About

Goat Island Bottle Shop opened as the first of its kind in Rocky Mount, NC 4 years ago. Named after the island that sits behind us in the Tar River, Goat Island has 11 rotating taps and strives to keep Rocky Mount taste buds up to date on what's happening in the Craft Beer Industry.

With multiple shelves of To-Go products and a selection of wine, there is always something new to try. Owner, Kristi Ellis, originally from Florida, moved to Rocky Mount with husband & beer lover, Travis Ellis to open what is now Goat Island Bottle Shop. With 3 kids, the Ellis family has sunk roots into Rocky Mount and have enjoyed becoming part of the small business community in Nash County.

In 2019 - Kristi Ellis, owner of Goat Island Bottle Shop was awarded Entrepreneur of the year by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. Goat Island is going on its 4th year of hosting Oktoberfest this year and is excited to add the Rocky Mount Beer Fest to the lineup of Annual Events.