Midnight Oil Brewing Company brewery
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery

Midnight Oil Brewing Company

674 Pencader Dr, Newark, Delaware, 19702-3348

(302) 286-7641

Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible

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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts

Independent Status
Verified Independent Microbrewery
Pet Policy
Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
Food Options
Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
Family Policy
All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
Parking & Transit
Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.

On tap

What’s on tap right now

6 pouring

BeerStyleABVStatus
River Porter

Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast.

Porter5.6%Kicked / Sold Out
Zero Gravity

Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz.

NA IPA0.6%On Tap
Westbound

Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish.

West Coast IPA7.4%On Tap
Night Watch

Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body.

Stout6.3%On Tap
Orchard Hour

Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin.

Cider6.0%On Tap
Hazy Memory

Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness.

Hazy IPA6.8%On Tap
Kölsch Club

Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap.

Kölsch4.8%On Tap

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4.5

4 reviews

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Visitor reviews

Avery Kim

Denver, Colorado

8/1/2026

Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music

Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.

Jordan Blake

Austin, Texas

7/27/2026

Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven

Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.

Casey Nguyen

Portland, Oregon

7/22/2026

Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups

Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.

Morgan Ellis

Chicago, Illinois

7/17/2026

Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers

Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.

Midnight Oil Brewing Company FAQs

Is Midnight Oil Brewing Company dog friendly?

Yes. Midnight Oil Brewing Company is dog friendly in Newark, including patio seating.

Does Midnight Oil Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?

Yes. Midnight Oil Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.

Can I host a private event or group crawl at Midnight Oil Brewing Company?

Midnight Oil Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.

Does Midnight Oil Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?

Yes. Midnight Oil Brewing Company lists outdoor patio seating in Newark, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.