Visitor guide
Where golfers and weekend visitors go for a pint after the round, a cocktail before dinner, or live music downtown — in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. Every entry links to the venue's own site for current hours.
Reviewed October 29, 2026 · Hours change — confirm with the venue
8 places
Pinehurst
300 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst
Beer brewed on site plus smoked barbecue, in a restored steam plant inside the Village of Pinehurst — the classic 'round after your round.'
Good to know: Walk-in only, no reservations. Part of Pinehurst Resort, but you do not need to be a resort guest.
Official site: pinehurstbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
565 Air Tool Drive, Suite E, Southern Pines (taproom & production brewery)
Local craft brewery with a production taproom and food trucks; its beers show up on taps all over the county.
Good to know: Check the brewery's site for the taproom schedule and which food truck is on site. Dogs are not allowed inside the taproom.
Official site: southernpinesbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)Aberdeen
Downtown Aberdeen
Moore County's oldest brewery, founded by veterans in 2010 — year-round and seasonal beers, food, and a relaxed pub feel.
Good to know: Full tap list is posted on the brewery's Untappd page, linked from its site.
Official site: railhousebrewery.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
901 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines
Outdoor beer garden and food-truck park with a 12-tap bar of regional craft beer — easy for groups with different tastes.
Good to know: Family-friendly, with a craft root beer on tap for kids.
Official site: redscornersp.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
143 NE Broad Street, Suite C, Southern Pines
Craft cocktail and wine bar in a reimagined historic theatre building downtown, with seasonal seating on the alley.
Good to know: Look for the alley between Bell Tree and Lavender. Closed Mondays.
Official site: corksopi.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
Seaboard Railroad Freight Depot, NW Broad Street, Southern Pines
Jazz speakeasy with prohibition-style cocktails inside the 100-year-old freight depot — a good late-evening stop.
Good to know: Evenings Wednesday through Sunday; check the site for events and private bookings.
Official site: seaboardfreightsp.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
241 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines
Downtown wine bar that also pours craft beer and hosts live music — a long-running local gathering spot.
Good to know: Opens later on Sundays; confirm hours on the site.
Official site: thewinecellarandtastingroom.com (opens in a new tab)Southern Pines
155 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines
Scratch kitchen, craft beer, cocktails and whiskey, with a stage for live music and events.
Good to know: Takes reservations (recommended). The bar is strictly 21+ with valid ID.
Official site: thebelltreetavern.com (opens in a new tab)A lot of people who move to Moore County first came for golf or a weekend downtown. If you're starting to picture living here, see the towns side by side, browse homes for sale, or talk with Blake about which neighborhoods fit the way you want to live.
Not paid placements and not ranked. Hours, events, and age rules change, so every card links to the venue's own site. Pubs that are mainly restaurants — like The Sly Fox, Dugan's, and Mr. B's — are in the dining guide. Please drink responsibly and plan a ride home.
