Cute little tasting room in Pittsboro, very rustic. We were so impressed by their variety of beers…read more with punny names (see picture); I love a good pun. My favorite was the pumpkin beer (not on the list), the dill pickle goes, and the mango bango. The owner was very friendly and let us try a taste of a few beers. We will be back the next time we're in Pittsboro. My only suggestion is to add more outdoor seating.

Always a good time!!! They always have a variety of beer and it's always a good time!! The owner is…read moreawesome! Definitely a must to check out!!

Carolina Brewery Wednesday night is fried chicken night. I had the half chicken with mash potatoes…read more I did this plan for leftovers tomorrow. The half chicken, is wing, leg, thigh, and breast very tasty. I always order the half so I have leftovers. It is just as good warmed up the second day. My wife had the ale meat pie, it had a thin layered crust top with a meaty vegetable mixture beneath. My wife enjoyed and I sampled the pie. It was a meaty tasty mixture, it was on the seasonal menu. So, it will be around for the month. But, on Wednesday I never pass up the fried chicken. We also shared the loaded French fries. They are so good and so large they would make a meal by themselves. So, that is how I made room for leftovers.

Excellent meal my first night in town . I was amazed at the extra care the waitstaff took to make…read moresure we were taken care of

Great place. They have drink options for everyone, beer, wine, mixed cocktails and sodas. Their…read morewings are very good as along with the other food I've tried. They have many music events and trivia. Highly recommend checking them out!

Hops&Berry is a local spot for me. I've been here a couple times only to enjoy their huge beer…read moreselections on tap. This visit we had got dogs, fries and fries pickles . Outside of the chili on the hot dogs everything else was great. In my opinion Cincinnati chilli does not belong on a hotdog. I should have read the menu a little better . All in all this a great spot. Clean, sporty ambiance, with friendly staff. If you are ever in the Pittsboro area. Give them a try

I just discovered that on Sunday afternoons they host a small market for local craftspeople and…read moreartisans. They had a mix of food, crafts and a few plants...it makes for a terrific Sunday afternoon. This day they had Chirba Chirba as the food truck...the Masters was on the tv, the dumplings from Chirba Chirba were excellent, the music set a relaxed mood, and I learned that their bourbon lemonade was the perfect accompaniment for the dumplings. Hard to imagine a better Sunday afternoon.

The weather tonight is patio perfect! A warm breeze, dark navy-blue skies, and a blonde Belgian…read morebeer have me sitting with my legs crossed and a smile across my face as laughter fills the air from delightful conversation with my husband. (Yes...a bit of a run-on sentence LOL). Inside, a full band is blaring their hits - you can feel the power and energy of them jamming. But out here, the atmosphere is perfection. Friendly people, great vibes, and a beer selection that really delivers - IPAs, Belgians, craft cocktails...I mean, what's not to love? Come on by...relax...have a drink.

These guys do some really interesting things with beer. I still remember them showing up at the…read moreCarrboro Farmer's Market with a saison that they were pushing through fresh tomatoes. Go for any of their seasonal stouts. Yum! Such a fun place to hang out and such friendly staff. Everyone driving through Carrboro will look at you with jealousy as they drive by.

Good pickle beer, that's what I'll say. Outside seating…read morelooks cool, feels low key so that was inviting.

We stopped at this spot right before a dinner down the street, and it was the perfect place for a…read morequick drink. All seating right now is outside, but it is quite limited for how busy this place can be. On a Saturday night, we saw people taking their drinks across the street to sit because there was too few seats right outside. The staff who helped us was incredibly personable and entertaining! She made us laugh as we ordered our drinks and brought dogs around to different people around the brewery. Our drinks were pretty good. I got the Honeysuckle Cider which was very a very mild flavor that wasn't too sweet. It was very refreshing. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for a chill place to hang out and drink with friends. There are plenty of dogs people bring, so get ready to make some furry friends. If you have family coming into town, take them here!

Rating is for the beer - just too much residual sweetness and the styles were a little off…read more Atmosphere was OK - a little dingy but probably fun at night. Inspiring mission.

Everyone is very friendly! Food is great! They put new food to try. Service is always with a smile!…read moreGreat selection of drinks on tap and bottled! Also, has outdoor seating to bring you furry family members! One of our favorite places to go!

Good selection of beer. Had two types of quesadillas that were delicious. Small number of tables…read moreand a nice bar and outside tables in the front. Good choice in the area for a brew and bite. Many burger options and other choices that looked great. Friendly servers.

The brewery staff was great, the pizza staff was rude.. I have been here many times because I love…read morethe pizza and sour offerings. We have many breweries closer to home but we drive 30 minutes out of our way for the pizza. I always tip them well even though they don't serve you. Today when I went to pick up our pizza, one of the staff members was rude and snarky towards me. I don't driver 30 minutes out of my way for that. I will patronize a local business that's closer to me next time.

Took an impromptu trip to a brewery we've passed numerous but didn't know the name, turns out it…read morewas Ponysaurus! I've been to the Raleigh location as well, check out the review if you want to know more. Panysaurus over all is a cool place (either location) but they have drastically different vibes - which in my book is a good thing. The Durham location brings you an awesome patio scene! The bar itself is a bit small but their indoor/outdoor approach makes it seem huge. The patio is two floors, both covered, one just off the bar and the other right about that which has a few TVs for those interested. Off of the patio is a nice size "beer garden" sitting area complete with picnic tables and a great view. If you are looking for chill family friendly patio vibes this is the place to be! I really love Ponysaurus beer, their pilsner is nice but their kolsch is my favorite. If you've been to the Raleigh location, the Durham menus is not the same. Yes they have pizza but it doesn't seem to have the same options - still good though. We went with a hankering for the hummus we got at the Raleigh location, again the Durham location had hummus but a different variation. One thing that's consistent with both locations is the amount of pita that came with the hummus, there is nothing worse than getting a huge bowl of hummus and only a few pieces of hummus or chips. Both locations knocked it out of the park. Plenty of WARM pita for everyone. This location is somewhat self-service, the bartender obviously poured out beer and there is a cute window for picking up snacks but no table service.

I was a first timer at this establishment. Hailey, the host was very welcoming and accommodated…read moremy request to add more seating for a larger party than what was expected. Additionally, the food was delicious. I highly recommend dining here if you are ever in Chapel Hill.

After helping out at a Yelp event nearby, it was kind of late and I wanted a decent meal before…read morehopping in the car to go back to Greensboro. Already being on Franklin Street, I knew that wouldn't be a problem, and I decided to just pop into this Carolina Brewery location (I think their main one) because it was convenient. The inside is a beautiful mix of wood and metals with different levels, an interesting bar configuration and plenty of TVs. I took a seat at the bar and received excellent service, and enjoyed conversation about sports, beer, and food with a couple of other gentlemen sitting close by. The only snafu of the meal was the tea got dumped (close to closing) after I got my first glass but before I got a refill. They replaced it with another drink of course, but that was good tea! I ordered the shrimp and grits with tempered expectation, but will summarily say they were exceeded. This was a really nice sized portion of thick creamy grits, a total of 8 VERY plump shrimp, enough salty bacon and onion to balance it out. Each bite was well balanced, and while it can't compare to anything I've had out in the low country by the coast, it was better than I hope for this spot and time. If I had to suggest an improvement, it could use an element with a subtle sweetness, like roasted or blistered sweet corn shaved off the cob. I also would like the sauce more pronounced, or even a red-eye gravy. I wouldn't call it dry, but it could have benefited. That would take it onto another level. Anyhow, I enjoyed the meal and friendly conversation. I would certainly return next time I'm in Chapel Hill.

Amazing service, first of all. I sat at the bar and I got four free beer samples even though I only…read moreasked for two. I'm not going to say who did, because I don't know if that's something the bar staff was even supposed to do. But i certainly did appreciate the gesture. The Pivoted Hazy IPA is the one of the best beers I've tried in years. Great flavor, not too heavy, well balanced, hint of citrus flavor. Not a lot of great things tend to come out of New England, but the IPAs are one! I also liked the lime wheel beer. Not too sweet, sour, or tart, just very well balanced and refreshing. If you want to go with a real West Coast IPA, the Thistle Brew will do the job. The piney notes and grapefruit flavors are quite pronounced. This wasn't necessarily my style, but I think it will please those who prefer the hoppier flavors. I scored a free sticker too. Bathrooms are really small...and make sure you move the lock latch all the way over...I'll just leave it there.

Big, open, industrial space that feels like it used to make something important -- now it just…read moremakes really good decisions for you. Like ordering more food than planned. The smoked wings come out with that deep, fire-kissed flavor -- not loud, not saucy chaos -- just confident. Every bite tastes intentional. Like someone in the back actually cares. Then the collard greens slide in and quietly steal the spotlight. Not flashy. Not overworked. Just rich, balanced, and cooked like they've been doing this longer than you've been ordering sides you ignore.