A pleasant evening was spent here after the bars and breweries in Wilmington downtown proper were packed. There was zero parking in downtown and I'm glad about that - this was pretty awesome. A definite family-friendly vibe here with some kids running about and others playing cornhole. At least a half-dozen dogs on leashes too. I left my wife seated outside while I popped in for beers. Hi-Wire Lager for me and a non-alcoholic ginger beer for my wife. Delicious and tasty and a fun spot to people watch because there are so many! Tip: Get the pizza first. It's made to order and takes 20+ minutes! [Review 1826 of 2024 - 3726 in North Carolina - 22848 overall] read more

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We come here about once a quarter, its a great place to get beer and play or watch games, Get pizza from next door which they will deliver to you at your table. We enjoy it and so will the entire family. read more

Many times in, always great service with an excellent selection of very good beers and always something for my cocktail wife. -Pizza from next door is a plus. -Customers should keep their pets off the tables. read more

Outstanding selection of flavors. Well air conditioned. Ping pong! Three cocktails on tap (I loved the bourbon ginger lemonade). Great animal graffiti art. Awesome place to hang. The bartender was friendly and so helpful. They gave us the Wilmington Ale Trail guide when I mentioned going on a brewery crawl. read more

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Our pizza was delicious, the customer service is great, they were very polite and helpful with our questions. And the ambiance is nice. They have pinball machines, ping- pong. read more

This location brings Asheville to Wilmington, but without the crowd! Easy to find, they have their own parking lot, are dog friendly inside and outside. Inside is very spacious with lots of space to sit, their menu is diverse, and I've never seen a brewery that offers liters year round! Very laid back atmosphere, which I always appreciate, and super friendly beertenders. Highly recommend! read more

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Hi-Wire is my absolute favorite Wilmington brewery. It's got the vibes, the good beer, an outdoor seating area, a food truck nearly everyday, friendly staff, dog-friendly, kid-friendly, games to offer- what more could you need?! Seriously, if the above didn't make you want to visit already- then I guess keep reading on for more detail. Hi-Wire is such a great place to visit when the weather is nice, or not so nice- they offer a large amount of seating both indoors & outdoors with a great vibe in either setting. When you come here you can normally come hungry because there is usually a food truck parked out front every day. You can check their instagram for the schedule of which will be there. We've had WilmyWoodie while sitting outside which offered pizza, it was really tasty! When you do go inside to grab yourself a beverage they've got a TON of beers on tap, always. There's something for everyone sometimes even ciders or seltzers. Their main brewery is actually in Asheville so they've got a ton of quality brewed beers and they know how to do it right. My favorite is the low pitch hazy which I believe is one of their flagships- it's just an all around smooth tasting beer with hoppy taste and hazy finish. There's soccer pool to play? I'm not sure if that's what they call it there but it's essentially a large pool table but with soccer balls! It's a cool concept and I've never seen it done anywhere before. They also have ping pong tables. And then for all the basic people like me, they've got a great neon light to take pictures in front of, honestly most important die that insta feed. Come visit Hi-Wire, they're turning 1 soon & hosting a coffee fest soon- OH they also host drag brunches which I LOVE, thanks Hi-Wire for just being so darn cool. read more

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Great selection of beer and drinks. Very spacious with plenty of activities/games/things to do. Was only in for a couple of beers, so we didn't stay long, but it appeared that they have a varied and fun activity/events schedule. Encounter with staff was brief but polite. Nice change of pace away from the Riverwalk. read more

It's a very nice beer taproom that is in walking distance from my house. I have been to some nice ones in Winston-Salem and Charlotte and I think this place rivals the ones in the larger NC cities. This is not a place you will find on the main drag. It is located in what I can best describe as an industrial area, right at the edge of the North Side residential area. It is a block and a half off Market street, so not hard to find. Hi-Wire is an Asheville brewery. Great selection of beers to choice from. If someone in your party prefers wine then they have a small selection by the glass. Large inside area with games (ping pong and more). Outdoor seating as well. They take cards but don't take Apple Pay. Private parking lot and bike racks. Food trucks during peak times read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - Inside - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is my first time at this new brewery, I haven't been to the other locations. It's huge, a warehouse. They have their own parking lot. Inside, there are colorful art painted on the walls. There are also games: soccer pool (indoors), three ping pong tables (indoors), two foosball tables (indoors), and two pairs of cornhole (outdoors). There is ton of seating indoors and outdoors. The outdoor seating was in front of the brewery and in the back with the cornholes. There were no heaters outdoors and currently there is no plan to get heaters unless a lot of people ask for them. They sell beer to-go If you don't want to stick around. You can make reservations on OpenTable. I came without reservations and luckily they had an indoor table of two available. reservations on OpenTable are for indoor seating. But you can still choose to sit outdoors if you like. Dog-friendly! Staff were wearing masks and they have a large clear plastic shield at the counter when ordering. Tables indoors and outdoors are spaced adequately from each other. Sanitizer bottles were at the counter and at the entrance. There was no food truck available during my visit. Hopefully they will book food trucks in the future. You're welcome to bring outside food. They make their own beers and had a good variety, 20 beers available with 4.0-8.5% alcohol. Their beer menu will change periodically. They also had bull city cider, red wine, white wine, and prosecco, which they do not make. Unfortunately, they did not get the shipment of those so they were not available during my visit. I tried number 11, tangerine peach passion fruit sour smoothie beer. It was good. I recommend getting this if you like sour beers. They offered 4 oz to 8 oz, $5-$8. This would be a good hang out spot for friends and for people watching. But if you're coming in a large group, best to make reservations ahead of time. read more

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Hi-Wire is based out of Asheville and is expanding like crazy. I really like this newer location, it's spacious and has really cool art work on the walls. There is seating available inside and outside. You can also play shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong and soccer pool. My go-to beer is the High-Pitch Mosaic IPA but I switched it up and tried the West Coast IPA and my husband had the Bed of Nails. Both beers were really good. I finally got to play soccer pool, it has been impossible to play the times we have visited their Durham location and it was so much fun. Before you leave check out the merchandise and beer to take home. Cheers! read more

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Love the atmosphere beers on tap great selection. If warmer outside seating available too definitely a great place to go with friends read more

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I have never and I mean never been a beer drinker. My husband has been trying to get me to drink beer now for 14 years. I find most beers to be too hoppy and hate the taste. But Hi-Wire made a change in my life. They have brewed a beer that I enjoy drinking. This Pink Lemonade goodness may not be for everyone but it has made a believer in me. So if you have friends that don't like beer, please have them try this wonderful creation. I can now say I like this beer buzz. LOL. read more

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I was reading over a few reviews, and I realized that I scored them only a four, yet I find myself back there ALL. THE. TIME. I've only checked in 4 times, but it's way more visits than that! This is one of my three favorite breweries in the area so it so deserves 5 stars! It's so fun here! read more

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Lots of beer options. Cool atmosphere with tons of games and a large spacious feel. Definitely a cool place to get together with friends

Hats off to Hi Wire today , their Anniversary. We arrived around 1:30 , and it was jamming already . It was brisk , cloudy and a touch windy . There were vendors and a food truck when we arrived. The food truck was, Grimmburger, and it was great . Masks were still being worn by the staff at Hi Wire, COVID still present. You were greeted by staff member that checked id's , placed a wrist bracelet on then you could purchase tokens for the beers poured inside. There was a band inside playing great listening music. Plenty of staff at the taps , ready to pour for you. The self serve refrigerator was fully stocked . I found two more favorite beers on tap . It was a fun event at one of my favorite breweries. read more

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Stopped in for a quick pint, ended up staying all afternoon because the bartender was so cool. Will definitely be back for some more of Andy's beer recommendations! (And the pizza from the place next door was pretty good too). read more

Great brewery/beer hall! Very LGBTQIA friendly and right next to a REALLY good pizza spot. They have events throughout the week and ping pong tables inside! Nice and spacious, their beer garden also includes cornhole boards and picnic style tables with shade. The parking is moderate but plenty of street parking as well. I had their Dunkel which is the closest to a Red Ale and their Lager. Both delicious and refreshing after a long day at work. read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - From the Beer Garden - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Ok so my boyfriend and I were in Wilmington for 3 weeks and we scoured the town for breweries, sampling from many a local spot. I'm here to report that Hi-Wire is by far the best in terms of both space/vibes and beer quality. Here are some things I love about it: -Flights: you can do 'em! It's my fav way to sample -Variety: selection is great, with a mix of styles -To Go Section: love a grab and go oppty -Seating: inside/outside, tons of space -Food Trucks: line up posted on Instagram -Vibes/Decor: just super fun artwork etc Bonaza stout was one of my favs, they do stouts really well here (blueberry rocks too). But watch out for the rotating specials (peppercorn saison was bomb). 10/10 recommend to a friend read more

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Beers are overpriced. Service is mad that they are working. Be sure you lock your car doors.

Seriously one of my favorite venues in Wilmington... great beer... I LOVE the Mountain Water.... Events... Music... Vendors.... And best pizza in town attached to this venue... beer and pizza for the win! read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - Hi-Wire for the win!! - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This brewery is so much fun! I set up there as a vendor almost every month and they always have a huge turnout. Family & dog friendly, delicious beer and awesome live music. Sara always responds promptly to my messages and we always have a good time with this crowd. ‍ read more

Came here with a group of people after a bike race in Wilmington. Im not a beer drinker, therefore, I'm not typically interested in going to breweries. I'm glad I came here by default. It was really fun, and I found a beer I really enjoyed. The inside was bright and spacious. The service was excellent, and the guy was able to recommend a beer/cider based off my preference in taste. I can not remember the name but it was delicious and refreshing. They have several games available to play, along with a featured food truck. The service was excellent. I would go back. read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - My husband asked for a beer that was similar to Corona in taste (left). Mine was a cherry based beer or cider. Both were good. *Cheers* - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I'm always a bit hesitant to go to a brewery when I see a van load of kids roll up but Hi-Wire was alright. This location is huge with a large indoor and outdoor space and three bartenders. They had a lot of beer on tap as well as some t-shirts, growlers, and other typical beer gear plus cans to go (bonus). They have ping pong and soccer pool indoors as well as cornhole outside. We had a party of six and enjoyed a table outside. The beer I got was really good, it was a raspberry sour. My husband got the chili lager which he enjoyed. The only negative was that my friend was asked to be added to the indoor table wait list and after and hour she didn't hadn't received notice even though she saw open tables I think this place will be added to the day drinking rotation, especially if they get any sort of food trucks. Just keep it from becoming a daycare and I'll come back. read more

I just want to start out by saying that this is one of my absolute favorites breweries to hang out and grab a drink at while in Wilmington. Not only are the staff knowledgeable and friendly but the events are top tier as well. Recently went to the PRIDE event and was blown away by the efficiency of the staff and the love that was abundant throughout the day. Will be back and with friends! read more

Always love hanging out with my puppy here! Sara and Laura always have the best recommendations and know exactly what I like! Thanks for being in Wilmington (: read more

My family took me here when I was in town visiting and I loved it - great vibes and some really great beers. Our bartender Andy knew his stuff and even found a beer that my mom liked! I ended up leaving with a bunch of beer (and a lot of new music recommendations too). Probably going to make this spot a traditional holiday stop, and next time I'll have to try the pizza next door! read more

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Love this place. Everything from the venue, size, beer selection, service and, of course, the games inside has made me fall in love with Hi-Wire. My wife has never enjoyed beer but is now a believer in their Pink Lemonade Sour Ale and I recently sampled their Old North American Lager, which resulted in me picking up 6 tall boys. Thanks to Michelle for being my brew model for Yelp and social media today. She tried to say no at first but then had a change of heart. Thanks again for brewing wonderful suds and making me very welcome each time I stop in. Happy Friday! Forget Miller Time...Miller only wishes they had brew as good as Hi-Wire! Cheers! SCORE: 5 STARS. read more

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Great atmosphere with great selection of beers. Laura is an awesome Tap tender super friendly and always makes the night better.

I love what this brewery and the pizza place next door are doing. High quality food partnered with high quality beer. The interior is very large and has many tabletop games (e.g., ping pong, foosball) to choose from. I wish they actually brewed the beer at this location, would be a great opportunity to host events and tours! read more

I've been here several times and had great interaction with staff every time. I love that they do so much to be a part of and give back to the community. They hold many diverse events from yoga, vendor markets, fundraisers, pride parties, and so much more. It's always a fun place to be and meet friendly people in Wilmington. I don't drink so can't speak to the beer but I still have so much fun every time and the pizza next door is delicious. Sara is also incredibly nice to everyone and can really connect with all the patrons. She ensures everyone is having a great time! This is a must try! read more

Tons of different beers, clean, cool merch, tons of stuff to do inside, and allll the samples! Staff was great and was a very cool atmosphere. Worth a walk from the center of town! read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - Tons of room and fun games! - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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OMG! Love this spot, so much fun. Been coming since they opened and I'm here right now for the third anniversary party!! Shout out to Sara & her amazing crew! read more

Fun brewery. Great selection of beers. There's a great pizza place next door where they will deliver to the brewery. Great staff.

Can this place get any cooler? I have driven by here a lot and had NO idea how humongous it is. This is a family friendly place with some of the coolest things I have saw in a brewery. The disc golf automatically caught my eye because that is my thing. Then, I see ping pong, this giant adult size ball thing (I don't know exactly what the game is) and so many other things. They have a large selection of beer and wine and for the non drinkers they have some kombucha and other tasty things. There are foos rucks that come and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. This is a perfect place to go if you want to go have some Sunday afternoon fun with the fam or some weeknight fun with the bro's/ladies. The murals are so extremely cool, too! read more

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If you are looking for a great spot to meet up with some friends for a drink, play some games, sit outside and chat; then this is your place to go! They have quite a few large tables outside which make it so nice for any size group you are coming here with. Dogs are welcome, it's family friendly and the environment is very welcoming. Inside you will find more tables, a few ping-pong tables, a human size billiards area. It is enclosed, people get inside it kicking the balls around as if it is the actual pool table but you're playing with your feet and it's life size. You definitely have to see it in person, my explanation is not great...LOL. When we came out here, they had Grim Burger food cart in the parking lot, absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with the evening. read more

Super upbeat, entertaining & friendly atmosphere. Great selection on beers. They offer games for entertainment -outside patio. Huge area for seating. read more

Laura, Andy & Will rock. Chill atmosphere, easy going, always walk in to big smiles and waves love these folks!

Love!!!! So much fun and family friendly!! The girls had a blast at Fall Festival!!!! read more

Hi-Wire Brewing - So much fun at the Fall festival! 5 stars - Breweries Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Love the beers. Great selection. Love the location and Michelle is great bartender! read more