About Tar Banks Brewing Company
Tar Banks Brewing Company is a nano brewery and taproom in downtown Louisburg. It opened in 2017. The brewery says it is Louisburg's only craft brewery.
The taps pour Tar Banks beers alongside local and domestic guest beers. Wine, slushies and sodas are on hand too, and the root beer is made in-house. Cans are sold to go, and you can mix and match or take home a six-pack.
Food trucks park right outside every week, and snacks are sold inside. Weekly game nights and a darts league make it easy to meet people. Live music and trivia nights have been part of the calendar too.
Ron and Rita Cox own the brewery, and Jared Barkley is the brew master. Families and pets are welcome. The entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
From Tar Banks' own website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or kids to Tar Banks?
Yes. The taproom is family friendly and pet friendly.
Can I buy beer to take home?
Yes. Tar Banks sells its beers in cans. You can mix and match your favorites or grab a six-pack.
Is there food at Tar Banks?
Food trucks serve right outside every week, and snacks are sold inside. The taproom also makes its own root beer.
Is Tar Banks wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
White Street Brewing Company Production Facility in Youngsville is 11.2 miles away. Norse Brewing Company in Wake Forest is 14.3 miles away, and White Street Brewing Company in Wake Forest is 14.4 miles away.
Answers come from Tar Banks' website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
Breweries near Tar Banks Brewing Company
Before you visit Tar Banks
Expect a small downtown taproom with a family and pet friendly feel. Grab a seat, try a Tar Banks beer, and see which food truck is parked outside.
Check the events calendar at tarbanksbrewing.com before you go. It is the place to see game nights, music and what is coming up. Cans are sold to go, so leave room in the bag.
The closest other brewery is White Street Brewing Company Production Facility in Youngsville, 11.2 miles away. Norse Brewing Company in Wake Forest is 14.3 miles away. Either one makes a good second stop on a longer beer day.