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    Nickelpoint Brewing

    4.1 (49 reviews)
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    Inside Nickelpoint Brewery
    Jessica F.

    This is a great little spot to enjoy a drink & hang out on a late afternoon. The atmosphere is fun for the entire family. There is outdoor seating but the inside is the place to be. There is an awesome old Double Decker bus inside with tables on the top. Lots of large yard games to keep non drinkers busy. This brewery has totally clued in by selling something for non beer drinkers. They sell mimosas with lots of great flavors. This brewery definitely has something for everyone. Gonna be a number 1 spot for the Fall too.

    Ron W.

    A solid addition to the local brew scene, Nickelpoint does things a bit differently because it sits in a residential neighborhood in Five Points. Small tasting room, large brewing warehouse along with some picnic tables out front means there's plenty of casual space but not so much under cover. The crowd is a mix of hipster and professional (hipfessional?) which probably is a good representation of the neighborhood. On the night of my visit, they were doing trivia and I know Nickelpoint is actively doing weekly events to get a following. During our stop, I tried two beers and both were decent. Along the lines of say, Trophy Brewing, solid but not quite as polished as Big Boss. So great start, Nickelpoint! You've got a niche market in Five Points but will also need to put out some great brews to bring in people beyond the hood. Best of luck to y'all...

    Front door
    Rose L.

    Nickelpoint Brewery is the quintessential neighborhood bar. You don't go there for the decor or because the atmosphere is chic and super swanky or hister-esc like some of these new places. Whether it was their intention or not, Nickelpoint is bringing in the neighborhood! One of the reasons might be the odd location of one of Raleigh's newer (but certainly not newest!) brewery; located deep in a neighborhood off Five Points. I'm an IPA drinker, and while their English IPA won't blow you away, it's definitely on par with other Triangle Breweries for quality and complexity. With a monthly dog competition (dogs gain points every time their owner[s] visit) where a dog wins the converted "dog of the month" award, this place is FULL of dogs of all sizes and shapes. Along with darts, giant jenga, cornhole and trivia once a week, there's plenty of entertainment. When the weather's nice, you can lounge outside on the picnic tables and grab a bite from the food truck of the night (every night BUT Monday--but they make-up for that with $4 drafts on Mondays!). I wouldn't tell someone visiting the Triangle to make this a destination spot, but for a local looking for a chill and neighborly environment, this may be exactly what you're looking for.

    Abby L.

    This place was pretty decent, somehow it didn't have a brewery vibe to me when I went, but nevertheless it was ok. The inside is relatively small. The service wasn't anything memorable, but not bad. The location is kind of off the map, but easy to find. The beers were fine, which is what matters most. I got a flight and liked almost all of the ones that we tried that afternoon. I would most definitely come back, because I didn't have a bad experience, just not a fantastic blown away one. There was nothing wrong with the place, and I think it has the potential to build a little more style. The atmosphere was overall average, beers good!

    A flight! Only $9
    Lindsay S.

    Really enjoyed my visit to Nickelpoint on Saturday, July 4th. A half dozen of us dropped by, with a few dogs in tow, to have some brews in preparation for the night celebrations. First, we gathered in the main room where we all ordered flights. Flights are available as tasters with each of the 5 different beers on tap for $9. Porter, English IPA, Belgian Golden Ale, Hefeweizen, and a Blonde Ale. After we got our flights, we went into the back room where all the beer is brewed. You wouldn't know it's a place to hang out with tables, darts, etc. unless you went into the door that led to the bathrooms. Then you open it up into a really large room. They should add a sign that that this door will also lead you into another room to hang out in. Seeing as we had dogs with us, it seemed like a great place to chill only it turned out to be really hot and humid, so we headed back into the main room as more of a crowd ventured into the main room. There we settled into ordering a favorite from the taps, snacking on the food we brought, and playing some games. It seemed as if the Ales and Hefeweizens were most popular among us. I really enjoyed the Hefeweizen. The bartender was really chill and friendly. Nickelpoint is extremely dog friendly. You're allowed to bring your dog pretty much anywhere within the brewery. They even have a contest so you can apply for your dog to get "Dog of the Month." It's nice to be somewhere so welcoming for dogs and that so many breweries are like that. I'd never seen a "Dog of the Month" before. It's also neat that Nickelpoint is such a play on words in reference to the area where it is -- just off Five Points in a neighborhood. You wouldn't know it's there. It's kind of off the beaten path, hidden among the houses. So, in that regard, it really is a hidden gem. To draw people in, their calendar of weekly and monthly events indicates that they regularly have food trucks and trivia there. Quite impressive. I'd love to go back another time!

    Flight at Nickelpoint
    Stephanie J.

    Great brewery location for the locals that live in the Five Points area. I visited Nickelpoint when it first opened and one of the owners (I do not remember which one) was serving the beer and the experience was wonderful. I was out in the area recently and decided to stop by again. I was warned by one of my friends that the female bartender was rude but I go in with an unbiased opinion since everyone has their own opinion. I hate to say it but I have to agree, she was not friendly. I wish that they had the Vienna Lager when I visited but they did not have it on tap (I have heard great reviews about this beer). My boyfriend and I split a flight and my favorite beer was definitely the Belgian. We also enjoyed the Porter and Blonde.

    Cole W.

    Visited their tonight, for an event. It was okay. Nothing too special. I could see myself hanging out there again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it. The beer was...meh and the parking wasn't the greatest but I did like the seating and ambience of the environment.

    Part of a flight.
    Susan F.

    We're excited about Nickelpoint Brewing. Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and sampled their beers. Mark and Shaluka's enthusiasm for what they are doing is contagious. Currently there's a taproom and an outdoor space with picnic tables. Corn hole, other games and a food truck round out the experience. Future plans include a larger taproom. Mark mentioned that they also brew a root beer, so we are definitely getting in on the next batch. Overall, we all left wishing we lived in the neighborhood, but even though we don't, Nickelpoint is now one of our spots.

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    Beer is ok, average at best. The vibe of the outdoor area is a mess. Would be really nice on a sunny day if they had a cohesive look

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    6 years ago

    Atmosphere was great very relaxing and beef was delicious!! Love the bus on the inside !!

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    9 years ago

    Nickelpoint is an okay brewery, they only have had two beers that I enjoyed. Good place to check out if you are in the Five Points area.

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    Great hidden treasure in the Five Points area of Raleigh!! Beer is fantastic, friendly staff, and did I mention the beer?!?!?!

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    This is a great little brewery in Raleigh, it has a nice outdoor and bar area with a big tasting room.

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