Lonerider at Wake Forest

Bar, Lonerider brewery taproom and micro-distillery on South Main, Wake Forest, NC

Beer with the outlaws, live music and games outside.
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Lonerider at Wake Forest is a bar, the Lonerider Brewing Company taproom and a micro-distillery on South Main Street in Wake Forest, North Carolina, about 25 minutes north of downtown Raleigh. It's where the whole lineup lives on draft, from Shotgun Betty and Sweet Josie to Peacemaker and Hoppy Ki Yay, plus limited releases you won't find in stores and Lonerider Spirits behind the bar.

Lonerider has been making beer since 2009, and the Wake Forest Hideout opened in 2019. It's a big, easy room with a fireplace for winter and outdoor seating and yard games for everything else. Live music, trivia and special events fill the calendar. Watch the schedule under What's on, or on the Hideout's Facebook page, for the next music night and trivia.

There's no kitchen. Food trucks rotate through, and you're always welcome to bring your own food or have it delivered. Kids are welcome, dogs are welcome inside and out, and there are hundreds of free parking spaces right outside.

  • Live music
  • Trivia nights
  • Outdoor games
  • Outdoor seating
  • Fireplace
  • Rotating food trucks
  • Bring your own food
  • Kid friendly
  • Dogs welcome inside
  • Free parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

What's on

  • Event

    Yoga and Brews

    Sun, Oct 25, 11 AM

    All-levels Sunday yoga with no sign-up needed; bring your own mat and stay for a drink.

    Details
  • Event

    Yoga and Brews

    Sun, Nov 1, 11 AM

    All-levels Sunday yoga with no sign-up needed; bring your own mat and stay for a drink.

    Details
  • Event

    Wanted: Forever Homes, a PIPs adoption event

    Sat, Nov 7, 1 PM to 3 PM

    Meet adoptable dogs from Perfectly Imperfect Pups.

    Details
  • Live music

    Parmalee at Lonerider Live

    Sat, Apr 17, 7 PM

    North Carolina's own Parmalee, live at Lonerider Live. Ticketed show; tickets are on the event page.

    Details

The full lineup is on Facebook.

Private events

The Wake Forest Hideout hosts birthday parties, company gatherings, team socials, meetups and fundraisers. Email social@loneriderbeer.com with your date, headcount and what you have in mind, and we'll get back to you.

Getting here

The Hideout is at 1839 South Main Street, Suite 600, Wake Forest, NC 27587, on the south side of town, about 25 minutes north of downtown Raleigh. Parking is free, with hundreds of spaces.

Good to know

Is Lonerider at Wake Forest a brewery?

It's the Lonerider Brewing Company taproom. Every Lonerider beer is on draft, with limited releases and Lonerider Spirits too.

Is there a distillery?

Yes. The Wake Forest Hideout has a micro-distillery on site, and Lonerider Spirits are behind the bar. It's one of the few places near Raleigh where a brewery taproom and a distillery share a roof.

Is it kid friendly?

Yes. Kids are welcome, there's plenty of room inside and out, and there are yard games outside. It's an easy family stop about 25 minutes north of Raleigh.

Are there food trucks?

Yes. Food trucks rotate through most days. Watch the schedule under What's on and the Hideout's Facebook page for who's parked outside.

Is there food?

There's no kitchen. Food trucks rotate through, and you can bring your own food or order delivery.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs are welcome inside and out.

Is there parking?

Yes. There are hundreds of free parking spaces, and no paid parking.

Is there live music or trivia?

Yes. Watch the schedule under What's on, or the Hideout's Facebook page, for upcoming music nights, trivia and events.

Do you take reservations?

No reservations for tables, but you can book a private event by emailing social@loneriderbeer.com.

Was Lonerider started in Raleigh?

Yes. Lonerider Brewing Company was born in Raleigh in 2009. Today you can drink it at the Hideouts in Wake Forest and Oak Island, and in stores and bars across North Carolina.