Carolina Brewery & Grill

DESCRIPTION

Carolina Brewery & Grill is a brewpub and full-production brewery that makes everything from scratch. They opened their doors in Pittsboro in 2007, and since then, Pittsboro has brewed, canned, and kegged beers available on tap in bars and on shelves in retailers throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and East Tennessee. Their friends at Lilly Den Farm provide top-quality beef that’s fed Carolina Brewery specialty grains. Carolina Brewery & Grill also proudly uses local ingredients from the Bread Shop in Pittsboro and Chapel Hill Creamery.

FEATURES

Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Free on-site parking.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri: 11am-11pm
Sat: 10am-11pm
Sun: 10am-10pm

AMENITIES & CAPACITY

Carolina Brewery & Grill in Pittsboro hosts private events in its brewpub. The setting pairs house-brewed beer with a from-scratch kitchen, making it a fit for rehearsal dinners, receptions, pre-wedding celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The brewpub offers a dedicated private space upstairs that seats up to 50 guests, with high exposed ceilings, distinctive light fixtures, and views of the brewing operations. Beyond the indoor room, the Pittsboro location features a large patio where the brewery hosts regular events, offering an outdoor option for larger or more casual gatherings. Amenities include a full bar, private room, banquet service, patio/outdoor dining, gluten-free menu options, an outdoor smoking area, and wheelchair access. The restaurant also has numerous TVs and a lively brewpub atmosphere. There is no rental fee for the space, but a food-and-beverage minimum applies to all events.

Carolina Brewery provides catering for events held in the restaurant or off-site, offering plated meals, buffets, and full bar service. Events can be paired with the brewery’s house-crafted beers and a selection of wines. Catering and private-event inquiries go to [email protected].

ACCESSIBILITY

The bottom floor is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible restrooms and parking spaces. For anyone with specific access needs, such as wheelchair access or stroller space, call ahead so staff can confirm seating and help make your visit as comfortable as possible.

The kitchen offers vegetarian and gluten-free menu options, useful for guests with dietary restrictions.

FAMILIES

The restaurant offers a casual, lively atmosphere where families dine regularly, with seating options including booths, bar seating, and a roomy patio that groups often use. Guests frequently bring children and celebrate birthdays and family gatherings. The brewery also has a dedicated kids’ menu.

PETS

Pets are welcome at the brewpub’s pet-friendly outdoor tables, where guests can dine alongside their dogs on the large patio. The brewery leans into this with recurring dog-centered events: its “Yappy Hour” gatherings invite owners and dogs to mingle on the patio, with a donation-based admission (free for the dogs) supporting CARE, a Chatham County organization focused on the health and safety of local dogs and cats.

TOBACCO

Carolina Brewery & Grill in Pittsboro is an indoor, non-smoking establishment with a designated outdoor smoking area.

QUICK LINKS

Catering information.
Shop merchandise and products.
Order for pickup or delivery.
Events at Carolina Brewery & Grill.
Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.