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Blackbird Brewery

4.5 (41 reviews)
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Open • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Raquel B.

Blackbird, my love, my favorite brewing company, with wonderful people. Met Harmony, one of the owners at an event a few weeks ago where we sampled her wonderful beers and when my mom came to visit, we knew we had to take her to Halloween music bingo on a Tuesday night. The bingo was a blast, but the beers were even better from the tap! It's so hard to choose a favorite when every single one is so delicious. We're so excited to find a brewery that every person we meet agrees is THE BEST!I wish I took a picture when our cups were more full, but the beers were too good for that.

Jess O.

A great (though limited) selection of wines in addition to their wide variety of house-brewed beer. Blackbird is a must when in Wake Forest. The inside seating area is inviting and the outdoor space is large yet intimate. It's easy to get lost in hours of conversation and great beverages. The staff is knowledgeable, welcoming, and feel like old friends.

Katie T.

My beer friends really like this place, so maybe I just need to try some other brews as it wasn't my favorite. They had about 10 different beers on tap when we went. The berry sour I got was just not good. It was loaded with fruit (which I have no problem with as fruited sours are my favorite), but the texture was off putting...pulpy almost. It tasted like watered down Koolaid. I sampled the jalapeño ginger and that was awful. To each their own. I was glad to see they bad an outdoor area where children could run around and adults have seats inside because there's nothing worse than unsupervised kids rolling around while you try to sip your beer.

Mike B.

Newly opened brewery in Wake Forest. Today is day 4. Rectangular room in a storefront in the corner of a new strip center. The in-house brewery isn't up and running yet, bar is serving beers from others. A nice variety is available. It's family friendly, there's a few tables outside. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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Chris H.

Blackbird Brewery is a very nice addition to the newly constructed Wheatfield Shopping Center located on Forestville Road in Wake Forest. We went there last Saturday and it was busy. There was a vendors market occurring in the open space between the brewery and a pizzeria (Mario's) that we are going to try soon. There is outdoor as well as indoor seating. Inside they did a really nice job with the seating and decor. I had a beer flight consisting of their IPAs, Czech and Blonde Ale. Most of the beers here are German / Czech, Belgian and American IPA inspired. All were delicious. I then got a pint of the Thiology Hoppy Blonde Ale. It was also delicious!! They offer wine and Prosecco for the non beer drinkers. It's a fun place; check it out.

Stephanie J.

I was holding off on trying this spot until they started brewing their own beer which they have been for a bit now. It was one of the IPAs for me and the short schwarz (a smoked schwarzbier) for my husband. I really liked the service, beer and space here. If you are in Wake Forest, check this brewery out.

Bar seating area.  Very cool.
Chip P.

I took advantage of the fact that my wife, a huge wine and cider fan, but not a big beer lover, was out of town to stop in and try this place. I absolutely loved it. The bar,/taproom atmosphere was awesome. It was laid-back, classy, and the servers behind the bar were outstanding. Both were very helpful, very busy, but Took their time with each customer, and were extremely efficient. Most importantly, the beers were great! I had a flight, and everything was outstanding. The highlight was probably the oatmeal raisin cookie Porter. All the flavors were there, and I loved everything about it. if I didn't live an hour and a half away, I would visit this place frequently. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone that likes craft beer, or just a cool place to hang out.

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Robbie C.

What a great family friendly brewery! Located in a newish shopping center in Wake Forest on Rogers Branch rd. They have a great outdoor space with cozy couches and chairs with table top fire pits and lots of gaming area for all the kiddos. They also have events according to the web site. Friendly service and will definitely be back. Beer and wine served as well as some non alcohol for the younger crowd. I did see pizza box from nearby Romeos so its bring your own food.

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Megan H.

The space is intimate with a wide door open to the patio area. They only allows dogs inside to order with you which in my opinion is a small missed opportunity based on the proximity of a vet and a dog training facility in the same complex. A nice selection of overall types of beer and offers flights for you to choose from. I had a glass of the The Insider Cabernet Sauvignon which tasted like mulled blackberries in the most delicious way possible. The staff is friendly and attentive and we will certainly be back soon.

Great beer - fun Oktoberfest!

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Lonerider - Beer garden: TriBeagles event

Lonerider

4.3(23 reviews)
1.3 mi

Came here for an adoption event Lonerider hosted for TriBeagles, which seems to be a regular event…read more So, we bought some drinks and left with two new dogs. Lonerider was very accommodating and accessible for both humans and dogs. Let's talk about beer and cocktails. As I was DD, you'll have to take my spouse's word for the beer. He enjoyed a couple of IPA's on the menu, and they very kindly made me a mocktail for half the price (which I'm grateful for as the drive back to Northern VA is kind of long, and I don't need to get pulled over with two newly adopted beagles already scared for their lives.) The outlaw extra menu, which is made up of specialty kegs on tap, also had a good variety on it. The big screen with all the different beers currently available is pretty cool. And I like that there's a fridge stocked up with take home beers, too. Plenty of parking outside. The beer garden was packed full of people and dogs and pop-up shops, still with room to sit and enjoy a beer or two. Inside there was plenty of seating and room to move around without stepping on any paws. I love that a portion of the proceeds from these events always goes back to TriBeagles, and I'm thankful for local businesses supporting these precious dogs in finding homes by providing event space. I wish we lived closer, Lonerider. We'd be here all the time.

Came to an event here and this place was a vibe! The owner was walking around greeting people and…read morebeing so helpful! The drinks were great and very affordable. There is plenty of free parking and seating indoor and outdoor. Will definitely return.

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Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie - White wine and leeks with mussels. We ordered extra bread to sop up the remaining broth.

Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie

4.4(166 reviews)
11.9 mi
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One of my favorite things to do is introduce friends to some of my favorite local spots, and this…read moretime we took them to Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie near downtown Raleigh. The service is always fun and i enjoy the open atmosphere. This Belgian-inspired brasserie continues to be one of my go-to destinations for great food, craft beer, and one of the best Painkillers in town. My must-order dish is always the crispy beer-battered pollock paired with their perfectly seasoned truffle fries. The fish is light, flaky, and fried to golden perfection, but the real star might be their housemade tartar sauce--it's absolutely addictive. A few other standouts from our table included: Savory risotto topped with seared shrimp and blistered tomatoes The NRBC Juicy Burger loaded with onion straws and beer cheese Every dish was packed with flavor, and it's easy to see why this spot remains a local favorite. Whether you're stopping in for a craft beer, cocktails, or a hearty meal, this is a place that's always worth the visit.

We wanted to try out a different spot than our usual go-to. We ended up at Neuse River Brewing…read more It's located an "industrial" looking area off of Whitaker Mill road in Raleigh. The first thing we noticed as walked in was how warm the place was. They have an open kitchen which is generating heat. They didn't seem to have central AC. They did have one wall mounted AC which was nowhere enough to cool down the place during peak summer days. We almost decided to leave and go elsewhere but we sat down. We got the following: Grilled Caesar salad was pretty decent for what it was. Duck Poutine was quite underwhelming. It was pretty cheese fries with duck on it. Not quite the typical poutine that also has gravy on it. Blood Orange Crème Brulee was my favorite item of the three we had. You could taste the blood orange in the crème brulee which was amazing. The portion could have been a big larger. I was expecting it to be in a small coffee cup. I could have had another one easily. All in over an average experience. Not sure if I will go back!

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Heyday Brewing - The front of the building

Heyday Brewing

3.9(80 reviews)
5.8 mi
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Heyday Brewing was a fun spot to spend a Saturday afternoon. It's spacious inside. Even when it got…read morebusier, no one had trouble finding a spot to sit. There are a variety of drink options (including cocktails), but I stuck with the beer. I got a few small pours because I'm bad at decisions, but all of them were great! My flight included the Fatality (double IPA), the Bocpocalypse (lager), and the Fuzzy Chandelier (hefeweizen). I would recommend all of them - so tasty! We also ordered the wagon wheels to snack on, and they were great. The staff inside were all super friendly. I would happily return to try more of the beers.

Stopped by Heyday Brewing as we wanted to try a new brewery. When you arrive there is plenty of…read moreparking behind the building or parallel parking in front of the brewery. Walking into the brewery it feels family friendly, lively, and a community hub. To order you'll walk up to the counter and place your order. There are two different counters (one for beer and one for food). If you open a tab you can add to it at either counter. Once you place your order you can grab a seat anywhere inside or outside. For beer I ordered the Fatality Double IPA which was excellent and was very smooth. For food we started with the Wagon Wheels (Light, crisp pinwheels that crunch like your favorite childhood snack - ranch or cinnamon sugar) with extra cinnamon sugar. These were excellent and the cinnamon sugar was so good! For our entree we split the pizza and ordered 1/2 Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza (House marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and a hot honey drizzle) and 1/2 The Pig Out Pie (House marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, ham, salami, and bacon). The pizza quality was okay but the quality of ingredients was tough to compare against other breweries. I may go for the pretzel next time. Highly recommend stopping by Heyday brewing if you are looking for great beer in the Rolesville area.

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Heyday Brewing - View of the left side of the building (where you order food and where the pinball is located)

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