Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHeyday Brewing
Raleigh, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Heyday Brewing runs a full beverage program from its own brewhouse and bar. House beers span IPAs to a dark English mild, with pours from $3. Cocktails lean playful—watermelon vodka, strawberry-infused gin—at $11-$13. The wine list covers familiar regions by glass and bottle, and the whiskey shelf reaches cult favorites like Weller Full Proof. THC/CBD seltzers broaden the nonalcoholic options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bone Saw McGaw hybrid IPA for a hop-forward house beer. For cocktails, the Strawberry Peels shows off the infused gin and Campari. The Apocalypse pairs Licor 43 with tequila and espresso. Whiskey fans should seek Eagle Rare 10 Year or Weller Full Proof.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer drinkers will appreciate the range of house styles and affordable pours. Cocktail enthusiasts will find creative, well-priced drinks. Bourbon hunters will note the depth of the whiskey list. The THC/CBD options may appeal to those seeking non-alcoholic alternatives with a twist.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the full bar is in play, or Taco Tuesday when the Cheaper than therapy spicy margarita is featured.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $11-$13; house beers $3-$8 depending on pour. Wine by the glass $8-$14, bottles $24-$41. THC/CBD singles $8-$10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewery with a serious cocktail program and a deep whiskey shelf—rare combo. The THC/CBD beverage lineup adds a novel nonalcoholic dimension. House beers include a rauchbier and dark English mild, showing range beyond standard taproom fare.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, well-priced signature cocktails using house-made syrups and infused spirits. Includes a spicy margarita and a coffee-liqueur-espresso number.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse menu with inventive ingredients like strawberry lemon infused gin and Licor 43.
- — Includes mocktails and a spicy margarita on Taco Tuesday.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Peels: strawberry lemon infused gin, Campari, lemon, strawberry syrup, elderflower liqueur, club soda.
- — Apocalypse: Licor 43, tequila, and espresso.
Pricing: Cocktails $11-$13; Cheaper than therapy $12 on Taco Tuesday menu.
Wine
A serviceable list of familiar varietals from California, France, Portugal, Chile, Spain, and Germany. Offers both glass and bottle, with a value-friendly price range.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of styles and regions.; Both glass and bottle options.
Standout selections
- — Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) $14/$41.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $8-$14; bottles $24-$41.
Beer
Impressive range of house-brewed styles from hazy IPA to dark English mild, rauchbier, and kolsch. Multiple pour sizes at accessible prices.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive house-brewed selection covering multiple styles.; Affordable pricing with multiple pour sizes.
Standout selections
- — Bone Saw McGaw hybrid IPA (7% ABV) $4/6oz, $6/10oz, $8/16oz.
- — The Theatre of Dreams dark English mild (3.9% ABV) $3/6oz, $4/10oz, $5/16oz.
Pricing: House beers $3-$8 depending on style and pour size.
Nonalcoholic
Beyond standard mocktails, offers a lineup of THC/CBD-infused beverages and a THC mocktail. Unique for a brewery and expands the nonalcoholic spectrum.
Menu strengths
- — Includes traditional mocktails and THC/CBD options.; Variety of brands and potencies.
Standout selections
- — Purple Haze 5mg THC Mocktail: Daizy's Blue Raspberry shot, lemon juice, Sprite.
Pricing: THC/CBD singles $8-$10; Keef 4-pack $35.
Spirits
A deep whiskey and bourbon list with sought-after labels like Weller Full Proof and Eagle Rare 10 Year, plus rye and Irish whiskey. No pricing evidence, but selection is substantial.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey and bourbon selection.; Includes rare and allocated bottles.
Standout selections
- — Eagle Rare 10 Year bourbon.; Weller Full Proof bourbon.
Pricing: Spirit prices not listed in evidence.
How it sits with the food
The Taco Tuesday menu pairs with the spicy margarita Cheaper than therapy. The house rauchbier could stand up to smoked dishes, while the hefeweizen and pale ale suit lighter fare. Cocktails like the Watermelon Sugar High offer a sweet counterpoint to spicy food.
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