The name Fiddlin’ Fish comes from the owners' childhood summers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The brewery, on Trade Street, has a 15-barrel brewhouse producing traditional styles as well as an ever-changing cast of seasonals and one-offs. 

Opened in 2005, Foothills spearheaded the modern-day craft beer movement in Winston-Salem and continues to lead the way as the beer scene here continues to expand. There are multiple locations in the area, including the downtown Brewpub and nearby brewery operation and tasting room, and each location hosts rotating specials and events!

Radar Brewing is located in downtown Winston-Salem's Industry Hill neighborhood. Their modern taproom design, pet friendly beer garden, proximity to downtown, and exciting calendar of events keeps locals and visitors alike coming back. 

Joymongers Barrel Hall is one of the few breweries in the nation to dedicate its production of special, barrel-aged beers. They serve traditional craft varieties such as IPA’s, Pale Ale's, Lagers and Stout’s while also creating new beers by aging them to perfection in fresh bourbon and wine barrels. Located in Winston-Salem's historic West End neighborhood, be sure to stop in nearby restaurants, boutiques, and bakeries while you're in the area!

Incendiary Brewing marries wide open outdoor spaces with original, industrial construction. Located in the revitalized Bailey Power Plant at Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem, the ever-rotating taps with local favorites will always invite you back. Pop next door to either Cugino Forno for a hot pizza pie or Barcelona Burger Bar for delicious burgers and rotisserie chicken!

Small Batch Beer Co. brews their craft beers one barrel at a time ensuring that the importance of quality always trumps the need for quantity. Along with craft beers, carefully selected wines and spirits infused with locally sourced ingredients are among the options found in this eclectic bar. 

Champion of the underdog, AKA lesser-known and underrepresented styles of beer, founders of Lesser-Known Beer Co knew they wanted to approach things differently. Minimal distractions adorn the atmosphere (aka no screens and no showy brewery antics); instead, you'll find a laid-back tasting room, two patios, and a walkable street with a food, shopping, and rich history.

Wise Man was founded by just that, three wise men. A Ph.D. chemist, lawyer, and accountant banded together to open up the brewery just on the edge of the Downtown Arts District. Serving up over 20 craft brews and seltzers, Wise Man often has food trucks parked out front on a regular basis.