Johns Island Breweries: Estuary, Low Tide & Edisto River

Johns Island offers a more laid-back, rural counterpoint to the city breweries across the Stono River. This is the largest of South Carolina's sea islands, a landscape of tidal creeks, marsh, farm stands, and live oaks rather than cobblestone streets - and its craft beer scene reflects that slower pace.

Three independent taprooms anchor the island. Low Tide Brewing, on Maybank Highway, opened in 2016 and is Johns Island's original brewery, known for fruited sours, wheat beers, and IPAs. Edisto River Brewing Company followed on Main Road in 2019, set inside a converted auto body shop and home of the original "Blushys" beer slushies. Estuary Beans & Barley - which pairs an on-site coffee roastery with its own brewery - opened in 2020 off Meeks Farm Road, serving coffee, beer, cider, wine, and wood-fired pizza under one roof.

What makes a brewery on Johns Island worth the trip is its position on the map. The island sits directly on the route out to Kiawah, Seabrook, and Wadmalaw, so any of these taprooms makes an easy stop on the way to or from the beaches and the sea islands. With food trucks, outdoor seating, fire pits, and dog-friendly patios, they're built for unhurried afternoons rather than a quick downtown crawl.

Thinking about visiting? A common question is how many breweries Johns Island has - the answer is three, all locally owned and within a short drive of one another. Another is whether they're family- and dog-friendly: most of the island's outdoor-focused taprooms welcome both, though policies vary by location. Below you'll find each Johns Island brewery with current hours, dog-friendly and outdoor-seating details, and directions. Use the filters to plan your visit.

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Breweries on Johns Island, SC FAQ

How many breweries are on Johns Island?

Three. Low Tide Brewing on Maybank Highway, Edisto River Brewing Company on Main Road, and Estuary Beans & Barley off Meeks Farm Road. All three are locally owned and a short drive from one another.

Is there a brewery on the way to Kiawah or Seabrook?

Yes. Low Tide Brewing on Maybank Highway is on the main route to Kiawah and Seabrook, and Estuary Beans & Barley and Edisto River Brewing are both a short detour from it. Any of the three works as a stop on the way to or from the beaches.

Do Johns Island breweries serve food?

Estuary Beans & Barley serves wood-fired pizza, pastries, pretzels, and gelato from its own kitchen, and it doubles as a coffee roastery. Edisto River Brewing has a resident taco truck, and Low Tide rotates food trucks.

Are Johns Island breweries dog-friendly?

Estuary Beans & Barley welcomes leashed dogs in its outdoor space. Low Tide and Edisto River do not allow dogs. All three welcome kids, and each listing shows the current policy.