Brewery Profile
New Village Brewery and Taproom
In Oriental’s beer scene, a visitor finds New Village Brewery and Taproom operating on a deliberately small scale rather than as a large production facility. The brewery occupies a historic house built in 1910, giving the stop a setting that is different from an industrial brewhouse or warehouse taproom. Its in-house system is a 1-barrel nano-brewery, so the beers made on site come from limited-capacity, small-batch production. The taproom also functions as a showcase for beer beyond its own equipment: its guest taps are reserved for craft breweries from North Carolina, with different producers highlighted weekly. For someone walking in, the central idea is a local taproom that combines house-made beer with a rotating look at the wider state beer scene.
Travelers exploring beer in North Carolina often look for variety, regional context, and the chance to compare small producers without treating every stop as a full-scale brewery tour. This taproom fits that pattern because its own brewing capacity is intentionally modest, while the guest tap program broadens the range beyond what can be made on a 1-barrel system. Since no specific core lineup or beer names are part of the known public description, visitors should not assume a fixed set of styles will always be available. The experience is better understood as a current-board visit: see what the nano-brewery has produced, then use the guest taps to sample other North Carolina breweries that may not be represented elsewhere in town.
For practical planning, treat the taproom itself as the best place to confirm the day’s pours. The known draw is beer service: small-batch house offerings and rotating guest taps from North Carolina breweries, with new producers featured weekly. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, family policies, pet rules, events, parking arrangements, and hours are not established in the available facts, so they should be checked directly before making plans around them. Because the selection changes, older tap lists or photos may not reflect what is currently available. A visit is most straightforward for travelers who are comfortable choosing from the live taproom board and who want a compact stop focused on North Carolina craft beer rather than a predictable, year-round menu.
Occupying a historic house constructed in 1910, New Village Brewery and Taproom operates as a 1-barrel nano-brewery in Oriental, North Carolina. The facility focuses on small-batch production of its own beers, utilizing the limited capacity of the system. In addition to the house brews, the taproom features a rotating selection of guest taps exclusively dedicated to showcasing craft beers produced by other North Carolina breweries, with new producers highlighted weekly. This focus positions the establishment as a local outlet for state-wide craft beer appreciation.
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702 Broad St, Oriental, North Carolina, 28571-9778
Phone: 2522496132
Website: http://www.newvillagebrewery.com
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to New Village Brewery and Taproom.
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Whitecap American White Ale
American Ale
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High Water IPA
IPA
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Red Beard's Brown Ale
Brown Ale
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Ol' Store English Ale
English Ale
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Chuck-Will's-Widow Black IPA
Black IPA
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Purdy's Pale Ale
Pale Ale
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Farmhouse Tripel
Farmhouse, Belgian-Style Tripel
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Lili's Breakfast Stout
Stout
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Ol' Store Ale
Ale
Beer Styles at New Village Brewery and Taproom
New Village Brewery and Taproom brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes American Ale, IPA, Brown Ale, English Ale, Black IPA, Pale Ale, Farmhouse, Belgian-Style Tripel, Stout, and Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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New Bern Farmer's Market Tuesdays and Saturdays
Sep 22, 2026
Farmers Market operates Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 421 S. Front St. SNAP and EBT accepted.
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Dueling Pianos at Circa 1810
Sep 23, 2026
Enjoy Dueling Pianos at Circa 1810 at The Harvey Mansion starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
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Weekly Entertainment at Circa 1810
Sep 23, 2026
Circa 1810 at The Harvey Mansion features live music every day with events including Dueling Pianos on Thursday, Roman Sams Band on Friday, Hot Buttered Grits on Saturday, Tommy D…
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The Angry Lobster Food Truck
Sep 24, 2026
The Angry Lobster Food Truck at New Village Brewery and Taproom.
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Taqueria San Luis
Sep 25, 2026
Taqueria San Luis will be serving at The New Village Brewery & Taproom.
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Roman Sams Band at Circa 1810
Sep 25, 2026
Live music with Roman Sams Band at Circa 1810, The Harvey Mansion, 221 S. Front St., New Bern, on Friday night.
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Live Music Fridays at The Brown Pelican
Sep 25, 2026
The Brown Pelican at 411 Broad St. hosts live music every Friday night featuring local favorites, beginning with Dan Jam Phillips and friends.
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La Cocina del Coqui Food Truck
Sep 26, 2026
La Cocina del Coqui Food Truck will be serving at The New Village Brewery & Taproom.
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TerraTones
Sep 26, 2026
TerraTones performing at New Village Brewery and Taproom.
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Hot Buttered Grits at Circa 1810
Sep 26, 2026
Live music with Hot Buttered Grits at Circa 1810, The Harvey Mansion, 221 S. Front St., New Bern, on Saturday night.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is New Village Brewery and Taproom located?
- New Village Brewery and Taproom is located at 702 Broad St, Oriental, North Carolina, 28571-9778. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are New Village Brewery and Taproom's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 2522496132 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about New Village Brewery and Taproom?
- Visit http://www.newvillagebrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.