10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Oregon Inlet

"Outer Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as the cornerstone of their innovative style. Multiple year winners of the Taste of the Beach People's Choice Award, their outstanding chefs have created an Outer Banks–inspired fusion menu using regionally available products from local fish and produce to North Carolina meats. Pastry chef Tina Mackenzie bakes the house bread and...read moreOuter Banks Brewing Station has an ever-changing list of award-winning house-made beers that serve as...read more"

"Seemingly everyone knows about the wind turbine that stands 93 feet tall and gives the OBBS its claim to fame as “America’s first wind-powered brew pub.” So Will Holman doesn’t talk much about that on his tours. Instead, he shares how owners Eric Reece and Aubrey Davis got their idea for starting a brew pub while drinking (of course!) in Thailand with the Peace Corps. Then there’s the unique building that houses the Brewing Station."

"North Carolina is well-known for its abundance of outstanding breweries, and the Outer Banks Brewing Station is no exception. In addition to enjoying their creative, hand-crafted brews, you can also order some fantastic food. They serve lunch, dinner, and brunch, so stop by anytime for an unforgettable dining experience."

"For award-winning locally brewed beer and creative cuisine, head to Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe. This longtime local restaurant has the chops of any urban gastropub but with the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of small-town Manteo. Notable for bringing a touch of city style to the downtown Manteo waterfront, the restaurant and pub are located at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Sir Walter...read moreFor award-winning locally brewed beer and creative cuisine, head to Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe....read more"

"Manteo’s quaint downtown houses the Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe, where the only beers on tap are specialties such as Buxton Brown Ale, Kitty Hawk Blonde, Hatteras Red and Manteo Porter. Paul Charron started his dream of brewing beer at the former Full Moon Cafe in 2011 with 80-gallon pots. Now, a new facility in Stumpy Point cranks out more than 1,000 gallons of English ales being served in more than 60 restaurants from Corolla to Manteo at the height of the summer season."

"Outer Banks Olive Oil Co. carries more than 60 olive oils, infused and fused oils and balsamic vinegars for tasting and purchase every day. The oils and vinegars are decanted into beautiful bottles that can be refilled at the store. The staff is knowledgeable about the products and can recommend surprising and delicious flavor combinations."

"With traditional cedar shakes on a intriguingly modern building, it's a stunner. This is a place to sip good beers and relax with your pals. Swells'a brews a range of options from IPAs to lagers, pilners, stouts and sours, you can enjoy them in a variety of tasting-room settings, from the family and dog-friendly...read more"

"Jockey’s Ridge State Park covers 426-acres of Nags Head and features the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. This is a fantastic Nags Head, NC, activities that your whole family will enjoy."

"Frames at Large offers custom framing with personal assistance in selecting color, design and style. They also sell framed seascape prints and other odds and ends. They are closed on Sundays.read more"

"Dowdy Park, encompassing five acres, offers a myriad of recreational possibilities for its visitors of all ages. It is well-loved by families for its ADA-accessible playground."

"Sandwiches, burgers, and wraps are the highlights on the menu at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop. The is one of our favorite restaurants in Manteo, North Carolina, to grab lunch. It sits in the heart of town, so you can easily walk to it if you’re staying in one of our historic cottages."

"Poor Richard's is the local meet-and-greet neighborhood sandwich shop by day and bar by night. It has two doors, one leading from the Manteo boardwalk and another off Queen Elizabeth Avenue. You can eat inside at a booth or table or sit outside on the patio right next to the water."

"Lucky 12 Tavern was founded in 2006 growing with visitors and locals alike. We provide fun dining featuring seafood, local produce, hand-patted burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, New York-style pizza salads, wings that are beautiful, boardwalk fries and a kids menu. Lucky 12 includes 20 beers on draft including North Carolina craft beers and special releases from the can or jar combined with another 90 beers if you are a beer connoisseur."

"Lucky 12 Tavern got its start in 2006, rapidly grew in popularity, and has been a local favorite ever since. Patrons will find this retro-funky bar and eatery situated along South Virginia Dare Trail, just steps from the sparkling Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head, North Carolina. The restaurant prides itself on providing the freshest locally sourced produce and Outer Banks seafood available."

"When a place sells its signature drinks in a souvenir cup, you know it's a good time. In addition to floater-topped piña coladas and cocktails made with locally made rums from Outer Banks Distillery, Lucky 12 also offers 20 beers on tap, and 90 more in bottles or cans. Oh, and they serve pizza until 2 A.M., too."