Breweries & wineries
Is there a brewery on Oak Island?
The short answer
Yes. Solar Brewing Co. brews its own beer on the island at 8108 E Oak Island Dr, and Lonerider has a taproom on the island (its beer is brewed in Raleigh). About 15 minutes away in Southport, Cape Side Brewing and Carolina Crab Brewing brew their own, and Silver Coast Winery has a downtown tasting room.
Oak Island
On the island
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Lonerider at Oak Island · 57th Place WestTaproom of Raleigh's Lonerider Brewing; the beer is brewed in Raleigh.910-613-7460Website ↗
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Solar Brewing Co. · 8108 E Oak Island DrBrews its own beer on Oak Island; pizza too.910-933-1018Website ↗
About 15 minutes from Oak Island
In Southport
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Silver Coast Winery (Southport tasting room) · 105-A S Howe StThe winery's own downtown tasting room, pouring its wines.910-477-9002Website ↗
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Cape Side Brewing · 511 N Howe StDowntown Southport brewery that brews in house, with a taproom and outdoor seating.910-363-8153Website ↗
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Carolina Crab Brewing Company · 4810 Long Beach Rd SEBrewery and taproom on Long Beach Road that brews its own beer.910-477-6013Website ↗
Town rules
Before you go
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Open containersDrinking or carrying an open container is illegal on public streets and on all Town property, including parks and Town parking lots (Sec. 20-1, 22-1).
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No glass on the beachNo glass containers of any kind on the beach or at beach accesses (Sec. 14-143).
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HoursTaproom hours change by season. Check each brewery's own website before you drive over.
Quick answers
Common questions
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Is there a brewery on Oak Island NC?Yes. Solar Brewing Co. brews its own beer on Oak Island at 8108 E Oak Island Dr. Lonerider also has a taproom on the island, though its beer is brewed in Raleigh.
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What breweries are near Oak Island?In Southport, about 15 minutes away: Cape Side Brewing (511 N Howe St) and Carolina Crab Brewing Company (4810 Long Beach Rd SE). Silver Coast Winery also has a tasting room at 105-A S Howe St.
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Can you bring beer to Oak Island beach?Glass is banned on the beach and at beach accesses, and open containers are illegal on streets, Town property and Town parking lots. Check the Town's Beach Rules page before you bring any alcohol.
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Every listing was checked on the business's own website on Sep 28, 2026. Rules from the Town of Oak Island Beach Rules and Code of Ordinances.