Brewery Profile

Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie

Between North Raleigh and Downtown, adjacent to the Five Points neighborhood, this brewery occupies a spot in one of Raleigh’s denser craft beer areas. Five other breweries sit within a one-mile radius, so a visit to Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie can be part of a broader look at the city’s beer scene rather than an isolated stop. Open since July 2015, NRBC has kept the building’s original character visible inside. Visitors walking in should expect a straightforward taproom setting, with a simple bar, handcrafted seating, and an atmosphere that puts the beer and food program at the center rather than leaning on heavy decoration. Outside, an herb garden area adds another place to sit and includes views toward the Downtown skyline.

Travelers exploring breweries in Raleigh often look for variety: established local producers, walkable or short-hop clusters, and tap lists that show more than one approach to brewing. NRBC fits that pattern by focusing primarily on Belgian ales and IPAs while also offering rotating contemporary and experimental styles. That range gives visitors a way to compare familiar hop-forward beers with yeast-driven Belgian styles, depending on what is available during the visit. Since the surrounding area includes several other breweries nearby, NRBC can serve as either a single destination for beer and food or one stop in a longer afternoon or evening in the corridor between Downtown and North Raleigh.

The food component is a significant part of the visit. Since late 2019, The Brasserie has operated within the facility, serving European Bistro-inspired cuisine that incorporates regional North Carolina elements. Current food service is dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch also offered. As with any brewery that rotates beers, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially for seasonal, contemporary, or experimental selections. Visitors planning around a meal should check the service window that matches their schedule, while those focused mainly on beer can use the taproom as the central point for what is fresh, available, and most representative of NRBC’s Belgian-leaning and IPA-focused lineup.

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie (NRBC) opened in July 2015, establishing a presence between North Raleigh and Downtown, adjacent to the Five Points neighborhood. The brewery operates within a dense craft beer corridor, with five other breweries situated within a one-mile radius. NRBC specializes primarily in Belgian ales and IPAs, while also producing a rotating selection of contemporary and experimental beer styles. The taproom maintains the building's original aesthetic, featuring a simple bar, handcrafted seating, and an outdoor herb garden area that offers views of the Downtown skyline. Since late 2019, the facility has included The Brasserie, which serves European Bistro-inspired cuisine incorporating regional North Carolina elements, with dinner service offered Wednesday through Sunday, along with Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.

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518 Pershing Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27608

Phone: 9842328479

Website: http://www.neuseriverbrewing.com/

Hours: closed MON closed TUE 5p - 8:30p WED 5p - 8:30p THU 4p - 9p FRI 12p - 9p SAT 11a - 3p brunch | 3p - 8:30p dinner SUN