Stopped by Sneaky Penguin Brewing a couple days ago. I wasn't sure what to expect, but wow we were surprised how good/cool this brewery is. When you arrive there is plenty of parking out front or off to the side of the brewery. Walking in the brewery feels industrial yet cozy, dog friendly, laid back, and welcoming. To order you'll walk up to the counter, order a beer, and then grab any open seat either inside or outside. I ordered the no country for old penguins take two (hazy ipa; Hazy and juicy with passion fruit, mango, citrus, and blueberry. Paradisi, El Dorado, Citra hops create a smooth, tropical IPA with a crisp finish) which was excellent and well balanced. Definitely check out sneaky penguin brewing if you are in the north Raleigh area. read more

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This was my first visit at the sneaky penguin it was very cute with a very nice out side space. The beer selection was decent and they had a small can selection which included some of their popular ones! Javier was very nice and helpful when trying to select a beer everyone in my party would like read more

Solid neighborhood spot. Beer has gotten better over the years. Good event calendar, trivia draws a crowd so get there early. Service is good and the space is always clean. read more

Sneaky Penguin Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love Sneaky Penguin. This spot just has a great neighborhood vibe to it. I think they do a wonderful job of providing fun events to their community. There have been markets, movie nights, vinyl nights etc. Every time I come here I feel super welcome and the bartenders do a great job. The beer is tasty and I like that they offer gluten free beer as well (I have a GF friend who loves beer so it's a stand out spot for her). Also they don't mind if you bring food in - another plus! I'll definitely be back again. Sneaky is one of my favorite breweries in Raleigh. read more

My friends and I visited Sneaky Penguin for the first time because my friend's Mom was selling her homemade 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! read more

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What a great hidden gem! The brewery looks pretty small and unassuming from the outside, but inside they 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! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed this brewery! They don't have a ton of beers on tap, but they do have something for everyone, and all of them are good choices! I also always appreciate when a brewery has a water tap. Parking and location were super easy and service was fantastic. I could see how during an event the inside may get crowded, but there's outdoor seating as well! read more

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Love the Sneaky Penguin. This is a little bar in a shopping center that makes some good brews. I have gone to the Sneaky Penguin for various events held there such as a small craft market, a dog adoption, and my family's favorite, vinyl night. On vinyl night the bar plays various records while having various used vinyl for purchase or trade. The best part is you are encouraged to bring your own vinyl that will be included in the play rotation. Their as a good little pizza place in the shopping center that will even deliver to the Penguin. So you can grab your self a slice, wash it down with a good beer, sit back and enjoy some jams. read more

Place is nice and open- plenty of tables inside and out. I tried the wine it was smoky (not a fan) I ended up with the lemon drop beer - no lemon flavor it was really lite. I also was able to bring our dog in and sit while we had a beer. Plenty of water bowls available. They have trivia and music nights- check out their website. read more

Sneaky Penguin Brewing - 8oz lemon drop - Breweries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After a long day of delivering groceries, I was in the mood to quench a little bit of thirst. I found Sneaky Penguin's on a google search and decided to head over. I walked in and too one of the few seats at the bar. the brewery was quite crowded on a Saturday afternoon, it seemed like there was a retirement party going on. I managed to sneak in one carrot stick, I didn't think that would be a huge issue. Plate cleanser in between brews... Anyway, I got a flight of 4, I think for about $12. The best was the Citra Pale Ale, and it wasn't really close. A little on the piney side, but enough citrus to balance it out. I didn't care for the Six Forks IPA at all, it was really thick and malty. the Mr Popper's pilsner was alright, had sort of a bready, biscuity thing going on. Not great, but good enough. I like that it's dog friendly and they have some board games, TVs, and a nice variety of merch. It was a good place to visit, not sure I would go out of my way to return though. read more

Excellent place to meet up and enjoy your favorite brew with friends. Always something going on, great outdoor space. Neighborhood feel...Chris N and the team are very knowledgeable about their product. Good beer selection on draft, wines by the glass, root beer, some snacks...There is no food service, but plenty of restaurants in the shopping center that you order from and bring in. Dog and family-friendly. read more

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Quite a few things to like about this place. Recommended. Service was casual and friendly. The beer selection likely provides an option for any taste. The Wing it Again Hazy was barely hazy, but all tasty. It's a light version of a hazy imo. The Empty Office NE IPA was stellar. It looked like a hazy and bit like a West Coast IPA. The Adelie Porter was basically what you'd want from that style. The Southern Rockhooper Brown Ale was ok. A little thin and light for my taste but not bad. I love the spacious interior and "patio" area. This translates to plenty of seats inside and out. Granted, you are looking at a shopping center parking lot, but that's not uncommon. Extra points for how pet-friendly they are. My little pup was welcome inside and out. Free homemade dog biscuits were available in a jar on the day I was there, and the water bowls were both full. Well done! The music was to my liking on this Thursday day-drinking experience. And ESPN was on the big screen, so you can expect a low-key sporting event vibe in here too. Lots of parking, and plenty of restaurants in the same shopping center for takeout grub. On a personal note, I used to live down the road a bit, in the 1980's. Boondini's (RIP) was in this shopping center. There was a touch of nostalgia and sadness over how things change. I'm glad this kind of place is keeping the vibe in this area alive. If I still lived here, they'd know my name read more

Sneaky Penguin Brewing - See the flight list - Breweries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Located in a strip mall, this location not only has a cute name, but also great beer! We arrived on Wednesday evening and had no idea it was trivia night. The place was packed!! My husband got their brown ale which was really good and I got the Mr. Popper which is a light and crisp beer! We really enjoyed the beer! read more

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First off I love the name of this brewery. I tried two flights and my husband ordered two pints. His favorite was the brown ale and my favorite was the Juicy Time IPA. I can't wait to try more beers once they have been open a little bit longer. read more

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This is a brand new local brewery. I found out from a bartender that the owner actually brewed beers for about 15 years at his house and then decided to expand and buy a space to share his craft. We actually went there for a trivia night which they do every Wednesday. The DJ did a great job of announcing the questions and having lots of different rounds with lots of different content. I tried multiple different beers and they were all delicious. I liked that they also had unique cups and glasses and decor. I love the fact that all their beers are named after penguins because they are the sneaky penguin. They also had an outdoor area that I am excited to try when it warms up. I would recommend this any day of the week. read more

Sneaky Penguin Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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4.5 - The most important stuff first; well chosen selection of styles and very balanced, drinkable brews. I tried four half pours of completely different styles and would order all again. Although I live hours away I've been watching their tap lineup anticipating a visit and it does seem to adjust seasonly, very smart. Clean and comfortable environment. I don't mind TV's in breweries long as the volume is low and mgmt./owners don't allow it to become a Sports Bar. Plenty of seating inside or out and the staff was friendly and gladly offering help to those who needed it. FWIW I think they're in a fantastic location and will do quite well as long as they maintain what they have going. I'm pulling for 'em because I love good beer and could walk to this strip center from my first home many, many years ago. It had my favorite Mexican restaurant and a T.J. Cinnamons then. I'd do bad things for one of those Pecan Sticky Buns now! read more

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This place is fantastic! It's always relaxed, hosts enjoyable events on Saturdays, and it's dog-friendly!

First time trying this new brewery and we loved it! They only have three of their own beers right now. I ordered the cream ale and husband the IPA and we were both really impressed. Bartender was friendly and let me taste the cream ale first. Great ambiance -- open and laidback. Love the cute penguin logo. I look forward to trying their future beers! read more

Sneaky Penguin Brewing - Cream Ale - Breweries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The beers were amazing and the service was friendly. It was very busy when we went in on a Saturday afternoon

This place is a joke. I went into to have a beer on a Tuesday evening at 8pm while they were open with people inside drinking and seated. The kid bar staff collected my $8 for the beer and then served me in a plastic cup. What DISRESPECT. The green haired bar girl behind the bar told me I should have come in sooner if I wanted a glass because it's more important to kick people out than to serve a beer with class in a GLASS. I Can't wait to see this place go out of business. Is there a negative star? read more

Great local microbrewery. Very laid back. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There are snacks sold but you can bring your own. Lots of parking. Service was quick. You can bring your dog outside. Welcoming environment. read more

I'm pretty stoked about a new brewery opening up in this part of town. The place is fixed up nice with a decent amount of seating inside, a few tables outside with a wide sidewalk/patio separating it from the parking lot- many littles were using this to get out their energy while mom and dad had liquid refreshment. The garage door style front is real nice for more of an open air frel. The high ceilings inside did make for a loud atmosphere that could use some sound dampening apparatus. Another bonus on location is the proximity to a number of good food options! Now the brews. I only had one, a pumpkin stout, that I found quite enjoyable. My friend said his iPad was decent but I can't vouch for that first hand. They have a nice handful+ of options for just starting and see good potential here. There weren't any sours, which I get are somewhat niche, but I had to mention regardless. They have growler cans you can have filled up on order and taken to go. Pretty nifty (I don't get out too much these days). Other offerings include bull city cider and some wines. I'll definitely be hitting this place up again soon. read more

One of the best micro breweries in Raleigh, NC. Very family oriented atmosphere. Trivia on Wednesday and music bingo in Saturday must attend events. read more

This has become a regular weekend afternoon spot! Beer is great and bartenders are always friendly!

Great location, lots of outdoor seating on the spacious patio. The beers are very good with new brews coming out every few weeks to keep the menu fresh. Bartenders are super friendly. There are wine, cider, and n/a beer options as well if that's your thing. Also a couple of the nearby restaurants will deliver if you're hungry. read more

Strip mall vibe. For some reason they serve beer in small goblets. Probably not coming back.