"I love going here! They have good beer selection without too mantoptions that can overwhelm you. The vibe is always welcoming and the events they host are always great. I like to go on market nights when they have those going to shop local. It’s definitely a place I recommend as a local for those visiting downtown Roanoke"

"A very fun brewery to visit. Lots of plants inside and out. I love going and sitting outside at the picnic benches and all the plants. Inside has a fun vibe with pinball and large tables for big groups. They also sell non alcoholic drinks, t shirts, stickers, totes, ect. All the beers I've had here have been great too. The RKE food hut is attached to the building if you want food too or tuccos next door."

"Really awesome place! They have plants everywhere inside and out. The decor, beside the plants, is really cool and laid out really nice. The beer is good and the burger, wow! These aren't just a regular boring burger, these are made fresh and made perfect! Theres a lot of places to sit and a lot for kids to do as well. The lady that took my beer order was really nice as well and helpful on what to pick for beer."

"**😁Solid spot but needs more inclusive staff interactions😁** I’ve come back to Golden Cactus a bunch of times—great beer, chill atmosphere, low-key music—and honestly, that vibe keeps me coming back. I can walk 🚶🏾‍♂️ here in 5 minutes-I bike in three 🚲 However, I’ve noticed a consistent issue: one of the bartenders seems dismissive toward me and other customers of color, but always seems friendly with white customers. It’s subtle but noticeable—and it really takes the edge off what is otherwise a favorite spot. I appreciate that Golden Cactus hasn’t recently hired a diverse staff (at least as far as I can tell), which makes the dynamic even more glaring. I’d love to see them hire more inclusively and train all staff to treat everyone with equal warmth. Until then, my experience will always feel a lil’ half-baked. What I love: laid-back vibe, good beers, cool games-PINBALL!! What could be better: more inclusive hiring and staff training to ensure everyone feels genuinely welcome Hope they take this in stride and make improvements—I’d love to recommend this place wholeheartedly. 😎*sending good vibes to all*😎"

"Golden Cactus Brewing brings a vibrant energy to Roanoke's craft beer scene. Housed in a large industrial space, it mixes plant-filled decor with a lively, open layout that’s great for mingling. During our visit, they were hosting a console game night—complete with fighting games with some seriously dedicated players. I didn't know how popular fighting games were until we learned that people brought their own game pads to this event. Out of our flight, Rye Not? was the clear favorite—crisp, balanced, and full of that signature rye character we love. Because it was a late afternoon on a warm day, the Jeff hefeweizen was a refreshing classic and second place on the flight. The subtle banana and clove notes hit. Golden is not a brewpub, but nearly everyone there was eating takeout from Tuco’s Taqueria. Order online and pick up some Tuco's on your next visit to Golden Cactus."