I come once every 2 weeks or so and every time there are new beers for me to try! If you are tired of the packed coffee shops;It's a underrated place to use their WiFi and get some work done because it's quiet and has a classy lounge feel. I live nearby so it's really convenient for me and would recommend this place to anyone that wants a chill place to grab a drink. read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If your looking for a chill but fun atmosphere to hang out with a friend or two I recommend going here. especially on Wednesday nights when they have game night. the two owners are just delightful. they have a range of IPAs and other crafty beers to try. if your looking for another way to relax and not a big drinker they offer CBD and THC drinks in a variety of flavors that are just delish. they even have a few pin ball machines as well and three or four giant tvs as well. Also the drinks can be bought to be taken home. read more

This beer shop had a decent selection of beer on tap and cans available to purchase. I liked that most beers were available in a 10 or 16 oz pour. There are also options in the cooler, the selection was a little slim and there is a $2 corkage fee. I think that I will like this place better post-COVID. The staff members were not wearing masks so I think that creates a more laid back environment to not follow the rules, luckily most wore masks. The bar has areas blocked off to allow for socially distanced seating, I just wish they had a dedicated area for others to order and purchase beer. If you plan to visit, I recommend sitting outside if you can. read more

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We stopped in for a beer on our way to dinner and was very happy we did. There is a bit of an industrial feel to this shop with a warm and welcoming feel to it as well. The long bar has plenty of seating, we found a comfortable little couch near the entrance to sit at. They have PLENTY of very unique and great tasting beers to choose from, so which ever side of the scale your drinking on I am sure you will find something. They also have a selection of bottled beer on the shelves for sale. I prefer a dark and complicated beer, something that taste like anything but the typical BEER and they had just the thing for me. From founders brewing, it was a flavored stout called KBS and it was ale brewed with chocolate and coffee and aged in bourbon barrels. We purchased the remainder of what they had in stock on the way out. Shortly after we arrived the live music started up, a very talented musician who also had a very good voice and excellent selection of songs he sang. We will be returning very soon. Cheers! read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I stumbled into Crafty Beer Shop with my eyes only seeing the giant banner from the grass area of Lafayette Village, not knowing I was about to fall in love with a new place. I assumed this was going to be a quick stop to buy some canned beers but boy, was I wrong. The dimmed and warm lighting was welcoming and cozy. The industrial lamps and chairs, leather sofas, and wooden paneled walls felt like home. Then I heard the Irish music playing on the sound system. We were greeted nicely by the bartender and we're handed the beer of our choices, tab opened...we were going to be here longer than we had planned. As we walked around with our 10oz of beer, we scanned the room for which beers we were going to bring home with us and enjoy. We had an idea and sat down on the comfortable couch next to a window and hung out, listening to the lovely Irish music while we people watched. After placing our empty glasses at the bar and checked out with our 7 cans of flavored beers ranging from pale ales to sours and dark wheats, we chatted up the bartender about his Clerks shirt and horror movies. He was a cool bartender, though being very new on the job, was the perfect addition to this very awesome bar. Hidden away from me until now, I have truly fallen in love with this cozy bar and beer shop. read more

This is one of the first bottle shops I came to when we moved to the area a few years ago. This is the second of two Crafty locations, the other is in Five Points in Raleigh if I'm not mistaken. They always have a great selection of local and out of state craft beers. If you prefer a foreign beer, they have offerings from many producers from a England, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and so on. They also have a nice rotating selection of drafts that change monthly. The interior is nicely decorated and they are plenty of places to sit and enjoy a pint or two. When the weather is nice you can also sit outside or, enjoy your beer with takeout from one of the many restaurants in Lafayette Village. And, if you enjoy playing Golden Tee (online video golf game), they have one on site. Definitely stop by if you're in LV. read more

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I've made a check-in that shows the substitution of beer shelving and coolers 4 customer seating areas. This is the latest trend for crafty. They are going less bottle shop and More bar. Kirk and Jason are very attentive barkeeps and keep their noses to the new brewery trends. The draft selection reflects well-rounded beer menu. You can still purchase beer off the shelf, but the choices are a quarter of what they used to be. They also have a $2 corking fee 4 the cold choices in the fridge. read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Updated decor, less shelving, mor seating. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It's got a good selection of beer but the prices are outrageous. Once successful craft beer brewers are going bankrupt, and this beer shop is driving customers away. $9 for a semi-decent pint...seriously? read more

I agree with the relaxed atmosphere that folks have pointed out. I asked if there was any Saranac, but selection was very limited, they didn't have any of the caramel porter I was longing for, but I was pointed toward a chocolate peanut butter porter that was excellent. The "bartender" (for lack of a better term) pointed out the "Untapd" app, but since my phone is too old, I could not install it. Great location, pretty good craft beer selection. read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Chocolate peanut butter porter - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My personal favorite bar. Warm and comfortable vibes inside. Drinks are great and the bartenders are all awesome. Indoor and outdoor seating. Everywhere you sit will be comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Lafayette Village is lucky to finally have a beer shop. A fancier little shopping center in North Raleigh, if you go to Lafayette Village you can now get: spices, chocolate, fancy boutique shopping, coffee, wine and now... BEER! Crafty's got everything that the other beer shops have: bottled beers to go, six packs to mix, 1/2 pint to full pint pours, growler fills and bottled beers in the cooler to drink on the spot. Crafty, like most popular beer shops in the area, doesn't serve food but you can bring food in AND they have a lovely patio. This is the second Crafty in Raleigh, the first being located in Five-Points closer to downtown. I'm not sure if it's just that direct competition lacks in both areas, but I've got to point out that beer at both locations is higher then average. Not only are most pints about a $1 over the regular, but they also throw tax and a "food prep fee"--although minimal--on top of that. In addition, if you grab something out of the cooler, they charge a $2 cork fee. I've noticed this at a couple other "shopping center" establishments but you won't run into that usually if you're drinking downtown. There are a couple tables and plenty of bar seating inside, so if you don't mind the little up-charge you'll be fine, and the service is great! read more

Located in Lafayette Village. Loads of options for beer. Friendly bartenders that allow you to taste before you buy. Outdoor seating that looks out on the green. Great place to stop by after dinner. Drafts and bottles or flights. Hard cider was my drink of choice. read more

One of my favorite spots in Raleigh. Kirk, part owner and bartender, is awesome. He has a great personality and is so customer-driven. I hadn't been in a while and felt bad because I love supporting this business. The beer selection is varied and solid. The staff is knowledgeable. They get in great music talent and for a small place it's never too loud. read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Durty Bull Empty Set IPA - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a nice shop in Lafayette Village and is unique because it is the only bottle shop in this area. The beer selection is good with many local NC options. There are some international beers as well and it is nicely laid out with visible shelves and ordered by name of the brand/brewery. There is a bar and a large TV screen that shows the drafts with the names and prices. I thought the draft price was a little on the pricey side compared to other bottle shops and bars. A pint of AleSmith on draft was $7 for example and I guess I am used to the $4-5 range. It is quiet, clean and an overall nice bottle shop. read more

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Bartender was very nice. Great atmosphere to come and have a great day. Lots on tap always changing so that's always great. Stop in and have a drink be happy and treat people kind. Have a great experience! read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Yum. A mango habanero cider!!! super good Great Taste and Goes Down Smooth. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

***Update - I added two stars as we have returned and the bartender was a new employee. Very nice, friendly and knowledgable. 7/26. I really would have given this place more stars but unfortunately the bartender is very hostile and snappy. She radiates hostility and only wants to wait on the male Bar flys sitting up there flattering her. After we got our drinks I predicted she would be a less than nice before the day was out and took her all of 10 minutes to start an argument with one of the party that he should bother not ordering bottled water for his pregnant wife-that tap water is the same thing. She has an attitude with every little word. How hard it is to be nice to a party of five that said nothing but their order????? What a shame that one bad attitude employee can ruin your perception of a business. Selection is nice. Location is good. ***Update - I added two stars as we have returned and the bartender was a new employee. Very nice, friendly and knowledgable. read more

This place and staff is amazing with plenty of seating inside and outside, along with room for the little ones to run around!

Comfy chairs, big screens, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders, tasty things on tap (with free samples), a wide beer selection, weekly meet the maker tastings and ample parking make this new shop a real pleasure to spend time in. Definitely my new beer shop favorite. While they don't serve food, they do offer service by local restaurants in the same complex delivered right to the counter so you can enjoy a meal or a snack with your beer. read more

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What a good shop in a really fun area. The pours are super cheap, they have a nice selection of local beers, a bit unorganized that day. They also carry beers I could not find in New Jersey, particularly Prairie Artisan Ales. Definitely competitive prices on beer to go. Must try! read more

Great local bar. Kirk is always welcoming and makes your feel at home. Raleigh's local "Cheers" bar.

What a fun/relaxed place this is. We walked in on a whim and I'm glad we did. The people around us were friendly and so were the gentlemen behind the bar. They were willing to answer any questions and they seemed to go out of their way to help you pick out the right beer for your liking. I'm looking forward to another visit there soon because it's not a restaurant and it's not a full service bar. It's a hang out place when your craving a craft beer. I recommend checking this place out when you just want to hang out and meet others who enjoy different beers. Prices are acceptable, too. The guys behind the bar are willing to let you try any beer on tap before actually committing to a 10+ oz glass. They had a strawberry beer and a chocolate beer on tap. I did try them and they were interesting and fun to try. read more

Beer. It's what they do. Not for breakfast. Yet. Tho they DO have a coffee stout....

This place is a favorite of ours. We are from DC and stop by whenever we are in town to check out the great selection of hard to find and local beer. And Kirk always has great suggestions. read more

This is a cozy little beer shop. They have an amazing selection of miscellaneous beers. Need a keg, looking for that unusual beer...this is the place. Owner is awesome. This is a must if you're coming out to Lafayette Village read more

Crafty Beer Shop - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband and I like to come here for a "night cap" after we do dinner at Driftwood from time to time! Each time we've visited Kirk has been working behind the bar! He's super friendly and knowledgeable about the different types of beers they have. They typically have a very good variety of beer/cider on tap, but if you don't see something you like, chances are you will find something suiting your needs in their cooler. As far as the bottles go, there is an array of all different types of beers ranging in price. They are very organized and displayed nicely. My husband likes to come here several times of year for limited release beers from various breweries. If for some reason they don't have what he's looking for, Kirk is great at suggesting a close alternative. Another plus is that they're dog friendly! Also, if you find yourself craving food but don't want to leave... I've seen other people grab a to-go pizza from Farina to enjoy with their beer. read more

Janice Ellen Coleman We were looking for a fun night out, but the bartender was so into some guy who came in that she was pissed we tried to order our second beer. She said we were "cut off". WTH. There were two of us, and this was our second beer we were sharing. She clearly didn't like our interrupting her little tete a tete with some guy probably 15 years her senior and married. We were stunned. We had hoped this was a fun place to hang out, but we won't be going back after this. What a shame! read more

So this place was fun. Jason made the place awesome. He keep conversation and his knowledge for beer was pretty good. #Wutangnothintofwith

The shop appears to have a good selection of craft beers in the case. Don't ask Kirk the bartender what they are though. His response was "they change all the time. I have no idea what's in there." Kirk also either doesn't care or know what's on tap. First time I've ever been to a craft beer shop when the employee had no enthusiasm or interest in describing his products. read more

I love beer! This place definitely fuels the fire. As a girl who loves her dark craft beer I am never disappointed when I come here. They have so much variety! You can buy as little or as much as you want, sit there and drink what beer they have on tap, or simply take it to go! Everyone is pretty up on their beer (and super nice) and what they have in stock but a suggestion: I have found one girl just like me who loves her dark beer. She is my go to. So when I go in there is no guess work, I find her, she points me in the right direction and I'm in and out. Find someone that is on the same page as you taste wise. You'll learn what to look for and and get comfortable picking a random beer you've never had. Suggestion #2: Please try and conserve their beer carriers. They do not have a lot. If you can reuse the one you had before do that. Or Amazon has 6-pack beer holders also. Go check them out! You'll be happy you did! And as always, drink responsibily (so we can review more stuff)!!! read more

It's craft beer. You've already won me over with that! After our lunch we decided to check out Crafty Beer Shop. What an awesome little place! Tons of beer selection to buy and a few beers on tap. The manager that day (I really wish I could remember his name) was so nice and welcoming. He talked to us and made us feel right at home. I had a Shotgun Betty on draft and my husband had some type of spicy porter. We will be coming back again. It's a very relaxing atmosphere to just sit at the bar and take a break. read more

Great selection, and super chill atmosphere. I found a few beers here that have been tough to find, and the layout makes it easy to shop.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to kick back and enjoy a nice beer and some quiet time while the kids are in class. We held down the comfy couch in the back and watched the little ones run around Lafayette Village's awesome green space as we sipped some delicious IPAs. The shop has a decent selection of local craft beer, as well product from more widely available American and European breweries. While the selection of bottles and drafts were good, a couple of things left us a little more confused than satisfied. First off, the layout and setup of the store emphasizes buying single beers or creating mixed packs. Nothing wrong with that. It's good to try new things and there's never been a better time to see all the exciting and innovative beers coming out of our state. However, with mixed packs you will end up paying considerably more than if you had just picked up a 6 (or 4) pack of one single beer. I don't know if you have the option to buy a single pack as there aren't any on the shelves. It's also unclear if you would be charged for one pack, or if you would pay for 6 singles. I could have asked and found out, but I was going through some sticker shock over the cost of our two drafts. Crafty uses one pricing system for all of their drafts: a ridiculous $6.50 for a pint. There's no reason why an 18th Anniversary Stone should cost the same as an IPA from a local brewery that would charge $4-$5 for the same draft if you bought from the source. With tax and tip it cost $16 for two pints that weren't so uncommon that it would justify the cost. Their $19 growler fills were about par for the area, but I don't think having a pint while I shop will be an option anymore. I'll go again if I'm in the area and looking for something I can't find in my neighborhood shop, but it's not going to be a regular spot for me. read more

I met some great friends today at Lafayette village to catch up and have some laughs. We ordered coffees from Jubala and went outside to sit. We went down to Crafty Beer Shop ,so some of us can get a Beer, and sat down outside. Before we had a chance to order from Crafty Beer a man, who worked there, came out with a mean look on his face and very rudely yelled at us "Those are my tables and you can't sit there". Without giving us a second to respond, he stormed back in his restaurant. We will never be going to have a "crafty beer" at his joint read more

Nice place to hang out. Really like their draft selection and low key atmosphere. Its a good place to go when you want to get out but don't want to really deal with a crowd. They always have a few unique drafts that I haven't seen anywhere else. read more

Best bottle shop in the triangle area!! Staff is knowledgeable and uber friendly. We take all family and friends here! Bonus is they are dog friendly! read more