CRAFTING WICKED BREWS
Whether you want to try craft brews from around the state and country, or you want to brew your own, check out Goldsboro’s tap houses and craft beer rooms! Our brew houses have regularly scheduled events that are anything but regular. Free yoga on the weekends, Duck Donut Thursday, group runs followed by pizza and beer, movie nights, and of course, live music. Having fun, yet? Probably not, unless you’re there reading this while sipping on a refreshing drink.
BREWERIES, BOTTLE SHOPS & TAPROOMS
Tap into the local craft beer scene in Goldsboro-Wayne County. Take in the brews and pair it with some ‘cue.
R & R Brewing
The first micro-brewery in Goldsboro-Wayne County, R & R Brewing not only has some killer craft beer (brewed on-site) but they are also the creators of the famous Pickle Beer that expresses their home of Mount Olive’s #PICKLEPRIDE. Their motto is REST, RELAX, ENJOY and you’ll definitely do all of the above inside their taproom chatting with their experienced staff or outside in their large backyard and patio space enjoying their regularly scheduled food trucks, game nights and live music.
Phone | (252) 550-0853
GBW Filling Station
Owners of Goldsboro Brew Works announce the GBW Filling Station. Utilizing the space of a vintage gas station, Goldsboro Brew Works is taking craft beer to another level in Downtown Goldsboro with their own microbrewery. Grab a fresh brew indoors or outside at their backyard pick-up window, and snap an insta-worthy pic infront of the classic car parked out front. We definitely recommend this be a stop on anyone’s bar crawl around Goldsboro-Wayne County.
Phone | (919) 429-6162
Goldsboro Brew Works
Goldsboro Brew Works is the place to be if you want brews on tap, a bottleshop to explore, an outdoor patio space overlooking the beauty of City Hall and close to dining options, and an indoor arcade to keep you entertained! Go check out their constantly rotating draft selections, their live music events, tap takeovers, game nights, food truck nights and their very own GBW Run Club that takes their route through Downtown Goldsboro! You don’t want to miss out on all the possibilities.
Phone | (919) 429-6162
Well Travelled Beer
From wine to sake to beer to soda, this bottle shop has it all! Well Travelled Beer is located in Downtown Goldsboro and is one of the most unique places to go on your trip. Check out their events like Metal Midnight that let you enjoy loud metal music at midnight with brews on tap and food trucks serving up delicious meals. Feel the nostalgia of years past with Gold City Video, a monthly pop-up shop that takes over their back building with the option to purchase VHS tapes, vinyl, laserdiscs, and comics or play on their variety of 80s and 90’s video game consoles. Sit outside or inside, and bring your fur child because they are very animal friendly.
Phone | (919) 750-1476
Tobacco & Hops
How do we describe Tobacco & Hops without talking about how unique they are? If you’re a fan of cigar and craft beer, this is definitely the place for you. As Goldsboro’s only (and oldest!) full-service tobaccionist they carry a premium line of cigars. Check out their cigar selection, pick out one you are a fan of or ask their skilled staff for their expertise on what you may enjoy. Then head over to their lounge and grab a beer to enjoy! Keep a look out for their unique events, such as their yearly Cigar B-Que’s and their three-course Cigar Dinners which bring you a unique fine dining experience with paired cigars and wine or beer options.
Phone | (919) 288-1166
First Brew
Fully stocked with beers, games, live music, a full lounge area and last but not least, the amazing food that their sister business, John’s Pizza provides. This recent addition to Goldsboro-Wayne County has made quick waves as a go-to location to go for a night out for dinner and a brew. This bottle shop and taproom will have you exploring 16 different beer taps (both craft and domestics), their large selection of wines and beers, and all while enjoy your pizza. This spot is the perfect place to bring, friends, family, and makes for a great date-spot for a laid back time. Don’t miss out on Pikeville, NC’s latest addition at First Brew and John’s Pizza.
Phone | (919) 709-4316
Brewmasters of Goldsboro
Whenever you’re craving a made-to-order sandwich, sizzling flatbread pizza, or want a variety of appetizers, Brewmasters has got you covered. Using only Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, our sandwiches are craft like our beers. Not only does Brewmasters have a variety of different food selections, but it’s also a bottleshop and taproom offering brews from all over the world. Sit outside on their back patio that overlooks a pond with a fountain, or grab yourself one or two (or five) bottles of wine, meads or packs of craft beer. It’s not wonder they’re called Brewmasters!
Phone | (919) 288-2014
The Flying Shamrock Irish Pub & Restaurant
This classic Irish pub features a relaxed and sports-bar atmosphere that is the perfect destination to hang out with family or friends. Enjoy their beers, both draft and bottled beer, to catch the game or try thier Irish cuisine throughout the week. On Sunday, check out their brunch menu for a twist on some of your favorite classics! Enjoy live music, or sit outside in their sidewalk seating section and feel the hustle and bustle of Downtown Goldsboro. However you want to enjoy a brew, The Flying Shamrock Irish Pub & Restaurant will be there to pour, serve and host you.
Phone | (919) 580-0934
JOIN THE BREW CREW
Open up your own brewery or craft distillery in downtown Goldsboro, NC! It’s the best, most up-and-coming location in North Carolina because it’s an untapped market. Pun intended! With over $20 million of public and private investment the historic downtown has experienced in the last three years, this wave of revitalization is thirsty for more. Downtown Goldsboro is the ideal destination to bottle your dreams and share with the world because of the amazing historic tax preservation credits available to investors.
To find out more about the available incentive programs our City, Downtown Goldsboro Development Office, and the State of NC are able to offer your brewery and distillery, click “Learn More” below. Check out the available properties best equipped for opening a brewery or distillery, by clicking “Property Spotlight” below. Send your questions to Ashlin Glatthar, 919-734-7922 or aglatthar@goldsboronc.gov.
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