Raleigh’s craft beer scene is about to get a major boost this fall with the arrival of Trophy Brewing’s newest project: Trophy Five Points. Slated to open in October, the restaurant and taproom will breathe new life into the former Electric Supply Co. building. This 22,000-square-foot warehouse has long stood as a familiar landmark in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
The project marks the seventh concept for Trophy, the team that helped shape Raleigh’s modern beer culture. Co-owners Chris Powers, David “Woody” Lockwood, and David Meeker, along with Chief Brewing Officer Les Stewart and COO Rebecca Couch, have spent more than a decade expanding their vision beyond beer into food, events, and even small-batch spirits. Their latest venture is designed to bring all those elements together under one massive roof.
Guests can expect more than just a place to grab a pint. Trophy Five Points will feature a restaurant with an expanded food menu, a full-service bar offering cocktails and wine, and a taproom pouring Trophy favorites alongside limited-release beers and collaborations. Outside, there will be a large front patio and a green space out back—perfect for families, groups and neighborhood regulars alike. The 9,000-square-foot event hall inside will also provide Raleigh with a new venue for community gatherings, private parties, and even big game watch nights, thanks to a wall-sized projection screen.
Powers says the new location is about more than growth—it’s about connection. “We’re excited to bring Trophy Brewing to the Five Points neighborhood,” he explains. “It’s a chance for us to continue sharing our beer, food and hospitality in a new community.”
The choice of location feels fitting. Five Points has quietly become a hotbed for local food and drink, with neighbors like Ajja, Bright Spot Donuts, Tap Yard, and breweries such as Neuse River, Lynnwood, Nickelpoint and East Bower Cider. For Trophy, it’s an opportunity to join an already thriving neighborhood hub while adding its own distinctive flair.
From their early days restoring the downtown Busy Bee Café to their current roster of businesses—Trophy on Morgan, Maywood Hall & Garden, Young Hearts Distilling, State of Beer, The Bend Bar, and more—the team has always emphasized preserving Raleigh’s character while creating spaces where people want to linger. With Trophy Five Points, they’re doubling down on that commitment in one of the city’s most storied districts.
When the doors open this October, the Five Points community won’t just gain another brewery. It will gain a new gathering place built on the values that have defined Trophy from the start: creativity, hospitality and a deep-rooted love for Raleigh.
