Raleigh Beer Garden

What Raleigh Beer Garden does

Raleigh Beer Garden is a private hospitality operator founded in 2015 and headquartered at 614 Glenwood Ave in Raleigh, North Carolina, operating as a concept under Hibernian Hospitality Group. Its flagship venue is a multi-level beer garden featuring 386+ draft beers distributed across three distinct bar experiences: a 1st-floor Local Bar with 144 North Carolina craft taps, a 2nd-floor International Bar with 222 global varieties, a Rooftop Bar with 12+ rotating taps, and a 1st-floor Spirits Bar for handcrafted cocktails and wine. The property also includes Hop Shots Mini Golf, an 18-hole entertainment amenity with a 19th Hole Bar & Clubhouse, and event spaces supporting private bookings on a food-and-beverage minimum-spend model.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through on-premises food and beverage transactions, supplemented by private event hosting (corporate outings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties), gift card sales through Toast Tab, and recurring event programming such as Monday Night Football and Wednesday Trivia. In 2025 the company extended its footprint to a second physical location inside RDU International Airport Terminal 1, offering a curated NC craft beer and quick-bite concept for departing travelers. Distribution is brick-and-mortar only; there is no delivery, franchising, or e-commerce revenue stream beyond gift cards. The company has earned three Guinness World Records for draft beer selection and is currently nominated for the USA Today 10Best 2026 Best Beer Garden award.

The business serves three primary customer segments: walk-in local consumers and craft beer enthusiasts, private event hosts booking groups of 15+, and airport travelers at RDU Terminal 1. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on walk-ins, OpenTable reservations, Toast Tab online ordering, a dedicated events team, and event-driven foot traffic. Operating hours extend to 2 AM, with no reservations accepted on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Technology integrations are limited to Toast Tab (online ordering, gift cards), OpenTable (reservations), and Tap iMenus (real-time beer list), with no proprietary AI/ML systems, mobile app, or developer API in place.

Name

Raleigh Beer Garden

Legal name

Raleigh Beer Garden

Website

https://theraleighbeergarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raleigh Beer Garden is a private multi-level craft beer venue in Raleigh, NC operating 386+ draft taps across a Local Bar, International Bar, Rooftop Bar, and Spirits Bar under Hibernian Hospitality Group. It serves walk-in consumers, private event hosts, and RDU airport travelers through on-premises food and beverage sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beer Garden and Craft Beer Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer service
• Gastropub dining
• Beer garden venue
• Private event hosting
• Cocktail bar operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Point-of-sale revenue from food and drink purchases. Includes draft beer, cocktails, wine, and scratch-made pub fare. Transaction-based sales model with per-item pricing.
2. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including corporate outings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties. Operates on food & beverage minimum spend model rather than room rental fee. $500 deposit required to secure dates.
3. Gift Card Sales: Digital gift cards sold through Toast Tab platform for gifting purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Raleigh Beer Garden operates a multi-floor brick-and-mortar beer garden venue in Raleigh, NC, featuring 386+ draft beers distributed across a Local Bar (144 NC craft taps), International Bar (222 global selections), Rooftop Bar (12+ rotating taps), and a first-floor Spirits Bar with handcrafted cocktails. The venue serves scratch-made pub fare (smashburgers, pizzas, appetizers) and offers private event hosting across multiple spaces, complemented by an on-site 18-hole mini-golf attraction (Hop Shots Mini Golf). A second location operates post-security at RDU International Airport Terminal 1, offering travelers NC craft beer and quick bites.

Product overview

Raleigh Beer Garden is a multi-level beer garden venue offering a unified hospitality experience centered around an extensive craft beer selection. The core product is the 386+ draft beer program distributed across three distinct bars: the Local Bar (144 NC craft beers), International Bar (222 global varieties), and Rooftop Bar (12+ rotating taps). Supporting the beer experience are the Spirits Bar (handcrafted cocktails and wine), Hop Shots Mini Golf (18-hole course with bar), and the recently launched RDU Airport location. Food service, private events, and gift cards round out the product portfolio. As a concept by Hibernian Hospitality Group, it operates alongside sister venues including Charlotte Beer Garden and Morgan Street Food Hall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hop Shots Mini Golf: 19th Hole Bar & Clubhouse featuring an 18-hole mini-golf course, Cornhole & Ping Pong. Private Golf Course Events available.

Products and services

• Raleigh Beer Garden Main Venue Three-story brick-and-mortar beer garden venue in the Glenwood South neighborhood of Raleigh offering 386+ draft beers, scratch-made pub fare, craft cocktails, and on-site entertainment (Hop Shots Mini Golf). Targets adult consumers, craft beer enthusiasts, and group diners.
• Hop Shots Mini Golf

Quantifiable outcome

• 386+ draft beers available daily
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hibernian Hospitality GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and concept creator behind Raleigh Beer Garden. Hibernian Hospitality Group operates multiple bar and restaurant concepts including Hibernian Pub, Charlotte Beer Garden, Morgan Street Food Hall, Watts & Ward, Botanical Lounge, and others. Raleigh Beer Garden is listed as 'A Concept By Hibernian Hospitality Group.'
• RDU International AirportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to operate Raleigh Beer Garden location within RDU International Airport Terminal 1, post-security. Provides craft beer experiences to departing travelers. Newest location opened to capture airport traffic.
• Toast TabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering and payment platform used for direct food and drink ordering, plus gift card sales. Integral to operations for takeout and digital gift card distribution.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReservation platform partner for table bookings. Recommended for parties of 6+ and specifically for game days and weekends.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HopCat: Multi-city craft beer bar chain branded around a high tap count (often 100+ taps). Comparable as a beer-list-led concept with full pub menu and event programming similar in positioning to RBG.
• The Yard: An American Beer Garden: Multi-location American beer garden concept featuring large outdoor seating and craft beer programs. Directly comparable as a beer garden-themed operator with similar atmosphere, food, and event-driven model.
• Trophy Brewing: Raleigh-based brewpub operator with on-site brewing plus taproom service. Comparable as a Raleigh craft beer competitor targeting similar customers with a mix of house-brewed and guest beer alongside food.
• Charlotte Beer Garden: Sister concept under Hibernian Hospitality Group operating the same multi-floor craft beer garden model in Charlotte, NC. Directly comparable as a near-identical operator (large draft selection, multi-floor concept, Guinness record-holding bar).
• Crank Arm Brewing: Local Raleigh craft brewery and taproom operating on a smaller scale but competing for the same beer-enthusiast demographic. Comparable as a craft beer venue with food offerings in the Raleigh market.
• Hibernian Pub: Fellow Hibernian Hospitality concept in Raleigh with traditional Irish pub plus large craft beer selection. Comparable as a sibling venue with overlapping customer base, similar pub fare and beer-led concept.

Broad incumbents

• World of Beer: Established craft beer bar franchise historically known for 50+ tap selections and beer-centric dining. Comparable business model focused on extensive tap lists, food, and sports viewing, though larger incumbents.
• Bohemian Pizza & Brewpub: BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse operates broad-appeal brewpubs with rotating house beers and large menus. Comparable as an incumbent brewpub chain combining beer selection with casual dining, though national scale.
• Yard House: National chain known for operating one of the largest draft beer selections in the U.S. (100-130+ taps per location). Comparable as a large-format craft beer bar with full kitchen, though broader/incumbent rather than Raleigh-local.

Emerging players

• Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville): NC craft brewery with multiple taproom formats spanning beer production and on-premise hospitality. Comparable as a North Carolina craft beer hospitality operator with strong regional brand presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ralbeergarden
• Facebookfacebook.com/raleighbeergarden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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