The Best Beer, Wine & Spirits in Raleigh

WELD Wine & Beer

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer is a newer spot in the Cary area that serves craft beer and wine. My husband and I stopped in to grab a few drinks before heading to dinner and had a fun time. The space was nice, they have TVs so we were able to catch a soccer game and a few of the big windows overlook Lochmere Golf Club. If you want beer to take home they have a small selection that is available to purchase. Cheers!"

House of Hops

★★★★★ 4.7 (141) • $$

"I am a bit bias but house of hops is amazing. My neighbor owns it and as a result we're always heading over when we need to stock up on beer. Doesn't matter if it's just a six pack for ourselves or more for a party Keith always has what we're in the mood for. I love this og location and there are a rotating selection f food trucks weekly as well. Highly recommend if you haven't already checked out house of hops!"

The Wine Cellar Outlet

★★★★★ 4.9 (26) • $

"This wine shop is fantastic. It is small but packs a great variety of wines. The prices were competitive, the service was friendly and I can't wait to try the wines that I purchased. Cheers!"

Wine 100

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Had a wonderful time on Valentine's Day sampling wines and choosing our faves. Great selection and spoke at length with the owner who is very knowledgeable! We will be back for sure!"

Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $$

"Wendy and Glen are the owners and absolutely delightful. We were invited to a retirement party held in the back room, specially reserved for us. The bartenders took great care of us. Lots of beers on tap, great wine selection (looking forward to coming in for their wine dinner), full bar, and craft beers to go. This neighborhood bar has a friendly crowd of locals that welcomed us at the door. We will be back. There are numerous events to draw a person in--poker night in March, daily specials and the wine dinner."

The Wine Cellar at Sutton Station

★★★★★ 4.6 (14)

"Wonderful local wine cellar. The owner was incredibly sweet and helpful, and made sure I found what I was looking for. He offered a sample of a sweet Italian moscato that was absolutely amazing, so I purchased a bottle of it in additional to another moscato and a white wine. They offered unique brands that I had never seen before (at extremely reasonable prices), and they have 300 different wines every day. There are only 2-3 bottles of each for most of them, but you can order more in advance. Love that I live so close. Will be a regular for sure!"

Roshambo Beverage Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (12)

"First time coming here today Jane is absolutely adorable as a bartender. She was very knowledgeable and the menu and was awesome at giving us ideas on what to drink. We absolutely love the vibe and can't wait to return."

Winestore

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"This wine store is so cute. We discovered this place on our way to dinner in the Village District and had to stop in and check it out. We had a few samples of wine. You purchase a card (we preloaded $10 for 3 of us), insert it into the machine (whites/roses or reds), select your sample size and it pours the wine. After the tasting we browsed the selection to take home. I liked that most of the options were more affordable. They are planning to get different colored umbrellas to share the patio space located outside. I can't wait to return soon."

Taylor's Wine Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (37) • $$

Under the Oak Catering

★★★★★ 5 (18)

"You will NOT find better tasting food from any caterer around here. I am so impressed with the amazing quality of the food. I have had great caterers before, but UTO goes above and beyond to serve a 5 star meal. I worked with Lara for over a month for a meal for around 50 people. She helped me make the perfect decision. We went with the filet, chicken piccata, roasted vegetable's, garlic mashed potatoes and 3 passed appetizers of chicken and waffles, crab cakes and shrimp ceviche. The southern salad was one of the most delicious salads I ever had. The shrimp ceviche was my fav thing of all. But every single item was perfect. I have never heard so many people say how good the food was. The servers and bartenders were great, too. I would definitely use them again! Loved it!"

The Village Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (126) • $$

"This place never disappoints....I've dined here weekdays, weekends, breakfast, lunch, dinner, solo, with my family, or even with a group of 10 like we did today. Every dish, every meal, every experience is fabulous. They never disappoint."

Crafty Beer Shop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (34)

"Located in Lafayette Village. Loads of options for beer. Friendly bartenders that allow you to taste before you buy. Outdoor seating that looks out on the green. Great place to stop by after dinner. Drafts and bottles or flights. Hard cider was my drink of choice."

Bottle Rev 3

★★★★★ 4.6 (36)

"This Bottle Rev is in the perfect location to grab dinner (we did Gonza) and ice cream in addition to 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)."

Wine Authorities

★★★★★ 4.5 (36) • $$

"This wine store has a fantastic selection! It is reasonably priced and is sectioned off by region. The staff members were both knowledgeable and helpful with making wine recommendations and helped us to decide on a few bottles. We also had a few pours of wine from the self pour wall. I am looking forward to returning soon."

Beer Study

★★★★☆ 4.3 (87) • $$

"I had some frustration a few years back with these guys and how they provided service, but something changed - not sure if it was them or me.Everyone has a "good beer selection" nowadays but these guys definitely stand out. It's not just the same 6 NC breweries - not that they're bad! But everyone has Foothils and Fullsteam and Wicked Weed. These guys do a better job of *also* having national brands, plus really great imports - I'm not sure what they have besides Belgian, because every time I'm here I go with whatever amazing Belgian beer they have *on draft* - not Stella or Leffe but the really top-notch ones, like Sasion DuPont, one of the top of the style; or Westmalle, an actual trappist brewery who make a great Tripel."

Pelagic Beer & Wine

★★★★★ 4.7 (29)

"Pelagic: of or pertaining to the open seaThis bottle shop is super cute! Plus, I loved the decor. Mom and I met for a beer before heading to dinner so I went with a Prairie Funky Gold Sour Ale on draft and Mom went with an Aviator Mad Beach from the cooler. Before I left I picked up a Ballast Point Pineapple Sculpin and a bottle of wine. I will definitely be back, they had a small but great bottle selection!"

Saratoga Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (114)

"Saratoga Grill is located in Downtown Hillsborough and open for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open on Mondays for lunch!!!The restaurant is on the second floor so climbing the stairs is necessary to get to the restaurant. The decor is nice and the atmosphere is relaxing. Some tables are near the windows. The menu has a variety of items to select from. I went with a cheddar burger with bacon. It was cooked the way I asked and very good. I went with a side of fries but could have gotten a salad. I also had a slice of apple pie that was yummy too.The staff is very friendly and attentive. My waitress was great and the owner kept checking with the tables to make sure they were happy and had everything needed. If you are in Downtown Hillsborough this is a great place to eat."

Winestore.

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

"I owed a friend big-time that lives by this store, and literally lives by this store as her go-to place for all things fermented. She also claims they have the best wine prices in the entire USA. Can't confirm that bold claim, but will take her word for it.She is known to enjoy a glass or 3 from time to time of the Quilt Cabernet, which she said they normally sell 2 bottles for around $50. I couldn't find it on their website so I called in directly to the store. An extremely friendly (it is the South for goodness sake) and helpful gentleman picked up and answered a few questions, and made great recommendations. BTW, the reason I couldn't find that particular vino was they were out of stock when I called earlier today.I settled on a couple of great Napa Cabs, and Chris promised to set them aside for my wino friend. So, if you live in the area or if needing to ship to some lucky soul, this is a great place to keep in mind."

Cellar 55

★★★★☆ 3.5 (17) • $$

"Such a chill spot. You can choose between 16 wines and 8 beers to pour yourself. If you are not feeling the beer on tap, you can choose something from the fridge [the corkage fee is only 75 cents]. Cellar 55 has a great selection of beer and wines to enjoy at home too. Check out their Facebook page to see what events are happening each week."

Liquid Beverage Company

★★★★★ 4.9 (19)

"A new bottle shop in Cary!! I was so excited to see two TV's when I walked in, one with a draft beer list and the other with basketball on. If you do not like the beers on draft, head on over to the coolers. They have a fantastic selection and the capping fee is only $1. Before you leave, grab beers to go. They have a good selection and the prices were on point."

Moonlight Liquor Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"Downtown Varina has a cocktail bar now. My husband and I stopped in to try a few drinks and we tried the below:Round 1 - Gin & Jam and About ThymeRound 2 - Banana Bread Old Fashioned and Cherry Amaretto SourRound 3 - a glass of rose for meMy favorite was the Banana Bread Old Fashioned, the Gin & Jam was too strong with the navy strength gin. If you do not want a cocktail they have other options available. I can't wait to try more cocktails as their menu changes over time."

Tasty Beverage Company

★★★★★ 4.6 (117) • $$

"Sometimes you don't know exactly what you want, but you know what you don't want. These are some steep judgement calls for someone else to make for you, but I gave the staff at Tasty Beverage Company some perimeters and six of their selections later I walked out with some tasty local beers. The selection is amazing and the staff obviously understands what you're looking for with even the most basic beer describing vocabulary. Okay I know my way around a bottle shop, but I had like 5 minutes and they read me pretty well. Next time in Raleigh this might be my first stop."

Wine Authorities

★★★★★ 4.6 (49) • $$

"Great little wine store in Durham. But, it's more than just a store. They provide tastings in a separate bar area and provide plenty of information to educate customers on all things wine.You may notice the beautifully painted maps along the walls which show the various wine regions in the world. These hand painted maps were created by the owner's wife so you can see for yourself exactly where each region is located and where your wine originated.There is a decent variety of cheese here as well and you can always ask for pairing recommendations. If you forget what you bought last time, you can always look it up in the store. You don't usually find this kind of personalized service in a big box wine store.In addition to wine, they also have a nice selection of sake.Finally, they are dog friendly and they keep a jar of doggie treats on the counter for their furry customers."

The Hop Yard

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26) • $$

"The Hop Yard is considered a private club since they serve liquor so be prepared to show your ID to become a member (it's free). The draft beer selection was great, there were two full screens with options. I will have to say it was a tad on the pricier side per pint in my opinion. They also have a cooler section if you want to browse that and beer available to take home. There is seating available both inside and outside. Cheers!During COVID-19 they are doing their best to keep everyone safe by implementing the mask rule while not seated and providing hand sanitizer at the tables inside."

Bottle Revolution

★★★★★ 4.5 (74) • $$

"Okay. I crossed behind the enemy line. Wish me luck!As long time and loyal patron of Tasty Beverage Co., I've always wanted to see Bottle Revolution, but with reservation. What if I started to like it too? Does that mean I'm a beer ho, and I just want beers inside me and I don't care who or how hard and fast they are giving it to me? I'm ashamed of myself.Browsing B.R. is like going into my best friend's man cave. The beer shelves are screwed together with milled lumber. The walls are painted with simple color, color I can pronounce. TV. Fake plants. Small tap fridge. Simple. Efficient. Great!If you are fluent in Twitter and social media, you can actually tweet your order to @btlrev before you coming to pick it up. It's like ordering a pizza from Papa John's. Neato!To seal the deal with B.R., you can also become a member of the selected few, the BEER-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB. Holiday season is near, forget about book-of-the-month club or cheese-of-the-month. THIS is the gift of membership your love ones will enjoy. Trust me on this.P.S. I thought this was just a fling, but now I might have a full-on affair with Bottle Revolution. I'm sorry Tasty. "It's not that I don't love you anymore""It's not you, it's me""I really just want to focus on my work""I think I just need some me time right now"(How many more cliches can I throw at this?)"

Draft & Vine Taproom & Bottle Shop

★★★★★ 4.9 (11)

"Beer and wine, what a perfect combination. We stopped in for a few rounds of beer (cider for my mom) and had a fun time. The selection was great and I liked that the draft list was available in a 4, 8, 12 or 16 oz pour. There is a cooler section for onsite consumption or to take home (there is a $1 corkage fee for beer, $2 for wine). The space is huge and I loved the hodge podge decor with a lot of antique pieces. The owners were also very friendly and helpful. Welcome to Clayton!"

The Raleigh Wine Shop

★★★★★ 4.7 (76) • $$

"This is a cute wine shop. My friend and I stopped in to enjoy a few glasses of wine and had a fun time. We browsed the selection of wine to take home and thought that it was good. If you are in DTR check out The Raleigh Wine Shop."

LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)

"This wine bar was fun. We stopped in to grab a drink, it was a moscato for me and a pinot grigio for my husband. The seating available inside is slim so we stood around since it was too hot to sit outside in the front of the store. If you want to do a wine tasting, there is a small bar area in the back. Now that you've enjoyed your experience it's time to browse the selection to take home. They have a great selection of wine along with a small selection of beer. LouElla is worth checking out if you are in downtown Durham."

Carpenter Wine Cellar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (13)

"Carpenter Wine Cellar is located in the space previously occupied by Triangle Wine Company Morrisville. I liked that there was more seating available both inside and out. They also had a nice selection of wine and beer to take home. We stopped in to grab two rounds of beer before heading to dinner and had an okay time. The service wasn't the friendliest and it was more of a spot to grab a beer at with the occasional wine tasting. If you plan to purchase beer or wine to take home you have to do it at the front of the store. In the end, we did enjoy our time here."

Seaboard Wine Warehouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (28)

"I attended a wine tasting event and all of the wines featured were Spanish box wine. At first I thought oh god this is going to be like the boxed wine Franzia that we drank in college. I was amazed how great these wines were.i ended up buying four boxes of wine.The boxes are more like recycled cartons but it has no effect on the taste... At least not mine since I drank them within a few days,lol.The people that work there are amazing too! They were super patient with my questions and gave me a thorough rundown on each wine I tasted.The store is beautifully organized with every type of wine you can think of. I also bought some handy plastic wine glasses for the summer. I learned they've been open for years and independently own which is nice.I've been back twice already and suggest you try them out next time you're looking to buy wine!"

Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (31) • $$

"We went here for the first time this weekend to see one of my son's teachers band. We've always driven by and thought this place and the little Main Street were so cool and right up our alley being from MPLS. It was busy but thankfully we got a large table for our expected large party. It was beautiful outside. They even have an 2 story patio. We got the aviator pizza ( a few substitutes tho) Mac and cheese pizza and nachos. Everything was amazing. The nachos were my favorite. We had the best sour beer we've had since moving here. I also had the rum punch drink and it was fabulous and strong. Loved it!"

The Wine Feed

★★★★★ 4.7 (99) • $$

"I'm not usually a wine drinker but I was meeting a colleague after work and I wanted something classy. This is classy.The Wine Feed does have a few folks who come in for post-work wine and they have an excellent selection with a printed menu as well as a bunch of snacks that go well with wine. I chose the not-too-expensive Portuguese red which was from the same winery that I did a tasting of when I was in Porto last year. That was nice to see.Lots of options in by-the-glass or bottles here, not just for enjoying here but also to take for enjoyment later. There are some seats along the windows to watch the Glenwood traffic go by. Street parking.[Review 11679 overall, 1461 of 2019.]"

House of Hops

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Another House of Hops location, yay! If you are looking to grab a beer there, the selection is great. If you do not like what is on tap just visit the cooler section. The selection to take beer home is decent. This strip is great if you want to grab a few beers then head to dinner."

Chatham Street Wine Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"My husband and I were walking around Downtown Cary and decided to check this spot out. We both grabbed a glass of wine and sat inside then a few bottles to take home. There is a small amount of seating inside and outside (in the front and back). Chatham Street Wine Market is a really cute spot with friendly service and reasonably priced bottles of wine."

Bottle Theory

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"Bottle Theory is a new craft beer and wine shop that has opened in Apex. The draft beer selection was a great mix, I got one of the IPAs. If you don't see anything on draft, they have bottles and cans. Wine is also available. It was a fun time and I can't wait to return."