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Visiting the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Then stop by Salisbury, Wicomico County, to enjoy a weekend of craft beer and wine. Select a designated driver and explore these great places:
The Best Salisbury Breweries and Wineries to Try for Craft Drinkers
1) Evolution Craft Beer Co. and Public House
201 E. Vine Street, Salisbury
443-260-2337
What happens when one brother feels passionate about craft beer and the other feels passionate about food? You open a place that showcases the best of both! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a memorable experience.
Offering a wide variety of beers including seasonals, IPAs, reds, porters, pils, there is something for every beer preference. Serving the largest selection of food of any of these breweries, Evolution is popular as a restaurant even for those who don’t realize its large beer selection.
Serving brunch on the weekends, they offer pizzas, sandwiches, tacos, and dinner plates.
2) Burnish Beer Company
2305 Northwood Drive, Salisbury
443-978-7320
The newest of the local breweries, Burnish is quickly making a name for itself. Their large facility means that it is a spacious place to meet up with friends and family.
They offer several types of beers including lots of American favorites such as pale ales, IPAs, and stouts. Their food menu includes wood-fired pizza, wings, and tacos. If you visit on Sunday, take advantage of their brunch offerings.
3) Gateway Craft Brewing
2207 Northwood Drive, Suite 3A, Salisbury
443-944-3916
Tucked away in an industrial park, Gateway Craft Brewing is owned and run by a retired couple. Because it is a family business, its days and hours are shorter than those of the other breweries.
They typically have five or six beers on tap, featuring a variety of styles. Try an IPA, helles, stout, or even something different like a German IPA at this cozy brewery.
And a Winery Just Outside of Salisbury, Maryland
4) Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery
3155 Noble Farm Road, Eden
410-677-3334
Does someone in your group prefer wine? Then check out Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery. They have started brewing beer too, so everyone can be happy!
In addition to growing grapes, they also grow the fruit used as flavors in their wines and beer. Grab a flight of pre-selected wines (they offer three different flights: whites, reds, and semi-dry/sweet), listen to live music, and just relax in their great outdoor and indoor seating.
Bonus: Good Beer Festival
Looking for even more craft beer? Don’t miss the Good Beer Festival, October 14-15, 2022 at the Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury! Vendors, music, and a variety of beers will be available during this event spread out over two days.
Salisbury Breweries & Wineries Recommended Itineraries
Here are some options depending on how much time you’re spending in Wicomico County and what other activities you’ll be enjoying during your visit to Wicomico County:
Please do not drink and drive! Always designate a sober driver!
Itinerary A:
If you stay at the Whitehaven Hotel and want to visit all five locations in one day, start at the furthest point and work your way back. (Do double-check the hours of operation for each facility to make sure they are open during your planned visit.)
Start by taking the Whitehaven Ferry. Visit, in the following order: Tall Tales, Burnish, Gateway, Evolution, and cap off the day at Bordeleau.
Itinerary B:
If you’re staying in Salisbury proper, start at Bordeleau and make your way back. Stop at Evolution, Gateway, Burnish, and end your tour at Tall Tales.
Weekend Itinerary:
If you’re spending the weekend in Wicomico County, consider taking advantage of this trail this way:
Saturday: Visit Gateway. Enjoy dinner at Tall Tales. Attend a Shorebirds baseball game.
Sunday: Enjoy brunch at Burnish. Visit Bordeleau. Enjoy dinner at Evolution before heading home.
I’d like to thank Wicomico County for sponsoring my weekend in Salisbury and Wicomico County. As always, my posts are an accurate reflection of the experiences I had.
You may enjoy these other posts:
- Maryland’s Lavender Farms to Visit
- 15 Best Things to do in Salisbury
- Afternoon Tea in Salisbury (and tips for first-timers!)
- Staying at a Bed & Breakfast (and Whitehaven Hotel Review)
Happy travels,
Annick, The Common Traveler
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Raised as a third culture kid living in South America and Europe, Annick caught the travel bug early. As an empty-nester, Annick enjoys sharing her tips for traveling for those with champagne taste and beer budgets.