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    Free Range Brewing

    4.3 (147 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreweries, Music Venues
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chloe B.

    We were the only people here for our first time. they had their own food truck and it served burgers, hot dogs and farm freshies (we didn't order anything but menu looked good!) service was good as the bartenders were knowledgeable and nice. the atmosphere was pop music, with a chill distillery vibe. we got 2 flights which came with 3 beers each. enjoyed our time here!

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    Yvonne O.

    Staff is friendly & accommodating. Allowed my acquaintance & I to bring food over from a nearby restaurant. Ordered the lemonade slushy which was so cute! The touch of gummy worms made it even more satisfying! Highly recommend.

    Sloan M.

    I cannot believe they have been having FREE SOUP DAY for eight years and I just found out about it a few days ago. I was so happy I attended. I had some amazing soup and even better beer. And I love the parking as there is plenty of it.

    Natasha R.

    Came here for their Jollof festival and had such a fun time! The food was great and the vibe was so much energy and fun. Everything tasted delicious, and we really enjoyed them having this event. Will definitely be back!

    All you knead is love
    Daniel S.

    Came in on a whim to try out the beer selection. While the All You Need Is Love and Hudson were okay I enjoyed the Fresh Hop Slow Cure. Pretty decent pale ale. Bar tender was very nice and helpful and I could see the vibe being pretty good if it wasn't a Monday at 6pm. I'll probably come back at some point to try the other beers.

    Zoe J.

    I love this place! It's amazing how they locally source all of their beer and it's amazing! Therapy session is my personal favorite, they also have a lot of non beer options! This is a great place for families and dogs because it is so spacious. The staff is incredibly friendly and it makes for a wonderful experience. We attending the survivor watch party and it was so much fun they even did a raffle!!

    David Childers & half the band 3/20/22. They were good!!
    Jon L.

    I learned that David Childers was playing a Sunday afternoon show here so I wanted to check it out. I read the reviews and checked out their web site and decided it would be worth a try. I live in Fort Mill, SC so a long drive into NoDa is not something I do lightly. Sarah joined me and she was driving in from Matthews, NC so we both made quite a commitment to get there. I called in advance around 1p on Sunday and talked to lady about their wine selection. She said ' oh yes, we have plenty of different types of wine, we have it by the glass or we have a cooler where you can buy it by the bottle, we have Chardonnay, Merlot & Cab Sav. Now, I know this is a brewery but not everyone drinks beer some by choice and some due to dietary/medical reasons. I confirmed that David Childers was playing and was to take the stage at 3p. Sarah had already found street parking when I arrived and it was just after 3p and the first thing she said was ' your guy is not playing' So we walked in and there was a young singer guitar player on the stage. Even though this place has a web site and an Instagram site, they don't update for current artist which is why I called I ahead. It turned out that David and partial band were starting at 330p. When I asked for the wine list, they were all blends. Not a single wine was a dedicated Merlot, Chardonnay, Cab Sav or other. She pointed me to the wine cooler and there were all these bottles that had funky looking/sounding labels but no where on the label dd it say what type of wine it was. We went back to the bar and ordered by the glass and I asked the lady if they allowed 'corking' in other words, bring your own wine, pay a fee and have a wine of your choice.. Her response was 'yeah, sure, people do it all the time' I said well 'how much does that cost' she says 'well, just walk over to the cooler over there and the prices are on the bottle' So, you kinda get the drift of how that went. Clearly, they want you to buy their beer & if you're a wine drinker you get no love here. You will pay $13 bucks for a 6 ounce pour of wine that no one knows what's in it except something blended. David and the band were great and I really liked the venue for a live performance. I hope you like dogs cause there are critters everywhere and that's all fine until the bulldog meets the terrier and they don't mix. It can get ugly, tough luck if you're there to enjoy the music. It is free so you can't complain too loudly. There are mostly picnic tables so be prepared to sit with the family, their dogs and all their kids. There are maybe 4 or 5 barrel like table tops with 3 to 4 high seats. Get there early or take your chances with the critters. They advertise they have food trucks. Not today though because they are all at the Southern Food Truck festival. No where on google was there any such festival posted. Good luck finding parking. They have no dedicated parking lot. You can park on the street or there is a gravel lot adjacent so be prepared if you just got your ride washed and detailed.

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    Jess B.

    Free Range brewing is a great spot to escape the heat at Camp North End. The workers are happy to give recommendations including a sample. Plenty of comfy seats & love the local art hung on the wall for sale. The sour is clean and simple. I've also tried the slush before & while a little expensive for it being non alcoholic, definitely refreshing.

    James D.

    No flights (half or full pours only) and no in house food. Interior isn't too large but right now, they're doing a good job of spacing everyone out. Music playing nice and low in the background. Because they don't do flights, I only tried a couple beers and both were fine...nothing earth shattering, nor were they bad by any stretch. They have maybe 15 beers on tap here. I found the beertender to be very friendly and he gave several recommendations without me even asking. They do have canned beers for takeaway and apparently, on Sundays they have free live music from 3 to 5 pm. This location is also dog friendly.

    Cynthia R.

    Went to their annual New Year's Day free soup event, and it was so cool. Literally free, of course can give a donation but they don't require it. So many soups and breads and baked goods to chose from. Everyone was so friendly and just there to have a good time with yummy eats. I've never gone on a regular day, but the vibe I got there was awesome. I'd definitely want to go back and check them out.

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    Rick D.

    What a cool place, Clean, friendly, and right in the middle of this up and coming North Camp Area. It is not actually the brewery, it is more of an outlet for their brewery, but still pretty cool. They have a variety of Drinks to choose from even for us non-beer drinkers and the wife says the beer is good too. We will return, with friends and family. Very Relaxing.

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    Megan F.

    Free range is awesome and kid friendly brewery with a selection of toys and games for kids! We met friends here and it was my first experience here. The brewery has delicious beers they make and some from other places. I loved the porter from Free Range and then tried the Amor Artis beer Oatmeal raisin cookie that was phenomenal!!! It's awesome and tastes like a cookie!! I loved it!! We enjoyed the atmosphere and laid back people. I think the kid friendly toys and books are so thoughtful and helpful! Definitely recommend this brewery for families!! I was so excited about the beers I drank them before I could take a photo!

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    That was such a fun event! Thanks for visiting us!

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    It's cool spot in NODA! Lots of local choices on tap. The ambiance is nice, good amount of seating.

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    Thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Some great beers, awesome taproom and ambiance. Love the food truck and the live music!

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    We appreciate you!! Thanks for such a lovely review!

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    Thanks for the love Alex!

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    Awesome little brewery! The sourdough sour beer was so good. Great atmosphere. Will be back!

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    Thank you so much for the review!! Cheers

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    Thank you so much Will! We’re so honored to be your favorite!

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