Craft Beer & Taprooms
From Bluffton's thriving craft beer scene to Hilton Head's waterfront taprooms — explore 14 local breweries pouring everything from Lowcountry lagers to bold IPAs.
Old Town Bluffton
Bluffton's beloved Old Town anchor, Burnt Church pairs handcrafted spirits with a rotating tap list of house-brewed ales and IPAs. The open-air patio overlooking the May River is the best seat in town.
Bluffton Village
A Bluffton staple with a sprawling taproom and outdoor beer garden. Southern Barrel is known for approachable lagers, hazy IPAs, and a food menu that holds its own alongside the pints.
Coligny Plaza
One of the island's longest-running craft beer destinations. The brewpub format means you get a full kitchen alongside a house tap list — the island IPA and shrimp tacos are a classic pairing.
Buckwalter
A neighborhood taproom with a rotating cast of small-batch brews. The hazy wheats and session ales are crowd favorites, and the laid-back vibe makes it easy to stay for one more round.
Moss Creek
Bluffton's smallest and most experimental brewery. Every batch is a limited release — expect wild fermentation, local honey additions, and seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms.
Old Town Bluffton
Right in the heart of Old Town, this cozy taproom pours a tight lineup of house IPAs alongside a rotating guest tap selection. Grab a stool at the bar or a table on the shaded front porch.
Bluffton Parkway
The Bluffton outpost of Charleston's iconic Palmetto Brewing. Flagship lagers and seasonal releases are poured fresh from the tank in a clean, modern taproom with plenty of seating.
Old Town Bluffton
Named for the river that defines Bluffton, May River Brewing focuses on dark and malt-forward styles. The nitro stout and oatmeal porter are local legends, and the Old Town location makes it a natural stop on any Bluffton crawl.
Skull Creek
Perched on the water at Skull Creek, this brewery-restaurant combo is all about the view. The hazy wheat ales and waterfront sunsets make it one of the most scenic pint stops on the island.
South Beach Marina
A marina-side taproom with a nautical soul. The crisp lagers and light ales are built for beach days, and the outdoor deck overlooking the boats is hard to leave once you've settled in.
Shelter Cove
Hilton Head's go-to destination for adventurous drinkers. Island Craft specializes in kettle sours, fruited ales, and wild fermentation — the rotating sour program draws beer geeks from across the Lowcountry.
Sea Pines
Tucked inside Sea Pines near the iconic lighthouse, Harbour Town Brewing is a refined brewpub with a serious stout program. The barrel-aged releases are worth planning a trip around.
North Forest Beach
A tiny but mighty nano brewery tucked off the main drag. Tidal Creek brews in small batches inspired by the seasons — expect citrus-forward summer ales and rich winter warmers when the weather turns.
Palmetto Dunes
A production brewery with a spacious taproom built for groups. The flagship Lowcountry Lager is light, crisp, and crushable — perfect after a round of golf or a day on the beach.
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