The low down:This place never disappoints! The customer service is consistently friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the beer and wine selection is fantastic--there's truly something for everyone. Tonight was extra special thanks to the incredible live music by JT Parrothead. The energy, talent, and atmosphere made for such a fun and memorable evening. Great drinks, great people, and great music all in one spot--what more could you ask for? We'll absolutely be back!

I first got to try Blackbird at a Halloween Yelp event, where they brough about half a dozen of the…read morebeers for us to try. I was impressed with so many of them, that I knew I had to make the journey from Raleigh to Wake Forest. On a chilly Saturday afternoon, I took the lone remaining seat at the bar. The service was incredible friendly (Cheers!) and they let me try 4 samples, which was very much appreciated. My favorites were the Juicy January and and the Yellow Submarine, both are Hazy IPAs. The JJ had hints of creamy pineapple in it, refreshing without being too light. The YS tasted a little more balanced, a really good all around beer. The Where I Belong was also good, this one leaned a little more towards West Coast, but it didn't have a strong piney taste like a lot of West Coasts can. I even noticed hints of caramel in it as well, which helped to counter the hops. There are several TVs and they'll put on just about any game you request. Also if you're into pumpkin beer, try the Pumpkin Amber when it's around. It's a Top 3 pumpkin beer that I've ever tried, and I've tried at least 25.

Good draft beers Hamburger devoid of any juices, pretty…read morebland Duck Fries, not sure of the appeal for these versus regular fries. served barely warm, nothing special. Service ok, although did not check back after receiving our food. No reason to go back

3 years later and this is still our favorite restaurant in Wake Forest. The recipes have never…read morechanged and the staff are still amazing as ever. We have been here twice in the past two weeks to say our goodbyes to friends as we are moving out of state. We will truly miss Norse Brewery. You really cannot go wrong with anything you order. Our favorite dish is, of course, the Viking Burger paired with duck fat fries and the Frikadellar to share. The Mango Hefeweizen and mango margaritas are delicious drinks as well. Whether you sit inside or out, you will feel cozy and relaxed while you eat delicious food!

Second time in less than a week.... Here celebrating their…read more14th anniversary with music and great vibe.... Come join the fun The Rescue Dog food truck is here too which goes great with BEER . Great service and a great way to SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Lowdown: Toby Keith said it best: "I love this bar." That's exactly the vibe here…read more Great drinks, a laid-back atmosphere, and just enough bar games to keep the fun going. Whether you're throwing darts, playing shuffleboard, or just hanging out with friends, it's the kind of place that's easy to settle into for a while. One small tip: if you're serious about darts, bring your own. The house darts have definitely seen better days. Other than that, it's a great neighborhood bar with friendly people, good drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

I was finally able to step into The Salty Turtle Taproom at 13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. I've…read morepassed it several times before but was glad to finally be able to stop in and enjoy. Inside, the space is wide open. Outside offers sun, breeze, and regular live music. The staff was warm, friednly, and guided u through a tap list that seemed fairly large for such a small spot. There were also a few mocktails for good measure. I'm a dark beer drinker, so went straight for Swingbridge, their Breakfast Stout. Rich with roasty coffee, soft vanilla, and a bit of baking chocolate. Exactly what I wanted. My partner's watermelon mojito mocktail was bright and refreshing, and she loved it. We left knowing we'll be back. It for sure is a spot built for staying a while, not just stopping by. THank You Salty Turtle!

Great choice of beers. Nice place to have a micro brew. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Come…read moreback for sure.

Great brewery with a large selection of fruity, malty, dark, light, even some Japanese rice lager…read more Service on Sunday was incredible. I completely forgot her name but we loved her. Super helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable!

Monthly new drinks is a great way to keep people coming back! My husband and I go here to hangout…read morewith our friends and chat it up! They are pet friendly and will allow you to bring outside food (Takeout from restaurants or from home) to eat inside or outside! A few board games to customers to play Obviously, not a place to bring kids because why are you bringing kids to a bar?? There's no food here, it's ONLY alcoholic drinks and some water. Everyone is friendly and will very chill with small talk I recommend this place if you're seeking an area to gather, have a drink and chill out at! 10/10!

Great brewery. Huge space indoors. With an outdoor area for adults or kids too…read more A large selection of fruity, malty, dark, light, even some cocktails. Brunch was being served by Lori's Catering on Sunday, which was super cool. Service on Sunday was outstanding. He was super helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable!

Not too many breweries with the combo of huge space, friendly service, good draft list, good food,…read moreand plenty of TV's. The Up & At Em porter was great, and their kitchen was awesome, too. Buffalo chicken sandwich was very flavorful and big portion size. Check this place out.

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!

The food, drinks and live music is the best on the area. The staff is always friendly and helpful…read more We love going there.

Yet another stellar experience here!…read more We sat up in the "roost" today, The upside down owl drink is so good. The chopped salad is my favorite, the beer cheese dip is outstanding. The pizza! So good! Highly recommend. Grab a tshirt on your way out, Comfort Colors - enough said! Free stickers, too!

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.