We've been meaning to make it over here for a while and finally got to check it out yesterday! They have a nice selection of beer but since I am not a beer drinker, I was excited about the ciders and wines they offered. The beer garden area is cute - lots of space, two different fire pits, covered and uncovered areas, a nice space for musicians to perform. They bring in food trucks frequently (can see who will be there on their website). Will definitely be back! read more

Adorable brewery with a small neighborhood feel. The Kolsch was our favorite and the quaint outdoor area was very dog-friendly which was a plus! We chose one brewery to visit this weekend and glad this was it!! Can't wait to return! read more

REALLY good lineup. The beers were awesome.. I'd recommend ordering a flight. Don't forget to try the toaster coconut stout... it is one of those sleeper beers that people will really like even if they don't like stouts read more

Flytrap Brewing - Gose, toasted coconut stout, sour saison, blueberry dubbel - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great place. A bit of a walk on a hot day, but manageable. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a flight. I liked the creatively named Rotating House IPA, and the West Coast IPA. The coffee stout was also great. The outside area was really active. Lots of people sitting at tables. Looked like a nice place to hang with friends. read more

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I visited this place on my travels through North Carolina. I met some locals here who are really cool and bought them beer. It seems like a really cool local hang out where a lot of the other people in food service come to chill. This is always a good sign because people who work in food service understand quality. I thought the beers were excellent and I tried for five of them in tasters. I will definitely be returning whenever I visit The Wilmington area. read more

I'm definitely a fan of flytrap. Vittles food truck and Bluegrass on Saturdays! The atmosphere is super fun. Great vibes and dog friendly! The bartenders are extremely nice and knowledgeable. The twins from Five Star are behind the bar at Flytrap. I can never tell them apart. Although, I'm fairly confident Zach has the ponytail ;) I love IPAs but haven't tried the Hoppy Tripel. I'm afraid of 8%ABV but I'll try it in a flight next time. I have had the Rehder's Red, not a fan. They usually have really good Guests too. This place starts to get packed around 6:00 on Saturday so get there before 6 if you want a seat anywhere. Mostly locals at this brewery. When I say local I mean live in the neighborhood. I'm SO glad to see all the growth in Brooklyn Arts District. I feel like this is what Castle Street has been waiting for. read more

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Been here twice now and have enjoyed both visits. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their beer choices. It's a small, quaint building but there is still plenty of space to bring all your friends and swallow down the delicious liquid fun on tap! You can alo take all those friends outside and hang out in the large outdoor space. Plus side... they have two large and clean bathrooms to drop off that beer you just rented. read more

I have been coming here for the last 4 years and have seen this place grow into one of my favorite breweries in Wilmington. I really enjoy their Hoppy Tripel beer, I'm not a big hoppy person but over the years of coming here I grew to really like it. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you want to try something new. It's not super bitter which is what I like about it. They also just started bottling beer! Give those a try too. One way to give someone a great, tasty gift if you can't think of something. They have rotating food trucks and live music and support local artists with rotating exhibits every few months. Check them out on Instagram to get updates. Also you can sign up for email updates if you want. Overall I want to say that it's a great spot to meet new people, get great service from great bartenders and enjoy your night out. My top three beers are 1. Hoppy tripel 2. Sour saison with raspberry & black currant (bottled) 3. Sour blond with strawberry read more

Flytrap Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Always the opportunist to taste and experience local flavor, I stopped by this brew house to do just that. I was impressed with the number of tables and large bar, most of which were occupied during the busy Sat. evening. A found an empty chair at the bar and looked over the chalkboard menu of draft options. A flight of four 4oz samples seemed perfect for trying each of their brews on tap, especially for only $7.00. From lightest to darkest the lineup included: - Flytrap Saison 6.8% - Flytrap Hoppy Tripel 8.2% - Flytrap Stout 6.2% - Flytrap Choc. Coffee Milk Stout 6.2% I loved all four, which is rare for me, especially the brand new Milk Stout! Yum! They also had five guest taps, but I would've happily stayed with theirs during a longer visit. Great find! read more

Flytrap Brewing - Come on in! - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Clearly based on my reviews I like to drink... a lot. The craft beer scene in Wilmington has exploded in the last two years. Out of all the new breweries this one is my favorite. Although downtown, the business is blocks away from all the other downtown breweries and bars which is wonderful if you're not a fan off the crowded college nightlife scene. Flytrap is welcoming, unpretentious, and all things local. No liquor of domestics here just good quality craft beer and wine. This is also one of the only breweries in town (to my knowledge) where you can't get beer to go. That's right folks all production is for in-house consumption. Basically you can only get flytrap beer at flytrap and it's amazing. Check out their website for information about events. A couple nights during the week they have food trucks and live music. The staff is incredible and super helpful if you're a novice beer drinker. If you get the chance, talk to the owner's Mike and Emily. They are both wonderful people and 5 mins with them will make you want to return. They recently had their 1 year anniversary and it was massive. The turnout alone is a clear indicator of how much Wilmington loves beer, flytrap and the staff. read more

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Great brewery in the Brooklyn Arts District. I love that they support local artists and today's visit was extra awesome as they had local vendors selling art and naturally made products. Pair that with a live band and delicious grilled cheese sammies by Cheese Smith Food Truck, and you've got a glorious Sunday afternoon. Beers are tasty. Staff is friendly. Bring your doggo. read more

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Flytrap is a pretty new brewery on the Wilmington scene and I really like the taproom and set-up they have. The building is an old office building that was turned into a brewery and taproom and is not very far from the riverfront area. We stopped by on a rainy Saturday around 5pm and it was not too crowded. There were local couples, families and also children and dogs. The wood in the brewery is really light and gives the establishment a very fresh feel. We ordered a flight of beer to taste 4 different ones and the sample was on a wooden paddle accompanied by a handwritten piece of paper with the date and names of the 4 samples. It was very personalized and the beer was very good. There was also a food truck there that evening and people were trickling in to listen to the live music. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and it is a refreshing brewery to check out while in Wilmington. read more

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This is probably my favorite brewery in Wilmington's growing craft beer scene. We went here not too long after they had officially opened. The beer was good, but it's honestly the atmosphere and staff that make this place. We got a flight of their beers, which come out on a wooden paddle and includes 4 four ounce pours. The stand out for the beers for me was the White IPA. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. He sat and talked with us for a while about the beers and the background of the brewery. The brewery is super clean and doesn't reek of stale beer, which is always nice. The inside has kind of an industrial feel and everything looks new. They also have a cool little shuffle board bowling game, which is free to play. Cornhole and picnic tables are out back. We will definitely be back to this newer brewery. read more

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A friend tried this brewery and raved about it. So, we went in on a Friday evening. The menu featured an array of beers, including my favorite brew, stout. But, what caught my eye is the fact that they have a wine menu as well! There were about four to five white wine and red wine choices. I ordered the Chenin Blanc. It was generously poured into a beautiful glass. Just what I wanted. My husband got the stout and enjoyed it. The stout was presented in an equally beautiful glass. I stole a taste and appreciated its creamy richness. There was an outdoor area with picnic tables. Nice evening to sit outside. There were a few Mosquitos, but they are attracted to beer drinkers, so not a surprise. The bartenders were extremely nice. That's always a plus. We will return soon. I will have to get the stout next time. read more

The location is not along the tourist corridor of Front Street and has an unassuming entrance that could easily be overlooked. Once inside, it resembles more of an underground cafe than a brewpub, but that's a good thing. It's cozy and comfortable, with outdoor seating and a hip vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. Since they brew on the premises, the beer list is limited to their own beers, but they had an IPA that was superb, and that sealed the deal for me. My sons tried other beers, including a Blond Ale and several Belgian varieties, all of which were fresh and tasty. It's a local gem. read more

Mike is great and the establishment is awesome! great service and everything taste great!

Loved our stop at Flytrap! Slightly off the main drag and not too big, but with some really solid brews! We showed up hungry, so along with beer we also purchased some of the dip (I believe we got the honey habanero goat cheese) and some crackers. This was back in November so I am trying to remember the beer I had, I believe they were both sours (or maybe a saison) of some sort though. Regardless they were delicious, and they even had some wine on hand for my non beer drinking mother. The only bummer is they didn't seem to have any swag :( At least in the form of shirts and tank tops, which is a bummer because I would have loved a tank. I did get a couple stickers though to adorn our Yeti and topper with. And of course they have a tank with venus fly traps in them. Can plants be cute? Well, if they could be, these would be cute fly traps. If I'm ever back in the Wilmington area I will definitely stop in again! read more

Beverage Selection was ok Cleanliness below average. Dead bugs in the window seals. Cool plants growing in aquariums. When my kid was admiring them, bartender whistled and yelled at my kid (while on the phone ) "don't touch those" he did not touch them. We will not be back Poor experience, hope yours is better if you visit read more

Flytrap is one of our favorite downtown breweries. They have a good selection of quality craft beers. Enjoy the music in the shade under the tent in the beer garden. Staff is knowledgeable and always friendly. Great casual place to chill with your friends. BTW also enjoy the variety of food trucks on weekends. read more

What a score! A brewery that offers a drool-worthy selection of Belgians! Sure, you'll find an IPA, sour or two but ... Belgians of all kinds. Great bar atmosphere and friendly staff. So happy right now. It's hard to leave... read more

Great Place to cool off, meet friends and relax. Kombucha is refreshing, wine and beer selection and the owner is very personable. *generous with wine servings. Thank you. Great place. read more

Came here before a date night last Saturday around 7:30ish. The host was super friendly and seated us right away! Didn't catch his name but he came to check on us a couple of times before our server even got to us, but it was kind of busy so understandable. Our server was super cool though once he got around to ya. The girl that came to pick up our cups seemed like she didn't want to be there and was very uh snarky? Bf and his brother has been there a few times and they confirmed that she's always like that. Overall, love the outdoor sitting, the music, and the lights! Beer of course was so good! They're one bottled beer was 9.1% and I couldn't even finish it lol. Can't wait to be back! read more

Fly trap is good- not one of my absolute favorites in Wilmington but it is still a solid option. I enjoyed a sour and a friend enjoyed a dark option. They tend to have a good selection and the atmosphere is nice. There was live music the night we were there which created an enjoyable brewery experience. read more

Rainy day brought us to Wilmington. Very good beer selection with 4+ average rating on Untapped. No flights but do have 1/2 pours. Trying creative saison sour with guyabano and coffee stout. Both solid 4+ bees. Great outdoor seating area and nice live music. read more

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This gem slightly off the reservation (and as a result the parking is easier) is now one of my favorites. An interesting décor (check out the photos) and wonderful staff make it a must see for any beer aficionados (sorry about that, but the bottled water that some call beer cannot be found here). I went there for the Yelp event to meet our new Community Ambassador as well as other community Yelpers and had a blast. I tend toward the dark stuff (for beer, call me Darth Vader) and was not disappointed at the stout offerings here. Looing forward to many more visits there. read more

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Man what an AWESOME brewery. Great space, great brews, and a really awesome staff. Their sweet potato porter and their stout was phenomenal. Definitely worth a stop in when you are passing through and i'm sure it's a great place to hang out as a local! They also have wine, snacks, and have food trucks in the evening. Really a great experience here for me! read more

Flytrap Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

So...this was the craziest thing.... I came here with a bunch of other friends with and all of them had kids. I've been here a bunch of times and they've always been good with kids. Everything was as usual, but suddenly, the woman behind the bar decided I "had too much to drink" there was no rhyme or reason to this besides the fact she was angry we had children playing about. I was certainly not beyond my limits and she passed around that I was slurring my words. We immediately left and will not be returning any time soon. If you have children, I suggest you DO NOT bring them here. read more

The venue itself was light and airy, a great place to hangout with friends and enjoy a good beer. We were able to sit around a table and enjoy some conversation and then break off to the shuffle board bowling and play a few games with our drinks for free. As for the beer, this is the best local brewed beer that I have had in wilmington this far. I am excited to get back there and see what they have in the works to drink. Cheers! read more

Flytrap Brewing - Milk Chocolate Coffee Stout - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great spot to hang. They have lots of outdoor seating and often have a food truck and/or live music. Always a good selection of beers on tap and yummy snacks from the veggie wagon. Great place to just hang out and enjoy downtown a little away from downtown. It's located in a quiet little residential/commercial block away from the ruckus of downtown. read more

I can't say enough good things about Flytrap and the folks who work there!!! We had a party in the beer garden recently, and Makenzie was so incredibly amazing to work with! She is so good at staying in touch and giving ideas. The bartenders, John and John, we're both awesome! They both made the event so smooth! The beer garden is an amazing spot for a gathering or just to grab a drink on a nice day! The bar itself has so many great choices! Excellent wine list to go along with the beer choices! We will use Flytrap again and again and be back to enjoy food trucks and live music whenever!!! read more

They focus on Belgian style ales, however not my favorite. Granted I tried the IPA and as a hop head, I like my hoppy IPAs, but Belgian style ales are not classically known for hoppy beers anyways. I'm sure they do a good tripel and saisons. read more

Easily one of the two best breweries in Wilmington along with Wilmington Brewing Company. They focus on Belgian styles and if you're lucky they'll have a sour on when you swing by. Hoppy Tripel is one of their flagships and will satisfy your hop desires. Rehder's Red is malty and super drinkable. Service is great, atmosphere is top-notch. No growler fills, Veggie Wagon food on site and food trucks all the time. If you're a beer fan you can't leave Wilmington without a visit. read more

Flytrap Brewing - Such a great vibe here, to go with the excellent beer and service. - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My favorite brewery in Wilmington. Their Belgian blonde and the saisons are my favorites. Bartenders are so nice, it's family owned, and they allow dogs. I love that they support local artists and musicians, as well as food trucks. Just my favorite all around, I never get tired of coming here. read more

A local craft brewery gem. Owned and operated by a husband and wife, each of their brews is a labor of love. Great brews: -chocolate milk stout - a seasonal brew-- rich, nutty, with a little bitter kick -hoppy triple - their take on an IPA that is holy.freaking.delicious. I am NOT an IPA drinker... This baby has me thinking twice. Pros: All of the above -live music on the weekends -featured local art for purchase -food trucks on Fridays (maybe other days, not too sure) -modern industrial decor -dogs allowed Definitely returning read more

My boyfriend and I decided to stop in Wilmington and visit a few breweries before heading to Oak Island. I love the name but I wish that they had more of their own beers on tap, they only had 3 (I am guessing this is because they are newer). We did a flight and the beers were good. I also enjoyed the outdoor seating area and overall atmosphere. read more

Best beer in town! Great prices, people, and food trucks!

This brewery is amazing. The IPA's are a must have and the atmosphere is clean, relaxing and very friendly. Bartender Eddie really made a difference. He is friendly and will tell you what beer would be best suit for you. This is my 5th brew in this town and so far, the best! 100% recommended read more

Flytrap is a frequent haunt of ours. The laid-back atmosphere is great, but you come for the beer. One of our favorite things about the brewery is the variety of craft brews they have, and how often they change and try new ingredients. A must for locals and tourists alike! read more

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killer Kolsch. fun vibe. Golf bartenders. Kind of wish I'd stuck around longer.

My second favorite brewery in Wilmington. They brew small batches so the selection changes very frequently, but I still haven't had anything that I do not like. read more