Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before heading to Ocean View Brewing Company. From parking and reservations to kids, dogs, beer, and takeout, here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.

  • Ocean View Brewing Company is located in Ocean View, Delaware, just a few miles from Bethany Beach. We’re an easy stop for locals and visitors staying in Ocean View, Bethany Beach, Millville, and the surrounding coastal Delaware communities.

  • Yes! We have plenty of free on-site parking available for our guests, so there’s no need to hunt for a spot or feed a meter.

  • Only during specific events, such as Mother’s Day Brunch and Easter Brunch.

  • Yes! We offer outdoor dining when the weather cooperates, including our Beer Garden. It’s a laid-back spot to grab a beer, enjoy something from the kitchen, and hang out for a while.

  • Service dogs only. Thank you for understanding.

  • Absolutely. We’re a brewery, but we’re also a restaurant and neighborhood gathering place. Families and kids are always welcome.

  • Yes. We offer kid-friendly options for our younger guests.

  • It sure is. This isn’t your typical brewery kitchen—and that’s kind of the point. Head Chef Maggie Williamson and our culinary team cook from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients and products from local farmers whenever possible. Food isn’t an afterthought around here. The kitchen matters just as much as the beer.

  • Yes! Our beer is brewed right here on-site by Head Brewer Taylor Smith on our 8-barrel Braukon brewing system. Taylor brings more than 15 years of brewing experience to a lineup that ranges from approachable classics to seasonal and experimental releases.

  • They have! Get Off Maibock earned a bronze medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup in the German-Style Bock or Maibock category, and Boo Ya! earned bronze in the Pumpkin Ale category at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.

  • Yes. Many of our beers are available to take home in cans or crowlers, depending on what's currently available. Check out what's pouring when you visit to see the latest releases.

  • Absolutely. While we love our beer, we know it isn't everyone's thing. Our bar also offers cocktails, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options.

  • Yes. You can order food to enjoy at home, at the beach, or wherever the day takes you.

  • Yes! We offer Happy Hour specials throughout the week. Because specials can change seasonally, check our current menus and specials before your visit for the latest details.

  • All the time. Throughout the year you'll find beer releases, Passport Weekends, beer dinners, Dine & Donate events, holiday celebrations, and other special events happening at the brewery. Check our Events Calendar to see what's coming up.

  • Passport to Ocean View Brewing is our annual culinary trip around the world—without leaving Ocean View. Each month, Chef Maggie and the team create a limited-time menu inspired by a different destination. Pick up a Passport, collect stamps throughout the season, and earn a commemorative World Traveler glass when you collect four stamps.

  • Supporting our community is a big part of who we are. We regularly partner with local nonprofits, fire companies, and community organizations through Dine & Donate events, special beer releases, educational programs, and other fundraisers. Past partners include the Historic Village of Ocean View, local volunteer fire companies, the Center for the Inland Bays, and the Food Bank of Delaware.

  • Yes! Ocean View Brewing gift cards make an easy gift for beer drinkers, food lovers, locals, and anyone who could use an excuse to come hang out with us.

  • We like to think of ourselves as a restaurant and brewery—not a brewery that happens to serve food. Our beer is brewed on-site, our kitchen is led by an actual chef, and our food is cooked from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients and local products whenever possible. Add in a welcoming atmosphere, indoor and outdoor dining, a Beer Garden, plenty of free parking, and a team that genuinely cares about the community, and you've got Ocean View Brewing.