Ray's Growler Gallery & Wine Bar

This is a fun, almost hidden, slightly nicer than a dive bar place to grab a drink! There was only one bar tender (surprisingly busy week day night), but she rocked it! They do daily specials, which are very fun. You can also get points built up over time for discounts at the liquor store that's in the same building!

I stopped here while having lunch down the street because I knew that somewhere in this building is like a bar or something so I checked it out. Its actually upstairs to the left down a hall with no signage looking like your walking into Rays office's area. It's actually a bar and event room with furnishings on one side and the bar on the other. The casual seating area has a wall of customers liquor purchased bottles under lock and that they can visit and have a drink because they own the liquor. The furniture are had a cigar bar casual vibe/look even though it's no smoking which I liked.The bartender was friendly with conversation and prompt with my Bloody Mary but the Bloody was on the pathetic side because it had no garnish and not spicy because the ran out of hot sauce. For a place that has growler gallery in the name I was shocked to get a tiny can of Fred Smith lager and not a tap of something of the day.Overall I expected a better Bloody and a chaser from a growler tap room and I left after one because my neighborhood regular low rent dive bar has a better Bloody Mary.

Ray's has become my staple liquor store in the area, having the best variety of all products, and being super knowledgable. However, I have been missing out on the growler gallery!I recently took my first class at their gallery for Manhattan Madness and was so impressed with Scott's knowledge of bitters and apertifs and the balance of the cocktails. They spiced it up giving us a traditional, dry, tequila based and a spin on the aperitif for this one!He was so engaging and fun that I didn't want the class to end. I cannot wait to attend more of their events going forward!

A group of us came here the night before Easter and unbeknownst to us, they were closing at 10pm, which surprised us. Regardless, we stayed for a couple drinks and had a lovely time! It's behind/upstairs Ray's store and a small space with a bar with wine, beer, and some slushy drinks. The seating space was interesting with some comfy chairs and church pews. The waitress was super nice and patient while we decided on our drinks. I ultimately got the boozy Shamrock Shake slush and despite not being a minty girl, I very much enjoyed this drink! They had another slush options which we were told didn't quite slushify due to the high alcohol content - would have been great for a different night! Overall we enjoyed our time, but wished we could have stayed longer.

Kind of an odd place. Smells and looks like a VFW hall and it's right above Ray's. They have a limited beer menu that rotates pretty regularly. My husband got bourbon since he didn't like any of the beers on tap and though it was listed as $10 on their menu, we were charged about $12 for it. When asking why it differed, we were answered with a shrug. We came with friends for trivia and they were raving about the specialty drinks like the Paloma. Sounds like they were pretty good and didn't disappoint. They don't serve food here but had someone in with chips and homemade salsa which was really good.Not a place I would run back to anytime soon. Not with other options so close by.

There's something special about this place. Maybe it's the strange location being above a liquor store. Maybe it's the non-stop tap takeovers and meet the brewer events. Maybe it's the booze slushies. Maybe it's having Lumpia City and other foods trucks there at least once a week. Alright, alright, alright... it's all these things make this Ray's Growler Gallery unique and not your typical bar.Ray's may not have 40+ taps, but the taps they do have are rotating quality craft brews that may even be specialty limited release kegs. The tap takeovers happen quite often, yet my favorite is when they do a style takeover. They had a hazy tap takeover and it was so interesting to see the variation within a single style from a bunch of different breweries (local and from afar).No kitchen here, but you are welcome to bring in your own food (like from Lalli's nearby) or from a food truck that they bring in at minimum of once of a week. Their primary go-to food truck is Lumpia City which serves up some mighty fine Filipino version of an egg roll but stuffed with five-cheese mac, Korean beef and more. Perfect pairing for beer.Oh, on your way out yet want another drink once you're back home? Just walk downstairs and hit up the liquor store for so many options, including an incredible craft beer selection with new beers daily.The one thing I haven't done at Ray's Growler Gallery? Fill up a growler, hah. Maybe I'll head there now...

Came to Ray's Growler Gallery not expecting to find a full blown beer bar (though I realize 'wine bar' is in their name!) .Growler filling stations are super popular out west (where I relocated from 2 years ago). And, typically, you'll find them equipped with 16+ taps of craft brews of all brands and styles for all your growler filling desires. And, while, they'll often have an area for tasting--they're not typically full blown bars.So, when I came here on a Saturday afternoon, it was simply to fill my growler. I was unprepared for the delightful, comfy beer bar that met me upon my arrival.Ray's doesn't have quite as many taps as I was hoping, but do carry quality craft brews. Beyond bar seating, there's plush club chairs and high top tables. I noticed people playing board games while enjoying a leisurely beer on a Saturday afternoon.Not exactly what I was expecting, but pretty cool none-the-less.Get to it!

My new plan is to spend an inappropriate amount of time at Ray's Growler Gallery.I visited with my mom to check it out. I'm not a beer person and I wasn't feeling like wine, so I was reluctant at first.BUT they have adult slushie beverages! And flights of them. They change seasonally.They also have flights of high end liquors. My bourbon flight included a $135 option, that unfortunately, I loved.The atmosphere is upper end VFW hall, but the service was friendly.

Ray's is a cozy spot to meet friends and watch an event. Ordering food from outside spots is allowed: recommend Midtown Grill across the street! Outside patio as well as outside events held periodically.

I used to LOVE this place and the growler gallery ambiance. Now it's more of a cocktail and wine place which is fine but makes it less unique. I feel like the setup for staff is not made for making cocktails, and the wine and beer menus are limited. I miss the ever changing tap list and choices!