Lonerider Brewing Company Reviews

Amazing beer; Sweet Josie Brown is my favorite; Great People and Great tasting beer. Local Raleigh NC beer -- cheers !!

My favorite local brewery (tied with Raleigh Brewing). Sweet Josie and Shotgun Betty are my favorites. Great tasting room as well. Nice staff.

Excellent local craft beer! Something for every beer drinker.

Not alot of seating (plenty if weather is well) the beers are amazing and had a great date night!

Best beers around, hands down. Wide variety of beers to please anyone. And the best staff behind the bar of anywhere in the Triangle!

My favorite local brewery - the folks here have been like family (where everybody knows your name) since they went into business in 2009. Do yourself a favor and pull up a barstool and let Jackie, Val or one of the other great bartenders pour you a cold beer - be an outlaw.

this place is my local neighborhood brewery that I am proud of. They do offer some very high quality brews. I do wish they would come out with more options sometimes as well as have more barrel aged beers. Overall, a solid place to enjoy a beer. We love to come on the weekends when Abby works. She is their best bartender!

Variety of beer sizes and flavors! Good stop when out riding on a hot day.

Great hidden gem!! Had a great time and great band playing tonight!! Excellent service and fun environment!! Family friendly!

Great beer at a good price. Typically has a food truck in the evenings. Only downside is that it can get loud inside but they have covered tables outside

Nice rustic spot, great beer and always awesome food trucks drive by.. outside heaters would be amazing..

Was at the main place couple years ago, me visiting from NY. Band playing, food truck great atmosphere. I was one of a few in shorts in April, it was in the 70's.

Good beer. Good service. Near the airport if you're looking to kill time.

Love the environment here! Staff is courteous, friendly, and helpful. Beers and ales are all well crafted and they have a large variety of styles to choose from. Their new anniversary brew "X" is NOT to be missed!

This brewery has made a few nice upgrades regarding seating to accommodate it's large following. The Dry Irish Stout called Weaver Trail is similar to a "toasted" Guinness and could be a nice session beer. Hangman is probably the best of the brew selection (I believe that's only seasonal). All of the others are par for the course.

Just a suggestion: Include a food truck calendar on your events page.

Did not feel welcomed by young lady bartender, ruined my experience.

Overall, it seems like a nice community hangout soon, wish the quality of the beer would match, their hefewise, shotgun beety isn't even a hefe, it's a wheat beer at best, same can be said for other items on there lineup, most of it tastes far too much like Budweiser to me...

We stopped by the brewery when we were out shopping in the area. We were not disappointed. We have always loved Sweet Josie, so we wanted to try more of their beer. We were able to take a tour, and our guide was fun & informative. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a few beers. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a brewery, laid back and fun. Great place, great beer!

My favorite brewery! Custlmer service is excellent! And their beer is almost better!

Always feel at home customer service is the best I've had at a brewery actually the beer is the best

Lonerider has a wide selection of beers. They also host several events ranging from specialty keg nights to charitable endeavors. It's a very casual atmosphere with some inside seating and outside seating under a big tent. The website also lists food truck that would be there on any given day. Follow on Facebook for event info.

Kinda skanky but it fits the vibe not much of a selection for my tastes but with they did have was seriously good. If you're an IPA drinker or into the wild West... Do it!!!

Very cool brewery tucked away. Cool place to grab a beer and chat with friends.

Lonerider is great! The staff is friendly, the beers fantastic, and the atmosphere is amazing! They have great extra activities on weekends. And there's no food on site, but they do have food trucks that come in. They have a great selection of beer and you can even take a tour of their Tap Room!

This place has great beer and really good people bar tenders. I m really glad we found this place.

Great place to take the pups for a drink. They always have really fun things going on.

Great environment and experience! Bartenders were awesome, and the drinks were great! Did trucks out front were delicious too. 10/10 Can't wait to visit again!

Good selection of their own beers with a wide variety of styles of beer to choice from. Smallish taproom but have a mix of high top and regular tables to sit at, as well as at the bar. Huge space outside with plenty of covered tables to sit at, both on a patio or in a gravel area. Don't serve food, but have food trucks on site

Great seasonal brews and they always have a good food truck! Heavy into community involvement and great crowd of folks!

Very chill place with the whole spectrum of Lonerider beers. Outside you can enjoy the planes flying overhead. Inside bar is a bit tight, but it's quaint!

My absolute favorite beer is Shotgun Betty! It is the perfect blend of low hopped beer with a light spice blend in a wheat beer. They started selling Shotgun Betty in cans about a year ago but wish they would bring the bottles back. I know the beer snobs say cans are better but I disagree. Of course, if you can find Shotgun Betty on tap, all the better!

If this place were a super hero it would be super man who was resistant to kryptonite

Good local beer for a reasonable price. The have plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Dogs are allowed but only outside.They do not serve food, but have food truck during peak times. Restrooms could probably be cleaned more often, but it is a bar... They have a pretty good selection of merchandise for sale too.

We had an excellent experience today! I love Lonerider, and being from out of town, I was so excited to finally visit and have my favorite beer straight from the source! While Shotgun Betty is my favorite, their other draft beers were very good as well. The bartender was extremely friendly, and the atmosphere was really nice. I will definitely be making a stop again next time I'm in Raleigh. Cheers!

Lonerider is a mainstay of the triangle craft brew scene. Sweet Josie brown ale is a craft gateway drug.
The hideout taproom is pretty bare bones compared to some others. Expect a long wait for a drink on weekends with only one bartender. It can get very busy Thursday through Saturday evenings.
They have an outdoor seating area which is very nice in warmer months. Often there is a food truck on hand. Dog friendly outside.

We had a wonderful experience! The weather was nice so we spent two hours on the porch while our toddlers played with an oversized Jenga set. Staff was friendly and the husband found two new beers he really likes. Plus we ended up with two of their gorgeous posters and a coozie!

Today some patrons at Lonerider "commanded" their 2 pit bull mixes to lunge in attack mode at my chihuahuas by saying "kitty" as we walked by them and then they remarked that their dogs don't like kitties. I guess they think that's funny? I was really disappointed by that experience today-- Lonerider's beer is good, just be warned of bullying that goes on outside! I realize that there are always a few bad apples wherever you go, but I won't be coming back. The atmosphere was much friendlier at nearby Gizmo and the beer was better.

Sweet Josie is one of my favorite beers and the staff and folks here are always pleasant and this place has a great vibe. Many boardgames/cardgames on hand to play as well.

Lonerider makes and awesome Hefeweizen beer called Shotgun Betty. It is one of my favorites and is made right here at their brewery and sold in stores in the triangle. I have been here at night while out on the town and had a blast. If you like various craft beers or need a tour, Lonerider is a god place to visit!

Great service and the beer is even better at the brewery! Will be back anytime I'm in the area.

Great place to spend time at especially if you can sit outside and enjoy the picnic areas. Has a good rotation of food trucks. Knowledgeable bartenders who are passionate about beer

GREATEST BEER, GREATEST PEOPLE. I love absolutely everything about this place. The staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable. The beers are top notch! I can't wait to go back!

Great beer. Get some things on draft from the source that normally only come in cans.

Good beer. Indoor area is small but they have a covered picnic area that is enjoyable in nice weather, usually with food trucks too. Not the best brewery in the area to hang out at but they still have some of the best beers.

Good brewery with a decent feel and atmosphere to it. The beer was great and the bartender provided good service. Will recommend to friends and return again if I have the chance.

I love this brewery, the bartenders are great as well as the beer. Picnic tables everywhere to chill and relax

Just ok. Love shotgun Betty but atmosphere is just ok. Bartender a bit rude.

Nice small taproom and outdoor area. I was nicely surprised by 3 different IPA's on tap.

My favorite Raleigh brewery, by far! I adore the country/western theme.
My boyfriend and I love to stop by for $3 pints on Mondays. We always feel so welcomed here, and the bar staff is consistently on point. I've had several experiences where the staff went above and beyond to provide us with top-notch service.

Most days it's a very chill place to unwind after a long day. If you happen to stop by Lonerider, you HAVE to try The Madame - a mild raspberry flavored wheat beer that they won't bottle or can... so the only place you can get it is the taproom.

Thank you for the outstanding beer and service. I am always happy to come back to the "watering hole"... Keep doing what you guys do!

Lonerider has a 91% on beeradvocate for good reason. Ignore the bad reviews: worry more about finding a seat at the bar. Brews are crisp, flavorful and on-target for the style - served in a sparkling clean genuine pub glass, you get your money's worth. No gimmicks, just great beer.

Other breweries rarely equal the quality, quantity and service. Jackie has an incredible memory and is the best barkeep in the triangle. These people love to brew great beer and it shows. I've never had a "bad beer" at Lonerider! Pair their beer with the food truck fare at the time and prepare to be amazed.

PS: Get "Pistols at Dawn" and "Weaver Trail" for Lonerider Stout Perfection!

Good brown ale for $6
Unique raspberry wheat
Food truck and beer tent for outside seating
Marzen is sub par

Come here pretty regularly when I'm in town. Beer is usually pretty solid, and they've been branching out with different styles lately. They typically have a food truck, which is nice.

Great beer! Cool place to grab a beer for those who live near Brier Creek. They have great specials too!

I too thought I may be off when I first arrive. But then I saw the logo and open door. Everyone was quite friendly. My sister and I, in town for a wedding, decided we needed to try each beer. I must say the porter was my favorite. Even though that was my favorite, I must say you cannot go wrong with any of the beers.

Great beer and cool area, shotgun Betty tastes even better out of the tap than it does in cans

Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice place, good beer, friendly bartender. They have American style beer with mostly IPAs. They offer reasonably priced 6 packs, growler refills, and beer flights. Soda and wine are also available. They carry some local snack foods at the bar. Single stall restrooms. Brewery tours are available on request and they have a variety of Lonerider shirts, hats, glasses, growlers, and beer cozies.

My wife and I have been to almost all of the breweries in this town and this one is our favorite. I wish the music was a little louder but otherwise the employees, the patrons and especially the beer are awesome. Wife suggests Deadeye be year round and I'm addicted to Sweet Josie.

Great brewery to meet friends from Durham at. Good brews, and nice outdoor space. Also seem to be taking COVID guidance seriously which is great during this time!

Service at this brewery was horrible. Would not recommend this place to anyone.The only reason I'm giving it one star is because the beer was okay and they have a great logo. Still treated poorly after I bought some merchandise as well.

Sweet josie on nitro is the best beer you will ever drink.

Totally comfortable with all the precautions in place... and we enjoyed the beer. Plenty of separation of tables. We will be back!

Went to ALS Chili cookoff. Great chili, great beer, even better people.

I like that you could get a half pint for half price. Very hospitable, enjoyed low key enviroment. I liked outdoor area and the fact that it is dog friendly.

Lonerider is one of my absolute favorite beer bars in Raleigh. Excellent brewery and exceptional bar tending. Great place to bring the pup on a nice evening too!

Great place for getting a beer. They are very clean and great friendly staff.

Great brewery. Nice beer garden atmosphere. Good taps.

Have been to Lonerider several times, and it's always a pleasure. The staff is very welcoming, the beers are always cold, and the atmosphere is just right. Also took a tour a few months back and found their guide incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place - have a Sweet Josie for me when you're there!

I was recently on a microbrewery tour and discovered Lonerider Brewing Company. I found the tour of the brewery to be very interesting. I have toured other microbreweries in the Triangle and Lonerider is the largest I have been to. After the tour, we tasted three samples. My favorite was the Sweet Josie Brown Ale. If you are interested in local craft beers, then you should try the tasting room at Lonerider.

I want to say this first off. In the 3 years that I first started drinking beer and as of recently started looking out for local breweries. I have to say LoneRider your beer is probably by far the smoothest of beers I've had. You guys may not have strongest beers but the quality and taste is just perfect. I could literally just stay at your location all day and just enjoy a pint till dusk. Personally gotta give you guys prop for Sweet Josie. Now that is a fine Ale you guys have!

This location is another great gem and the best part is a great place to take your friends or family that just arrived into town as its not even a mile away from the Airport! Plus they have ample amount of space both indoor and outdoor for you to enjoy a pint or two. Again they don't serve food here however Food Trucks make up for this Honestly give this place a look. Its very relaxed and a great place to have a beer!

Great beer and great atmosphere! Jackie and all the other bar tenders are awesome and super friendly. Kid and dog friendly. It's a good place to catch up with friends and relax. Wednesday is usually specialty keg tap with a unique take in one of their cornerstone beers.

Great place with a great atmosphere and great beer. Tucked away from everything and right in line with the approach path for RDU so if you like planes, it's a great place to watch them fly in.