# Best breweries in Raleigh, North Carolina

> The best breweries in Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked. 34 breweries within 13 miles, 7 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/north-carolina/raleigh/> · data updated 2026-09-13*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → North Carolina → Raleigh

Within 13 miles of Raleigh we track 34 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 6 rate Great. Funguys Brewing in Raleigh leads the list at 4.52 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Funguys Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/funguys-brewing-935.md) — 4.52, Exceptional — Raleigh, North Carolina
2. [Edit Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/edit-beer-co-28747.md) — 4.32, Great — Raleigh, North Carolina
3. [Oaklyn Springs Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/oaklyn-springs-brewery-1773.md) — 4.24, Great — Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
4. [JoCo Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/joco-brewing-company-32459.md) — 4.22, Great — Garner, North Carolina
5. [Brewery Bhavana](https://finding.beer/brewery/brewery-bhavana-4197.md) — 4.21, Great — Raleigh, North Carolina
6. [Bond Brothers Beer Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/bond-brothers-beer-company-170.md) — 4.20, Great — Cary, North Carolina
7. [KŌMANA Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/komana-brewing-company-30112.md) — 4.17, Great — Cary, North Carolina
8. [Altered State Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/altered-state-brewing-company-22819.md) — 3.98, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
9. [South Line Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/south-line-brewing-company-32450.md) — 3.95, Fine — Cary, North Carolina
10. [Heyday Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/heyday-brewing-24042.md) — 3.91, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
11. [Raleigh Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/raleigh-brewing-company-1759.md) — 3.89, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
12. [Oak City Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/oak-city-brewing-company-1788.md) — 3.88, Fine — Knightdale, North Carolina
13. [Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/sneaky-penguin-brewing-company-32445.md) — 3.86, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
14. [Wye Hill Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/wye-hill-brewing-22860.md) — 3.86, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
15. [Deep River Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/deep-river-brewing-company-1783.md) — 3.85, Fine — Clayton, North Carolina
16. [Ancillary\* Fermentation](https://finding.beer/brewery/ancillary-fermentation-1774.md) — 3.85, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
17. [Southern Peak Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/southern-peak-brewery-3833.md) — 3.85, Fine — Apex, North Carolina
18. [Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern](https://finding.beer/brewery/lynnwood-grill-brewing-concern-4084.md) — 3.84, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
19. [Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern](https://finding.beer/brewery/lynnwood-grill-brewing-concern-34911.md) — 3.84, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
20. [Neuse River Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/neuse-river-brewing-company-174.md) — 3.83, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
21. [Crank Arm Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/crank-arm-brewing-company-3600.md) — 3.81, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
22. [Gizmo Brew Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/gizmo-brew-works-216.md) — 3.80, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
23. [Clouds Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/clouds-brewing-3829.md) — 3.79, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
24. [Lonerider Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/lonerider-brewing-company-1768.md) — 3.78, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
25. [Fortnight Brewing and Pub](https://finding.beer/brewery/fortnight-brewing-and-pub-4194.md) — 3.78, Fine — Cary, North Carolina
26. [Mordecai Beverage Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/mordecai-beverage-company-19384.md) — 3.77, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
27. [Compass Rose Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/compass-rose-brewery-175.md) — 3.75, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
28. [Button Down Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/button-down-brewing-company-28006.md) — 3.73, Fine — Raleigh, North Carolina
29. [Tap Station Apex](https://finding.beer/brewery/tap-station-apex-33118.md) — 3.73, Fine — Apex, North Carolina
30. [Crooked Hammock Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/crooked-hammock-brewery-36599.md) — 3.61, Poor — Raleigh, North Carolina
31. [Trophy Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/trophy-brewing-company-4205.md) — 3.59, Poor — Raleigh, North Carolina
32. [R&D Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/r-d-brewing-8936.md) — 3.54, Poor — Raleigh, North Carolina
33. [Nickelpoint Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/nickelpoint-brewing-company-1749.md) — 3.45, Poor — Raleigh, North Carolina
34. [Tobacco Road Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/tobacco-road-brewing-27594.md) — 3.08, Limited — Raleigh, North Carolina

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