Raleigh day trip Thursday

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  1. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    I know, I know...USE THE SEARCH! But I have something of a targeted question.

    I'm headed up to Raleigh tomorrow for a concert. Raleigh Brewing opens at noon and I love their beers, so I'm going there first. However, it looks like no other breweries open before 4 pm. So I'm planning a Nickelpoint, Neuses River, Trophy, Crank Arm loop starting at 4 before the show (at Lincoln Theater), but I have this open block of time from around 1-4. So the question is:

    Is Lynnwood worth going way out of the way?

    Are there any bars/restaurants closer to my existing stops that offer great taps and food?

    Any obvious stops, bars or breweries, that I should make a point to hit? Obviously proximity is a factor here.

    Thanks all. Cheers!
     
    #1 lateralusbeer, Mar 2, 2016
  2. gtatk

    gtatk Initiate (0) May 4, 2015 North Carolina

    I dont' think Hubris is on right now at LBC, but their other beers are still pretty good. I like them better than all on your list outside of Trophy. The Brewpub is probably 20 minutes outside of downtown. Being down near Lincoln you may just want to stop by Tasty Beverage, State of Beer, Busy Beer before the breweries open. Also Trophy's new production facility a little south of the city on Maywood Ave opens at 3....they will have 10-15 taps vs the 5-6 at the brewpub.
     
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  3. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    This is particularly helpful, thanks! Now I can do Fortnight on the way in, straight to Raleigh Brewing, then over to Trophy right at 3. Make Nickelpoint and Neuse River a later stop, or a skip if time does not permit (or if Raleigh spots nearer to the venue are worth lingering at).

    Is Raleigh Beer Garden worth a stop? I know they have a million beers, but my fear is that just means a ton of old beer.
     
    #3 lateralusbeer, Mar 2, 2016
  4. TomDRaleigh

    TomDRaleigh Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2016 North Carolina

    I think the Beer Garden is worth going to, if nothing else just to say you have been there. But you will likely have to park in a garage or a few blocks away, especially in the evening.
     
    #4 TomDRaleigh, Mar 2, 2016
  5. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    At that point in the evening, pretty much anytime after 6, we will most likely park at our downtown hotel and be on foot/Ubering. So no issue there.
     
    #5 lateralusbeer, Mar 2, 2016
  6. CavemanRamblin

    CavemanRamblin Initiate (0) Jun 19, 2014 North Carolina

    Not sure which Lynnwood location you're talking about, but the new brewery is not far at all from downtown. It's right down the street from Neuse River and Nickelpoint, but yeah doesn't open until 4. It's definitely the best of those 3 IMO.

    You can check the tap lists online for Tasty, Ridgewood, and Bottle Rev to see if anything sounds good. All are open earlier I believe as well as State of Beer, which has great sandwiches.
     
    #6 CavemanRamblin, Mar 2, 2016
  7. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Go to Raleigh Times. Excellent food, great selection and good atmosphere during the day.
     
    #7 Immortale25, Mar 2, 2016
  8. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    Not to thread jack or stray too far off point, but what's the show? Every time I've been to Raleigh I've tried to chase down Double Death Spiral but it hasn't been on - I'd make a beeline to Trophy on Maywood, as it looks like it's on there right now.
     
    #8 gopens44, Mar 2, 2016
  9. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    Titus Andronicus and Craig Finn (lead singer of The Hold Steady). Already made Trophy a must stop, this just confirms that.
     
    #9 lateralusbeer, Mar 2, 2016
  10. KRubes

    KRubes Savant (1,183) Sep 7, 2014 North Carolina
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    You have a nice list of options. Tasty Beverage, Raleigh Times and Busy Bee are all walkable to the Lincoln.
     
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  11. lateralusbeer

    lateralusbeer Savant (1,222) Feb 7, 2010 North Carolina
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    Between drinks before and drinks after (avoiding whatever insane price concert beers go for), I expect we will hit several.

    Thanks everybody!
     
    #11 lateralusbeer, Mar 2, 2016
  12. greensparkplug

    greensparkplug Devotee (363) Nov 28, 2014 North Carolina
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    Don't waste your time at the Beer Garden.
     
    #12 greensparkplug, Mar 2, 2016
  13. raleighwho

    raleighwho Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2014 North Carolina

    I 2nd that stay far away from the raleigh beer garden!!!
     
    #13 raleighwho, Mar 2, 2016
  14. raleighwho

    raleighwho Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2014 North Carolina

    ohhh imo raleigh times has good food but the beer menu is boring.
     
    #14 raleighwho, Mar 2, 2016
  15. CavemanRamblin

    CavemanRamblin Initiate (0) Jun 19, 2014 North Carolina

    I pretty much consider both the Times and the Beer Garden tourist traps, but that doesn't mean a good time can't be had at either. As far as beer-centric places in the downtown area though, I pretty much stick with the breweries, the bottle shops, and Busy Bee.

    In your situation I'd do RBC > Trophy > Crank Arm before the show and then hit Busy Bee afterwards. They have a new Belgian beer bar upstairs called Mash & Lauter that's pretty cool and is open late. Plus you can get some loaded tots if you're hungry.

    Mix in Lynnwood and a bottle shop or two if you have time or to fill in gaps.
     
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  16. RBowers

    RBowers Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 Virginia

    Agree, too many beards and skinny jeans as well.
     
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  17. defaultroute

    defaultroute Zealot (515) Aug 14, 2005 North Carolina

    +1 for State of Beer. Good tap list and great sandwiches.
     
    #17 defaultroute, Mar 3, 2016
  18. Krustopher

    Krustopher Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2015 North Carolina

    Raleigh Times is owned by the Douche Greg Hatem. I boycott all of his Empire establishments, I would recommend you do the same. Not to mention the beer menu hasn't been great in quite some time.

    Busy bee is where I would recommend. Haven't made it to their new Belgium concept upstairs where the hive used to be
     
    #18 Krustopher, Mar 3, 2016
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