Shortway Brewing Company

Sometimes you walk into a brewery and know you're in for a good time. And that is definitely the…read morecase with Mill Whistle Brewing. You won't be blown away with shiny new objects on the walls, but instead the minute you walk in you know you are at a location that this whole Craft Beer industry boom was built on. MWB Feels like not a tourist trap but a hometown brewery where the staff isn't just the business owner, but he's also your neighbor and friend. This is a place that locals and visitors alike can sit down at the bar and unwind from the day, share stories and enjoy some of the most delicious beer the area has to offer. With so many offerings there is really something for everyone here. Will return- our favorite brewery of trip.

Omg I can't say enough about this place it's so welcoming! The beers are crazy good and some I've…read morenever even tried! It's small and get this an old what I call factory whistle goes off at around 5ish it's crazy but if you go in ask and they'll explain it to you! The feeing you get it so back in the days of good neighbors and local friends/family. Popcorn machine which is delicious popcorn and craft beer umm yeah! It's small inside but there's also seating outside as well. I love this place! If you are driving through I highly recommend a stop !

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Brewery 99

4.8(51 reviews)

24.6 mi

The Vibe is awesome. The Bakery is amazing. The Beer is spectacular. Everything is made fresh daily…read moreand in house . The Community thrives at 99. Pete and Barley are usually on hand to meet and greet first timers . Family friendly ....Pet friendly.... Give it a try , I bet you'll be back .

Popped in while on our way to another spot in new bern.. really nice place and had great selection…read moreof beer.. I had lunatic blueberry with lime - gruit.. it was really good.. hubby had tasty pants it's a pale ale. Looked like a comfortable space to kick back, relax with beer and good friends! Our bartender was on his own but it wasn't too busy only few couples but he was very nice. The beer is good and plenty seats and tables inside and out front. I highly recommend stopping in on a visit to new bern!

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Blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls

Tight Lines Pub & Brewing Company

4.1(238 reviews)

9.5 mi

Whenever I am in the Morehead City, Beaufort area I try to stop here. It's amazing that a good…read morebrewery is also a great restaurant. Sure they have typical pub food too, but if you turn their menu over you will be delighted with the interesting choices of apps and entrees. Tonight I went with the Asian Pork Belly, which is delicious. The spicy Korean BBQ sauce and kimchi really make the dish. Being able to try different brews without having to buy a pint is a real hit for me. I always do 8 oz glasses so I can try the different IPAs, lagers and other brews. I normally sit at the bar or outside, the waitstaff are pros and take care of me. Not too light and not too heavy. All in a great experience. Try it. You won't be disappointed.

Tight Line Pub is fantastic! I love the moody atmosphere--it has a great vibe. The food was…read moreoutstanding, and I actually came back two days in a row because it was that good. We tried a variety of menu items, and every single one was excellent. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

If you can't find a beer you like, you don't like beer.

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The New Village Brewery & Taproom

4.4(17 reviews)

19.1 mi

One of the best parts about this brewery is the people who run it, there are few places like this…read morewhere even at their busiest hour, they take the time to get to know their customers. Of course, since it was in the midst of the music festival, not only was the place filled, but they also had live music and food trucks. They have the right brews to satisfy both ends of the beer scale, this is definitely a locals favorite. Cheers!

A nice, little local nano-brewery and taproom located in a historic house built in the early 1900s…read more Was excited that this recent town addition was open on our latest visit to Oriental. While you couldn't go inside due to COVID precautions, they have a big, covered tent assembled with a couple heaters running in their beer garden area or you could also sit on the house front porch. They also had a food truck on site, which they seem to have most Saturday evenings now. We didn't partake as we had eaten a big lunch and had dinner plans. I don't think they had any guest taps that day as far as I could tell, but didn't specifically ask. You had the option of one of their 6 brews. They have a small window area in the covered tent which connects to the house where you can order. Sadly, they didn't have anything that really spoke to me, but I settled on the White Cap American while my husband ordered the High Water IPA. Neither of us were particularly impressed with the beers. However, there was a good number of people, imagine mostly locals, enjoying so maybe it was just personal taste. The property is very attractive, so we enjoyed getting out a bit somewhere local none the less.

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Crystal Coast Brewing - Atlantic Beach

4.0(54 reviews)

9.0 mi

The beer tender was so impatient, she walked away as I was pulling out my card to pay. She walked…read moreaway 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.

Finally, someone has a good idea for what to do with any of these "Wings" and "Waves" beach outlet…read morestores 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!

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Lounge Area

The Beer Barn

4.4(13 reviews)

51.5 mi

Definitely a locals hang out spot. There is taxidermy all over the walls, but not in a tacky…read moreway--in a fun way. They have their own beers as well as guest beers. Diverse selection. They are dog friendly. Service is good and the atmosphere is laid back.

No complaints on service, it was excellent. I enjoyed everything including the patio but my biggest…read moreconcern is they only had five or six beers and nothing that interested me.

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Brutopia Beer

4.8(26 reviews)

22.3 mi

Great little place. Will be back! Great beers on tap and on their bottle wall. Can get growlers and…read morepints to go!

Fun and knowledgeable staff. The beer that they create is…read moreout of this world!! Fun atmosphere. Lots of games and books. Sometimes they live music!

Fine Craft Beer tap choices.

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Fishtowne Brew House

4.7(42 reviews)

12.0 mi

Good spot for local brew! Enjoyed the Citra Cannon IPA on the front patio and it was tasty! Large…read moreinterior space as well as ple ry of outdoor seating.

Checked this place out on a Saturday afternoon and decided to get a couple of beers and sit/ chat…read more It's a cool laid-back vibe. Just wish they had more cider beers on tap and they stayed open later.

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1718 Brewing Ocracoke

4.5(101 reviews)

54.9 mi

Rock Fish, crab cakes and Oysters what more can you ask for?!…read more Service was friendly, professional and prompt. Yumbo !

Great spot for relaxing on the island. Large patio outside both in and out of shade…read more Had the Happi Jaq IPA and had to go back for another! They had food options from Marauders Kitchen coming out....which looked pretty good :)

1718 Brewing, Ocracoke

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Pineapple fish tacos

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Shortway Brewing Co. is a bit of a hidden gem in the Carteret County rough. Found out about them after seeing their Stout on tap at another location. 5bbl brewery with eleven styles on tap as of this writing. Clean interior, knowledgeable staff. Pleasantly surprised to find that one of the brewers was serving at the counter. It's nice to deal with someone who knows what they were talking about beerwise. The beers I tried (flight of porter, red, wheat and IPA and pint of smoky brown) exceeded my expectations from a relatively new startup brewery. Nothing I would call best-of-the-best but I would say they are beyond what other local spots are offering in terms of house brews (though the stout I had days earlier comes pretty close). No immediate food on or near the premises, but another group had pizzas delivered right to the taproom. I was informed that any food you'd like to have delivered or carried in is cool with them. Someone mentioned a restaurant moving into the strip but was not yet open as of this review. Dog and kid friendly, even had a small play area where kids can play with a few toys or coloring books. Had an outdoor seating area through the back of the building too, but didn't get to enjoy it with the recent snow in the area. Will need to come back after it warms up. No, the beer isn't free. It's not expensive either. If you need a dozen free samples to figure out if you like something then I'd question your connoisseurship. Man up and get a flight. Bottled water IS free for everyone, DD or otherwise. If this is a recent change I would impress upon the earlier reviewer to revisit and update their review. Overall I get the impression that this is a new and still growing operation. Even so, they are definitely on the right track in terms of beer quality and customer service. I wouldn't hesitate bringing my more snobby friends or out-of-town visitors to try out this neighborhood brewery. read more

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