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About us
This is your Time
Settled between the Raleigh Convention Center and the historic Boylan Heights neighborhood (Downtown South) sits a building constructed in 1957. You’ve probably driven by, but never noticed the building at 518 W. South St. Acclaimed architect F. Carter Williams, FAIA, designed the building for the First National Bank. At the time, it was the first 'drive-thru' bank in Raleigh.
BACK IN SPRING 2016
Greg Kelly started search for a new location to operate his company modbox USA. With the help of commercial real estate agent Carter Worthy, Greg and Laura Kelly set out to find the perfect building with some historic character. After only a few minutes at the 40's Gulf gas station and 50's drive-thru bank, they said, yes, this is it! With a love of craft beer, and having started the Percolator Coffeehouse in Greenville, NC in the mid-1990s, Greg and Laura decided to start Vault Craft Beer. Thus preserving the history and mid-century modern architecture of this little drive thru bank.
GREG MET ERIK
Greg met Vault business partner Erik Kern during his biweekly trips to pick up fabricated mailboxes. Greg and Erik would talk about life, business, and yes Vault. A friendship was formed. Original vellum drawings (NCSU Archives), pencil drawings, and B&W photos were used to guide restoration. With a fresh coat of paint after installing new floor-to-ceiling windows (they had been boarded up), and re-building the canopy, the building's modern aesthetic was brought back to life!
THE LITTLE BANK
has been a part of Raleigh for over 60 years
By restoring and preserving this historically relevant building, Vault's goal is to serve as a community gathering place for another 60 years!
Reviews
Review by - Yelp
five star review by Peggy A:
Great draft selections, rotating often. Cooler is also well stocked, wines also. Regular food truck schedule is nice too!
Review by - Yelp
five star review by Michelle S:
Glad to have this spot in DTR. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about beer .
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five star review by Sarah L:
A nice selection of beers on tap and a wonderful outside area in the back. Defiantly recommend!
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five star review by Chris D:
One of the owners walked by and offered chalk and building blocks to our 2 year old , so refreshing to be at a place that supports parents. Great outdoor seating and draft beer selection!
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five star review by Amanda F:
So glad this place is open. So convenient but away from traffics. Incredibly clean space inside and so many awesome outdoor options. Lots of cover outdoors for rainy days. Super god friendly with bowls, leash hooks on tables and a watering station. One of the best tap rooms/bottle shops in Raleigh. Highly recommend
Location
518 West South Street
Raleigh, NC
27601
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
