Shopping in Nags Head, NC: Beer & Wine

In North Carolina, beer and wine are sold in grocery stores, specialty shops and convenience stores, while liquors and spirits are sold in state-regulated ABC stores (yep, that means two stops when you’re in party-planning mode). Look to these stores and shops in Nags Head when finding beer and wine. Keep in mind that on Sundays, alcohol cannot be sold until 10 a.m.

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Cotton Gin

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

5151 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14.5, Nags Head

(252) 449-2387

789 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla

(252) 453-4446

1185 Duck Road, Duck

(252) 261-2387

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The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. With locations in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head, this beloved local store is a favorite shopping destination for both locals and visitors. You’ll find resort fashion for men and women from fine designers like Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Habitat and Simply Southern. Other top accessory designers include Pandora, Vera Bradley and Spartina...read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. With...read more

Cotton Gin

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

5151 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14.5, Nags Head

(252) 449-2387

789 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla

(252) 453-4446

1185 Duck Road, Duck

(252) 261-2387

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The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. With...read more

Austin Fish Company

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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Austin’s features a variety of seafood including crab meat, shrimp, oysters, clams, fish, scallops, crabs, live lobsters, lobster tails and snow crab legs. They’ll steam your shrimp and crabs for you, or you can order steamed seafood buckets, soups and fried dinners to go. They also sell the condiments you'll need for your seafood. read more

Brew Thru

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The original drive-thru convenience store has been on the Outer Banks for more than 35 years and has become a tradition for visitors and locals alike. The locations offer ice-cold beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and much more. Almost bigger than their fun reputation are their world-famous t-shirts – they’ve sold so many (more than 3 million since 1977) that they now create annual editions...read more

Cahoon’s Market

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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This vintage, family-owned grocery store offers fresh meats, a great selection of fine wines and a variety of groceries. They have gourmet cheeses and pates, homegrown vegetables, herbs, spices, sauces and marinades. Cahoon's offers delicious homemade sandwich fixings (tuna salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese) that are easy to pick up on your way to the beach, along with all the chips, beer, sodas...read more

Cotton Gin

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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For a feeling of an old-time country market, step into The Cotton Gin, an Outer Banks shopping tradition for more than 40 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in their main store in Jarvisburg as...read more

Food Lion

Beer & Wine in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC

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Food Lion is a major chain grocery store in the Southeast. The store includes a deli, bakery, butcher and fresh produce section and all the major grocery items you will need. Many of the locations stay open 24 hours a day during summer. Most locations have a Redbox for DVD movie rentals. read more

Front Porch Café

Beer & Wine in Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Front Porch Cafe has three community coffeehouses with deliciously fresh-roasted coffee (that you can watch being roasted at the Nags Head location), and the stores feature plenty of seating and free WiFi. Known for offering some of the best artisan-roasted coffee on the beach, they serve an array of specialty coffee drinks, teas and chai. Look for nitro brew and kombucha too. Fresh pastries like...read more

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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Over the last 70 years, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center has earned legendary status for its celebrated charter fishing fleet and proximity to the best fishing grounds. It earned this reputation as a no-frills facility, but big changes in 2024 have brought modernizations and upgrades to match its iconic status. A beautiful new, climate-resistant, two-story building elevated 11 feet above ground is now home to a...read more

Outer Banks Mall

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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The Outer Banks Mall offers one-stop shopping for a variety of goods. Foodwise, you'll find Fresh Market and Food Lion for groceries, GNC for health food and several restaurants, including Grits Grill, New China, WooCasa Kitchen, Yellow Submarine, Island Snowball, Duck Donuts and Outback Steakhouse. If you're looking for home furnishings, this is a good place to hit several stores, including Home Goods, Tuesday Morning,...read more

Outer Banks Olive Oil Co.

The Waterfront Shops

Beer & Wine in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC

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Outer Banks Olive Oil Co. carries more than 60 olive oils, infused and fused oils and balsamic vinegars for tasting and purchase every day. The oils and vinegars are decanted into beautiful bottles that can be refilled at the store. The staff is knowledgeable about the products and can recommend surprising and delicious flavor combinations. They also offer gourmet foods and local products as well...read more

Outer Banks Pier and Fishing Center

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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The 650-foot pier is lighted for evening fishing and open 24 hours a day in season. Rent tackle and buy bait here or bring your own. Daily, three-day and weekly passes are available, and senior citizen discounts are offered. The pier house sells snacks, drinks and fishing gear. Also onsite is Fish Heads Bar and Grill, a popular bar and grill that serves hamburgers, crab...read more

The Fresh Market

Beer & Wine in Nags Head, NC

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The Fresh Market, located in the Outer Banks Mall in Nags Head, offers an upscale grocery shopping experience on the Outer Banks. Within an atmosphere of sophistication, this store features healthy, gourmet and specialty items as well as a wealth of prepared foods. In addition to the typical grocery items and produce, you'll find a salad bar, an olive bar, a coffee station, bulk nuts...read more