Wine and craft beer on the Bypass in Kill Devil Hills, no pretension required
OBX Winery and Hop 'N Grapes OBX sits along N Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills, right on the main commercial stretch that ties Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head together. The dual name is the best clue to what's inside: a shop built around both wine and craft beer, set up for browsing bottles, picking up something to pour that night, or just seeing what's new on the shelf.
The Croatan Highway location makes it an easy add-on to a grocery run or a stop on the way back from the beach, since it doesn't require ducking off the main corridor. That kind of convenience matters most during peak season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when rental houses need restocking and highway traffic makes side trips less appealing. Shoulder season, in April-May or September-October, tends to mean a calmer visit and more time to actually look around the shelves.
Hours can shift with the season on this stretch of the highway, so it's worth calling ahead — (252) 715-3744 — or checking the website before making a special trip, particularly outside the summer months when small shops nearby sometimes adjust their schedules.
128 reviews
6 months ago
This was a nice, relaxing stop at the end of the day to taste locally sourced wines from a wonderful family owned business. The tastings had a nice variety of whites and reds and the flights were well priced for the offerings
3 months ago
I'm late in writing this review, but let the fact that even two years after my visit to OBX Winery, I'm here to share about it. My teenage daughter and I stopped in after our visit to Kittyhawk. Obviously, she's not a wine-drinker, so I was the only paying customer. The owner didn't skip a beat and treated us wonderfully. We enjoyed his story, his jokes, snacks, and of course, the wine flight was a journey in itself. Highly recommend!
3 years ago
We stopped in on a Tuesday afternoon and had a great time. The owner was very informative about the wines and had so many neat stories. There truly is a wine for everyone from dry to sweet. I personally loved the Veronica, named after the owners wife. Would highly recommend stopping in and don’t forget to try Walk the Plonk!
5 months ago
We adore this winery! We have two rental properties in the OBX and we give our guests a gift basket and bottle of wine upon arrival! They love it and we love OBX Winery! Check them out while you are visiting!
3 months ago
The gentleman pouring wine is super awesome and knowledgeable about his product! Wines were very good. Definitely, a recommend for me!