For enthusiasts of fine beverages, the OBX Beer, Wine & Spirits Trail offers an unforgettable journey from the Northern Beaches to Roanoke Island & Dare Mainland, and south to Hatteras Island. Immerse yourself in the Outer Banks' rich traditions of craft beer, award-winning wines, and artisanal spirits. Explore our full directory of Outer Banks bars and restaurants. Savor responsibly—never drink and drive.

Northern Beaches

• The Vineyard Voyage - Duck

Embark on a refreshing water excursion from the stylish town of Duck across Currituck Sound to Sanctuary Vineyards for wine tasting and a 4x4 safari tour. Spanning 33 acres of vinifera grapes, learn the vine-to-glass process, sample from French oak barrels, and meet the master winemakers amid a backdrop of waterfowl and farming heritage. Sanctuary Vineyards produces over 7,000 cases seasonally and boasts more than 100 awards for its exceptional wines.

• TRIO Restaurant and Market - Kitty Hawk

TRIO blends retail and tasting in a cosmopolitan atmosphere celebrating simple pleasures, authentic flavors, and great times. Indulge your passion for wine, beer, cheese, and inventive cuisine. This gourmet market and restaurant features a wine bar and tap house, perfect for on-site enjoyment or take-home delights.

• Chips Wine & Beer - Kill Devil Hills

Stock up from over 2,000 wines and 500 beers, or sample via wine tasting machines and six beer taps in this expansive market.

• Outer Banks Brewing Station – Kill Devil Hills

America's first wind-powered brewery, it pairs high-quality, esoteric dishes with affordable prices. Brewmaster Scott Meyer crafts diverse beers—from light pilsners and ales to robust IPAs and stouts—nationally acclaimed by aficionados. Beyond brews, enjoy world-class pub fare, live bands, sustainable energy, and community advocacy.

• Swells’ a Brewery and Tasting Room - Kill Devil Hills

This beachside brewery at 1802 South Virginia Dare Trail offers live music and beach-inspired brews in a cozy bar bodega setting.

• Buffalo City Jug Shop - Nags Head

Honoring the moonshining history of Buffalo City, this pioneering growler shop features 24 rotating craft taps, specialty beers, bottled selections, and wines evoking 1920s nostalgia.

• Fish Heads Bar & Grill - Nags Head

A family-friendly spot overlooking the Atlantic, serving lunch or dinner with 33 craft drafts, extensive bottles/cans, wines, and sake cocktails. Try their collaborative Pier Jumper beer with Coronado Brewing Company.

Roanoke Island & Dare Mainland

• Outer Banks Distilling Company - Manteo

Founded by brewery veterans and bartenders inspired by the Graveyard of the Atlantic's rum-laden shipwrecks, this craft distillery channels local history into premium spirits.

• Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe - Manteo

North Carolina's newest microbrewery in downtown Manteo specializes in British and Irish styles using Maris Otter malt, traditional hops like Fuggles and East Kent Goldings. Pet-friendly outdoor seating; brewery in a 10,000 sq ft former boat shop produces 1,000 gallons per batch.

• The Mothervine - Manteo

America's oldest cultivated grapevine (circa 1584) on Roanoke Island yields Muscadine products rich in polyphenolic antioxidants. Tied to Lost Colony lore; note the Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival (April 8-9, 2022) paired historic mystery with tribute wines.

Hatteras Island

• Lighthouse Sports Bar - Buxton

Curated for top North Carolina beers and ciders, with full bar, wines, pool, darts, live music, brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late-night bites.

*BONUS Trail Extension: Ferry to Ocracoke Island for 1718 Brewery's craft brews.