We continue to enjoy CRUDE bitters and also now enjoyed their in-house classes. The owners are helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to choosing a product for your bar and kitchen. We recently took the class on mocktails and it is great. Intimate, informative, fun. Price was about $20 and you can use a portion of that fee as a store credit : ) You also have recipes to use at home : 0 Great value for money and it was fun to do with our friends !! Their website is also a good resource for cocktail/mocktail recipes /: -) read more

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We absolutely loved visiting the Bittery! The owners really know their bitters and helped us select the best concoctions to up our cocktail game. Who knew different bitters could make your drink so much better. The Fig and Orange and the Hibiscus, Lavender, and Oak by Crude Bitters are amazing in our favorite Manhattan drinks. Can't miss the cute pink building. Looking forward to taking a cocktail class. read more

We had a blast learning about bitters during our tiki cocktail course with Craig. We tried different bitters with little pours of a mai tai and hurricane. While learning about this spot, we also learned about the history of the beverages. They do provide recommendations on what bitters they feel go best with the cocktails. We left with a sampler kit so we are curious to see how these go with the drinks that we make at home. I recommend signing up for their email mailing list to sign up for a class! read more

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I was so excited to visit Crude Bitters and Sodas new storefront location during our latest First Friday. The hours were perfect, staying open until 10pm while most shops close up activities at 9pm. We made our way over as our last stop for the night and were graciously greeted and offered a Crank Arm beer even though we arrived ten or fifteen minutes prior to closing. Craig, the owner and creator was fantastic. He talked to us about the shop (ask about the store behind the 'zombie' aka John Locke), the history of Crude Bitters and what their goal is for the location. In a market that is quickly becoming saturated with cocktail bars, Crude's goal is to educate the public. Although I enjoy cocktails and drink them often when going out, I don't always know the logistics of what I'm drinking: why things are paired together or how bitters are involved to enhance the flavors. So if a place is willing to educate its audience while enjoying some tasty treats, I'm a fan! The most astonishing part, Crude offers these educational classes to the public for free! You just have to sign up ahead of time on their website. They also offer supplies and bitters for purchase to help you recreate cocktails they've taught you at home. Located just a short walk from The Depot, it's the perfect spot for true knowledge pursuers. They receive support from Tito Distillery and Fair Game to name a few, and with their donations can help educate the public. I look forward to taking some of the classes they offer and you should too! read more

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Darlin little spot at the edge of downtown Raleigh. Pink house on the corner. Inside is small and quaint but all the bitters you didn't know you needed and a tasting bar. In the way back they have a cocktail class. That's was super cool for parties. I found some Luxardo cherries and purchased them. I'd love to come back and buy some cool bartender tools or bitters! Very lovely place! read more

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This business is so lovely. Walking distance from my house, beautiful selection of glassware, mixology equipment, and of course mixing ingredients. Very happy they have online ordering for quick pickup during COVID! read more

Many months ago I saw that Crude Bitters won a Good Food Award, and after seeing that I looked up the site. Then I saw that they offered Cocktail classes so I decided to go. I've been to at least five or six of these classes now. And thanks to Craig and the tiki class I have become a rum fan, maybe even more than bourbon! Craig is always full of energy, and a great instructor. The classes are quite informative on the history of drinks and the spirits that go into the drinks. It's also cool to try many local spirits. The store is also impressive. Tons of bitters to choose from, mixing equipment and glassware. It's a home mixologists dream. Also: If you think this is a liquor store, remember! You're in North Carolina. The ONLY liquor store is the ABC store. Nowhere else. Not sure why anyone would think this is a bar/liquor store. read more

The Bittery - Tiki class! - Beverage Store Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've taken the cocktail making classes many times. The focus is on fun, and there is plenty to drink. I love this place, and dates love it too. Get on their mailing list and book quickly. read more

This is a great little cocktail supply shop. Having a place where you can sample bitters is fantastic. They also make great bitters and shrubs (i.e. mixers) and host fantastic cocktail classes. I have learned so much about how to make a great cocktail from here. I am amazed by how a few drops of one bitter or another can change the entire flavor profile of a drink. I really love the gift packs that Craig puts together as well. I've given quite a few over the last couple of years to much acclaim and appreciation. Craig is a super nice guy doing god's work to educate the masses about how to make a proper cocktail. He hosts great tastings and events as well. THIS IS NOT A BAR. ALSO, IN NORTH CAROLINA, YOU CAN ONLY BUY ALCOHOL AT AN ABC STORE. DON'T BE STUPID. read more

I stumbled upon the store and into a free Saturday class on Bitters. Honestly, beforehand I knew absolutely nothing about bitters, and would shy away from cocktails that listed them as an ingredient because I misunderstood what they were and the wide range of possible tastes. In just a short presentation and demonstration I learned a lot of interesting facts about cocktails and bitters, and even got to taste for myself how different bitters could be used to enhance a drink's flavor. The bottles come with a few recommendations for the types of alcohol that would make for a good pairing, and the instructor was really helpful and knowledgeable as well. I appreciate that this small, locally owned business doesn't add unnecessary chemical additives to their products. I can't wait to come back in the future for a full class, especially for tiki drinks! read more

Appreciate this business requiring vaccines to enter its location, while still offering a pickup option for those who won't take the vaccine. I wish I could Yelp review anyone who hates on them for following proven scientific guidelines read more

Having just moved to the area we were happy to find this place. Great shop for unique bar ware and a good selection of bitters and other cocktail enhancing elixirs. Craig knows the area well and gave us lots of recommendations on where to go for cocktails and which ABC stores are the best. We will definitely go back to check out their cocktail classes. read more

We came here for a bitters tasting class with a friend and had a great experience. The class was affordable and we learned a ton! We tried 4 bitters in various cocktails and learned about this history and style of each one. They also have a small store with bitters and cocktail supplies that makes for great gifts. This would be a great date night! read more

We first met Craig and had a taste of Crude Bitters at a Bailey's event that featured bourbon samplings. The Old Fashioneds he made were delicious, and you could select one of several bitters flavors he and his wife make to add to your spirits. After talking with Craig about his product, he mentioned they host free cocktail classes at their store. All you have to do is sign up online. Last weekend, the hubs and I attended his Old Fashioned class. It was great! I liked the intimacy of the group, as there are only 10 people in the class. It allows you to ask any questions you may have, and people can share comments and stories. We all gathered on stools around the bar, and you can grab a bowl of popcorn to munch on. Craig started with the history of the drink, and we tried a classic creation. He then branched out with different variations, switching up the liquor bases and adding different bitters flavors. It was a really fun time! Of course, we walked away with some bitters (the orange and fig, as well as the coffee and cocoa) so we can make our own concoctions at home. I can't wait to find another class to attend! read more

Great place and great people! These guys make amazing bitters that you'll likely find in every local bar and even find nationwide! The best part is that you don't have to love alcohol to love their bitters. I enjoy making mocktails just as often. Just bought a cucumber shrub the other day that I'm newly obsessed with. They also have fun cocktail classes that we did a few months ago. read more

As a covid conscious person. I felt very comfortable in a room of vaccinated people spaced out for a class about bitters. We have had bitters for over a year and found out which are best with different liquors. The shop is full of amazing bar tools and we even got a toy for our dog that looks like a bottle of fireball. Highly recommend taking a class and learning about bitters read more

First things first: THIS IS NOT A BAR. Nor is it a liquor store. After reading the one- star reviews, it appears that is what many people expect it to be. Crude Bitters and Sodas sells house-made bitters and tools used to craft cocktails, as well as offers cocktail classes. I found a cocktail class online ("Forgotten cocktails") through some random "Best things to do in RDU" site and decided to take my husband there on a date. Best. Date. Ever. After getting past our inhibitions due to the "sketchiness" of pulling up to what looked like a side street warehouse at night (the shop is connected to the bitters lab), we were welcomed into the cozy shop and had a seat at the bar, where Craig (the owner) had empty glasses set out for us. For the next hour, Craig walked us through the history of 3 different cocktails from the post-prohibition era, providing glasses of each, recipe cards, and allowing us to taste the drinks first without bitters, than with bitters to help us appreciate the difference. Yes, alcohol is served as a part of the classes. :) I learned SO much in that hour, both about history and cocktails. Craig was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for what he does. After we left, my husband immediately wanted to sign up for more classes. If you like craft cocktails...or history...or both...and are looking for a fun, creative night out, I highly recommend taking a class here! Not to mention the surprisingly cheap price: $5 a person. Yes, please! read more

A wonderful purveyor of bitters and soda but a piss poor liquor store. If you like tasty stuff for cocktail mixin, you should make a b-line to visit Crude. If you want a handle of imperial vodka this is NOT the place to go. I repeat: stop by Craig's house for the hooch, not this fine business. read more

All I was looking for on a hot summer day was a a beachy drink to wind down and needed blue Curaçao and peach schnapps. Came to this spot cause it's local AND a liquor store. I only support local industry so I was soo jazzed to find this diamond in the rough. WORST EXPERIENCE ever!!!!!!!! No schnapps, no blue magic, no booze at all except bitters which....is it even alcoholic?!?! I asked for what I needed and got a...."no we're a bitters and cocktail supply store" from the tattooed whoever. What even are bitters? I left very dissatisfied and had to got to a "chain" liquor store. Ughhhhh I would give it zero stars if I could. read more

Great host. I didn't realize how bitters could elevate craft cocktails' flavors. Fantastic time!

Crude Bitters is wonderful. Not only do they host events to learn how to make cocktails, they had a really cool Bloody Mary kit that I bought my wife for the holidays. It was so perfect. Bitters make every drink better. read more

Awesome spot for unique bitters. Been a fan of their bitters for several months now. The shop also offers bar supplies at a very competitive price to other options. Definitely recommend. The staff is friendly and super helpful! read more

Craig is the best cocktail maker around! The 1 Star reviews are ridiculous, I know reading is hard and all, but this is NOT a liquor store (we live in NC so only ABC stores can sell liquor geniuses). Go to a Cocktail class and learn how to make exceptional drinks, and visit to buy great bar ware and the best bitters around. A drink without bitters is like food with seasoning. read more

Craig is awesome and makes really good bitters! Go take one of their bitters classes and learn things you never knew about bitters. They also sell bar quality tools for bartenders at a very reasonable price. read more

Great variety, superb quality. I'd go back, and so should you, but only if you're looking to step your flavor game up.

Crude bitters, more like rude bitters! Late one August eve, me and the pennyfarther gang hopped upon our artisanal fixies and made our way towards Crude Bitters. "Tip top cheerio," said the barkeep, Craig Whateverthefunkhisnameis. He was sporting the latest artisanal men's fashions, artisanal suspenders and a fine beaver top hat from the local haberdasher. "What can I get you fine chaps and lassies?" "I will take a burnt orange oil Manhattan with paleo Bourbon, stirred for approximately 30 seconds, 4 shakes of bitters, and poured over your finest local hand-crafted smoked ice." "Apologies," he replied, "we only carry artisanal vegan Bourbon, it most likely contains gluten." And with that I turned towards the door and said, "Then I say to you, GOOD DAY FINE SIR, GOOD DAY." Long story short, NOT PALEO FRIENDLY. read more

Found out about crude bitters at a local farmers market 2 years ago. Didn't know about bitters before, but really enjoyed the flavors and different uses in cocktails and sodas. When we had the opportunity to support his store opening, we did. We've enjoyed stopping by to check out some of the collaborations with other local beverage companies as well as follow him on social media to find out about classes to learn how to use bitters in new and creative ways. Great local spot! read more