Brewgaloo 2026 Downtown Raleigh: Eat, Drink & Explore

Brewgaloo 2026 takes over Fayetteville Street April 24-25, and Element Gastropub is right in the middle of the action with 20 taps and plant-based beer food.

Brewgaloo 2026 is coming to downtown Raleigh April 24-25, and Element Gastropub is exactly where you want to be. Located at 421 Fayetteville Street—the very street where Brewgaloo happens—we're offering the perfect combination of craft beer, plant-based bar food, and a place to escape the crowds when you need a break from festival chaos. Right in the Heart of Brewgaloo You can't get more central than this. Element sits on Fayetteville Street, surrounded by the Brewgaloo action. Step inside for air conditioning, comfortable seating, and a break from the festival crowds. Or grab our outdoor tables and watch the craft beer celebration unfold around you. Either way, you're in the middle of everything. 20 Taps Complement the Festival Our rotating tap wall features 20 NC craft beers from breweries you'll see at Brewgaloo—and some you might miss in the crowd: Trophy Brewing – Raleigh's beloved brewery with rotating selections Fullsteam – Durham's Southern-inspired craft beers Ponysaurus – Creative brews from Durham Burial Beer Co. – Asheville's finest Rotating Seasonals – Ask what's new on the wall Consider us your Brewgaloo warm-up, cooldown, or alternative when you need a break from the sample cups. Plant-Based Beer Food Great beer deserves great food, and our 100% plant-based menu was made for pairing. We recommend: Wings – Six sauces: Buffalo, Hot Scorpion, Jalapeño BBQ, Sweet BBQ, Sweet Chili, Dry Rub Voodoo Chili Cheese Fries – Loaded with house chili and queso Smash Burger – The perfect beer companion with crispy edges Nachos – Piled high and built for sharing Skip the festival food lines and settle in for a real meal. Your beer will taste better with proper food alongside it. Escape the Crowds Brewgaloo is amazing, but it can be overwhelming. When you need a bathroom that isn't a porta-potty, a seat that isn't a curb, or a conversation that doesn't require shouting, Element is your refuge. We're festival-adjacent without the festival chaos. Perfect for Groups Meeting friends at Brewgaloo? Make Element your home base. We can accommodate groups for pre-festival drinks, mid-festival breaks, or post-festival dinners. Call ahead at (919) 703-6538 to reserve space for larger parties. Full Bar Beyond Beer Not everyone at Brewgaloo is there for the beer. Our full bar serves: Craft Cocktails – Made by bartenders who know what they're doing Wine – Curated selection for the non-beer drinker Zero-Proof Options – For designated drivers and sober celebrators Brewgaloo 2026 Details The festival runs April 24-25, 2026 on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Element Gastropub at 421 Fayetteville St will be open with extended hours to serve the festival crowd. Follow @elementgastropub on Instagram for Brewgaloo specials. See You on Fayetteville Street Open Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. Call (919) 703-6538 or just walk in from the festival. We'll have cold beer, great food, and a seat with your name on it.