Stopped by Oak City Brewing Company on a recent trip to Knightdale. When you arrive there is plenty…read moreof parking available on the street. When you walk up you'll be greeted by an old house now turned brewery. The brewery itself has a fun vibe inside the house and the beer is excellent. There is also plenty of seating outside of the brewery. I ordered the hazier than a Georgia pine (New England ipa) which was perfectly balanced and smooth. My partner ordered the weathervane wheat blueberry which was fantastic and had a good balanced fruit flavor. Overall this brewery has great beer and chill vibes. Definitely check it out if you are in the Knightdale area.

Got to stop in at this sweet little brewery while I was recently enjoying some BBQ in the area. And…read morewhat better way to wash down some brisket and pulled pork than with a cold pint on the way home? This adorbs little spot is in a renovated old house right on the main street of charming Knightdale. I was there on a quiet weekday afternoon, and enjoyed a glass of tasty seltzer while my friend tried one of their IPAs. They have both their own brews as well as several guest taps. The place is clean and bright, and they have a nice-sized beer garden out back as well. What really set them apart was the service, though. From the beertender to the friendy folks at the bar, I left feeling like I'd made a few new friends in North Carolina!

I wish I can give this place a minus five star. Bad food, bad service. The staff was very rude and…read moredisrespectful. The worst place in Clayton!

We have been coming to First Street Tavern about once a month during good weather to enjoy a…read moreflatbread, a draft, and the live music. Last night we had my husband's 75th birthday celebration there. The food was wonderful, the service great, and the ambiance was wonderful. It is definitely one of my favorite local places. Crystal, one of the owners, assisted me throughout the reservation and planning stages. What a great experience. Thank you to the entire staff!

Such a friendly, cool little pub. Katie was super nice and so were all the people there. Nice…read moreconversations all around. Will definitely go back.

Just a quaint little tavern! Great service and friendly staff! Family celebrating a great Aunt…read moreturning 99 years young!

TCB is the local watering hole where those wanting to escape downtown Fuquay and Varina can come…read morefor a relaxing fun atmosphere and enjoy some drinks. They have a great selection of rotating taps with a focus on German beers. They usually keep at least a couple IPA and Stout taps. They also have wine by the glass. Parking can be a bit of a pain. TCB only has two official parking spots, if there are any spots in the lot use those ones last because all of the lot frequently fills up due to Winging It next door...especially on their trivia night. So if you leave the TCB only spots open someone who can't find a spot may get one. On the bright side, Winging It takes phone in orders and will deliver it to TCB at the bar for you if you ask. Outside food is obviously welcome since they don't have a restaurant. Interesting fact, under the previous owners there was a brewery that shared space with TCB called 3rd Degree Brewhouse. They didn't survive the covid years but it was cool! They regularly have food trucks on some Fridays and Saturdays (who will ultimately steal those two parking spots). They do have some bar food including hot pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard and it's pretty good. They are super dog friendly....like if dogs bother you, don't come here. The owners dogs are sweet and behave. They are also kid and family friendly. Some of the visitors on the other hand, their owners need to train their pups a bit more. I have seen a few squabbles over the years and heard more than a few barking contests. Don't worry, they are usually calmed down fast. And I won't let you know if I was talking about the dogs, kids or maybe both. One of my favorite things is that they use Untappd. You can see their menu on there as well as check in beers as you drink them. As of writing this I have 192 check in's there across at least 6 years. I used to be a regular but I cut back on my drinking and haven't been in awhile, but I need to go to get to 200 check ins! They frequently host DJ Gino for Music Bingo which is my favorite. He also does music, karaoke, record nights, and probably some other DJ-eeyness that I'm forgetting. There are dozens of board games inside, a couple video games, Touch Tunes, TVs to watch sports, and even a golf arcade game. Outside they have corn hole and covered picnic tables with some really nice rocking chairs. Cigar smoking is allowed out front. Aside from the rotating taps, they have a huge selection of refrigerated and non-refrigerated beer, non-alcoholic beer, kids drinks like root beer and Saranack Shirley Temples, and a few other things. Tap water and cups is back in the corner. My only gripe about this place is the $2 uncharge to open a beer from the cooler onsite. Seriously bro, come one, we're already tipping 20-25% on the purchase of that $9 can, I think the bartender could open it no problem and not make it a $13-14 can of beer. This is the only bottle shop that I used to frequent that had a "cork fee" for opening beer purchased there cold. I eventually just started buying a couple to go instead of drinking them there to save the extra cost. Last bonus fact: They used to have a run club and I went a few times and was the slowest one. We ran behind Kohls in those neighborhoods. Then we'd all come over and drink the calories back on but the worst part was on run club night they served free brats with sauerkraut and mustard...so we really put back on the exercise effort.

Terrific beer on tap, plus wonderful selection of Cold Beer in their cooler, need to go there on…read moreThursday evening...

We lived in the U.K. for several years and vouch for the selection of draughts and a few whiskeys,…read moretoo. Enjoy watching a match here from time to time as well. Have not yet tried the food : | Service is always fine. Good local bar ambiance.

Went early on St Pat's Day, had an hour to burn and Airlie served up some righteous bourbon and…read moregingers!! Looking forward to the grilled cheeses yummm ((*.*}}

Bar with loads of character. Friendly bartenders, cold beer, sports on the TVs, pool tables, and…read moreprices that won't make you question ordering another round. Located across from NC State's campus, it's the kind of spot where locals, students, alumni, and first-time visitors all seem to blend together naturally. It's appearance in the baseball classic Bull Durham was my main draw to this place. And it adds another layer to its charm and history. What makes this place special isn't any one thing, it's everything. You can easily lose an entire afternoon here watching a game, having a few drinks, and talking with whoever happens to be sitting nearby. In a world full of polished sports bars and corporate concepts, Mitch's feels authentic, lived-in, and uniquely Raleigh. Exactly the kind of tavern every town wishes it had.

This classic college pub across from the NC State campus on Hillsborough St. is one of North…read moreCarolina's most celebrated watering holes, and a great spot to meet friends for grub and a few drinks. With its aged-brick facade and wonderful old-world decor, Mitch's could easily be mistaken for a historic tavern in Boston or Greenwich Village, but the institution has only been in business since 1974. Movie nerds will recognize Mitch's as the spot where Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins meet for beers in the baseball comedy 'Bull Durham,' while Wolfpack alum will likely remember it as the spot where they celebrated dozens of basketball wins, birthday bashes and end-of-semester parties during their time at NC State. The beer list is strong, the service terrific and the food delicious -- especially the famous Reuben sandwich. So drop by, grab a table, and enjoy one of the best pub experiences North Carolina has to offer.

Great spot, new to the area and enjoy finding new spots. No food but they do provide food trucks…read moreoutside! That day they had a Mediterranean food truck and EVERYONE was ordering so def will try that out next time. Beer in this place is great lots of options even a Non-alcoholic option and its not bad at all def a good option for those who decide that. I went with the hazy of all and also the seasonal Oatmeal Stout WOW thats good. Will def be coming back. They have board games and also darts, clean bathrooms and the staff is very helpful. I noticed they have a flight option if you want to try a few brews. Overall great spot and will be coming back for the events end of Sept and this fall. Thank you guys

One our favorite local spots! Follow them on social media to see their weekly event lineup. They…read moreoften have trivia, themed days, live music, run club, food trucks and more. They offer flights with mostly beer but also offer ciders, seltzer and wine. They have a beer slushy that rotates- we love the sour ones! They often have a food trucks on site but allow you to bring in outside food. We have brought pizza and a deck of cards before for a great time. They also have darts. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and both spaces are dog friendly. Truly such a diverse and awesome place! Parking is close by in downtown Wendell too.

If you're looking for a place where the customer service is as flat as the drinks, Alex has you…read morecovered. They used to make up for his lack of personality in the hot dogs - which used to be worth the trip back when they were served on garlic Texas toast.

Very disappointed- after getting charged $35 for One beer and 2 hotdogs. I certainly didn't leave…read more that kind of outrageous tip and reached out to Cardinal to correct and they have refused as of today. 8/21/25 I've been to this and several of their other locations and won't be back. Watch your credit card for them and fraudulent charges.