Red Drum Grille & TaphouseBeer menu

Owners Brian Brown and chef Craig Errickson first founded the brewhouse-style establishment in 1998 with 18 microbrew and domestic beers on tap, a true first for the Outer Banks at that time.  

Over the past few decades, North Carolina has become a state known for the craft brews, and you will find a few of them featured at the bar at Red Drum Grille & Taphouse. And they have traditional favorites as well. So whether you are a fan of the People’s Porter by Foothills Brewing Company in Winston-Salem or you prefer the classic Yuengling Traditional Lager, you will have no problem finding a pint to raise in a toast to your Outer Banks vacation. Perhaps you would enjoy a Pacifico with lime or something a bit heavier in a Guinness Black Lager. Red Drum has got you covered.

While you enjoy your beer in this Nags Head restaurant, you can also enjoy kicking back in the comfortable furniture or challenging your friends to a game of pool or foosball. If you’re a video game fan or a sports fan, there are games and televisions available too! And the beer pairs great with the food at Red Drum Grille & Taphouse, where you can order bar food and steamed food until midnight.

Our Beers

Below is a sampling of our draft beer selection, but our taps are always changing. Please stop in to see what we're pouring!
 

Belgian White

Belgian-Style White (or Wit) / Belgian-Style Wheat (5.4% ABV)On Tap$6
Blue Moon Brewing CompanyGolden, Colorado
Blue Moon® Belgian White* was our first year-round release back in 1995. It started with our brewmaster, Keith Villa, wanting to craft a beer inspired by the flavorful Belgian Wits he enjoyed while studying brewing in Belgium. He brewed his interpretation using Valencia orange peel versus the traditional tart Curaçao orange peel, for a subtle sweetness. Then he added oats and wheat to create a smooth, creamy finish that’s inviting to the palate. As a final touch, he garnished the beer with an orange slice to heighten the citrus aroma and taste. Its natural unfiltered appearance adds to the depth of flavors in Belgian White*. Available in 12-oz. bottles, 6-pack, 12-pack, Brewmaster’s can, 16-oz. can, DraftBlue Moon® Belgian White* was our first year-round release back in 1995... Read More

Buckshot Amber Ale

American-Style Amber/Red Ale (4.8% ABV)On Tap$6
Natty Greene's Brewing Co.Greensboro, North Carolina
Full-bodied amber ale with rich, smooth flavor and notes of caramel and toffee.Full-bodied amber ale with rich, smooth flavor and notes of caramel and... Read More

Delirium Tremens

Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale (8.5% ABV)On Tap$9
Brouwerij HuygheMelle, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
The particular character and the unique taste of "Delirium Tremens"result from the use of three different kinds of yeast. Its very original packing and the colourful label contribute to its success.The particular character and the unique taste of "Delirium Tremens... Read More

Gaelic Ale

American-Style Amber/Red Ale (5.6% ABV)On Tap$6
Highland Brewing CompanyAsheville, North Carolina
A deep amber colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma. This ale is exceptionally balanced between malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness. It has a universal appeal and is our workhorse, accounting for about half of our total production. This was our first beer and was originally named Celtic Ale in honor of the Scots and Irish who originally settled the Appalachian region. We had to change the name – unbeknownst to us, Bert Grant Brewery had a federal patent for “Celtic Ale." The term "Gaelic" more commonly refers to the language of the Celtic peoples in Scotland and Ireland and particularly to the Scottish Highlanders. The dark amber color is similar to a Scottish Ale but the flavor and body is more in the style of American amber.A deep amber colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade... Read More

Guinness Black Lager

German-Style Schwarzbier (4.5% ABV)On Tap$7
GuinnessDublin City, Dublin, Ireland
Guinness Black lager is a cold-brewed with roasted barley to deliver the refreshing taste of lager with the unique character of Guinness. Enjoy ice cold straight form the bottle.Guinness Black lager is a cold-brewed with roasted barley to deliver the... Read More

Lagunitas IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale (6.2% ABV)On Tap$6
Lagunitas Brewing CompanyPetaluma, California
This is our unique version of an ancient style. A style as old as the ocean trade routes of the last centuries Great Ships. Not as old as the equator they had to cross twice enroute, nor as old as the 10,000 or so miles of Di-Hydrogen Oxide and Sodium upon which they sailed, but older than the Circulithium-4 Lentloid that binds the Lupulin Quartnate onto your taste buds. Weird. Think about it. Now stop. OK, go again, now stop. Think again, and stop. But we digress. Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on.This is our unique version of an ancient style. A style as old as the... Read More

Lost Colony Ale

English-Style Brown Ale (5.0% ABV)On Tap$6
Full Moon BreweryManteo, North Carolina
A northern English style of ale. Walnut-colored with a sweet malty taste, plus caramel, coffee and molasses flavors from the imported British malts.A northern English style of ale. Walnut-colored with a sweet malty taste,... Read More

Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)

American-Style Lager (4.7% ABV)On Tap$3.50
Pabst Brewing CompanySan Antonio, Texas
PBR is not just any beer- so you would expect the history to be a bit unusual, and it is. Pabst was originally called Select with the can opener. Today this classic American brew has been adopted by a whole new generation of PBR drinkers. Currently PBR is one of the fastest growing domestic beer brands. When you're this good quality always comes through-PBR ME ASAP!PBR is not just any beer- so you would expect the history to be a bit... Read More

Pacifico Clara

American-Style Premium Lager (4.5% ABV)On Tap$5
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.Mexico City, Distrito Federal Mexico, Mexico
Pacifico, a pilsener type beer, dates back to the beginning of 1900’s. Since 1985, Pacífico has been exported mainly to the West Coast of USA, where it has gained strong recognition.Pacifico, a pilsener type beer, dates back to the beginning of 1900’s... Read More

People's Porter

Robust Porter (6.3% ABV)On Tap$6
Foothills Brewing CompanyWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Consider it the mild-mannered granddaddy of stout. Our version stays true to the classic English style popularized by the Industrial Revolution’s working class. Ruby-hued with strong upfront notes of chocolate and toffee, People’s Porter finishes strong and flavorful, blending delicious herbal hop flavor and just a hint of espresso. Bloody terrific!Consider it the mild-mannered granddaddy of stout. Our version stays true... Read More

Prima Pils

German-Style Pilsener (5.3% ABV)On Tap$6
Victory Brewing CompanyDowningtown, Pennsylvania
Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe. Dry and delightful, this is an elegant beer.Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of... Read More

Pumpkinhead Ale

Herb and Spice Beer (4.5% ABV)On Tap$6
Shipyard Brewing CompanyPortland, Maine
Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale is a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spiced flavor.Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale is a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with... Read More

Stella Artois

International-Style Pilsener (5.2% ABV)On Tap$6
Brouwerij ArtoisLeuven, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in leuven. It was named Stella from the star of Christmas, and Artois after Sebastian Artois, founder of the brewery. It's brewed to perfection using the original Stella Artois yeast and the celebrated Saaz hops. It's the optimum premium lager, with it's full flavour and clean crisp taste.Stella Artois was first brewed as a Christmas beer in leuven. It was named... Read More

TropiCannon

American-Style India Pale Ale (7.3% ABV)On Tap$7
Heavy Seas BeerBaltimore, Maryland
Our brand new citrus IPA is exploding with bright citrus aroma and flavor. Creating an exciting new variation on our flagship Loose Cannon, TropiCannon clocks in at the same 7.25%ABV as it?s cousin, but packs a full blast of blood orange, grapefruit, mango and lemon flavor. We've downplayed some of Loose Cannon's piney-ness and amped up the citrus by swapping Centennial and Palisade hops for Amarillo and even more Simcoe. We've introduced dried grapefruit, orange and lemon peel in the brewing process and added mango, blood orange and more grapefruit post-fermentation.Our brand new citrus IPA is exploding with bright citrus aroma and flavor... Read More

Two Hearted Ale

American-Style India Pale Ale (7.0% ABV)On Tap$7
Bell's BreweryGalesburg, Michigan
Bell's Two Hearted Ale is defined by its intense hop aroma and malt balance. Hopped exclusively with the Centennial hop varietal from the Pacific Northwest, massive additions in the kettle and again in the fermenter lend their characteristic grapefruit and pine resin aromas. A significant malt body balances this hop presence; together with the signature fruity aromas of Bell's house yeast, this leads to a remarkably drinkable American-style India Pale Ale.Bell's Two Hearted Ale is defined by its intense hop aroma and malt... Read More

Vienna Lager

Münchner (Munich)-Style Helles (4.9% ABV)On Tap$6
Devils Backbone Brewing CompanyRoseland, Virginia
A chestnut colored lager with a malty aroma and subtle toasty sweetness derived from a multi-stage mash. A pinch of noble hops gives this refreshing beer a clean finish. 2012 Great American Beer Festival Gold 2014 World Beer Cup Silver 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Fest GoldA chestnut colored lager with a malty aroma and subtle toasty sweetness... Read More

Weeping Willow Wit

Belgian-Style White (or Wit) / Belgian-Style Wheat (5.0% ABV)On Tap$6
Mother Earth Brewing CompanyKinston, North Carolina
This beer style is over 400 years old, and continues to enjoy overwhelming popularity. Offering low hop bitterness, it is easy to enjoy. It pours very hazy, with a light gold color... we say it's like summertime in a glass. Bitter orange peel and fresh coriander add zest and depth to this refreshing beer.This beer style is over 400 years old, and continues to enjoy overwhelming... Read More

Yuengling Traditional Lager

American-Style Premium Lager (4.4% ABV)On Tap$5
Yuengling BreweryPottsville, Pennsylvania
Yuengling Traditional Lager is an iconic American lager famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor. Brewed with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original promises a well balanced taste with very distinct character. Its exceptional flavor and smooth finish is prevalently enjoyed by consumers with even the most discerning tastes. Our flagship brand, Yuengling Traditional Lager is an American favorite delivering consistent quality and refreshment that never disappoints. In fact, it's so widely known and unique in its class, in some areas you can ask for it simply by the name Lager.Yuengling Traditional Lager is an iconic American lager famous for its... Read More