Swells'a Brewing Beer Company

Swells'a Brewing Beer Company sits on South Virginia Dare Trail — the Beach Road corridor — in Kill Devil Hills, on the same oceanfront strip that runs through the northern Outer Banks beach towns. It's a locally brewed alternative for anyone working their way down the corridor who wants something other than the usual beach-bar pour.

The name points to beer brewed on site, which sets it apart from the seafood houses, pancake spots, and surf shops that fill most of this stretch. Kill Devil Hills is the historic core of the region — the Wright brothers made their first powered flights here in December 1903 — and this address sits within easy reach of the beach accesses, motels, and rental cottages that line Beach Road in both directions.

Specific taproom hours, food service, and the current beer lineup aren't listed in available records, so calling ahead at (252) 715-3044 or checking the brewery's website before a visit is the safer move. Like most of this corridor, expect it busiest from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with a calmer, easier-to-walk-in scene during the April-May and September-October shoulder seasons.