Happened upon this swell spot on our first time in OBX. The live music drew us in! Loved the vibe, the beverages. I'm a wine drinker and the selection was small but mighty. The beers looked great. It's such a beautiful spot. You must try. read more

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Service was great, flight was great. As a sour lover I was very pleased with the 2 spurs and super light and smooth Pina Colada bevy! We're here in the late fall but I can tell the views in the summer must be even more beautiful! read more

Swells’a Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We were down on vacation to see friends and happened to come across this cool spot. The staff was very nice and helpful. Place seemed pretty busy but there's lots of seating inside and outside. We got a choice of 4 beers in our flights and took them outside to the upstairs patio. Some good views up there and if it rains while your up there you can go inside there too and there's a counter with lots of barstools and chairs. We enjoyed beer so much took some home with us. Great place to hang with friends and meet new people. We will have to go back next time we are in the area. read more

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Need more variety for celiacs. Only on GF available, a pear chai slushie. It was weird. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Pear chai slushie. - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great beer, walkable to and from the beach, cute outdoor and second story areas to sit and chat with some friends and flights. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

The beers are solid I loved the sours. Super dog friendly and the staff are helpful. The space is relaxed with plenty of outdoor seating. The fire inside was super cozy when it was chilly outside and added to the calm energy of the place. The paperboard can collars were refreshing to see. Excited to come back. read more

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Great location, beer was awesome and they have indoor and outdoor seating with a small beer garden. A must stop while in Kill Devil.

I dragged my non-drinking wife and underage kid to this brewery because I REALLY wanted to go and I'm glad they humored me because it was awesome. My non-drinking peeps shared an orange drink in a bottle - they also had root beer. My kid also brought in some custard from across the way. I had the flight of non-IPAs and went back for a crowler to go of Okinawa Potato Diver, which was my fav. I imagine if you're a big IPA fan, you'd be an even bigger fan of this place, since they had a bunch to choose from. It was chilly and windy, but we sat on the rooftop anyhow and the view was amazing. read more

Swells’a Brewing - flight - view from the rooftop! - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Heading down the beach front rd right down from where the wright brothers first took flight swell as is an oasis in the sand plenty of beers on tap as well as some frozen drinks local art on the walls and a working brewery stop in a get a taste read more

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We stopped at this brewery last year and again this year. Great location and setup. Seating is nice inside or outside upstairs. The beer selection is very good. Nice variety and good quality. We tried several beers on site and got a few crowlers to go. Service is attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Cool glassware and merch available for purchase. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We were driving to pick up food and we ran across this place. I initially stopped in and just purchased two beers and left. The beers were good. But that wasn't good enough for me. I stopped back reviewed the menu and tried four different beers. They were all very good. The Pale Ale, Pilsner Hazy IPA and traditional IPA called Oh, Whale was great. I purchased to cans for the Oh, Whale and Hazy IPA. The Hazy IPA was good but it didn't have that fruitful citrus flavor like the others that I've tasted. The place is very nice inside. They opened a month ago. Limited seating downstairs, there is seating upstairs and outside and on the lower level as well. Great looking place, it's close to the beach and close to where we were staying at. read more

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Went with my wife for some time away from the kids while on vacation. We both had a flight so we could each try 4 of their beers. We sat outside and there was a great view of the ocean. They had a musician that evening. We met some really nice people at the next table and ended up closing the place down. This is a really great place to just chill out and drink some good beer. Loved it! read more

Decent beers nice upper level to look out at ocean. Staff was nice and plenty of room to spread out. Inside was a bit noisy. Get here early if you want a roof seat. read more

Very cool venue with nice art, a DJ, rooftop seating and friendly bartenders. Just wasn't a big fan of the beers they had available. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Signage - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great beers! We drank our fill and got package goods to go. We then returned for package goods for friends. Great vibe! Love the staff.

Great spot for delicious beer! Stopped here with our dog for some tasty brews. Loved the surf trek blonde ale, wahine wheat but most of all the kahuna Matata fruited sour! Cool atmosphere and will definitely return. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Surf trek blonde ale, kahuna matata, berlinerweisse, wahine - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Looking for a kid and dog friendly local brewery with a great outdoor area and isn't dark like some can be? Swells'a Brewing is the spot for you to try. Located within walking distance from the beach, you could tie one on here if you can walk home. They had a variety of selections including a "Sweltzer" that someone in my party said they could drink a gallon of. Along with their tap selections they carry a few canned options including Hard Kombucha. Want a brew to go? Swells'a offers their tap options in a 32oz Crowler for you to enjoy at a later time. Snacks are available for purchase if you need a little something to satisfy your munchies. Outside they have actual grass. Cornhole boards are set up off to the side so you don't have to listen to bags slapping wood along with a mini Disc Golf hole to occupy time while enjoying your tasty beverage. They also have a party deck that had a DJ playing music while we were there. Need a break and want a good brew? Drop by Swells'a Brewing and sip a cold one. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Good Beer - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Pretty good beer. My expectation was a place you could grab in and grab a drink, or jump in and grab something to go. Pretty sure you can do the former, but you definitely hit "island time" once you enter. Which, isn't a bad thing. Except, it's more of a "what are you doing on my island" time kinda thing. However... If you get one more slightly less disaffected dude working the counter, service might speed up. Read the room. When you get an indecisive crowd at the counter and your line is stacking, get someone else up there to expedite. The cat sorting glasses can sort later. Finally, always, ALWAYS look the customer in the eye when they're paying, and say "thanks" for them darkening your doorstep. You never know...they might leave a review. Looking over the customer's shoulder like they're keeping you from doing something more important is kinda insulting. Unless there was some roving gang of insurgents about to bust through the door, keep your eyes on the guy that's dropping coin in your purse. Would I go back? Sure. The beer is pretty good. Would I recommend? Yep. Would I sit inside and drink? Nah. I'd get it and go. And, I'd recommend others I know to do the same. read more

We drove past here on the way to our vacation beach house and knew we had to make it back. Almost all of us did flights to try a little bit of everything. My brother got the Bean Jumper, which was a great dark beer with hints of coffee and cocoa. I also loved this one. They had some great IPAs, but everyone's favorite was the Smokin Toobies, which finished off with a truly smokey flavor. The Flotsam Pineapple and Aloha Neighbor were crisp lighter beers that were easy to drink. If you like a Hefeweizen, then you would love the Aloha Neighbor--it was my favorite. They have an awesome outdoor space with games and a rooftop bar that you can see the ocean from. They have snacks from local restaurants, but it looked like you can bring in your own food too. It's a great new addition to Nags Head! read more

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Impressive addition to OBX. We all got excited a few years ago with the Brewing Station opening and then were sorely dissappointed by the wide selection of the incredibly overpowered West Coast hopped IPA's. Swells'a fields a wide variety of VERY flavorful, on-site brewed beverages served in a casual!, beachy environs. Upper deck seating with ocean view; beach themed bar area; fireplace huddle area. Stouts, sours, wheats, seltzers. What's not to like. Left with 2- 32oz crowlers. Highly recommended. read more

Swells’a Brewing - First in Flight - Flight! - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

This spot is awesome- great vibes and beer. Came with our 2 yr old daughter and dog and hung outside and listened to great music. Will definitely make this a regular spot when we're down in the OBX read more

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Visiting on the one year anniversary was fun! This was our first visit and absolutely won't be our last. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the staff. When you walk in, there is a merch stand along the wall and in the glass cases. There is also some tables to hangout hangout at on the right side as well. The building has a TON of seating options outside and inside. Tons of fun. The beer selection is unique and fun. Lucky for us, with the anniversary, there will be a celebration in the evening that we plan to come back to. Thank you for a positive, clean, and fun first experience. Oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! read more

Loved this dog friendly brewery. Nice staff and the place was homey. Beet selection was awesome and priced fair. I definitely recommend

We would have never found this brewery if it weren't for the rain and looking for something to do indoors, but we loved it so much we came back twice! Thank you for the delicious beer and amazing staff! read more

Fantastic Brewery. Lots of space to enjoy friends and some suds. Swells'a has a good selection of beer on tap made right on site. There is ample indoor seating to listen to music or you can relax outside on the patio, grassy area or rooftop deck. They have bathrooms inside and outside. Feeling sporty, throw some corn bags on the side grassy area that is also well lit so you can play into the night. read more

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Loved the root beer and the pretzel! My husband loved the beer and atmosphere! Great place to sit and have a cool beer after a long day at the beach. Right across the street from the waves and next door to the worlds most awesome tie dye experience, Island Dyes! Seating is everywhere and very comfortable. There is an upstairs outdoor deck and downstairs fenced yard that is pet friendly so bring your doggo. Best new spot at the beach! read more

Swells’a Brewing - Homemade pretzel! - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great atmosphere. Service was good even though they were very busy. Loved the roof top area.

I was there the day they opened... And have been coming back as often as possible... Like today... They are constantly challenging themselves to come up with interesting new brews.. BUT they don't go the way of what I call froofroo beers.. You know, rasberry nutmeg blah, blah, blah... And in all that time I can honestly say they have always come up with winners....There is no staff.. There are lots of friends on the other side of the bar... And.. they give back to the community wherever and whenever they can... Upstairs, downstairs, out in the yard, pick where you want to sit back and relax with a great beer and enjoy it with old friends and new ones you meet each time you go.. read more

Really enjoyed their beers and talking with the staff and fellow patrons. In a world of so many hazy ipa's, their Jimmy Buffett Ruined My Life was amazing! Will visit again next beach season! read more

Pretty cool modern brewery. Good service and beer with inside and outside seating. Atmosphere inside was lacking a little bit except for the cool skateboard beer menu shown in my pic. I was really surprised they only had two single bathrooms (male and female). I can't imagine what that's like when it gets really busy. Overall we had a good time and will be back next time we visit the Outer Banks. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Hanging on da upstairs deck - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Such a nice brewery! The beers, the staff, the seating! Couldn't recommend this place enough. I had an IPA and one of their flagship brews which was a salt and lime lager. The lager was amazing. I wish I got two of those. The seating was amazing with their cooktop lounge. Beautiful views of the Atlantic and the hustle and bustle of the locals. Will definitely come back when in the OBX area. read more

We always stop by for a beer on vacation. Love it! Good beer and ocean views if you go up to the second level. Dog friendly too.

the beer? amazing, the location? great, the merch? unreal, the prices? affordable, the view? gorgeous, the vibes? unbeatable. wish this place was closer to where i live, got a sick conky tonk shirt and crowler, one of my top 3 breweries of all time. u rock swells'a!!!! :) read more

Fun atmosphere and pet friendly. I like fruity beers so I enjoyed it. My husband and son did not care for the couple they chose. Too many gimmicky beers that were creative but missed the mark for them. read more

Very crowded on a rainy, in-season afternoon. German Pils was spot on. Aloha Pale Ale was very citrusy and delicious. Hazy IPA was too bitter for the style. Brown ale could have a touch more dark malt, though still well done. Very limited seating available. read more

Swells’a Brewing - Bar - Breweries Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Nice smaller brewery. Great beers and beautiful outdoor seating. Would be nice to have a food truck but don't know if that is a thing here in NC. Definitely recommend. read more

Great selection of brews. The perfect start to a down the hatch weekend. Blah blah blah to get to enough characters.

Good vibes and tasty beer. Dog friendly and happy people. Would recommend. Definitely worth a visit.

Awesome place! The head dipper is one of the best hazy IPAs I've ever had. Great low key atmosphere..

Go here! It's so good! The interior has a delightful cedar smell and the beer was very tasty. The vibe was relaxing and comfortable and the staff were friendly. We brought home a 6 pack. We will be back next year! read more