The Sipping Series: Breweries to Visit While You’re in Hilton Head Island

In this guide, we've included a list of all the breweries on Hilton Head Island that you'll be able to visit on your next trip. Read on to learn more about each brewery and what to expect when visiting their tasting rooms.

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Visitors are often surprised to learn how many wineries, breweries, and even distilleries are on Hilton Head Island. Itโ€™s true, our small island is chock-full of unique experiences that tell the Lowcountry tale piece by piece. True, this 12-mile stretch of paradise certainly canโ€™t compete with the likes of destinations known for having a craft brewery on every corner, or a winery on every hillside, but Hilton Head can hold its own with its delicious local vintages, ales, and cocktails.

Weโ€™ve put together a list of spots on and around Hilton Head Island that make for a great afternoon of tasting, finding great gifts or a reminder of the island to take home with you, and even listening to live music in friendly atmospheres. Weโ€™ll be focusing only on breweries in this guide. If youโ€™d like to read our winery and distillery guides, click either link at the bottom of this article.

Hilton Head Brewing Company

Website | (843) 715-3251
1 Cardinal Rd #13, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

The islandโ€™s first brewery, Hilton Head Brewing Company is open daily and offers tours of the facility on Brewer Mondays. Out of the 16 beers on tap, some stay consistently, and others rotate for seasonal specials. Order a flight of four to try, or a pint, growler, or 6-pack, all of which are brewed in-house. The Tasting Room is kid-friendly and offers a menu of tasty bites like boiled peanuts, a jumbo Bavarian soft pretzel, a variety of dips, and more.

Photo by Hilton Head Brewing Company
Photo by Hilton Head Brewing Company

Local Legend Brewing Company

Website | (843) 842-2337
1014 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, 29928


Hilton Head Islandโ€™s newest brewery, Local Legend Brewing Company combines locally brewed ales, delicious dishes, and an atmosphere thatโ€™s always welcoming and fun. Located on the islandโ€™s main drag, William Hilton Parkway, this brewery and restaurant has become a fast favorite with locals and visitorsโ€”especially craft beer enthusiasts. Thereโ€™s an indoor and outdoor space for you and your friends to gather, listen to live music, catch a game, or play a round of corn hole, billiards, and other fun games. Go online to view their beer list or full menu, as well as order food for pickup. ย 

Photo by Local Legend Brewing Company
Photo by Local Legend Brewing Company

Lincoln and South Brewing Company

Website | (843) 715-3030
138 Island Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Started by a father-son duo from Lincoln, Vermont, Lincoln and South Brewing Company is the perfect mix of island-inspired New England-style IPA. Check the website to see whatโ€™s available on tap that day, and youโ€™ll find a selection of pilsners, ales, porters, stouts, sours, seltzers, and even cider. The Tap Room is a fun spot, with frequently scheduled live music, events, and trivia on Tuesday nights. Order a house-made charcuterie board, something from the Beer Can Kitchen Food Truck, or a Palmetto Pop if you have a sweet tooth. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Photo by Lincoln & South Brewing Company
Photo by Lincoln & South Brewing Company

Side Hustle Brewing Company

Website | (843) 715-3942
59 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Located at The Bank, a 72,000-square-foot brewery, beer garden, and restaurant complex found on the south end of the island, guests can choose to sit indoors or outdoors to enjoy their food and beverages, activities and games, and scheduled live entertainment. This brewery offers an impressive list of craft brews in the can and on tap. Youโ€™re sure to find your favorite! Conveniently mixed in with food options that serve up delicious fare like burgers, pizza, tacos, hot dogs and brats, seafood, and ice cream. This is a great spot to hang out and bring children of all ages, make sure theyโ€™re supervised at all times.

Photo by Side Hustle Brewing Company

Breweries in Bluffton

Southern Barrel Brewing Company

Website | (843) 837-2337
375 Buckwalter Pl Blvd,
Bluffton, SC 29910

Lot 9 Brewing Company

Website | (843) 757-5689
258 Red Cedar St #14,
Bluffton, SC 29910

Nectar Brewing Company

Website | (843) 706-2337
207 Bluffton Road,
Bluffton, SC 29910


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