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Beer Study

4.3 (89 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Excellent bottle selection
Kathleen D.

I'm totally torn on how to rate Beer Study. If I was rating based on beer selection alone, they'd get an easy five. But that's not how this website generally works. It's the whole experience, and when I factor in staff interaction and their general business practices, it brings the rating down a bit. I'll start with the 'meh' parts of my visit: - Plastic cups. I know some spots switch to plastic on the weekends just to keep up with the crowds, and I'd understand that. But in addition to being plastic, they also bubbled up (aka: they were not clean). So I wonder how they were being stored? I personally appreciate proper glassware when possible. Plus it cuts down on waste significantly. - The one hipster bartender couldn't have been more apathetic (although I guess this statement was redundant). He straight-up ignored me both times I walked up to order drafts. The other wasn't too nice to my friend, but he was personable and really friendly with me when I excitedly grabbed a Fonta Flora bottle (my first!) and cashed out. I wish he had been my initial impression of the staff. - It just felt like the whole shop needed a good scrub down (especially the floor). It's a chill local hang out with a grungy feel, but that doesn't mean they can't maintain a basic level of cleanliness. That said, their beer selection is absolutely fantastic and amazingly well curated. Tons of bottles and cans -- both refrigerated and room temp -- available at affordable prices. They also have seating inside and outdoors, with a TON of board games available to play. I saw people grabbing Al's Burgers and settling in for relaxing Saturday nights out and about. If I find myself in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to stop in to stock up on North Carolina beers. But would I hang out inside again for any real length of time? Probably not. But I do understand why others would enjoy the spot. I think that leaves me with an average 3-star review, right?

Beer Study cork fee $1.50/12oz & $2/22oz. Hop on Top for $6.99. Currently at State of Beer for $5.99 with no additional corking fee.
Rose L.

Beer Study is the JAM although I must highly recommend you hit it in off hours. I love it's location, a nice walk to anything fun in either Carrboro OR Chapel Hill. They have a great selection of beers on tap, bottles beverages to open on the spot [if it's not in the cooler, apparently they can chill it and have it ready to drink within 5 minutes--$1.50 cork fee applies!], great wine selection and cigars. With a handful of community tables inside, bar seating and outside patio seating, it can get crowded on a weekend evening, so just be prepared. If you try something you really enjoy, take it home in one of their customized crowlers. They've also got a handful of "bar activities", including some oldie video games, Southpark pinball and an shooter arcade. Honestly, I can't really describe what it is about Beer Study, but it's just really inviting; although the bartender was anything but average, the space gives a very chill vibe and makes you want to stick around for another. They also have a great list of sour beers in addition to their other taps. This is a great spot for a group [on off hours] or a one-on-one with a beer loving friend.

Stephanie J.

Beer Study is an interesting and awesome place to grab beers with friends. On this visit I ordered the Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher, a smooth drinking Scottish ale, while Boyfriend went with the lower gravity Mystery Tiny Tim. The majority of beers they had on tap were a higher ABV so I played it safe and went with a half pour. They also have a decent bottle selection. Service was great. Plus, they were playing Star Wars.

Store front with no customers.

Just another sad empty highly expensive bottle shop with mean bartenders. I had an experience here a few and didn't like what happened. You will spend significant bucks here.

Post-work Saturday.
Matty B.

If you like your bottle shop to also feature draft beers served in plastic cups, a N64 system, and viewings of "Guardians of the Galaxy", well then my friend I do believe Beer Study may be a dream come true for you! As others have mentioned, Beer Study is a bottle shop first and foremost and while they may not have as wide a selection as some other local shops, they do offer a very high quality selection. Plus they carry a good assortment of NC beers (including Wicked Weed which I tend to have difficulty finding...though that may be user error on my part) which is always a good thing in my book. There's a small bar in the back of the shop with something like 18 rotating drafts that are clearly well thought out and of a wide variety including a cider option. The prices are decent for a 12oz or 16oz pour, though not amazing (most run from $5 to $8 it seems). Maybe it's just me, but when I shell out $8 for a pint, I kind of expect it to be in an actual glass rather than a plastic cup. For a $5 pint, however, you can pour it in a used coffee can and I'm happy. You can also buy bottles in the shop (beer or wine) and enjoy your bottled beverage within the four walls of Beer Study, but apparently they charge "corking" and "bottle popping" fees. The draft list has been stellar in my experience here, so I haven't had to resort to a bottle so I can't speak to all that. For entertainment, they've got a television with a N64 hooked up, tons of board games, card games, and foosball among other options. There are tables for your sitting pleasure at the front of the store as well as outside tables for when the weather is nice. All in all, Beer Study is a cool, laid back spot in a nice location sandwiched between Franklin Street and West Rosemary Street so it's easy enough to get to but far away enough from the crowds. The pint prices can be a little steepish and seating can be tough to come by on a busy afternoon or evening, but all in all the beer selection, friendly enough bartenders, and casual vibe make up for any blemishes I can see here!

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We love Beer Study! Been a great third place for us for 5 years. Great beer, great service, fun crowd, cute dogs!

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A very welcoming and chill environment. The staff know their products well and have perfect recommendations based on your taste. 5 stars.

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