Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Durham worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. ★ 4.3

BreweryCreative American craft$$downtownMon-Thu 15:00-22:00; Fri 15:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00Mon-Thu 15:00-22:00; Fri 15:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00

A Durham original on Hood Street, Ponysaurus is a B-Corp brewery making creative beers. Dog-friendly taproom with rotating seasonals worth tracking.

219 Hood Street, Durham, NC 27701

Fullsteam Brewery ★ 4.4

BrewerySouthern wild-ingredient craft$$south-durhamTue-Sat 11:00-20:00Tue-Sat 11:00-20:00

Nationally recognised NC craft using Southern wild ingredients: persimmon, sweet potato, paw paw. El Toro and Paycheck Pilsner anchor the Boxyard RTP lineup.

900 Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC 27709

Durty Bull Brewing Co. ★ 4.1

BreweryBelgian and American craft$$downtownTue-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri 14:00-00:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 13:00-21:00Tue-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri 14:00-00:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 13:00-21:00

Belgian-influenced craft on Broadway Street. Saisons, tripels and wild ales on tap; late Friday and Saturday hours suit a proper downtown brewery evening.

206 Broadway Street Suite 104, Durham, NC 27701

Hi-Wire Brewing Golden Belt ★ 4.0

BreweryAmerican craft, lager-focused$$golden-beltMon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-21:00Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-21:00

Hi-Wire's Durham outpost at Golden Belt Arts brews clean lagers and accessible craft. Large space, visible production, food trucks on weekends at Taylor St.

800 Taylor St #9-150, Durham, NC 27701

The Glass Jug Beer Lab ★ 4.1

BrewerySmall-batch experimental$$golden-beltMon-Wed 14:00-21:00; Thu 14:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-21:00Mon-Wed 14:00-21:00; Thu 14:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-21:00

A small-batch experimental brewing lab releasing new beers nearly every week. The most active Triangle craft development programme is on Foster Street.

545 Foster St, Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701

Crank Arm Brewing ★ 4.0

BreweryCycling-inspired craft$$downtownMon-Tue 14:00-22:00; Wed-Thu 14:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00Mon-Tue 14:00-22:00; Wed-Thu 14:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00

A cycling-culture brewery from Raleigh with NC grain malts, a core lineup and adventurous seasonals. Late hours Wednesday through Saturday at Fernway Drive.

620 Fernway Drive, Durham, NC 27701

DSSOLVR Durham ★ 4.1

BreweryHazy IPA and modern craft$$golden-beltMon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00

DSSOLVR brought its Asheville hazy IPA reputation to Rigsbee Avenue. Art-forward taproom that is serious about beer while staying young and accessible.

630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701

Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. ★ 3.9

BrewerySouthern-inspired craft$$south-durhamMon-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-21:00Mon-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-21:00

Named for the region's tobacco legacy, Tobacco Wood at Meridian Parkway runs long hours and is one of the most accessible brewery stops for RTP-area visitors.

2500 Meridian Parkway, Durham, NC 27713

Clouds Brewcade + Kitchen ★ 3.8

BreweryNC craft and guest taps$$brightleafTue-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-20:00Tue-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-20:00

A Brightleaf Square brewery-arcade hybrid with 50+ taps, cocktails, a kitchen and retro games. The most casual brewery option in Durham, built for groups.

905 W Main St, Suite 22, Durham, NC 27701

Gizmo Brew Works ★ 3.8

BreweryNC craft$$south-durhamMon-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-20:00Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-20:00

A consistent NC craft programme from a South Durham taproom open seven days. Golden Wheat and rotating IPAs keep regulars; good for visitors in south Durham.

3109 Shannon Rd, Ste 201, Durham, NC 27707
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