I've had the pleasure of visiting Fortnight a few times in my life - which is saying something considering I've only been to the Raleigh area a few times. Still, I always seem to find myself at Fortnight. And their beer has always been delicious, with plenty of varieties to sip from either on a cold December day or a blazing hot spring afternoon. They also have a lovely beer garden and, at least when I've been there, a tasty food truck on site. Staff is friendly, with self-service ordering at the bar (the line can definitely get long sometimes). I gotta say, the beer isn't always as cold as I would hope it would be - could be I'm just used to a different beer temp vibe here in the PNW. One ale I recently tried I had to bring back to the counter as it was so warm I thought I'd accidentally been given a cask ale. Oddly, they weren't really apologetic about it and were happy to charge me for a different (colder) beer, even though I'd only taken a couple of sips from the ale. Not the biggest deal, but worth noting that you might want to ask for a sample before committing to a pint, if for no other reason than to verify it's being served at a temp you like. read more

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Stopped by here recently and had an OK time. First, for parking, there was a primary lot as well as overflow parking. I went right after it opened so it was pretty empty during my visit, but there's a ton of seating (both indoor and outdoor!) and I can imagine it gets pretty busy at peak hours. I grabbed a 10 oz pour of the flagship IPA and hung out for a few minutes. Honestly, the beer was not my favorite (and didn't taste much like an IPA to me at least...) but I guess that's personal opinion :) The bartender was nice and the vibes were solid inside. Overall, there are a bunch of breweries in the Triangle, so I'm not sure I'd come back to this one as my first choice, but if a friend wanted to meet me here I wouldn't complain :) read more

Very spacious indoor and outdoor seating with TVs outside as well. We came one night for food truck food, and it was fresh, hot and delicious. We've also come here in the past with a group and they allowed us to bring food in. read more

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Service was quick. Great ambiance with various spaces that resemble a pub, an open air bar and outdoor seating. Parking can be difficult on busy days. We were leaving when I saw a bbq food truck pull up so they have good food. read more

Such a fun and huge space! There's plenty of parking available and a freesbie golf section with a woodsie vibe next to the parking lot. The interior is nice and spacious with plenty park-bench tables, tv's, games, arcade machines and even non-alcoholic slushies! The exterior patio seating is just as spacious and very nicely put together with shade for a chill summer vibe. The staff is amazingly patient and friendly. The place is kid and pet friendly. And beer selection was great! Unfortunately for me, I was visiting from out of town and couldn't take any beer to go but left with some very cool merch. Looking forward to visiting when I'm in town again! read more

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UPDATE: I had a chance to go by Fortnight Brewing again recently after almost a decade which I am noticing from my previous review. I enjoyed this visit more than the first it appears. First off, they have additional parking available which was sorely needed. They've revamped the tap room/bar area, very open and more inviting than I remember it. Plenty of tables and sitting areas, more TVs, and the whole atmosphere is a positive vibe. Not only did they have a full bar but also a whole refrigerated unit dedicated to non-alcoholic beers and they has plenty of choices in there. This time, I went with the Blue Moon non-alcoholic (NA) Belgian White selection. The bartender (helpful and nice) offered a pint glass to pour my choice in, and I really enjoyed this NA beer beverage a lot. With the open layout and plenty of tables, our group had a great time catching up and enjoying some pre-dinner beverages. They definitely earned another star from me this visit. read more

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Don't get the cinnamon cocktail. It says it has a cinnamon stick in it, but they dumped cinnamon powder on top. Toooootally different drinks. read more

Beer was good. We went there with family while visiting in Cary. Manager/owner called my uncle out as he left for not leaving a big enough tip. We ordered at a counter and took beer to our table. My family really enjoyed the establishment but will NOT be back. read more

Great brewery! We really could have hung out here all day. Great ambiance and vibes. We had two dogs with us that really enjoyed the outside area. It is all under cover, turf flooring (which is great for my dogs to lay down and relax), and they had a food truck and disc golf course! The beertenders were really nice and accommodating! We visited in mid August and they just released their octoberfest and amber beers, which is my husbands favorite kind, so we had to buy a few cans of it! They were so good! I also to note... they had a lovely bathroom. Very clean and stocked well! Overall, great experience, will definitely return! read more

I really enjoyed my recent visit to this solid brewery near downtown Cary, which served up tasty brews in a fun setting with tons of seating inside and out. Hopheads will enjoy their signature Blank Coast IPA and the flavorful Go West Imperial IPA, and there were also ales, ambers and a barrel-aged vintage on tap when I visited. And if you're not into beer, Fortnight also has an excellent selection of wines, whiskeys and seltzers available. Service was great throughout my visit, and the setting was perfect for everyone from a solo visitor to a family with kids. Parking looks like it could get challenging at peak hours, so be prepared to use the overflow lot across Chatham St. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the Triangle. read more

Great place to grab a beer and hang with friends. They have a cute outside area covered/uncovered. They have two room areas/bars. The place is extremely dog friendly. I got a pineapple cider that was so good. Would definitely go again. read more

Great selection of beer and other drinks. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating - can't ask for much more from a brewery! Stand up and order service - no food but I hear they often have food trucks. read more

Fortnight Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Very casual and relax sitting outside with beer and friends. IPA is fantastic. There is food truck, you can order something to eat as well

Loved this place! Wish they were closer to North Raleigh. My boyfriend and I like to occasionally take a trip to Bond Park and after a long day of walking around, we passed Fortnight on the way home. We saw a food truck out front, made a U-turn, and decided it was time to drink. We ordered a couple drinks inside and sat under the outdoor tent. I first tried the 50 Shades of Grain Imperial Stout - which I loved. And at 14.5%.... Let's just say I could not have more than a couple. The Bounce Back amber lager was also pretty good. I forgot the name of the food truck, but they were serving some Cuban classics! We ordered a couple sandwiches, croquettas, and empanadas. The food was good, not amazing, and the wait was a little long. Granted, they did seem super busy! We had a good time here and are excited to find the time to come back again. read more

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Very cute date night spot! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. There are games for entertainment and food trucks to fulfill your hunger. The staff were very personable and nice. Feel free to bring your pups as well! One of my fave brewery's in the RDU area. read more

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Great selection of beer on tap! Food truck outside, perfect pairing Trivia night is a lot of fun, although it is a bit hard to hear some of the questions, as there are people there not playing, just simply drinking and socializing. This place is super massive! There is the new extension ( I didn't get to see it, but so many people were talking it up). read more

Fortnight Brewing - Trivia night - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Absolutely loved the service that my friend and I received as well as the beers. I had their local blackberry cider that was super tart, but so refreshing and delicious! I love that the gentleman that helped us allowed us to try a couple of beers as well as their wine slushi. The slushi was a little too sweet for the both of us and that is how I ended up with the sour and her with the apple blossom. I would recommend going back, but not until they fix the nat problem! I know it is the summer and they love the warmth, but they are flying around everywhere in the inside bar area--so much so that it caused my friend to knock over her drink on herself and on the floor. The staff were really nice about it and cleaned it up, but it pretty much stopped our night. So, yes, three stars because of all the Nats as it is a huge distraction and deterrent. read more

This has become our favorite brewery! Their own beer plus guest taps are delicious. Their space is appealing because there are several areas to hang out both inside and outside. They have heaters too. It is dog friendly. It is close to downtown Cary but more relaxing. read more

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Decent beer, nothing that screams come get me but nothing that makes you go ewww. Really appreciate and like the frozen drinks, machine was down for a while but so happy it is working now. Great to sip on while enjoying the outdoor space they have expanded and upgraded during COVID. Service is good and spacious indoor space if not able to hang outside. read more

My old review makes me laugh every time, but time to update because fortnight has SIGNIFICANTLY upgraded since then. Yes my 21yrs old self was bitter and hold grudges over little things, but this place has definitely gotten way cooler. The outdoor seating is well spaced and there's plenty of room for large groups. I love the small putting range for disc golf in the back corner. And 9/10 they'll have a food truck there for some bites after a couple beers. I love seeing how much the place has grown over the past 7-8yrs and it's definitely a spot to go to in Cary! read more

Pretty cozy and friendly place to go have a beer. There is a large outdoor area with a lot of tables. It's our neighborhood brewery. We like to grab a beer and try different food trucks that visit. We stopped by on a night that had a run club and trivia. The service is friendly and the beer list has something for everyone. We will visit again. read more

Fortnight Brewing - Porter - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Tried 3 beers and all were amazing so that gets a 5 stars from me lots of seating inside and out to accommodate our book club which is great -- we'll be back! read more

This is my husband and I's favorite brewery! We come here at least twice a week. They have rotating ciders & meads which I really like since I'm GF. My husband loves their selection of beer. They also have really good seasonal beers so we also take home a pack or two. Everyone who works there is super nice and the brewery itself is really comfy. There's usually also a great food truck out front that's always worth trying. This has become our happy place! read more

This place used to be one of our favorite spots to visit in town. My family had been going there for years. However, it's been getting progressively worse, especially in terms of the environment. They allow people to bring dogs inside and let them behave however they want. I don't believe animals should be allowed inside restaurants, similar to smoking, as not everyone enjoys that. The last time we were there, two enormous dogs were present, and one of them even climbed up the bar where people get food and drinks. It's quite unpleasant, and both the dog owners and the restaurant proprietors appear to be very selfish and self-centered. I doubt we'll ever want to return there again. read more

Nice place and friendly service. Enjoy IPAs and found theirs to be average for my taste.

Great beer and atmosphere. Games to play as well. Food trucks frequently. A fun hang out.

Kid friendly brewery that has great beers. I liked the "call the hops" one as I prefer IPA's and my wife loved the Miss Scarlett porter. Friday afternoon at 3pm, it was easy to find good seating inside. read more

Fortnight Brewing - Kid friendly brewery!! - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great local brewery (near my house) in Cary. They have a pretty large selection of beers on tap. Everyone is bound to find one that they like. Tonight I had the Porter. Dark and very flavorful. Because there is an "event" here this evening, it's pretty crowded. With the high ceilings, it can get pretty loud. Just people talking and we having to yell at each other. There are a number of picnic tables outside under some trees that I had not noticed last time I was here. It's too cold to sit out there tonight but this summer that area will be a popular space. You won't find any food sold inside the brewery. There is usually always a food truck outside. Or you can bring your own food if you prefer. It's a great neighborhood brewery. read more

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For a brewery without a kitchen, I wouldn't normally give a five star review but THIS place earned it. I enjoy at 8-9 of their brews and the bar staff is top-notch. Such a comfortable, friendly place. Aesthetically interesting and delicious. Tip-they have a second tap room for guest taps. While you might find things you like in that room, I suggest staying in their main tap room. That have leather sofas and a large tv, pub tables, bar seating. Overall a great night out. read more

Fortnight Brewing - Main tap room - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

It has been a while since I visited Fortnight but I love how they have remodeled! The staff are so easy to work with, we recently had a party there and it was a fantastic experience. I love All You Need Is Hops, it is my favorite beer here and I love the new can. They have a wide variety of options available so everyone in your party will be satisfied. read more

This place by far seeks the most expensive beers. Me and my went yesterday and had gluten reduced beer. The bear was $15. Even the other beers are expensive compared to I many other breweries in the area, read more

Ok, I had to look it up but "fortnight" means 14 days or two weeks and I'm not exactly sure what the connection is to this new brewery. But it does sound cool! Fortnight is the first brewery that I know of in Cary and focuses on English ale. Big industrial building with a large U-shaped bar, check! Display window with all sorts for metal pots, plumbing and concrete floor, check! And high warehouse ceiling with a smattering of chairs and stuffed couches, strewn about, check! The only thing that is missing is some dart boards and maybe a pool table but hey, Fortnight just opened up. Given that most breweries seem to look a lot alike, the main differentiator is going to be the variety and quality of brews, bartenders and clientele. Right out of the gate, the beers at Fortnight are solid, I tried the English ale and stout. Bartenders were a bit slow but I gotta think they were caught up in the excitement of its recent opening. People hanging out here was geared a bit older and couples-families which is not to be unexpected for Cary. Overall, Fortnight has some work ahead of it to become a destination brewery but they are trying! With all the recent competition in the Triangle with regards to breweries, Fortnight will have to carve out its own niche. And I will have to come back for a second visit once they settle down... read more

Fortnight Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Ample parking and outdoor seating makes this brewery great for social distancing. The draft list is smaller compared to breweries in the Raleigh area but still a solid list with a variety of different brews for everyone. Pre COVID they'd offer tours of their brewery which was really great and came with a 6pk of your choice to bring home which was included in the tour. Overall small but really cute brewery to check out for an afternoon and a good spot for a first date! read more

Great little brewery in Cary! The indoor/outdoor space is perfect, and there were TV's playing the football games. We brought our dog and there was plenty of space to spread out. We both ordered the Oktoberfest which was darker than I anticipated but delicious! read more

Got to check this place out for the first time when my husband and I attended the Cause for Paws Yappy Hour. We got to play with puppies, sip on some beers and enjoy the nice weather outside. I love a place that is dog friendly. We'll definitely be back with our pup. They always have a food truck outside apparently so if you're needing something to snack on with your beer just head out to the food truck for some grub. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. Love this place plus the bartender was super friendly and cool. I give this place 2 big thumbs up! My new hangout in Cary. read more

Price of wines are seriously too high. While like their beers I doubt we'll be back just because of the wine prices and small pours

Laid back brewery that has been on Cary for many years. They specialize in traditional English beers, but contract out their brewing space and taps to many other local vendors like Gizmo, Bull City Ciderworks and Flowers of Life Kombucha. The end result: a pretty extensive variety of beer, cider, and kombucha on the menu. The space is cozy inside with really comfortable bar stools, a fireplace, and plenty of other seating. There are many picnic tables outside with the ever-so-trendy strung lights for the perfect Instagram pic. There is typically at least one food truck outside or a local food vendor selling tasty meals inside. The bar keep are friendly and happy to answer questions or provide samples. We did a short brewery tour with Craig, the assistant manager of the front of the house, and he was very laid back and knowledgeable about the brewing process. Would recommend for a laid back afternoon or evening of drinks. Check out their flight options to try multiple beers at once. read more

I'm disappointed to say that Fortnight waters down their beers. Both my husband & I felt this way after each having a different type - him an amber ale & me a 7% IPA. Definitely not worth the $ & atmosphere you're paying for if your beer is watered down. read more

Fortnight is a brewery that offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for hanging out. My first time there, there was a food truck and people throwing axes! The beer is good and there is a decent variety. My two negatives is that the indoor seating area is cold and it is too noisy - too many hard surfaces. read more

Fortnight Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Cool little place to hang out. Some great beers and there's always a food truck if you're hungry. read more