America celebrates its 250th anniversary this year and Greater Wilmington Beer Week is raising a glass to that milestone — literally.
On Wednesday, February 18, at 7p.m., the 14 venues participating in this year’s celebration will conduct a citywide toast. All you have to do is pick a spot and show up. Commemorative pint glasses will be available at official Beer Week venues.
The toast, however, is just a sip of what Beer Week is pouring this year. This year’s celebration features eight area breweries and six restaurants that boast a top-shelf craft beer menu. Each brewery is creating its own signature beer for Delaware 250, encouraging attendees to explore and sample.
– For a full schedule of events and latest details, visit WilmingtonBeerWeek.com
In the meantime, if you want the scoop on the participating places, read on…
Apothecary Brewing Co.
Brewer: John Ponte
2703 Philadelphia Pike, Suite A
Claymont, DE 19703
ApothecaryBrewing.com
This community-minded brewery offers four flagship beers alongside rotating seasonals, guest taps, and cider and mead from Liquid Alchemy, plus a lively calendar of music, Quizzo, karaoke, D&D nights, and more.
Autumn Arch Beer Project
Brewer: Mike Sobel
810 Pencader Dr, Suite C
Newark, DE 19702
AutumnArch.com
Tons of parking, rad pizzas (and salads), and stellar craft brews. Live music every Friday. Dog friendly on Sundays. Open Wednesday–Sunday.
Bellefonte Brewing Company
Brewer: Joe Bob Jacobs
3605 Old Capitol Trail
Wilmington, DE 19808
BellefonteBrewingCompany.com
Featuring 16+ beers and seltzers plus regular events (indoor and outdoors) such as food truck festivals, music, video game competitions and corn hole tournaments. Family and dog friendly. Also offers pinball and arcade games.
Brew Works North
Brewer: Craig Wensell
1851 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
BrewWorksNorth.com
Designed as a mostly 21+ adult hangout, Brew Works North features 20 taps of Wilmington Brew Works beer & cider and rotating Delaware guest taps. Guests can unwind with bar games like pool and darts, Sports on TV, and plenty of seating. Family friendly Saturdays and Sundays from 12–6pm, and leashed pups welcome Sundays from 12-6pm.
Chelsea Tavern
Number of Beer on Tap: 33
821 N. Market St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801
ChelseaTavern.com
Offering one of the largest beer selections — in draft , can, and bottle — in the area, Chelsea Tavern has been a longtime supporter of local craft. The tavern is open to 1am daily serving lunch and dinner, plus early happy hour specials (Mon-Fri, 3pm–6pm) and a late night happy hour (Mon-Fri, 11pm-1am). Brunch is served on the weekend, 10am-2pm.
Dorcea
Number of Beer on Tap: 14
1314 Washington St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Dorcea.com
Owned and operated by two longtime hospitality experts, the Bomba brothers, Dorcea combines friendly bar service and a cozy restaurant experience with a focus on comfort food. Draft selection often showcases local breweries, and their can-and-bottle menu is a deep-dive into hard-to-find favorites from near and far.
First State Brewing Company
Brewer: Andrew Johnston & Matthew Jarrell
109 Patriot Drive Middletown, DE 19709
FirstStateBrewing.com
Named USA Today’s Best New Brewery in 2023, First State Brewing Company pairs thoughtfully crafted best-in-class beer with a chef-driven menu, bringing the same care and creativity to the kitchen as they do to the brewhouse.
High Steaks Brewery
at Delaware Park Casino
Brewer: Elliott Sidell
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19804
DelawarePark.com/dining/brewing
Following a full renovation on the first floor, Delaware Park Casino not only offers the best slot product in the country, but is home to the reimagined High Steaks Brewery. Enjoy house brewed beers, perfectly grilled steaks, and an intriguing wine list. With over 14 beers on tap, they have something for everyone.
Makers Alley
Number of Beer on Tap: 24
804 Orange St
Wilmington, DE 19801
MakersAlleyDE.com
Makers Alley is Wilmington’s only indoor-outdoor beer garden, serving up an ever-rotating lineup of local craft beer alongside crave-worthy bar bites from our one-of-a-kind 1964 converted airstream kitchen. Open year-round, Makers keeps the good pours coming with monthly tap takeovers, music bingo, trivia nights, and more. Plus, enjoy three hours of free parking at the Mid-town Park Garage directly next door.
Trolley Tap House
Number of Beer on Tap: 31
1616 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
TrolleyTapHouse.com
Open seven days a week from 3pm to 1am, Trolley Tap House boasts the largest craft selection in Trolley Square. Regular fun includes Music Video Bingo from 7-9pm on Tuesdays; Quizzo from 8-10pm on Wednesdays, and Live Band Karaoke from 9pm-1am on Sundays. Also featuring pool table, video games and a dog-friendly patio.
Twisted Irons Craft Brewing
Brewer: Matt Found & Brandon Gouge
303 Ruthar Drive, Suites E-F
Newark, DE 19711
TwistedIronsBrewery.com
Celebrating five years in March 2026, Twisted Irons offers a wide range of craft beer styles, as well as wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic options. The small-batch “Twisted R&D” project explores exotic and experimental beer styles, both independently and through brewer collabs, ensuring a rotating lineup of unique offerings on tap at all times. Kid and dog-friendly tap room has an indoor golf simulator — reservations can be made online and walk-ins are welcome.
Two Stones Pub (Wilm.)
Number of Beer on Tap: 20
2502 Foulk Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19810
TwoStonesPub.com
Part of a local restaurant chain that was the first in the area to serve a variety of craft beer from around the country with quality comfort food. Features a mug club, ever-changing Taco Tueday specials, and Sunday Brunch. Showcasing area craft favorites along with select brews from its sister company, 2SP Brewing Co. in Aston, Pa.
Washington Street Ale House
Number of Beer on Tap: 24
1206 Washington St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
WSAleHouse.com
A Wilmington landmark since 1997, this ale house is open daily, offering Pasta Night (Mon), Burger Night (Tues), Wing Night (Wed) and Taco Thursdays. A recent winner of “Best Late Night Menu” in the Best of Delaware Awards. Offers 35 canned and bottled beers and a considerably large area-craft selection on draft.
Wilmington Brew Works
Brewer: Craig Wensell
3129 Miller Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802
WilmingtonBrewWorks.com
The only brewery in Delaware’s largest city, housed in a 110-year-old former laboratory in the Ninth Ward. WBW is dedicated to keeping the spirit of the building’s origins alive with new and innovative ales, lagers, sours and ciders. Features a beer-hall style taproom with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, regular live music and special events.