Brewery Profile

Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington

In Wilmington’s developing Soda Pop District, the Hi-Wire Brewing taproom presents a different kind of beer stop than a small neighborhood bar or production-focused tasting room. The 7,920 square foot space has an adaptive-reuse backdrop: it previously served as a car dealership and later housed Carolina Carburetor Specialists, which had been there since 1983. Visitors walking in should expect a roomy taproom shaped around an entertainment-heavy visit rather than a quiet, kitchen-centered brewpub model. The setting reflects a broader pattern in Wilmington’s beer scene, where breweries often serve as social gathering places as much as places to sample beer. Specific beers on draft are not listed here, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours.

Travelers coming through coastal North Carolina often look for casual taprooms that can fit into a larger day of exploring, eating, or meeting friends. Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington fits that kind of stop by pairing beer service with a space designed for lingering and activity. Its location in the Soda Pop District also places it within an area that is still developing, so visitors may find the surroundings different from Wilmington’s more established waterfront or downtown drinking corridors. Because no specific house styles or flagship beers are provided, it is best understood from a visitor perspective as a place to check the current draft list on arrival rather than a destination tied to one named beer or category.

The main practical note is food. The brewery does not operate its own kitchen, but the adjacent Cugino Forno serves Neapolitan pizzas, salads, and Italian desserts that can be eaten in the taproom. Patrons order directly from Cugino Forno, then bring the food back themselves; it is not described as an in-house food program. That arrangement makes the visit straightforward for groups that want a meal with their beer, while still keeping the brewery and restaurant as separate operations. Since details such as current beer selection, event schedule, and any taproom-specific rules are not provided here, visitors should check directly with the Wilmington taproom before making firm plans, especially if they are coordinating around entertainment, food, or a larger group visit.

Hi-Wire Brewing established its Wilmington location within the developing Soda Pop District. This 7,920 square foot facility previously functioned as a car dealership and, more recently, housed Carolina Carburetor Specialists since 1983. The taproom focuses on an entertainment-heavy environment for patrons. While the brewery does not operate its own kitchen, the adjacent Cugino Forno provides Neapolitan pizzas, salads, and Italian desserts for consumption within the taproom space. Patrons order directly from the neighboring establishment and transport the food back to the brewery.

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1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Phone: (910) 933-5500

Website: https://hiwirebrewing.com/wilmington/

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2-10pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm-11pm Sunday: 12-9pm