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Pet-friendly Wilmington
Parks, breweries, markets, and restaurants where your dog is always welcome.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKMad Mole Brewing
Friends and co-workers Martin de Jongh, Ole Pederson, Chris Worden, and Thomas Varnum are partners in Mad Mole Brewing. Ole and Martin have been homebrewing for the better part of the past decade and wanted to share their passion for beer. They are looking forward to bringing more great beer to Wilmington. The name is a combination of the “M” from Martin and Ole’s name. Adding "mad" to "mole" is a nod to “mad scientist”. As brewing is a science more than a guessing game.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKBigger's Market
Wilmington's beloved community market, kitchen, and live music destination. 80+ local farmers and artisans, craft beer on tap, fresh produce, grab-and-go eats, and live music every Sunday.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKWilmington Brewing Co.
Family-owned craft brewery with a dog-friendly taproom and rotating food trucks.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKHi Wire Brewing
Wilmington outpost of the Asheville-born Hi-Wire Brewing. Hours: Mon–Thu 2–10pm, Fri & Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12–9pm.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKRiverFront Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 AM – 1 PM, rain or shine. Locally grown, locally produced, locally handmade. Free admission.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKFlying Machine Brewing Co.
Flying Machine Brewing Company was born from that leap of faith, inspired by North Carolina’s legacy of innovation and the belief that beer, like flight, is worth dreaming about. We envisioned a place dedicated to originality and experimentation, where every drop is brewed and packaged right here in Wilmington.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKWrightsville Beach Brewery
Beach-inspired brews just minutes from Wrightsville Beach.
Satellite Bar & Lounge
Rustic-modern tavern with funky, wood-accented decor, craft beer on tap & weekend live music.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKOuter Dunes Brewing Company
Outer Dunes Brewing is an oasis located in the Porters Neck area of Wilmington. Adjacent to Market Street, but tucked away in the oaks, Outer Dunes is home to a huge outdoor Beer Garden, a rustic Tap House, and a private indoor Event Venue. In addition to a wide variety of craft beers brewed on site, you will find guest offerings of mixed cocktails, wine, cider, and seltzers. Check the schedule for live music
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKLighthouse Beer & Wine
Lighthouse Beer & Wine was created on the notion– if you build it, they will come. And boy did they ever! Wrightsville Beach has grown and evolved almost as fast as the beer and wine industry has over the past few decades. Lighthouse Beer & Wine opened its doors for the first time in the winter of 1998 under the helm of a foolish young man, fresh out of college, named Jason Adams. Jason was the brain child for this new uncharted territory of a business model at the time called a bottle shop. Features outdoor seating and is pet friendly.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKJimmy's Wrightsville Beach
Casual bar and gathering place known for live music, cocktails, and beer, plus slushies.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKSavard Beer & Board
CRAFT BEER, LIVE SHAPING AND GLASSING SURFBOARDS, LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEK!!
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKDrumTrout Brewing Company
DrumTrout Brewing Co. is a neighborhood brewery from longtime Wilmington locals Joe and Ali Bagwell, pairing Joe's brewing background with Ali's service-industry experience — Wilmington beer fans may recognize them from their time at Bill's Brewing Company. The taproom blends natural wood with teal floors, opening onto a patio with picnic tables, Adirondacks, heaters, and fire pits for year-round hangs. Twelve rotating taps plus wine, seltzer, cider, and kombucha are joined by a full calendar of local music, art, and food truck nights — family- and dog-friendly, always.
Front Street Brewery
Front Street Brewery is North Carolina’s 7th brewery to open and Wilmington’s longest operating brewery. With nearly 20 breweries now in the area, FSB is still the Original! Now, we are able to work, collaborate, and drink with other craft brewers in our region to make some of the best beer in the state!
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKBill's Brewing Company
The Musser Family has been rooted in the Wilmington restaurant community since the 1980’s. They are best known for operating Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill and Volleyball Facility, a 12-court sand volleyball facility with a full restaurant and three bars on site. Fast forward to 2016 and the family became a part of the Wilmington brewing community, opening Bill’s Brewing Company.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKPonysaurus Brewing Co.
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. is a forward-thinking, backward-tasting craft brewery in North Carolina, creating beers meant to be savored, appreciated, contemplated—and occasionally, mindfully guzzled since 2013.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKThe Rift
An outdoor bar yard and pizza spot on Wrightsville Avenue — picnic tables, string lights, and a big screen in the yard for game days. Pet-friendly (though they suggest reading the room in the heat and the crowd), BYO lawn chair welcome, and no cover at the door.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKBowstring Brewyard
Bowstring Wilmington was founded in July 2023 by the same partners who own and operate Bowstring in Raleigh. We are a 9800 square foot neighborhood bar, live music venue, event space, and community gathering spot located in the heart of the Soda Pop District in downtown Wilmington. The building, formerly owned by Coca Cola Inc and used to bottle Electric Soda and Orange Crush, has been preserved and restored to highlight its rich history.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKGoat & Compass
Located in the heart of the Brooklyn Arts District — cold beer, a great selection of spirits, and good company. Wilmington's premier live music bar.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKCapt'n Bill's
Serving Wilmington since 1992, Capt'n Bill's is the East Coast's premier sand volleyball facility -- a 12-court beach volleyball complex with a full-service restaurant, on-site Bill's Brewing Co. beer, and a lively bar scene.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKFlytrap Brewing
Downtown brewery known for adventurous small-batch beers and a welcoming taproom.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKWaterline Brewing Co.
Waterfront brewery with dog-friendly outdoor seating and outstanding house beers.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKIronclad Brewery
Ironclad beers have a complex journey from grain to your glass. It all starts with the fermentation of the imagination. We source hops from our hop farm, Alexander Farms, located in Alpena, Michigan. We also create our own custom ingredients with the help of local businesses
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKBy The Beach Brewing
Family and veteran-owned craft brewery off Eastwood Road, brewing coastal beers since 2023. The taproom has pool, darts, cornhole and board games, and once a month "Frankenstein Fridays" brings a small-batch experimental release that is gone once the keg kicks. Open Wednesday and Thursday 4 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 2 to 9 PM, and Sunday 2 to 8 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKAlcove Beer Garden
Open-air beer garden in the Cargo District with rotating local and regional drafts, a full liquor bar, wine and daily specials. Hosts live music, trivia and Name That Tune nights, yoga classes, and events with its Cargo District neighbors, and the outdoor space can be rented. Open Monday to Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 9 PM.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKThe Brewer's Kettle
A Midtown neighborhood bar and bottle shop for craft beer, fine wine, cocktails and a big cigar selection. Drink at the bar or out in the beer garden, or grab bottles and cans to go. Family and dog friendly. Open Sun 12-8:30pm, Mon-Thu 12:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-11pm.
Brewery🐾 Dogs OKBroomtail Craft Brewery
Broomtail was founded by husband and wife team, Barry and Lisa Owings in 2014 as a way to share their love of brewing, using her Artistic Ability and his Scientific Expertise to develop consistent, high-quality, delicious beer. Barry (a water chemist and formulator by profession) began home brewing in 1990 with his friend Randy Shelton. The journey toward learning the processes – mechanically, chemically, and biologically to not only develop delicious beer but to duplicate the recipes and statistically prove consistency had begun.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKFreya's Haus
Bar, bottle shop and beer garden in Scotts Hill, next to Poplar Grove. A full bar, craft beer on draft and in the coolers, a wide non-alcoholic selection and specialty coffees, with plenty of outdoor seating. Family and dog friendly, with food trucks on site most days and events like trivia nights and markets.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKFish House Grill
Located along Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC just at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge, The Fish House Grill has been a landmark seafood restaurant for decades. The Fish House Grill sits on one of the most coveted properties in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Our waterfront location along Airlie Road at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge provides an idyllic environment for our guests to enjoy delicious, fresh, and affordable seafood at our outdoor deck.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKBrooklyn Cafe
Family-owned café known for homemade beignets, cake donuts, and kolaches, along with fresh coffee, espresso drinks, mimosas, and baked goods. Open 7 days a week with a pet-friendly courtyard.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKBrunches
The Brunches Experience We are not just taking your order and rushing you out the door. At Brunches, our wait & bar staff explore your food preferences, give drink recommendations and engage in conversation to get to know you. Our staff treat you like family but have all the fun things that take your worries away.
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKPoe's Tavern
Named for author Edgar Allan Poe, Poe’s Tavern is a local favorite just east of the Intracoastal Waterway on Harbor Island. We’re known for an extensive craft brew selection and creative, gourmet burgers—ranging from crab cake toppings to savory pimento cheese. Whether you dine inside or on our dog-friendly patio, you’ll find a fun atmosphere and a menu full of surprises. Don't miss our daily rotating burger special and our curated list of North Carolina craft beers!
Bar & Restaurant🐾 Dogs OKSlice of Life Pizzeria & Pub
Since 1997, Slice of Life has served up the freshest, hottest, greatest tasting pizza in Wilmington, North Carolina. Our pizza is cooked with fresh ingredients on a flavorful crispy crust that our customers have come to know and crave. In the mood for something else? Try some of our other menu items–nachos, homemade soup, quesadillas, and fresh salads. Slice offers a welcoming, casual and fun environment with delicious food, making it a favorite hangout for locals and visitors alike. With four locations in Wilmington, customers can grab carryout or choose to dine in Slice also has TV screens throughout and shows most major sports — a great spot to catch a game over pizza and beer.
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