Brewery in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Beach Brewery brews coastal beers, serves oysters and locally caught seafood, and hosts private events for up to 50 people.

  • Oyster and locally caught seafood dining with house-brewed beer
  • Groups seeking a private event space for up to 50 people
  • Intimate gatherings of up to 15 people in a brewery setting

Bull City Ciderworks-ilm & Pig City Brewing Co.

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Bull City Ciderworks has crafted gluten-free cider since 2013 and operates taprooms in Durham and Lexington.

  • Customers seeking gluten-free hard cider
  • Customers wanting cider flights or cocktails
  • Customers looking for ciders made with nontraditional ingredients

DrumTrout Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

DrumTrout Brewing Company offers rotating in-house craft beer, including IPAs, stouts, ales, sours, and seltzers, in Wilmington.

  • Trying varied in-house craft beer styles
  • Beer flights and rotating tap selections
  • Trivia or Name That Tune evenings

Flying Machine Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Flying Machine Brewing Company operates a Wilmington, NC taproom, an oyster bar, and an event venue for gatherings of all sizes.

  • craft beer at a Wilmington taproom
  • pairing Flying Machine beers with oysters and fresh catches
  • private gatherings and receptions

Flytrap Brewing

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Flytrap Brewing specializes in small-batch American and Belgian ales, with a beer garden and bottles or 32-ounce Crowlers to-go.

  • Tasting American and Belgian-style ales
  • Drinking craft beer in a beer garden
  • Taking beer home in bottles or 32-ounce Crowlers

Hi-Wire Brewing

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Hi-Wire Brewing’s Wilmington taproom offers 20 beer taps, games, two beer gardens, and non-alcoholic and THC beverage options.

  • groups seeking a game-heavy brewery taproom
  • families and pet owners seeking a Wilmington beer venue
  • customers wanting beer alongside non-alcoholic or THC beverage options

Ironclad Brewery

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Ironclad Brewery offers a 10,000-square-foot, two-floor event venue in Historic Downtown Wilmington with balcony views, two bars, and bar service.

  • Weddings and rehearsal dinners
  • Corporate gatherings
  • Nonprofit fundraisers and charity galas

Mad Mole Brewing

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Mad Mole Brewing crafts Belgian beers and IPAs in Wilmington using a seven-barrel electric system powered entirely by solar energy.

  • Belgian beer and IPA drinkers
  • Visitors interested in solar-powered brewing
  • Groups seeking brewery events with food trucks

Outer Dunes Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Outer Dunes Brewing combines on-site craft beer with a huge outdoor beer garden and a private indoor event venue in Wilmington.

  • drinking craft beer brewed on site
  • outdoor beer garden gatherings
  • private indoor events

Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. operates locations in Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington with craft beer, pizza, and private event spaces.

  • Craft beer tastings and taproom visits
  • Pizza and beer garden dining
  • Private parties requiring in-house catering

Waterline Brewing Co.

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Waterline Brewing Co. combines craft beer with private party booking and a calendar of workshops, festivals, music, and community events.

  • Craft beer and taproom visits
  • Private parties at a brewery
  • Attending brewery-hosted festivals and workshops

Oden Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Oden Brewing Company offers rotating craft beers in Greensboro’s restored 1930s bottling plant and hosts live music.

  • Craft beer variety through rotating taps
  • Live music outings
  • Dog-friendly taproom visits

Savard Beer & Board

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Savard Beer & Board combines a Wilmington craft brewery with custom surfboard shaping, private event space, and a downtown Riverwalk location.

  • Craft beer and coastal-themed taproom visits
  • Custom surfboard orders
  • Purchasing stock surfboards

Front Street Brewery

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Front Street Brewery serves craft beer and made-from-scratch food in historic downtown Wilmington and hosts private events for up to 120 cocktail guests.

  • Craft beer and food in historic downtown Wilmington
  • Private parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and corporate events
  • Events needing beer sampling, full bartending, and catering

Panacea Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Panacea Brewing Company, launched in 2016, specializes in craft kombucha, hard kombucha, beer, and growler filling in Wilmington.

  • craft kombucha purchases
  • hard kombucha and beer growler fills
  • visiting a small brewery taproom in Wilmington

Bill's Brewing Company Taproom

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Bill's Brewing Company Taproom offers award-winning craft beer in Wilmington with 16 taps, a 40-foot bar, and a 172-inch television.

  • Trying multiple craft beers from 16 taps
  • Family-friendly brewery visits
  • Dog-friendly brewery visits

Panacea Brewing Company

Brewery

Wilmington, NC

Panacea Brewing Company, launched in 2016, specializes in craft kombucha, hard kombucha, beer, and growler filling in Wilmington.

  • craft kombucha purchases
  • hard kombucha and beer growler fills
  • visiting a small brewery taproom in Wilmington

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FAQ

Which Wilmington breweries offer beer to take home?

Flytrap Brewing offers bottles and 32-ounce Crowlers, while DrumTrout offers 32-ounce Crowlers. Hi-Wire also offers to-go beer during taproom hours.

Which New Hanover breweries are good for families or groups with games?

Hi-Wire is family friendly and pet friendly, with ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, arcade games, and pinball machines. Bull City Ciderworks-ilm is also described as family friendly for visitors with well-behaved dogs.

Where can I pair Wilmington beer with seafood?

Wrightsville Beach Brewery serves oysters and locally caught seafood with house-brewed beer. Flying Machine has an oyster bar serving fresh catches alongside its beers and craft cocktails.

Which local breweries host private events?

Wrightsville Beach Brewery has private spaces for groups up to 50, while Ironclad offers a 10,000-square-foot, two-floor venue for weddings, corporate gatherings, and nonprofit events. Flying Machine also hosts gatherings and receptions of all sizes.