10 Best Breweries in Kure Beach

"Located in the historic district of Wilmington, Front Street Brewery offers brewery tours, flight tasting, and elevated pub grub. They have 6 core beers including a Scottish ale, IPA, and wheat beer. Front Street Brewery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM."

"Front Street Brewery, Wilmington’s only Restaurant and Brewery; offering American cuisine, ranging from gourmet burgers to fine entrees, at a reasonable price. Located in Historic Downtown come try our delicious food served in the comfortably casual ambiance of a beautiful historic building."

"Part restaurant and part brewery, Front Street Brewery features over 25 sandwiches and 35 entrees on top of a full tap list of house-brewed beer. Open since 1995, Front Street has five flagship beers worth sampling. If you want a behind the scenes look, check out their free brewery tour!"

"Wrightsville Beach Brewery is the perfect spot for grabbing a meal and an ice-cold local brew. They have an amazing menu with homemade pizza, seafood dishes, and other pub grub fare. Taste their selection of IPAs, ales, stouts, and porter beers on tap."

"Outstanding beers - many styles on tap - even 3 excellent barley wines!. Food was excellent as well - try the tempura cauliflo..."

"Waterline boasts an array of well-balanced beers “brewed under the bridge.” This credo refers to their historic location in a restored warehouse just under the majestic Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Their beer garden is big and beautiful, one of our favorite settings for sipping in the city. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional or experimental, light and refreshing or bold and dark, they’ve got it all on tap."

"The location of Waterline Brewing Co. (721 Surray Avenue) is part of its appeal. Waterline is located under the Cape Fear bridge, near a boat slip. If you’re heading that way, you’re most likely either heading to Waterline or heading out on your boat (or, this year, the Riverfront Farmers’ Market since the market moved to the private parking lot next to Waterline)."

"Located inside a 111-year old historic firehouse in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District, Edward Teach Brewing features a two-story ship-shaped bar with eight craft beers on tap, including the Three Sheets Double Wit, Cutlass German Lager, Devil’s Son IPA and Peg Leg Chocolate Porter. The brewery’s name is a nod to the infamous pirate Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, that frequented the shores of North Carolina. To find Edward Teach Brewing, look for the flag Blackbeard flew over the Queen Anne’s Revenge at the door."

"Sip beer in this 100-year-old firehouse named after the infamous Blackbeard!. The inside of Edward Teach Brewery resembles the front of a pirate ship, but the beer will keep your mind off its plank!. Their Scallawag Session IPA and Black Spot Black Lager are a couple of reasons why this one of our favorite breweries in Wilmington."

"This brewery is set in an impressive location – a 111-year-old historic firehouse set in the Arts District. They also stock a wide selection of wines as well as delicious snacks from “The Veggie Wagon”. If you visit over the weekend, you’ll experience the best live performances from local musicians."

"Set in the heart of the city, this Wilmington brewery started as a small home brewing operation, and is now serving Charlotte fresh pints in a laid-back and cozy taproom. They offer weekly brewing demonstrations and an on-site homebrew supply shop, to encourage your passion for craft creating. There are 15 drafts on tap, always rotating in new and exciting selections, and options for every need—take a pint, growler, crowler, or keg home with you or to the nearby beach."

"Starting out as a homebrew shop, it developed into a full-fledged brewery. Having attended UNC Asheville, the owners were in the thick of “Beer City USA” where their appreciation of craft beer was born. After touring some breweries in Europe and working at some facilities in Asheville, they decided to open their own place near the beach."

"For all things beer, Wilmington Brewing Company is the place to go!. Straight from the tank to your glass, WBC also hosts a home-brew supply store!. Built by Wilmington natives and located in the middle of Wilmington, owners John and Michelle Savard crafted their love for beer while in college at UNC Asheville."

"New Anthem Beer Project (116 Dock Street) has so much to offer that earlier this year, New Anthem opened a second location (110 Greenfield Street), the large building behind Satellite Bar and Lounge on the corner of Greenfield Street and Carolina Beach Road, if you’re familiar with Wilmington. This makes New Anthem the only brewery in Wilmington that operates two locations simultaneously. The second location houses the majority of the production and spirit barrel aging and has a huge open taproom."

"Their original brewery was located in the historic McLellan Building, but New Anthem Beer Project now has a beautiful taproom south of downtown where they serve up frothy pints. Pushing the boundaries of traditional methods, this is one of those breweries in Wilmington that’s best known for hoppy beers and barrel-aged choices."

"Flavors at New Anthem Beer Project steer heavily towards the hoppy and the dark. Names of the beer make popular references, like Hold My Beer, Throwing Shade, and Daddy Issues. With a beer philosophy of “push on the edges every time from both the inside and outside,” New Anthem’s beer is constantly evolving."

"You’ll get surf and beach vibes when you visit Waterman’s Brewing in Wilmington. This brewery offers delicious pub grub along with some mouth-watering brews. Choose from 12 different flagship beers including Abundant Sunshine, Morning Glass Coffe Ale, Wicked Mojo, and Goseway –cool names right?"

"You won’t find another brewery in Wilmington with such a love and connection for the coast. You can watch brewmaster Zac in the glass brewhouse working his magic whilst enjoying your beer!. And don’t miss the amazing food served here."

"Waterman’s Brewing Company (1610 Pavilion Pl) is another new brewery that also makes food on premises. Seriously, this is a big deal here. And the brewery offers lots of daily specials on food too, like $6 burgers and half off wings."

"Based in Midtown, this brewery is a hidden gem in Wilmington. The building it’s situated in was totally renovated, creating a stunning cabin-like interior that makes you cosy in and never want to leave. They carry a large offering of award-winning handcrafted beers such as fresh lagers, invigorating seasonal Belgian ales and succulent IPAs."

"The inside is adorned with recycled wood, creating a cozy cabin feel. They use a seven barrel steam system to brew; take a peek at the exposed tanks while you’re deciding on your draft. The selection is varied, with four flagships and an assortment of seasonals."

"They offer IPAs, ales, and stouts with interesting names like Mole Dancer, Pure Molevolence, and Marilyn MonMole. Like Flying Machine they have food trucks that hang out, so you can enjoy a quick bite while you enjoy a cold brew. Mad Mole Brewing is open Monday-Wednesday from 4-9 PM, Thursday from 12-10 PM, Friday-Saturday from 12-11 PM, and Sunday from 12-8 PM."

"Brewed by the sun, this is one of the best breweries in Wilmington, and not just for their solar powered set up, which covers the whole seven barrel system. Their 12 taps host a revolving roster of craft creations. They use science and technology to explore the most sustainable ways to brew."

"New to the craft scene in Wilmington but not North Carolina, this long time Asheville favorite recently opened their fifth branch right in Queen City. They make balanced drafts that are approachable and drinkable daily. They brew in traditional styles but love to experiment in small batches."

"Without a doubt the best food in Wilmington, anything Japanese or hibachi style. The restaurant and kitchen are extremely clean. The food is consistently..."

"We not only serve Japanese hibachi and sushi but we also have thai and Chinese food as well. The chef uses the freshest…. Didn't find what you were looking for?"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Bacon wrapped sea scallops over linguine Alfredo with a Parmesan crisp and garlic toast points. If you want to have a taste of Cape Fear’s offerings, then dine at Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar."

"Opened in 1972, Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of Wilmington’s iconic seafood restaurants. The restaurant places importance on locally sourced seafood and even their vegetables are locally grown. Enjoy some freshly caught seafood with a side of local craft beer."

"Have eaten there on numerous occasions and found the food very good and the staff friendly. There fresh catch is your best choice for exceptional…"

"Reservations were easily made using the app and the hostess had our reservation accurately. We were seated promptly and with a nice view over the pool/river. Food was excellent- steaks done to perfection."

"Make reservations for the outdoor patio at upscale steakhouse Ruth’s Chris, with amazing views of the Cape Fear River, the Memorial Bridge, and downtown Wilmington."

"New to the craft scene in Wilmington but not North Carolina, this long time Asheville favorite recently opened their fifth branch right in Queen City. They make balanced drafts that are approachable and drinkable daily. They brew in traditional styles but love to experiment in small batches."