Events

Runs until Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week with us for Special Beer Releases and our menu featuring beer infused dishes all week, as well as a Private *Brewery Tour with the Brewers on Wednesday that includes beer flights and appetizers. *Ticketed Event. What is the purpose of ACBW? Support Local Breweries: Galvanize support for independent, small-scale breweries and educate consumers on the importance of buying local. Highlight Innovation: Showcase the creativity, variety, and superior quality of American craft beer, often highlighting the "Independent Craft Brewer Seal". Community and Connection: Celebrate the role of taprooms as community gathering places and celebrate the return of the summer beer season. Celebrate Independence: Foster pride in locally brewed, authentic products and honor the craftspeople behind them.

Every Monday

Join us for Jukebox bingo, games begin at 6 pm. Free to play with chances  to win a gift card!

Every Tuesday

Join us for Trivia, games begin at 6 pm. Free to play with chances to win a gift card. 

Join us for The Matt Parker Duo in the beer garden 

Join us for our Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, May 30th from 12-9!

We're bringing the heat to the beer garden with burgers and glizzies on the grill, paired perfectly with our special release craft beers you won't want to miss. Enjoy a full day of live music featuring: Wesawabear Duo (12-3) Peyton Benton Music (3-6) Kenny George Band (6-9) Plus, face painting with Allie Avant, Stella's Homemade Ice Cream truck and plenty more for the whole crew! Cold beer. Hot grill. Live music. That's how we kick off SUMMER here at Southern Hops Brewing. Inlet vibes included! Cheers!

Inlet Sessions continue with Wilmington's Dubtown Cosmonauts. Join us for an evening of incredible music. Bring a chair and grab yourself an ice-cold Inlet Haze or 843 Lite. Cheers!

Inlet Sessions continues with the energetic music of Downtribe! Bring a chair, grab an ice cold Rooster Red Ale or Goldilocks and relax in the beer garden. Don't forget to try our pizza, as it is delicious! Cheers!

Inlet Sessions continue with Catfish John. Playing music centered around the likes of the Grateful Dead, this is an acoustic band that really gets the toes tapping. Bring a chair, grab an ice cold 843 Lite or 5 Points IPA, one of our incredible pizzas and relax in the beer garden. Inlet Vibes included!

Inlet Sessions continues with music from Bullfrog. If you haven't seen this local band yet, you are missing out! They choose just the right cover tunes, but ones you forgot about. Bring a chair and chill in the beer garden with an ice cold Pop's Pilsner or Wooo Tang seltzer. Inlet Vibes included!

Inlet Sessions continue with music from a local gem...it's SWEET SWEET! You don't want to miss this incredible trio. Songs you love, imagined in an entirely different way. Be sure to try one of our delicious craft beers like Pop's Pilsner or Rooster Red Ale. Inlet Vibes Included! 

Inlet Sessions continue with Brown and Brooks. Electric Cello and Guitar together to create a unique sound you have to witness live! Grab an ice cold 843 Lite or Goldilocks and set up your chair in the beer garden sweet spot. Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with Matt Parker and the Deacons. A fantastic, high energy show from this band. Be sure to bring a chair or grab a table, enjoy some of our fantastic dishes made with local SC ingredients, wash it all down with an ice cold Pop's Pilsner or 843 Lite. Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with the Peyton Benton Trio! We are stoked for this one. Peyton has that infectious voice that is so easily recognized. Come see for yourself. This is a local fav for sure. Grab a table, order some amazing food and an ice cold craft beer like 843 Lite. You can enjoy the evening from your comfy chair in the beer garden as well. Inlet Vibes Included!

Join us as we celebrate 4 INCREDIBLE years here in the Inlet! An afternoon and evening of great music from our local fav JP Taylor (2-6PM) laying down the smooth grooves on several different instruments creating layers of music that just hit right! Following him will be another local fav WESAWABEAR FULL BAND! (6-9 PM) This is a FUN band that will keep it going for us through the evening. Come eat some delicious food made with local SC ingredients and try one of our award winning craft beers like Leeroy Brown Ale, the baddest beer in the whole damn town! Bring your favorite chair or grab a table and relax in the beer garden as we say thank you of all the support! Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with the Brandon Clark Band. Be sure to bring your chair or grab a table and enjoy some fantastic music. Grab an ice cold Rooster Red or 843 Lite to quench that thirst and get ready to tap your toes. Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with a rare sighting of If Birds Could Fly full band! Come enjoy this incredible local fav as they lay down some incredible music in the beer garden. Enjoy a 5 Points IPA or a Leeroy Brown Ale and relax in your favorite chair. Inlet Vibes Included! 

Inlet Sessions continue with the AMAZING Josh Daniel! If you were here for the Bob Weir Tribute show, then you know just how talented this cat is! He knows the Grateful Dead catalog and blends it into his performances with originals and covers you love to sing. You don't want to miss this one! Grab your comfy chair and come chill in the beer garden with an ice cold Pop's Pilsner or 5 Points IPA. This one is gonna hit! Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with the Kenny George Band! Country music fans do not want to miss this session. These boys are the real deal and this show will get your toes tapping. Be sure to grab your favorite chair and get comfy with an 843 Lite or Goldilocks Golden Ale in the beer garden for this one! Inlet Vibes Included!

Inlet Sessions continue with Coyote Rodeo and boy are we so stoked to have them. Experimental Bluegrass from Asheville, NC that will knock your socks off! These boys know how to have a good time. With driving rhythms and a dynamic live energy, they stretch the boundaries of acoustic bluegrass music and are carving out their place in the next wave of the genre! Grab a 5 Points IPA or an award winning Leeroy Brown Ale and get ready to kick up some dust in the beer garden. Inlet Vibes Included!