I loved the vibe of this brewery, and the beers were good, too! I got a flight and later a slushee, both great in their own ways. The pale ale, double IPA, sour, and Mexican lager all held up well, and the music was fun, too. One of the servers didn't seem like she really wanted to be there, but the service was fine...just not so much with a smile! This was everything I hoped for in a beachy brewery. read more

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How cool of a brewery to partner with the local Beaufort Litter Patrol and offer FREE beer!!(must join the litter patrol to obtain voucher) The staff is friendly and ready to help! The brewery is right on the bay with water front seats under the southern live oaks, the spanish moss drifting in the wind:) Such a lovely vibe 10 out of 10! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Beer!! - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

We visited on a beautiful day, and this seating here really needs a beautiful day! Patio seating, seats and swings down by the water - it's absolutely beautiful! I wasn't a huge fan of the sours - the two I tried tasted the same, the IPAs were pretty good though. read more

Shellring Ale Works - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Can confirm, the female bartender is still unfriendly. Poored the wrong beer, than was sassy when I asked for the correct beer. Beer is tasty, if you get the right one and don't get sick of her attitude and leave. read more

Great selection of beers. The Cluster Lager is my new favorite. They include crushed oyster shells in the brewing. Great sitting outside on the water. Amazing sunsets. Bluegrass on Sundays, read more

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Super busy on a Friday night, but I managed to order a beer - an APA called "Misguided" - and snag a corner of a table. The beer was great and the wifi worked well but the lack of a power outlet meant that I would only stay here for a bit before heading onwards. Like many breweries, it's a bit industrial but there's plenty of seating and there's a fun family-oriented vibe going here. Big parking lot and it's a comfy space. Run some power and I'll have another beer! [Review 19483 overall - 1055 in South Carolina - 453 of 2023.] read more

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Decent beer but not so decent food. The view is beautiful. The servers were very busy but attentive. They were cautious with my food allergy. I'd go again for a beer but would get lunch somewhere else. read more

every bit as good as our visit last year. good selection of on-premises brewed beers. very popular but lots of capacity to hold people inside and out. read more

Great place to watch the sunset. The beers vary in selection as most breweries do. You can usually find a beer to suit your taste. The food is definitely well above average for a brewery and is probably the hidden gem of the establishment. read more

Shellring Ale Works - View from the beer garden area. - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Service, weekly new menus and the beer are all fantastic! Brewery on the water? Sign me up!!

The beer was sub par. Staff was rude and very unwelcoming. Beautiful view other than that nothing to report.

Came here for a joint venture they had with Balance Barre and Fitness on a Sunday morning. This is very close to the water and part of it has an open air feel. I absolutely love it! Our yoga experience came with a free drink so we had the watermelon frose. Delicious! The Korean beef bulgogi tacos are excellent! The fried chicken sliders are also wonderful. I feel like with whatever you order you can't go wrong. Everyone I have spoken to absolutely loves coming here. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. Our food came out in a timely fashion as well. They have ample parking on two different sides. They are located fairly close to another restaurant, Fishcamp. I highly recommend Shellring! Take a peek at their Instagram because the food menu changes with new and delicious items! read more

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Shellring is a great spot to grab some local brews and views! The staff are friendly, the food we had was delicious and you can't beat the waterfront. read more

I do really like their beer. And the setting on the waterfront makes it easy to sip a cool draft and relax. Decent beer selection including one of my favorite IPA's. People are friendly, parking can be difficult if there are events or overflow from Fishcamp restaurant next door. So why only 4 stars? No AC and it gets hot as Hades here in the summer. Overhead fans don't help at all. And they are NOT dog friendly. Big drawback. So I mostly drink my Shellring brews on tap locally, not at the brewery. read more

Shellring is one of our favorite Beaufort establishments. We love the location and views. The food and service is always amazing. My husband has always been a beer lover. I never cared for beer until I tried Shellring's. We love everything about them! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Sunset view - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

What a great set up outside. Astounding views. Games for everyone. Enjoyable space and a lovely variety of beers!!! Worth going to and going back to! read more

Good sours. We ate next door and stopped by for a beer. They had three great tasting sours and we picked two to enjoy. Nice atmosphere overlooking the water. This is definitely worth checking out. read more

We tried this little jewel while waiting for dinner. My wife had the Stealing Hope and I had the Dumb Luck. They make beer worth taking back to Roswell. And yes, they serve food too. The service is so friendly, the place is close to the water so you may watch the sun set, and it is an off the beaten patch place to visit. GO! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Delicious - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Great local brewery on the river. Every beer I have had, and I've had a few, had been on point. They have a food truck that has a rotating menu. Staff is great. It is always crowed, but have plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area. read more

Great location and ambience. Food is always good from their menu and also have a different food truck every Monday. Seem to have a lot of events as well which is nice in a small town. Sours are a go to but can't go wrong with any of their beer. This is our "go to" place when we have guests from out of the area. read more

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Best hang out joint in Port Royal! Great staff and great beer! Don't miss out on this place read more

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The lady behind the counter must be related to the owner to feel that entitled to treat customers like pests. Every time we come here and she takes our order it is always so uncomfortable. I promise you Shellring you'd have better reviews if you removed her from working directly with customers. In addition to this awful lady, the no-see-ums outside are insane so be prepared with bug spray, mosquito repellent candles, and a portable fan to keep them away. It's so unfortunate to leave this review because it's the best location in Beaufort for a drink and a sunset. read more

Attended a community event on a Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed the venue. Service is friendly and welcoming. Great outdoor ambiance with live music, fire pits, outdoor seating overlooking the river plus an outdoor bar (also offer indoor seating). Food was catered and everything was delicious our favorite was the BBQ Mac-n-Cheese and the Chicken Rice bowl. They offer a good assortment of beers to satisfy many palates. My favorite was the Lola. We will definitely be back. read more

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As a follow up to my original post: The last two visits have been MUCH better than my first post. Downright friendly and talkative! We'll continue to visit read more

Shellring Ale Works - a pint of beer on a picnic table - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

The beer is great, the atmosphere is nice and the limited menu is tasty. When we are in the area, we make a point to stop in a couple of times. Even brought home some of their Jelly beer this time. Tasty! read more

Good vibe in the brewery and outside seating area with a water view! We enjoyed our beer, and chatting with the friendly server. We were glad we stumbled upon this place. read more

Great place to have a beer with friends and family. The views are great , pet friendly too. When they have their oyster roast it's a great time. Staff are very friendly and the place is very clean. I highly recommend you give this place a try!!! read more

I was excited to try this place after seeing it while eating at the restaurant next to it. The brewery is right on the river so the view is fantastic. The inside has very open and airy. The beer was good too! I had the Summer Sun and it was very tasty. They also serve food here. The menu looked fun. I ordered the poutine. The fries were nice and crispy and the gravy was flavorful. I will be back! read more

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Really nice brewery in the water in Port Royal. It's the only brewery that I could find in the area. Really big inside and a nice outdoor area looking over the water. I had one of the sours, which was delicious! We also had the poutine which was great. It had bacon which really elevated the flavor. The girls behind the bar were nice and the food came out quickly. This will definitely become one of my go to spots when I'm in town. read more

Shellring Ale Works - Poutine - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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We visited this brewery over the weekend and loved it. The bartender was friendly and the drinks were cold. They offer outdoor and indoor seating. Pet friendly! We will 100% be back and can't wait to bring friends and family here! We loved the views of the waterway and the unique craft beer varieties! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Beer Flight and outdoor patio seating - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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An update from our last visit....this time I placed the order for our small group.....Unfortunately, the slow service, apparently adopted by all low country establishments, was disappointing. Our food order on this visit was meh. The $9 Bavarian pretzel was a total rip off. It was bland, so unpretzel like in its flavor and the accompanying cheese sauce broke and was gritty. C'mon. The kimchi fried rice had potential. It had good heat and lots of sour notes but was screaming out for a sweet component for balance. Although I welcomed the addition of the crispy ham it added nothing to the dish. The sour notes obliterated any other flavors. The biggest drawback to any and all Beaufort County businesses that serve food is the complete lack of consistency of execution. One visit might be five stars but the next meal might just earn one. With such an abundance of wonderful local ingredients, cooks and chefs are spoiled, but surprisingly uninspired to create any truly outstanding dishes. We will visit again for fun, beer and ambiance, but we will make sure to eat before we go. read more

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This is a very nice brewery! The beer was so good! We had a couple of the IPA's and a sour. Will definitely be back when in the area! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Two different IPA's - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Shellring knocked it out of the park with Octoberfest. Great beer and German food. The staff is amazing. Live music and a wonderful view.

Stopped in for a sunset beer and app. Perfect spot for a sunset. Very good beer and wine choices. Ordered a charcuterie plate and there was a great variety of items including their own pickled cauliflower, among other things. Hope to go back during this visit to Port Royal. Crowded with good mixture of locals and tourists. read more

Excellent beer! Nice location by the water, music frequently. Have not eaten the food yet, apparently they have a new menu, sometimes they do a oyster roast, need to go for that! read more

We arrived Friday at opening and we had the worst service. The girl at the front was very disinterested in taking our orders . She was very unfriendly and probably the worst service I've had in a long time read more

Well... good news first We had two fried baloney sandwiches an the mahi sandwich... we all liked them We had a no meat, fish or shrimp guy with us Wife ordered the charcuterie plate without meat... What they gave him was a small cardboard french fry basket of 6 crackers and 6 slices of cheese No fruit, no veggies, no mustard It was pathetic Maybe have one item on the menu for people that don't eat meat or fish??? read more

Don't waste your time. Customer service is terrible. We arrived at 8:55pm on a Thursday. Their website says they are open until 10 wed-fri. We walked in, they asked us to leave saying they were closed. When I confronted them about the discrepancy on their website hours, and explained that we drove from far away to patronize the establishment, the sassy girl behind the bar said "too bad, we're closed". Therefore, we'll never be back. Pound sand. read more

Shellring Ale Works - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

I travel quite a bit for work and one of my favorite things to do is visit local breweries. I was in Beaufort for work when Shellring came to my attention. I was excited to learn, when I first arrived, that they had only been open for 3 months! For a brewery open for such a short amount of time, I was impressed. All of the beers I tried were polished. I've been to far too many breweries where there's an odd after taste or all of the beers taste somewhat similar, Shellring does not have this issue. I'm currently drinking their Coosaw Blues and it's perfect on a warm summer afternoon. More importantly, the bartenders are amazing! Kaytlyn and Hope were not only prompt to take my next order, while sitting at the bar, but also, upon learning I was from out of town, went out of their way to recommend their favorite local spots for food, beer, and cocktails! I highly recommend Shellring to any visitors and locals alike, and am already looking forward to my next trip to the Beaufort area! read more

Shellring Ale Works - Coosaw Blues - Breweries Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

If I could give it a 0 star I would found ordered some food from the food truck and I found bubbly spit in my food I don't know who is cooking back there but this is ridiculous never coming back wouldn't recommend read more