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.
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ALTBIER
Altbier
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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE
Blonde Ale
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BALTIC PORTER
Baltic Porter
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BELGIAN PALE ALE
Belgian Pale Ale
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BELGIAN SINGLE
Belgian Single
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BIÈRE DE GARDE
French Farmhouse Ale
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BOURBON BARREL AGED BIÈRE DE GARDE
Barrel Aged French Farmhouse Ale
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SOUR BARREL AGED BIÈRE DE GARDE
Barrel Aged Sour Bière de Garde
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BARREL AGED DON’T BE MEAN TO PEOPLE WITH BRETT & PLUM
Barrel Aged Sour Saison
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BOURBON BARREL AGED IMPERIAL STOUT
Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
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BOURBON BARREL AGED RESERVE
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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CAROLINA MALT LAGER
Lager
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COUNTER CULTURE COFFEE BALTIC PORTER
Baltic Porter
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DON'T BE MEAN TO PEOPLE: A GOLDEN RULE SAISON
Saison
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DOUBLE IPA
Double IPA
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DUBBEL
Dubbel
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DUNKELWEIZEN
Dunkelweizen
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ENGLISH BROWN ALE
Brown Ale
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ENGLISH OLD ALE
Old Ale
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EPIPHANY SAISON
Saison
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EXPORT STOUT
Export Stout
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EXTRA PALE ALE
Extra Pale Ale
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FALL IPA
Brown IPA
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FIG SAISON
Saison
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FRESH HOP IPA
Wet-Hop IPA
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.
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Trivia Night Mondays
Jun 15, 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…
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Pints & Pups Adoption Event
Jun 16, 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…
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Pints & Pups at Pony (Durham)
Jun 16, 2026
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for tasty beer and a pup meet & greet event at Ponysaurus Brewing Company in Durham. Enjoy great beer and meet some friendly pups in a…
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Music Bingo Wednesdays
Jun 17, 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.…
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Pony Run Thursdays
Jun 18, 2026
Join the good people of Fleet Feet at Ponysaurus Brewing every Thursday for a 3-mile or 5-mile run followed by a pint. Free to join, all levels welcome, runs start at 6:30pm with…
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Pony Run Thursdays
Jun 19, 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…
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.