Oval & Ale

Oval & Ale is a family-owned restaurant in Hampstead, NC, known for introducing the local community to Pinsas, a unique and healthier twist on traditional Roman-style pizza. The "pinsa" crust is oval-shaped, hand-stretched, and made with an imported Italian flour blend, a high water-to-flour ratio, and a long fermentation process, resulting in a lighter, lower-gluten, and highly digestible flatbread. More than just a unique pizzeria, Oval & Ale serves as a popular community gathering spot with a comfortable indoor space and a large, family- and pet-friendly outdoor area that features yard games, a backyard bar, and a stage for live music several nights a week. The menu revolves around a variety of specialty pinsas, calzones, salads, homemade soups, and appetizers like the Jumbo Pretzel with beer cheese, all complemented by a rotating selection of 12 local craft beers on tap