Black Lager | 4.38% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
🌾 Seasonal release: The Family | Milk Stout | 5% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational
🌾 Seasonal release: Casey Jones | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational

State of Beer

📍401 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
⏰ Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
🍻 Patio open + curbside service — 4-packs, growlers, cases, wine, and cider
🌾 Seasonal release: Casey Jones | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall/Winter rotational

The Glass Jug Beer Lab

📍 5410 Hwy 55, Suite V, Durham
⏰ Monday to Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
🍻 Taproom + beer garden open, in-store or curbside pick up – 6 or 12 packs, wine, cider, and seltzer
🌾 New release: Foster Street | IPA | 6.5% ABV | Available now

The Mason Jar Lager Company

📍341 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina
⏰ Wednesday, 4-9 p.m., Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
🍻 Taproom open + takeout — 6-packs, kegs, and growlers
🌾 New release: Moonlight Excursion | Baltic Porter | 8.2% ABV | Fall 2020

Trophy Brewing Company & Pizza

📍827 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh
⏰ Daily, 12-9 p.m.
🍻 Patio tables open + pick up — 4-packs, 6-packs, and cases
🌾 New release: Earthly Remains | Tart Saison brewed with local lemon verbena + rosemary | 5% ABV | Available now

White Street Brewing Company

📍218 S. White Street, Wake Forest
⏰ Tuesday to Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday, 12-10 p.m.
🍻 Curbside and pickup — 6-packs and 32-ounce crowlers
🌾 New release: SMaSH 7270 | Single Malt/Single Hop IPA | 6.8% ABV | Available now
🌾 New release: The Guava Next Door | Fruit Beer | 4.9% ABV | Available now

Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing

📍201 S. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh
⏰ Daily, 4-7 p.m.
🍻 Open for dine in service + takeout — Find patio reservations here.
🌾 New release: Danger Bird | American Amber Ale | 5% ABV | August 12

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Updated March 22, 2021. This article originally appeared April 6, 2020.
Contributions and research by Erin McPherson, Trevor Peters, Phoenix Berman + Alex Blanton.