The beer tender was so impatient, she walked away as I was pulling out my card to pay. She walked away from anyone who took more than 2 seconds, which would be understandable if it was really busy, but there were only 5 of us at the bar. Beer was good. Lots of really good options, as well as flights. I do like that you can get a taster, half pint, or full pint. They also have to go cans. I did not appreciate that they use only plastic cups, especially being so close to the beach. They are dog friendly. read more

Crystal Coast Brewing - Atlantic Beach - Breweries Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Finally, someone has a good idea for what to do with any of these "Wings" and "Waves" beach outlet stores when they go out of business... turn them into breweries! I love that's what happened here, and the building is now infinitely better for it. This was a good stop for us as we passed a little time before needing to leave for the next ferry to Minnesott beach. There's a good selection of house brews, and even though I got to try one of them, I was pleased with it. Right now, I cannot recall the name of it, which in unfortunate. Now, the great part about this being a converted wings is also offset by the fact... it's a converted wings. It was pretty warm in there and im sure that has a lot to do with the large frontal glass and the greenhouse effect. I'd consider a big tint job if I were them. There was an area to the right where you could kick back a little as opposed to just posting up on some stools, and there was also a small area around back if you wanted to be outside. The back area is very basic, but really, i cant imagine you come here to sit outside. If you want to do that, get some beers to go and go sit on the beach! Overall, I need to come back and try a few more things, but I would definitely return. Great place in Atlantic beach to have a drink! read more

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I know it is the end of summer, but this place was spotless. Bathrooms were clean, beer tasted well, and we had a beautiful sunset. read more

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Wanted to try some local brews after having dinner in Atlantic Beach. Upon arrival it was clear this brewery was a converted beach shop like a Wings. Luckily, that also meant the inside was huge. There was a large main room with seating (low and high tops) as well as a side seating area with couches and chairs. It was very easy to spread out and had seating available for small and larger parties. I did not go outside, but heard they have a real cool outdoor space too. They have a nice bar up front with approximately 10 beers on tap-mostly theirs but also a few other local brews. In addition, you can also can buy beers (theirs and others I think) in cans. My mom doesn't drink beer, so we were psyched to learn they also sell wine (including prosecco on tap). Our family has varying tastes. I got the Gose, my husband the IPA, my stepdad a Stout, and my brother an Ale (mom got the Prosecco). Made for a colorful bunch of beverages! Can't speak for the others, but I liked their fruited Gose called "Salty Wind" with mixed berry. Nice berry fruit and sour balance. The brewery is dog friendly, and you are welcome to bring in food from other establishments to enjoy while drinking there. Check it out! read more

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Wonderful dog friendly place to get a local beer. They also have wine for non beer drinkers as well as sodas including my favorite Boykin crème soda for kids or those not wanting an alcoholic beverage. They have some fun arcade games and a beautiful green outdoor seating area. read more

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Very nice stop on our route back from the beach! The brewery is very spacious and allowed for ample amounts of social distancing from other parties. It was not too crowded at all and the arcade was open to keep the kids busy while the adults enjoyed a pint or two. :) Now as for the variety of beers...the quantity was there for every taste but I didn't find anything remarkable. However, the bartender let us sample a variety of choices so I was able to gauge the options before settling for any pour!! Overall a very clean, relaxed environment...great for winding down after a day at the shore read more

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Good selection of beers and right along the beach. Friendly and helpful servers. Our favorite beer was the Salty Wind Gose. read more

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Jon was super friendly and helpful in helping my friend find something for her tastes . Went for bend and brew yoga and just a great atmosphere. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by not only the variety, but the taste, of the beer at Crystal Coast. The space is huge (the greatest re-purposing of a Wings beach store that I've ever seen!) They had a huge bar, a lounge seating area, and some high-top tables. In the back, you'll find a small arcade of retro video games (no Skee-Ball unfortunately.) We tried a lot of different beers thanks to the small free samples from our bartender and their various sized pour options. I had the hot chocolate Hand Warmer brown ale, and it was delicious! I followed up my pint with a flight: a Vienna lager (Carolina Rig), a Schwarzbier (Money Island), the Maibock (Suitemates), and the fruited wheat ale (Citrus Tsunami). Each beer was well made. I was particularly fond of Suitemates and Citrus Tsunami - both crisp, tasty, not too sweet. Our bartender was great! The location is really nice with lots of parking and big, bright windows. I never expected to find such great craft beer on the Island, and I loved Crystal Coast. Be prepared - no food! read more

My wife and I were staying at Emerald Isle and one afternoon a storm was blowing in. So we decided to drive toward Atlantic Beach area to see what what down that way. I am glad we did!! This brewery is right on the main road. They have a large sign that is easy to see from the road. There is adequate parking as well. The inside area has a lot of seats and large windows to look out of. There is also an arcade in the back and some outdoor seating. We got there early in the afternoon and it was not crowded. The lady working the bar was very nice and helpful. They are very willing to give out samples. She explained to us that the brewery beer line has grown over the years and most of the beers that they have now are their own. However, they still have a few guest beers from NC and sometimes a nitro selection or two. We liked the blonde lager and the surprise winner of the day was a beer called sunrise which is a fruited lager. I normally don't like fruited beer but this one was really good! This is a great place to check out and either spend a rainy few hours or just go and get some good local beers! read more

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Came in on a Saturday and had a beer, pleasant place to drink a beer. Very nice establishment. Very big place with ample amount of seating! Will be back for sure! read more

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To open a tab, they keep your credit card, instead of swiping and returning as other places. Unfortunately, I forgot to retrieve my card from the bartender (only one working the afternoon we were in). I called today to see if I could come pick it up, but they said they didn't have it. I immediately checked my account and there are hundreds of dollars in unauthorized charges. If you visit this establishment, DO NOT open a tab and leave your card with the bartenders. read more

Pretty neat brewery in Atlantic Beach. They have solid taps of their own to go with a couple of guest offerings. You can do a flight of four, or you can get a pint. There's a comfy lounge area and plenty of space. They do weekly events, including dog walking and trivia. Live music is an often held experience. I really enjoy the goses on a hot summer day. They do serve everything in plastic, but you can get a glass pint for $2 and you get to keep it). The water service on the island won't allow glass pints to be washed, so it's not their fault. Give these peeps a shot! read more

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Beers were fantastic. Cool place to go waste some time. On vacation with kids and the game room was a great thing to have. Bring some quarters. read more

We've been here 3 times just this week--- great atmosphere and nice ambience, with very friendly service. They have a large variety of options and are very very good. If you are looking for a good brewery, this one is by far THE best in the area. read more

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Good beer selection, but if you prefer wine or liquor, probably not the best choice. Have homemade pork rinds if that is up your alley. A nice sitting area when you first walk in and three TVs in the main bar area. Fun games in the back. Plenty of seating inside and more out back. read more

A nice selection of craft beer in a comfortable environment. I didn't get the name of our server, but she was very nice.

Great service and even better beer! It was our first time but we definitely will be back! read more

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While cruising down the outer banks I happened upon an old beach store turned into a brewery a great upcycle to a building that might have sat vacant for years or got fought up in a seasonal cycle that's not as good for the community as a local ale house open year round for everyone's enjoyment very family and pet friendly grab your favorite take out and stop by for fun and games and plenty of good beer by the end of my tour I wasn't sure which beer I liked the best but none disappointed there is a nice outdoor area and some video games in the back as well as shuffle board and corn hole. This is a must see while traveling the outer banks read more

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While we were heads over heels in Love with the brewery space itself (although it obviously in a past life was a Wings store) we just did not like the beers. The lounge area is super, I'm talking nicer than my living room at home. They have a huge open bar area with a big window that our bartender said provided amazing sunset views. The game room was also so cool with corn hole, shuffle board, and vintage pinball and arcade games as well as giant Connect 4. CCB is also a verified Untappd venue if you are checking in and collecting badges- my user name is Mintyshake BTW.. However, if beer is all you do (no food here but packaged snacks) then it needs to be good, and frankly CC's beer to us just wasn't. Even the IPAs had a flat, lifeless taste. Were were told by a local that the beer isn't even brewed on site, that's it's made someplace else and shipped in, which if this is true, is a bummer. Bartender was nice enough and again amazing space but beer was a disappointment. read more

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I've been wanting to try this brewing establishment out for bit but today we were in the area so dropped in to try it out. It a pretty good sized place inside old wings building . I love they repurposed it for this! They had ciders and red beers and just something for everyones tastes. I had pint of a tropical pineapple and it was really good! There's one called pineapple upside down cake but there's none on tap to try so I bought one can to try. I also tried a beer that had a lime flavor inspired by dank burrito.. a cool local restaurant in Morehead.. I found that beer very refreshing. There is a lounging area with beach vibe and couches and in main room there's lots of tables to sit and enjoy company and beverages along with bar area. They have game room in the back with lots of video games and pinball machines and an outdoor area for corn hole. You can easily spend a good bit of time here. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We spent the week on Emerald Isle, and wanted to try a local brewery, after a long day on the beach. This place popped up as a popular brewery so I gathered up my family and went to check it out. They have inside and outside seating, kids are more than welcome, the beer-tender was incredibly welcoming, and didn't mind at all that we asked for a flight of all of their beers. They do have sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages for kids and non-drinkers. Along w cans of beers to go. We really enjoyed almost all of their beers, and would absolutely go back next time we're visiting. read more

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Annoyingly bad service. Walked in, got a table and went to bar to order. Bartender left bar as we walked in to go rearrange tables, then took a call, then did something else. Good grief. We ate our whole takeout meal before she was available to get us a beer. And the beer didn't taste right after all that. read more

Was there today. No excuse for giving my credit card to someone else. Very irresponsible. Yes, I ended up having to leave without my CC and had to lock it down. Now waiting for a new card. read more

Make sure you come to this gem! MOLLY was beyond great. Traveling from out of state and not sure what to make of the COVID 19 state here in NC Molly was well informed of other local businesses open and ready for business as well as great with recommendations on beers here on tap. If you like beer or need a break don't miss this little gem. read more

Hubby and I made a quick covid getaway. We found this awesome brewery!! Great brews and great place to come chill from the heat. read more

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A nice place lots of activities good beer and the bar staff was a delight! There is a "arcade" type room in the rear along with outdoor seating read more

This is a great spot for locals or tourists, great middle ground between local bars. Love that they try to keep one beer in each style. There's games in the back and weekly yoga & trivia. Support local! read more

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Awesome location, spacious with games and outdoor seating with a wide variety of excellent brews including some seltzer's. Good service and flights available. As well as cans to purchase to go. Highly recommend! read more

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Samantha behind the bar is a rockstar! We enjoyed a round of drinks here before dinner on a Friday night and although it was our first time in, we will be back often. I enjoyed the AB Blonde Lager (available only in a can) and my other half a Prosecco on tap. We also took home dog snacks for our furry child. Lisa is looking forward to doing Saturday morning yoga here, too. A+ on the social distancing efforts, as well. read more

Crystal Coast Brewing - Atlantic Beach - Masks on! - Breweries Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Would have given a better review but unfortunately they built a brewery with no parking. Not sure the logic in doing so but had approximately 10 Spaces with a bunch of signs surrounding the building on where NOT to park. Had an easier time finding parking around wrigleyville during a Cubs game. Very poor logistics for their potential customers. Won't be back. Many other options. read more

The beer was fantastic and talking to our bartender, Lindsey, was extremely friendly and attentive not only to us but everyone. Definitely a premier place to stop by for a couple drinks and fun times. read more

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Love this place! Have been a couple times and love stopping by when we visit Crystal Coast. Their beers are fun and creative and super tasty and refreshing. read more

The ambiance and facility is fantastic! Great for families who want to play games. Lots of pinball and arcade games. Staff are super friendly. However, the beer is terrible. read more

Literally sitting here right now. Came in and was excited to get a flight because there were multiple sour beers and we have never stopped in. When I requested my flight the girl (Molly)behind the counter told me that she had to take care of the 5 people that walked in AFTER me first because she was by herself and flights just take too much time. I can count 5 people right now that have flights. How long does it actually take to fill tiny cups? And the people that came in AFTER me are just sampling away. I guess I should have requested samples. Disappointed that this is my first experience and it will be my last. Also, can we get some AC in here. Or turn the fan on higher. Update:she did come over and offer a flight...but the moment has passed Molly. No thank you. read more

Very nice porter, very bad poor. Jerk bartender. Forget this place and go to Tightlines on Arendell. Much fairer pour. We live here. First and last time we'll waste our money at this place. read more

This place is a family must. Great big layout for kids to run around, ample games in a game room, and a separate lounge that also has kids games and adult games and magazines. Not sure what's up with the negative reviews on the beer because I enjoyed the White Chocolate Saison and the Maple amber I believe it was. The mini bowling was fun, as was the connect 4 and bag toss. The lounge area has nice heated fireplace and it's good to be away from the game area. Love that they have bag snacks - for free too. I have no special tips for coming here since the experience was so seamless - that said based on some of the beer reviews I recommend getting samples. They certainly were gracious giving them out! read more

Crystal Coast Brewing - Atlantic Beach - Family lounge area - Breweries Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Great place, wanted to check out this brewery all week. Big place they had games in the back room for people to play such as shuffle board and big Jenga. The staff was Great, very interactive with the guests, and they had a dj set up, we played music bingo which was amusing! I liked their Blonde Ale and IPA, pretty good. Fun spot go check it out! read more

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Great use of space !!! So glad we have a brewery on the island ! Cool spot for the kids as well. read more

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One of the best breweries I've been to in NC. Great beer and bar lay out. Staff friendly and knowledgeable about their product as well as local scene (visitor assistance)). Try the nitro porter.... read more

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