Brewery Profile

Ponysaurus Brewing Company

In Durham’s craft beer landscape, this is the primary home base for Ponysaurus Brewing Company’s brewing operations and a public-facing stop for visitors who want to see the brewery at its center rather than only encounter its beer around town. The Durham site functions as the company’s main facility, with beer production tied to the same city where guests gather for pours and events. A visitor should expect a brewery experience built around the taproom and its connection to the broader operation, not a museum-like tour stop or a restaurant-first destination unless confirmed directly. The location is also part of Durham’s wider pattern of breweries serving as neighborhood gathering places, where the draw is as much the setting and regular use of the space as any single beer style.

Travelers exploring beer in the Triangle often look for variety: a place where they can sample across styles, compare local breweries, and get a sense of how beer moves through Durham, Raleigh, and surrounding communities. Ponysaurus fits that kind of visit because it produces a diverse range of styles and distributes throughout the Triangle region. The company has also expanded beyond Durham with additional taprooms in Raleigh and Wilmington, so a stop at the Durham facility gives visitors the central point in a wider North Carolina footprint. For someone building a regional itinerary, it can serve either as a Durham anchor or as one part of a route that also includes the brewery’s other public locations elsewhere in the state.

Practical planning should focus on the Durham location’s role as both brewery and gathering space. The site often hosts community events, so checking the current calendar before going is useful, especially if a visitor wants a quieter stop or, conversely, is looking for a public event. Its outdoor space is used for public gatherings, which can make the brewery appealing when the weather is suitable, though specific seating arrangements, food options, pet rules, and parking details should be confirmed directly before arrival. Because the brewery makes a range of styles and availability can change, the taproom is the best place to confirm the day’s pours. Visitors who cannot make it to Durham may also find Ponysaurus beer elsewhere in the Triangle or consider the Raleigh or Wilmington taprooms, but the Durham facility remains the central location for the brewery’s operations.

Ponysaurus Brewing Company operates its primary facility in Durham, North Carolina, serving as the central location for its brewing operations. The brewery has expanded its presence across the state, maintaining additional taprooms in both Raleigh and Wilmington. Ponysaurus focuses on producing a diverse range of styles distributed throughout the Triangle region. The Durham location often hosts community events and utilizes its outdoor space for public gatherings.

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219 Hood St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701-3715

Phone: 9784827701

Website: https://www.ponysaurusbrewing.com/

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Ponysaurus Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Ponysaurus Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Altbier, Blonde Ale, Baltic Porter, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgian Single, French Farmhouse Ale, Barrel Aged French Farmhouse Ale, Barrel Aged Sour Bière de Garde, Barrel Aged Sour Saison, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Belgian Dark Strong Ale, and Lager. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Oktoberfest & Pony Run!

    Oct 1, 2026

    Ponysaurus continues Oktoberfest with limited-run German-style beers and beer-braised brats alongside its weekly Pony Run. Fleet Feet leads 3-mile and 5-mile routes, with check-in…

  • Oktoberfest at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.!

    Oct 2, 2026

    Ponysaurus Brewing Co. is celebrating Oktoberfest with small batch German-style beers, Oktoberfest Flights, and beer-braised bratwurst. Enjoy a selection of German-style beers on…

  • Oktoberfest!

    Oct 2, 2026

    Ponysaurus is celebrating Oktoberfest with limited-run German-style beers, beer-braised brats, and festive beer-garden fun. This is part of the September 19–October 4 Oktoberfest…

  • Live Music in the Beer Garden

    Oct 3, 2026

    Ponysaurus welcomes The Carolina Cutups to the beer garden for live music. The band plays loud, fast, rowdy “punk bluegrass” with a high-energy group dynamic.

  • Trivia Night Mondays

    Oct 5, 2026

    Show off your knowledge every Monday at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. with weekly Trivia Night hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Gather your team, grab a pint and some pizza, and compete for be…

  • Music Bingo Wednesdays

    Oct 7, 2026

    Join Ponysaurus Brewing Co. every Wednesday at 7pm on the patio for Music Bingo featuring six rounds with various music themes. Winners get a token redeemable for a pint of beer.…

  • Oktoberfest & Music Bingo!

    Oct 7, 2026

    Ponysaurus celebrates Oktoberfest with limited-run German-style beers, beer-braised brats, and a themed Music Bingo night. Music Bingo features six rounds on the patio with prizes…

  • Pony Run Thursdays

    Oct 8, 2026

    Join Fleet Feet and Ponysaurus Brewing every Thursday for Pony Run. Choose a 3-mile or 5-mile route starting at 6:30pm with check-in at 6:15pm. Celebrate your run with a pint at t…

  • Pony Ride Second Tuesdays of the Month

    Oct 13, 2026

    The Pony ride is a social, leisure bike ride beginning at 6:30pm at The Bull in CCB Plaza in Downtown Durham. Ride at a leisurely pace for 5-8 miles ending at Ponysaurus Brewing C…

  • Pints & Pups Adoption Event

    Oct 20, 2026

    Love dogs and beer? Join Hope Animal Rescue at Ponysaurus Brewing on the third Tuesday of each month for Pints & Pups from 6pm to 8pm. Enjoy the beer garden while meeting adorable…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ponysaurus Brewing Company located?
Ponysaurus Brewing Company is located at 219 Hood St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701-3715. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Ponysaurus Brewing Company's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 9784827701 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Ponysaurus Brewing Company?
Visit https://www.ponysaurusbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.