Brewery Profile
Tarboro Brewing Company
In Downtown Tarboro’s historic commercial district, a visitor finds a working craft brewery with its primary public-facing space in the form of a taproom. Tarboro Brewing Company gives the city a dedicated place for locally produced beer rather than a bar that only serves outside brands. Its setting matters: the brewery is part of the downtown environment, so a stop there can be tied to a walk through the older commercial core of Tarboro. What is known about the operation is straightforward. It produces a range of beer styles, serves from its taproom, and has grown beyond a single-room presence through distribution across North Carolina. For a visitor, the taproom is the point of contact with the brewery’s current output and with Tarboro’s place in the state’s wider craft beer network.
Travelers moving through this part of North Carolina often look for small-city stops that show how craft beer has spread beyond the state’s largest markets. A brewery like this fits that pattern because it connects a local downtown setting with beers that also circulate more broadly through distribution. The exact lineup will vary, but the brewery is described as producing various styles, which means the visit is not limited to one narrow approach. Someone interested in North Carolina beer can treat the stop as a way to compare what is being made in Tarboro with breweries in larger cities, coastal communities, or the Piedmont. The experience is less about a fixed signature story and more about seeing what is on tap that day and how the brewery presents its current beers in its home market.
Practical planning should start with the taproom, since that is the known visitor amenity and the best place to confirm the day’s pours. Details such as food availability, outside seating, family policies, events, package sales, and hours should be checked directly with the brewery before making a special trip, because those specifics are not established here. Visitors who already encounter Tarboro Brewing Company beers elsewhere in North Carolina may find the downtown taproom useful for seeing the brewery in context rather than only through distribution. If the goal is to sample the freshest available options or ask what styles are currently being served, the primary taproom is the relevant stop. Its location in Downtown Tarboro also makes it practical to pair with other downtown errands or sightseeing, provided current operating hours line up with the visit.
Located in Downtown Tarboro, North Carolina, Tarboro Brewing Company operates its primary taproom within the historic commercial district of the city. The facility functions as a dedicated craft brewery producing various beer styles. TBC maintains a distribution network that reaches throughout the state of North Carolina.
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526 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886, USA, Tarboro, North Carolina, 27886
Phone: (252) 563-6522
Website: http://www.tarborobrewingcompany.com/
Hours: MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY 5 - 9 PM THURSDAY 5 - 9 PM FRIDAY 5 - 11 PM SATURDAY 12 - 11 PM SUNDAY 12 - 6 PM
Awards
Published competition medals on file for Tarboro Brewing Company.
- Bronze — 2025 — International Dark Lager
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Buddy’s Girl Grill
Oct 8, 2026
Buddy’s Girl Grill food truck will be at Tarboro Brewing Company. This event occurs monthly on the second Friday.
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Grillville
Oct 14, 2026
Grillville food truck will be at Tarboro Brewing Company. This event occurs bi-weekly.
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Trivia
Oct 15, 2026
Join us for a fun night of trivia at Tarboro Brewing Company. This event occurs bi-weekly.
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Mama Roos Italian kitchen
Oct 22, 2026
Mama Roos Italian kitchen food truck will be at Tarboro Brewing Company. This event occurs monthly on the fourth Friday.
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Blu Lotus Thai
Oct 24, 2026
Blu Lotus Thai food truck will be at Tarboro Brewing Company. This event occurs monthly on the fourth Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tarboro Brewing Company located?
- Tarboro Brewing Company is located at 526 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886, USA, Tarboro, North Carolina, 27886. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Tarboro Brewing Company's hours?
- Current hours are: MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY 5 - 9 PM THURSDAY 5 - 9 PM FRIDAY 5 - 11 PM SATURDAY 12 - 11 PM SUNDAY 12 - 6 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Tarboro Brewing Company?
- Visit http://www.tarborobrewingcompany.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.