Great beer selection for challenging to find beers from out of state. Staff is great &…read moreknowledgeable. And Monday discounts are a bonus!

My friend and I came here on a weekday when she was visiting from out of town. It was very empty…read morefor that reason, so we were able to be served right away. They have a great selection of beers if you're a craft beer person. I used to come here frequently in the past and not much has changed (in a good way). It's a good easy going spot where you can have a few beers with friends. They have a nice outdoor patio area as well so it's a good one to check out when the weather is nice! They have taps, a stocked fridge, and a large bottle / can selection to choose from. It's also a good place to stop in if you're looking for a case to take home or to a party, for example.

Cute craft bar with great food options…read more.. My friend wanted to check this place out since she recently moved to the area and I decided to join her and I'm glad I did. The bar inside is small, but makes for a more intimate and cozy experience. There's also a large patio, but it was raining the day that we visited. There's also plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center. When we entered there was only 2 other patrons in the bar and we decided to sit at the bar. We were greeted immediately and handed menus. There was a cocktail menu as well as a food menu from V Pizza. The drinks were delicious and perfect! The bartenders were great at their jobs. For food, we ordered a Buffalo Chicken Pizza to share and I ordered an Italian Salad with the Balsamic dressing....both were DELICIOUS!!! I will definitely be back! Great food, drinks, and service!

Highly recommend- service, ambience, menu, location all fit perfectly for a great time.read more

What a cool spot! I found this off a Reddit thread and I honestly would have never known otherwise…read more It's located in a tucked away strip mall off Litchford, it has a big patio but inside it has walls of whisky (the largest collection in the southeast apparently). We grabbed a few spots at the bar and live music was playing outside on this beautiful evening, lots of families buzzing around. The bartenders were really good, knowledgeable, and on it. I had the cocktail of the week which was a gin and Prosecco concoction and hubby had draft pumpkinhead, it's the season. Both good choices! They have TVs if you want to watch the game and big tables to just chill. I'm assuming you can bring in food too from the nearby spots. Overall loved this hidden gem! We will be back!

a friend and I stopped in while on a business trip after a coworker recommended this place, and it…read morecompletely exceeded my expectations. I'll admit, seeing it next to a Food Lion didn't exactly set the bar high, but the moment I walked in and saw the massive wall of bottles stretching to the ceiling, I knew I'd misjudged it. The bartender with the blue hair was outstanding. (Did her job so well I cannot remember her name for the life of me). She explained how everything worked, pointed us toward great beer options in the back cooler, and then really impressed us by taking time to understand both my taste and my friend's despite us having totally different bourbon preferences. She gave thoughtful recommendations at multiple price points and tailored each suggestion specifically to what we liked. Knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely fun to talk to. The regulars were friendly, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the whole place has that hidden-gem neighborhood vibe you hope to find when traveling. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town and I'll be on the lookout for a few bottles thanks to her recommendations.

We came here on a Thursday for a late lunch. I do not recommend the burger melt. Despite it having…read moremelted cheese and caramelized onions, it had no taste. I thought beef had a naturally salty taste but there was nothing. The buffalo chicken sandwich was decent. I think the buffalo sauce and Cole slaw saved it because the chicken didn't have much of a taste either. I ordered fries originally but they delivered potatoes to me. The server that delivered the food quickly put in an order for fries to fix the first servers error and I'm glad he did. The fries saved the meal. They were cooked perfectly and hot. I'd come back here for the fries for sure. After we got our food, the servers just forgot about us and another customer that had been there for about the same amount of time that we had. We were in the restaurant another 15 minutes trying to get the attention of a server to come give us our check. The original server never came back even though we could see him at a register near the kitchen. The new server had to ask us what our order was and ring us out under her name because our original server was doing something else nearby and not being helpful to us.

Several friends in a meetup group met here for lunch on a random Tuesday. We had some drinks and…read morechatted, and then ordered lunch. The waitress was great about bringing us everything we needed. I ordered the salmon filet on greens with sweet potato cakes. The salmon was great - perfectly cooked, and the greens seemed fresh, but the whole dish was doused in a sweet maple syrup sauce, which rendered the sweet potato cakes so soaked that I couldn't choke them down. I left most of the greens as well, since the maple syrup didn't really go with a salad. The fish was fine, as I could salt it a bit and have serve as a foil to the sauce. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. The Rueben looked amazing. So, the moral of the story is, when you go to a bar, don't try to eat healthy! Get the bar food.

Great place to relax and shoot some pool. Bartenders are all very friendly. I spend way more time…read morehere than I should. Highly recommend.

No food. Took 10 minutes for the bartender to even approach. No time limit on tables. So if you…read morewant to play pool don't waste your time. And apparently rates for APA league time have gone up a lot. Ambiance is nice but if you can't shoot some pool who cares

It's been a while since I had Lonerider's beer and at one point it slipped my mind to write a…read morereview about it but then I realized there was still a review I haven't posted yet for the brewery and decided to rectify that oversight. We had three different beers from this brewery, one in which appears to be no longer in production. The discontinued one was a pale ale by the name of Peacemaker. It was refreshing and enjoyable to have. Flavor features with this beer are that typically seen with a pale ale which are hoppy, malty and sweet. The beer is very light bodied which is nice and very smooth. Unfortunate that it's out of production. The other two beers we had are still being made. One was Shotgun Betty which is a Hefeweizen. Not bad but sometimes I struggle with Hefes and the strong banana clove flavor which was the case here. It was good that it was light bodied like most Hefes are and smooth also. The final beer was the Sweet Josie Brown Ale which I think was my favorite. The sweet, malty and coffee flavors are very enjoyable and like the prior two beers a nice smooth body to this fine dark beer. I am glad I recalled this brewery experience as I felt it was important to post the beers we had and what we thought of them!

This is a hidden gem for Durham! Although it's not a new brewery (the first one is in Raleigh),…read moreit's new to Durham. It is tucked away and behind a restaurant. They have a large beer and mixed drinks offering. The service is top notch. When I went there with a friend, I asked about sitting outside and the GM lit a fire for us. She was super welcoming and accommodating! Thanks for a great evening!

My friends and I visited Sneaky Penguin for the first time because my friend's Mom was selling her…read morehomemade pottery in a vendor event there. I absolutely loved the Sneaky Penguin! The mural is so adorable! The staff members were super friendly and even let us sample some beers before we ordered. I really enjoyed their Porter. Chef's kiss! I'm super excited that they shared that will have a Märzen in the next few weeks. They told us about really cool events that they host. There is a comedy night and a Bring Your Own Vinyl night coming up soon. I'm really looking forward to going back for both events! The vendor event was awesome because it was pet themed and there were dogs up for adoption. Win win for everyone!

What a great hidden gem! The brewery looks pretty small and unassuming from the outside, but inside…read morethey have tons of personality, great beer, and fun penguin decorations (including a huge mural). I had the Midnight Waddle draft and it was delicious. The service was great. Both bartenders were friendly and let me and my friends sample beer before picking our draft. There is seating inside and outside the brewery. They do events, trivia nights, and comedy nights. They also have a Wii and a couple of board games/card games to play. There is no food besides chips/snacks, but you can bring in outside food. I plan to come back for trivia or comedy night!

Oh what an experience!…read more First off, the location is perfect. The bar is located outside with plenty of seating. I can see if it's busy - seating might become limited, however there are so many other things to do and sit that I don't think it would bother anyone, honestly. The bar is located towards the back of the Norwood Garden with a cute little sign to let you know you have arrived. Greeted with friendly faces, we were welcomed and given cocktail menus to review. All drinks are nonalcoholic beverages - beer, wine, spirits - allllll nonalcoholic beverages - just in case someone thinks differently *side-eye* I appreciated that once I told the bartender of my allergies, they were very happy to help me find something I could enjoy as well with everyone else. I actually ended up purchasing the two that I enjoyed while there. Pricing is the same, no real difference there. It's the experience for me that I am sure to come back. Once we finished, we took around the Garden - that's for another review! Overall, good drinks, conversation, pricing, and location.

What an amazing treat! So this beauty is called I am passionate. And indeed I am. This was so…read moredelicious and refreshing especially on a hot day. Such a great location as it is next to a nursery!!! I cannot wait for the Fall! They are going to have to drag me out. So excited to try the other options. Service- superb!! Superb!!

This Bottle Rev is in the perfect location to grab dinner (we did Gonza) and ice cream in addition…read moreto your beer. You are not allowed inside during COVID-19 except to quickly place your order at the entrance. The draft list is posted on the window and is also available on their website. If you are looking to pick up cans to go, you can place your order online for pickup or delivery (delivery is available on Wednesday or Sunday). There are picnic tables available outside or you can bring your own lawn chairs (I guess? others were doing it and it seemed spacious).

I love this place. Been coming here for 7 years. Always friendly and welcoming, great selection of…read morebeers, family friendly and great outdoor seating. This place feels like home.