Drinks

Discover a suburban oasis created by this centrally located brewery halfway between Wrightsville Beach and Historic Downtown within a few minutes drive from UNCW. Offering pilsner, IPA, wheat beer, coffee stout and blonde stout brews, the brewery plans to expand to 14 beer choices. They also offer…

Discover this dog-friendly brewery, homegrown and handcrafted since 2014 in the land of the Venus Flytrap a carnivorous plant whose native habitat is within a 60 mile radius of Wilmington, in historic downtown. Specializing in American and Belgian style ales, their small batch brews are guaranteed…

Find a cozy, casual dog friendly brewpub in the heart of historic downtown in a former stable and livery. The second location of the family owned NC Oden Brewing Company, discover a variety of robust brews including amber, gose, wheat, imperial stout and more. Non beer offerings include rotating…

Enjoy this brewery and taproom situated in a renovated two story historic downtown building built in 1925. Complete with a full bar on each floor serving their original brews as well as other local and state craft beer, Ironclad has been perfect for your next event or night out on the town since…

Celebrating the coastal favorites of delicious craft beer and custom surfboards! Discover one of the most unique additions to the burgeoning craft beer scene steps from the storied Riverwalk in historic downtown. The creative concept of mixing surfboard shaping with craft brewing comes from the…

Husband and wife Barry and Lisa Owens combined their scientific backgrounds and brewing skills to create a brews from naturally harvested raw materials and organisms brewed by a sustainable manufacturing practice. Beginning the day with a coffee shop serving your choice of espressos, drip coffee…

Enjoy Bowstring, a live music venue, event space, and neighborhood bar and kitchen. Join them for special events like nationally touring live music, fun trivia nights, or book the space for private events. Savor sips of delicious craft beer or cocktails as well as mid-century charbroiled burgers…

Run by Wilmington natives and lovers of fine craft beer and wine since 2014, the Wilmington Brewing Company (WBC) is excited to serve fresh local beer straight from their tank to your glass. Located a few minutes drive from historic downtown and UNCW, WBC includes a brewery, a family and…

Discover a cheerful woman-owned, dog friendly small batch brewery close to Carolina Beach. Good Hops offers woman brewed samples, flights, pours and beer to go as well as non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. You are even welcome to bring a packed meal to enjoy inside, or the family friendly Beer…

Find this family friendly super sports taproom with a fun and games focus a short drive from historic downtown in the fascinating Cargo District. Sports oriented televisions and games are placed throughout the rooms including a wall of different choices so you can watch all the games at once…

Overlooking a lake and the cross-city trail, this enormously inviting 10,000-square-foot dog friendly brewery has a two-story taproom featuring both inside and a two-story outside patio bars. The intriguing Steam Punk interior space, including a free standing staircase, have parts of flying…

Nestled under a spreading oak tree, Wrightsville Beach Brewery offers craft beer and great food, especially fresh, local seafood, in their brewpub and beer garden. Located just off Bradley Creek Waterway since 2016, the brewpub serves lunch, brunch and dinner with a children's menu. Enjoy dining…

Hollywood East Brewseum, where hops meets Hollywood. Grab a brew, a salty snack, and browse the variety of film props on display throughout the grounds. This tap-room is completely themed out with nods to film, from brew names like, "The Sour I Turned Pretty" to "Yeast Bound and Down", dozens of…

Discover a unique taproom called the Warehouse where you can enjoy your brew indoors on on the patio overlooking sand volleyball courts. Stocked with locally handcrafted beers in addition to Bill's award winning brews and a 40 foot full Bar, they can handle both small and large groups. Offering…

Enjoy a diverse sampling of handcrafted ales, located underneath the storied Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in a huge refurbished 1940s warehouse. Their six tasty flagship brews span the taste/color spectrum of beer in addition to inventive seasonal and special releases. Within walking distance of…

Savor some of the best suds and pizza focused food at Ponysaurus' refurbished space nestled among the trees of historic downtown, next door to the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens. Choose from over 100 inside dining seats or their dog friendly patio picnic tables and extensive, shaded beer garden…

Find fun and excitement near historic downtown in the trendy Soda Pop District. This huge pet-friendly taproom includes two outdoor beer gardens with picnic tables, and an expansive tap bar in a space that originally served as a car dealership. The large bar features twenty-one taps of Hi-Wire…

Wilmington's original restaurant and brewery started in 1995, Front Street Brewery, offers delicious appetizers, lunch, dinner and weekend late night menus with craft beer at a great price, with their menu reaching beyond normal pub fare including a great kids menu. Their third floor was recently…

Located near Wrightsville Beach next to the Bradley Creek Marina, Wilmington's first solar powered brewery, Mad Mole Brewing, has been brewing by the sun with solar panels installed on the building's roof since 2018. They serve a variety of brews including IPA's, stouts, ales and kolsch in…

Enjoy freshly brewed lager halfway between historic downtown and Carolina Beach at DrumTrout Brewing Company. Their three barrel system has a fresh brew in addition to rotating taps served in a fun, family friendly and pet friendly atmosphere. Join them for special events like live music and food…