Brewery Profile

Oden Brewing Company

A restored 1930s bottling plant gives this Wilmington taproom a clear sense of place before a beer is even ordered. Opened in March 2025, the Wilmington location of Oden Brewing Company brings a newer brewery stop into a city with a growing mix of neighborhood taprooms, downtown drinking spots, and coastal visitor traffic. The building also carries a family connection: it was historically owned by the Oden family for four generations, and the family’s roots trace back to downtown Wilmington. For visitors walking in, the main draw is the taproom itself, with 16 rotating craft beer taps, plus wine and cocktails for groups that do not all want the same kind of drink.

Travelers in this part of North Carolina often look for places that can work for an unhurried afternoon, a pre-dinner stop, or an evening built around live music rather than a formal tasting experience. Oden fits that kind of itinerary because its offerings are not limited to beer, and because the tap list changes rather than being fixed around a single published lineup. The brewery’s relocation story also adds context for those who follow regional beer: the family established this Wilmington facility after relocating from Greensboro, bringing the brand into a coastal market while using a building tied to its own local history. Anyone seeking a specific style should check the day’s board rather than assume what will be pouring.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the central feature to confirm the day’s pours, wine and cocktail options, and any scheduled music. The known setup is straightforward: 16 rotating beer taps, a curated selection beyond beer, and regular live music events. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, parking arrangements, reservations, private event policies, and family- or pet-related rules are not provided here, so visitors should verify those directly before making firm plans. As a stop in Wilmington, it is best approached as a historic-building taproom with flexible drink options and an events calendar that may shape the atmosphere on any given visit.

Oden Brewing Company's Wilmington location, opened in March 2025, occupies a restored 1930s bottling plant historically owned by the Oden family for four generations. The family, originally rooted in downtown Wilmington, established this facility after relocating from Greensboro. The taproom features 16 rotating craft beer taps alongside a curated selection of wine and cocktails. In addition to beverage service, the venue regularly hosts live music events.

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116 Dock St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Phone: 336-285-8439

Website: https://odenbrewing.com/

Hours: Mon - Thurs 2pm-10pm, Fri - Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm