Sat, Jan 16 - DoG Street Pub Firkin Fest, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. The Blues sound flourishes in the roots of music, much like Cask Beer, it is raw & unfiltered. Taste the beer tapped at the source at the DoG Street Pub Firkin Fest. “Cask” beer also known as “real ale.” Instead of beer from kegs or bottles, it is poured from firkins & pins (size names for casks). This event will feature off-the-hook live blues music on two stages. This year’s performers include the Bobby Blackhat Band, Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos, Billy Joe Daniels, Zack Salsberry Music, and Shelly Thiss - lead singer of the Mike Lucci Band. 4-day festival passes are available now, individual event tickets will be released THIS FRIDAY! www.winterbluesjazzfest.com
PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Thu, Dec 31
- Ring In the Brew Year at Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12:00 pm-12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Ring in the Brew Year with Commonwealth Brewing Company this Thursday, Dec. 31st. See our Inaugural New Year’s Keg Drop at midnight and dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Anderson. Doors open at Noon!
- New Year’s Eve at The Barrel Room, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. We will be ringing in the new year here at The Barrel Room. This is an event that you should not miss out on: NO COVER CHARGE, Drink Specials, Live Music by Brett Williams starting at 9 pm, A champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. AND WE WILL BE TAPPING OUR KEG OF DOGFISH HEAD 120! So get dressed up and spend New Year’s Eve with Norfolk’s finest. We can’t wait to see you here
- New Year’s Eve at Tap It Local, 7:00 pm-2:00 am, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Come join us New Year’s Eve for live music featuring Heather Murphy to bring 2016 in right! AYCE appetizer buffet & one raffle ticket included for $15 or Choose our dinner package with a Bottle of Wine or Four of our Craft Beers, an Appetizer to Share, any Two of our Entrees, and a Dessert to Share. Raffles every hour, and Free Champagne Toast at Midnight.
- New Year’s Eve at Cogan’s North, 7:00 pm-Midnight, Fire Up your New Year’s early with a Jack Fire, & end it with a Guinness Black Velvet Toast. We’ll have the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire Girls from 7-9 pm, and the Guinness Girls from 9-11 pm. Traditional New Year’s part party favors for guests. Then all eyes, sounds and TVs will be turned onto the live footage of the Ball Drop.
- NYE Double Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 3-10:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. A special Double Release to ring in the New Year. We’ll also be open until 10 pm! We will release our HOLLA BOCK German Bock and our PHONICS Chocolate Hazelnut Brown Ale.
- New Year’s Eve at Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 9:30 pm-12:30 am, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Come ring in the New Year at Wharf Hill Brewing Co.! Live music with Alec Edmonds from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am in our Sinclair Room. Plus, our kitchen will stay open till 11 pm and everyone gets a free glass of champagne at midnight. Happy New Year!
- New Year’s Eve Downtown Hampton Block Party, 8:00 pm till 12:30 am, Queens Way, Hampton. The Block Party is continuing its new tradition. At Midnight, for the second year, we will be dropping a lighted, oversized crab pot from the top of the Old Point National Bank. TOTALLY FREE! We will have a live entertainment, food and your favorite adult beverages. Downtown Hampton has over 8 restaurants and bars open with no cover during this New Year’s Eve celebration.
- New Year’s Eve, Oceans & Ale, 10:00 pm - ?, Prime Outlets 5601-1 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. Live Music by Fine Swiss Cheese, No cover charge, and feel free to dress to impress! (757) 253-2253
Fri, Jan 1
- Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm-12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Featuring ‘Sofritos’ the Rockin Rican food truck.
- International Beer Day, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come celebrate with us and Pino’s Meatballs for the start of 2016.
- Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. NEW YEAR’S DAY EDITION. Come party with tunes by Tony Bob Merritt and street food by 'Thirsty Frog’ food truck!
Sat, Jan 2
- Beer Release, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12-11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Saturday we will be re-launching our winter seasonal, Truce In The Forest Imperial White IPA. Be sure to join us at noon for the new beer! See you all soon!
- First Saturdays, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2-8:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Come get your grub on January 2nd with the Street Food Revolutionaries! Get to Commonwealth Brewery on Pleasure House Rd in Chix’s Beach from 2-8! Featuring all your favorites & some new items from Get Stuffed, Food Dude, Cast Iron BBQ & Capt'n Crabby!
- Nomarama Burger Battle, O'Connor Brewing Company, 3-7:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk. Come show support for your local hometown burger heroes as they throw down on the grill and pair up burgers with your favorite O'Connor beers at the first annual Nomarama Burger Battle! Four chefs, four sliders, but only one will win the golden spatula! Entry is free to O'Connor Brewing and Nomarama will be selling tasting tickets for $15 that will get you one slider from each chef (total of 4) for you to enjoy AND vote for who you believe to be the winner, PLUS a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore! A non-perishable food drive will be hosted as well so please, don’t be shy! https://www.facebook.com/events/1193328354015551/
- Naw’ Meen Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 12-9:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. Join us for the release of our latest traditional beer with a twist. Naw'Meen - Baltic Porter. The Baltic Porter is based on English porters that were introduced to the Baltics in the 18th century. Higher alcohol and sweet malty character makes for a beer that is Strong like Bull and a bit quirky like a Coelacanth. Naw'Meen? You know you do.
- Brews, Chow & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Join us for another great Saturday with tasty street food from 'Shakey’s Curbside Bistro’ food truck, and live music by 'Glasgow Bhoys’ starting at 4:30 pm.
Sun, Jan 3
- Growler Power Hours, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 2-4:00 pm (open from 1-6:00 pm), 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. The weekend’s not over, from 2-4 pm we offer discounts on all growler and grenade fills!
- Tipsy tailgate Sunday’s, Back Bay Brewing Company, 3-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Brand new HD projector and extreme sound! Come and join us in the Blind for football, beer pong, and of course our lovely Beertendresses.
- Crockpot Sunday, Pleasure House Brewing, 6-8 pm (open 12-10:00 pm), 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Come eat our contestants crockpot creations! Try them all and vote. The winner gets PHB gift card! Just a minimum $3 donation that goes to charity and you too can be a judge!
- Brewery Brunch, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 12-9:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach. Featuring 'Bro’s Fish Tacos’ food truck.
- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg . Live music runs from 2-5 pm with Tony Bob Merritt. Plus every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts.
Mon, Jan 4
- Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come check out trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes!
- Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Ghent, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge. Every Monday $3 Craft Beers. *Must be 21 years old to purchase. Valid for a limited time. Valid till 9 pm on Mondays only. http://www.ynotitalian.com/craftbeer/
- Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night. Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian 'Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.
- Point 2 & Brew Pub Run, Whole Foods Market Newport News, 6:00 pm, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company for our first ever Point 2 & Brew Pub Run. The 3 mile run will start at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Whole Foods Market Newport News (also in The Marketplace at Tech Center). No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome.
Tue, Jan 5
- Tap Takeover Tuesday, Featuring Lickinghole Creek, The Barrel Room, 7:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. We are excited to start 2016 with this fantastic Virginia brewery. Lickinghole Creek Brewery grows their own hops, barley, herbs and spices. This makes the beer they brew truly unique. Black Bear a Russian imperial stout, Goochland Quad Belgian-style quadrupel ale, Citra Fresh India Pale Ale.
- Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4:30-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with us and 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’.
- Ardent Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Small Plate Restaurant & Venue, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Triangle is proud to welcome Ardent Craft Ales to the Williamsburg area for our first Steal the Glass Event for 2016!
Wed, Jan 6
- Pint Night, Lulu’s Smokehouse & Tavern, 6-8:00 pm, 2181 Upton Dr., Virginia Beach. Join us for our monthly Pint Night beer tasting.
- Free Tasting, bottleBOX, 5:30-8:00 pm, 325B W. 21st Street, Ghent, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some new craft beers? Then join us for another Free tasting at bottleBOX. Hang out try beers and discover a new favorite.
- 1st Wednesdays Trivia + Tacos + Beer, O'Connor Brewing Company, 4-8:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk. Hosted by Ultimate Trivia Maestro, Nick Simmons of Video Game Heaven, Trivia Night at O'Connor Brewing happens on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Trivia starts at 6pm with a $1 buy-in and there will be PRIZES! Karnage Asada comes packing the with the “Latin-Asian smack down” of tacos and burritos so come hungry, come thirsty, and come with your thinking caps on!
- Winter Movie Night, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 5-7:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. Join us for Beer Movie Night the First & Third Wednesday of every month! “The American Brew” (2007) documentary about the rich and surprising history of beer in America rich history of America’s favorite beverage of moderation. From colonial settlers, through the rise of microbrewers and developments in brewing technologies, “The American Brew” explores the evolution of beer throughout the centuries.
- Penny Pint Night, Gosport Tavern, 6:00 pm, 702 High Street, Portsmouth. Our weekly Wednesday Penny Pint Glass night. With the purchase of a pint, you will be able to keep the first glass you get. Starts at 6 pm so make your plans now before they are all gone! I hope to see everyone there! Cheers!
- 12 Beers of Christmas Final Night, Wharf Hill Brewing Co., 5:30 pm, 25 Main St, Smithfield. Our 12 Beers of Christmas concludes with the elusive Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA on tap! We’ll be serving in ½ pints only because this brew packs a punch at 18%.
- Trivia Night, Alewerks Brewing Company, 6:30 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg. We know how competitive you trivia nerds are. You try and try to finish strong, only to have your hopes dashed. See you at ?#?Alewerks Trivia? and arrive early for the best seats, Game at 7 pm.
Thu, Jan 7
- Pint Night, Chicho’s More Than Pizza, 29th St., Virginia Beach. Each Thursday we switch out one of the taps with a new IPA or other craft beer. When you buy a pint of it you get the glass as a gift.
- Paint and Pints, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 6:30-8:30 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, Virginia Beach. Join us for a fun night of painting and enjoying a few pints. Check in between 6:00-6:20 and start at 6:30pm. Price includes an 11x14" canvas and everything needed to paint a painting and a pint - all for $30! (add $5 more for a 16x20" size and mention upon registering) Awesome deal! Reservations needed as space is limited. Reservations can be made by purchasing tickets at www.heatherdonisdesigns.com and click on Event Tickets or calling 757.201.8296 or emailing heatherdonisdesigns@cox.net.
- Pleasure House Brewing Tap Takeover, Home Republic, 7:00 pm, 328 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join Pleasure House Brewing for a night of great food, awesome beers & friendly service with our friends at Home Republic!
- Pizza & Pint Night, Baker’s Crust, Hilltop, Ghent, Greenbrier & Williamsburg, Every Thu after 4:00 pm. Originating in Naples, Italy, our Neapolitan pizzas mimic that of the traditional Neapolitan Pizza using only 00 flour, hand-stretched dough, house-made fresh mozzarella & Italian tomatoes. Our pizzas are brought to life in our oak wood-fired oven, creating pizzas with an added layer of texture and flavor. $6 Pizzas, PLUS a Special Happy Hour from 4-9 pm.
- Beer School, Whole Foods Virginia Beach, 6:30-8:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join one of our beer experts on The Porch for a different topic each week. 21 years of age or older with valid ID, $6.50
- Steal the Pint Night, HK on the Bay, 6-8:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd, Virginia Beach. Head on out to HK on the Bay to enjoy some delicious brews from the Brewery of the Month as we tap some of their tasty beers. Spend your Thursday night right at HK on the Bay and take home a glass with each pint purchase! Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
- Free Beer Tasting, Grape & Gourmet, 4:30-7:00 pm, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Pizza, 5:00 pm to close, Wards Corner, 7550 Granby St., Norfolk. Every Thursday night, order a pint from our Brewery of the Month and keep the glass.
- Penny Pint Night at The Public House, 5-8:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Our weekly pint night. The taps will be flowing at 5 pm so get here early and enjoy a few pints. Cheers!
- Steal the Pint Night, Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 5-9:00 pm, 316 High Street, Portsmouth. Join us tonight for our weekly “Steal the Pint Night” at Roger Brown’s. FYI, when you buy a pint, you get to take home one of our decorative pint glasses.
- Thursday Night Tap Takeover, The Point at Phoebus, 6:00 pm, 30 E Mellen Street, Hampton. Join us as we welcome our featured brewery for pint night. We will be pouring their local craft beer to go with our farm to table comfort foods. Come grab a pint.
- Craft Beer Tasting, Score Bowling Alley / Sports Bar, 6:30 pm, Peninsula Town Center, 4401 W Claiborne Square, Hampton. Bring on the beer tasting! Join us in the lounge and enjoy some new brews + pairings of custom tasty bites from Chef
- Pale Fire Brewing Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. 1st 100 guests to order a pint of Pale Fire Brewing craft beer, from Harrisonburg, VA will receive a free Pale Fire Brewing glass.
- Slider Night, Dog Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three sliders & chips for $12 with an optional pairing flight.
Fri, Jan 8
- Charlotte Hour, Lynnhaven Pub, 5-8:00 pm, 2236 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Join us out on the patio sampling some tasty brews. Come by, talk beer, and grab a ready brew.
- Friday Night Live Music, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Join us at 7 pm for Live music by H-Bounds Acoustic! Great beer, great music, lots of brewery games. “Bound” to be a fun time. Get it?…..Bound…because his last name is Bounds…..ok, well anyway. Come join us! ;)
- Friday Firkin, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. On Fridays we tap a cask ale from local or regional Craft Brewers. This first Friday we welcome one of our own favorite breweries, Smartmouth. Come out and enjoy some REAL BEER!
- Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come party with tunes by 'Koli and The Band’ and street food by 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’ food truck!
- Free Beer Tasting, Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 5-8:00 pm, Williamsburg. Come by every Friday to try what’s new and grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or large selection of craft bottles and cans.
Sat, Jan 9
- Victory at Sea Day, Lynnhaven Pub, 2236 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. Ballast Point Brewing introduces their highly anticipated Victory at Sea imperial stout.
Sun, Jan 10
- Poses & Pints Sunday Yoga, O'Connor Brewing Company, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk. Every other Sunday from November 15 to February 7, OBC will be hosting Yoga classes taught by Rose Goyette. All classes will be donation based & all donations will go to Operation Smile! All levels welcome! B.Y.O.M. (bring your own mats)! Special discounts for participants!
- Live Music and Steal the Vessel Sundays, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12-5:00 pm, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg . Live music runs from 2-5 pm with The Train Hoppers. Plus every Sunday is Steal the Vessel on American style growlers and grunts.
Mon, Jan 11
- Victory At Sea Day, The Public House, 5:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. We are very excited to be teaming with Ballast Point Brewery to host Norfolk’s “Victory At Sea Day!” This will be a massive tap takeover by Ballast Point beers including three different variants of their delicious imperial porter, Victory at Sea. Beers on Tap: Victory At Sea, Coconut Victory At Sea, Peanut Butter Victory At Sea, Peppermint Victory At Sea, Sculpin, Grunion, Wahoo, Boob Check, Dorado, Grapefruit Sculpin. Come celebrate the darkest day of the year at The Public House!
Tue, Jan 12
- Legend Brewing Tap Takeover Tuesday, The Whiskey Kitchen, 6-9:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. On the Tuesdays this winter, we’ll invite a brewery to take over some of our taps with the beers they want to feature. Come in and enjoy a beer with the area’s oldest and largest Microbrewery Legend Brewing Co. from Richmond, VA. Sample some of their tasty brews, and start or add to your cool collection of Brew logo glassware.
- Paints and Pints at Pleasure House Brewing, 6:30-8:30 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Check in between 6:00-6:20 and start at 6:30pm. Price includes an 11x14" canvas and everything needed to paint a painting and a choice of a flight or a pint - all for $30! (add $5 more for a 16x20" size and mention upon registering) Awesome deal! Feel free to bring in snacks/dinner or order in for delivery! Reservations needed as space is limited to 17 seats. Reservations can be made by purchasing tickets at www.heatherdonisdesigns.com and click on Event Tickets or calling 757.201.8296 or emailing heatherdonisdesigns@cox.net.
- Tap Takeover Tuesday, Featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing, The Barrel Room, 7:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. Sierra Nevada is one of the most well-known craft breweries. They will be having them take over the taps on January 12th. Come in, get one of their beers and receive a pint glass. Featured beers are TBA.
- Pleasure House Tap Takeover, Tap It Local, 7:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Join Pleasure House Brewing for an evening of great food, awesome beers, fun games & friendly service with our friends at Tap It Local!
- The Birch’s 4th Annual 43 Hours of Dark Kick-off Night, 5:00 pm, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. The “43 Hours of” is a festival concept created by The Birch to take place periodically throughout the year, each festival features its own theme. We are open 43 hours in a week, Tuesday through Saturday. The festival lasts the whole week. All 21 of our draft lines will be Dark Beers and Brews for the 43 Hours of Dark. We also transform our available bottle list into the same theme.
- Assawoman Bay Brewing Company Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Small Plate Restaurant & Venue, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. Triangle is happy to welcome Ocean City’s Assawoman Bay Brewing to Hampton Roads! Stay tuned for the draft and bottle listing!
Wed, Jan 13
- Center of the Universe Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. 1st 100 guests to order a pint of craft beer by COTU, from Ashland, VA will receive a free glass!
Thu, Jan 14
- Legend Tap Takeover Thursday, Home Republic, 7 - 10:00 pm, 328 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us with Legend Brewing Company from Richmond as they take over our taps with a steal the pint night! Tap Lineup: TBA
- Meet The Brewer, Pendulum Fine Meats, 6:30-8:00 pm, 820 Shirley Ave, Norfolk. Go Local 757 is producing this event. Meet the brewer from brand new Coelacanth Brewing as he will introduce us to his latest beers and take your questions. Three beers are included and will be paired with tastings from Pendulum Fine Meats. Pendulum will also give us a tour and talk to us about their mission and will also be available for your questions. The event ticket will include: 3 menu items (to be announced soon) from Pendulum, 3 beers from Coelacanth Brewing, A souvenir logo glass, entry to win a class from Pendulum. Net Proceeds will benefit the Roc Solid Foundation.
Tue, Jan 19
- Pleasure House Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 7 - 10:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Join us as we partner with Pleasure house brewing for a 4 course dinner featuring…GLO, Coffee Cream Stout, Southern English Brown AND…..1608 Imperial Rosemary Cream Ale. Brewed for us with rosemary from our garden. Seating will be limited so call early to make your reservations. 757-965-4510
Thu, Jan 21
- Spike k9 Fundraising Event, Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Bar, 6:00 pm, 10900 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. We’re excited to be hosting a fundraising event to help support the Spikesk9fund! This wonderful organization is run by former Navy Seal and all the information on his charity can be found at spikesk9fund.org . We will be updating this page with more details as they become available. We’re planning on live music, great craft beer, give always and much much more! We hope to see you there!
Thu, Feb 4
- First 2016 Sexual Chocolate Tapping in VA, Tubby’s Tavern, 4:00 pm, 2224 Virginia Beach Blvd, # 113, Virginia Beach. Come out and be one of the first in Virginia to try the 2016 vintage of Sexual Chocolate! Tap List to come down the line!
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY:
Over FOURTEEN Local Breweries, with more on the way
O'Connor Brewing Company, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk
We are a mighty yet humble craft brewery located in an “industrial section” of Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood/district. Our mission is to create an original, world-class craft beer experience for all beer lovers through our innovative, evolving products and services while supporting our local communities. Cheers! http://oconnorbrewing.com/
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 4-8:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm
Smartmouth Brewing Company, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk
Epiphany and barley were not-so-secret ingredients that led our president, Porter Hardy, to take Smartmouth from homebrew experimentation to one of the Southeast’s most promising startup breweries. After years of bottled up dreaming finally came to a head, he’s traded his briefcase and corner office for pint glasses and tap handles, and now, with help from inspired brewers and a collection of like-minded investors/friends, Smartmouth is ready to please palettes anywhere that’ll have us. http://smartmouthbrewing.com/
* New hours in tasting room starting NOVEMBER 18: Wed-Fri 4:30-9:00 pm, Sat 12-7:00 pm
Sat: Discounted Growler Fills from 12-2 pm, and Free Brewery tours on the hour, 2-6 pm
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk
Bold Mariner Brewing Company, brewing traditional styles of quality craft ales for you. http://www.boldmariner.com
Taproom Hours: Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm
Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk
We are many things: A family-owned & independent brewery dedicated to the craft of brewing; A gathering place for locals and visitors; A venue for artists and musicians to showcase their talents; A painstaking, labor-of-love renovation of a derelict warehouse, and so much more. Offering unique takes on classic styles, Coelacanth will be your new favorite place to try interesting, hand-crafted ales & lagers in a relaxing atmosphere. http://www.coelacanth.com/
Taproom hours: Wed/Thu 4-8:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm (last call 30 minutes before closing)
Discounted growler fills for 1st hour each day.
Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach
We’re proud of what we create here and love nothing more than sharing our passion with others. http://www.reaverbeach.com/
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 3-7:00 pm, Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm
Young Veterans Brewing Company, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach
High Speed - High Quality. Veteran Owned and Operated. www.yvbc.com/
Tasting Hours: Tue-Thu 1500-2000, Fri 1500-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1200-2000
Military Discount - 15% with valid ID
Back Bay Brewing Company, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach
Back Bay Brewing Co was founded in 2011 by a group of Virginia Beach friends, with deep roots in Virginia Beach’s Back Bay, who all share their passion for beer and the outdoors. www.backbaybrewingco.com
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri/Sat 12n-12 am, Sun 3-10 pm
Pleasure House Brewing, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
At Pleasure House Brewing we are passionate about two things: making great beer and serving our community! http://www.pleasurehousebrewing.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10:00 pm, Fri 3-11:00 pm, Sat 12-11:00 pm, Sun 12-10:00 pm
Half-price growler fills will be in effect as always for the first & last hour of each day! And now Crowlers! Any of our draft beers to go, plus special releases (on or off premise), in Huge 32 oz. cans!!! Plus, bring your empty Crowlers (ours or anyone else’s) to PHB and receive $1 off your tab.
Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach
Wasserhund (meaning “water dog” in German) Brewing Company was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. We aspire to bring the German beer culture to Virginia Beach in the best way. by brewing the highest quality ales, lagers, and meads and providing the environment to enjoy them with family, friends, and strangers. http://www.wasserhundbrewing.com/
Taproom Hours: Thu 4 - 9:00 pm, Fri 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 12 - 8:00 pm, Mon 4 - 9:00 pm
Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach
An artisanal, local family owned craft brewery located in the former Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue site. At Commonwealth Brewing Company, we believe that beer should be adventurous, diverse, extremely drinkable, and sometimes even wild. We think there is a beer for everyone and find no greater pleasure than when our craft beguiles a friend to try something new. We uphold rustic farmhouse traditions, huge hop American styles, and the complex depths of wild fermentations. http://commonwealthbrewingcompany.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri 3 pm-12 am, Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-9 pm
Big Ugly Brewing Company, 1296 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake
Big, Bold, Barrel-aged Beers. Big Ugly is Chesapeake’s first microbrewery. We plan on revolutionizing our town one beer at a time. http://www.biguglybrewing.com/
Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
St. George Brewing Company, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton
We are a microbrewery in Hampton, VA. We produce traditional beers w/one-off’s in the mix. http://www.stgbeer.com/
Tap Room Hours: Mon-Fri 3-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm.
Retail and Tastings Mon through Sat. Brewery Tours Wed through Sat.
Alewerks Brewing Company, 189-B Ewell Road, Williamsburg
Established in 2006 and located in the heart of the early colonies in Williamsburg, Virginia, we have rolled out a broad range of beer offerings and quickly established a reputation for fine beer. We operate a direct fired brick-clad Peter Austin brew house and ferment all our beers in state-of-the-art conical fermenters. http://alewerks.com/
Tasting Hours: Mon-Thu 12 - 9 pm*, Fri/Sat 12 - 9:30 pm, Sun 12 - 5 pm
Brass Cannon Brewing, 8105 Richmond Rd., Toano (Williamsburg)
Founded by enthusiastic homebrewers, Brass Cannon Brewing is a craft brewery dedicated to the production of high quality brews for sale on tap. We currently offer 6 quality brews at our tap room in Toano, VA. We usually have 4 year-round offerings, 1 seasonal and 1 langrage tap that changes whenever we feel like it. http://www.brasscannonbrewing.com/
Hours: Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Mon-Sat 12 - 7:00 pm
LOCAL CRAFT BEER BARS AND BREW PUBS:
The Birch Bar, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk
A Bar that specializes in Craft, Artisanal, European, Crazy-hard-to-say Beer and Cheese! http://thebirchbar.com/
Hours: Tue-Thu 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 3:00 pm - 2:00 am
Weekday Happy Hour: 5-7 pm, $1 off All Full Draft Beers, Tue, Wed, and Thu!
Weekend Happy Hour: 3-5 pm $2 off $5 and $7 Full Draft Beers, Fri and Sat!
Introducing Pintxo Hour! Yes another crazy hard to say special at The Birch. (Pronounced pincho!) aka Free Snack from 5-6 pm Tue thru Thu!
Norfolk Taproom, Corner of Granby & Main Streets, Downtown Norfolk
24 Beers on draft and over a hundred other beers from here, there, and everywhere.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 2:00 pm - 2:00 am, Sat-Sun: 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Offering Norfolk’s best Happy Hour every day from 5-7:00 pm with great food and drink specials. If you have not done so already please follow us @norfolktap on Twitter for the best updates on specials and live music performances at the Norfolk TapRoom. See y'all tonight.
The Barrel Room, 437 Granby Street, Norfolk
A lively neighborhood eatery featuring live entertainment, craft beer, artisanal wine and premium spirits. https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelRoomNorfolk/
Happy Hour is between 4-7 pm every day, with $1 off ALL BEERS! Check out our selection and come find your new favorite!
Hours: Tue-Thu 11 am - 12 am, Fri/Sat 1 1am - 2 am, Sun 11 am - 12 am
Tap Takeover Tuesdays
Sat, Jan 9 - Live at the Barrel Room, with Brett E Williams, 9 pm. Rocking The Barrel on Granby street. Come explore the sights and sounds
The Public House, Ghent, 1112 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Welcome to The Public House - Ghent’s first “gastropub.” GastroPub - It’s just a fancy word that people invented to describe places that put a creative spin on traditional pub food - and charge you eight bucks for fries. We put a lot of work into creating those spins, though, like making nearly everything in-house and using as many locally or regionally produced products as possible. We hope you enjoy. http://www.publichouseeats.com/
Taphouse Grill Ghent, 931 W. 21st Street, Norfolk
The ACME of craft beer in Norfolk since 1995; Fresh Fish, Vegetarian Fare, Pastas, Fish Tacos, Burgers, Wraps, Wings, 45 Taps, 100’s of Bottles. https://www.facebook.com/smellslikebeer/?fref=ts
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Cogan’s Pizza Ghent, 1901 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
A local favorite since the 1970’s, and the Best pizza in Norfolk! Excellent selection of 33 Beers on tap including several seasonal brews! Whether you choose to enjoy a pie with the family in the dining room, a beer with some friends playing air hockey, a seat at the bar or a table on the best front porch/ patio in Ghent, we can guarantee you’ll have a great time! http://coganspizza.com/
Hours: Daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Cogan’s Pizza North, 4311 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Cogan’s North opened January 2015 on a stretch of North Colley, locally and loving referred to as Colleywood. Much like Cogan’s Norfolk, Cogan’s North specializes in Pizza and a large selection of craft beer (44 taps plus dozens of bottles!). Our modern dining room features a large community table, 2 state of the art pool tables, arcade games and of course, games just for the little gorillas. Upstairs is an incredible covered patio, where you can sit back and enjoy views of the water and our lovely NoCo neighborhood. http://coganspizza.com/
Hours: Daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Every Fri - Firkin Friday!
Belmont House of Smoke, Ghent, 2117 Colonial Ave, Norfolk
A True urban BBQ and Smokehouse, with a full upstairs Bar, outdoor deck and live Music venue, with a constantly changing selection of local, regional, and national craft beers. http://www.belmonthouseofsmoke.com/
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Live Music most Fri/Sat!
bottleBOX, Craft beer to-go, 325 B W 21st Street, Norfolk.
Ghent’s first Craft Beer bottle shop. Offering growler/crowler fills from 12 rotating taps (see the tap list on our website), an extensive bottle selection, gourmet snacks, and beer-related gifts. http://www.bottlebox.beer/
Mon-Thu 2-10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-8:00 pm
Every Wed - Free Beer Tasting
Exception(Ale) Growler Fills and Gourmet, 2000 Colonial Ave., Norfolk
exception(Ale) is a growler fill and gourmet food store. Offering the best craft beers to go as well as artisanal cheeses and foods paired for beer. http://www.exgrowlers.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Mix it Up, Wine, Cocktail Mixers, Craft Beers, Growlers, Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
We specialize in CRAFT beer, imports and domestic, wine and gifts, and drink mixers. We’ve got 50 Taps (YES 50!) to satisfy your need for Craft drafts. http://www.mixitupvirginiabeach.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Every Sun - BYOG Sunday! Bring in your own growler and receive 10% off your Fill!
Lynnhaven Pub, N Great Neck Beach, 2236 W. Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach
An Average of 100 Different Beers and New Styles Coming In Every Week! http://lynnhavenpub.com/
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Every Fri - Free Tasting, from 5-8:00 pm. We will be out on the patio sampling some tasty brews. Come by, talk beer, and grab a ready brew.
The Porch at Whole Foods Market, West Hilltop, 1800 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach
An organic coffee bar and pub serving fresh-brewed organic coffee, seven local and craft beers on tap, wines by the glass and delicious pub food, including breakfast all day. Located in the front of the store, The Porch also features refillable growlers, mix-a-six custom six-pack program, weekly dinner specials and a NEW cheese platter menu. http://www.wholefoods.com/stores/virginiabeach
Hours: 7 days 7am to 9pm
Every Thu - Beer School, 6:30 pm. (pssst, and $3 Hot Dogs, 4-9 pm!)
Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach
Do-it-yourself Draught Tables to practice your perfect pour. Choose from our selection of local microbrews and enjoy a new favorite beer you can’t find anywhere else. Growlers now Available! http://www.tappedgastropub.com/
Open daily 11:00 am - 1:30 am
Live Music Wed - Sun.
Every Wed - ALL of our bottled beers are Half off!
Every Thu - Virginia Craft Beer Night, $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers.
Lager Heads Restaurant, 3315 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, at the Hilton Garden Inn Oceanfront
40 beers on tap, 12 signature handmade burgers, fresh seafood, patio dining with fire pits, live entertainment nightly in season. https://www.facebook.com/lagerheadsvb/
Open Daily from 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Every Sun - Brewery Series, 2-5 pm, featuring the finest local and national craft brewers, as well as their beer representatives on site
Home Republic, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach
Home Republic is a locally owned brewpub, restaurant, and wine shop. Our mission is to make every customer feel at home by sharing our passion for good beer, wine, and food. We serve our own beer, brewed on-site, locally brewed beers on draft, and bottled beers from around the world. http://www.homerepublicvabeach.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:30 pm , Friday 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Trivia Tuesdays - What goes better with beer than a friendly competition for prizes? We are excited to have Trivia Tuesdays with Smartmouth Trivia and of course, food and drink specials! 7 - 9 pm.
Winter Thursday Tap Takeovers: Jan 7 - Pleasure House Brewing; Jan 14 - Legend Brewing
11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, VB Oceanfront on the Boardwalk, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach
Quench your thirst with 32 draft beers which includes micro, craft and macro brewed beer. http://www.11taphouse.com/events
Hours: Mon-Thu 4:00 pm-12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-1:30 am, Sun 11:30 am-12:00 am
Every Thu - Draft Beer Night, from 4-9:00 pm we offer 50% off our rotating Drafts!
Every Fri/Sat Live Music
Whiskey Kitchen, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Locally brewed, grown and owned. We let our passion for real food and exceptional service be our guide. We use local vendors, and amazing employees to create your dining experience. http://thewhiskeykitchen.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
An unmatched selection of Bourbons and Whiskeys, plus a large selection of Craft Beers, over 30 Taps!
Winter Tap Takeovers: Jan 12 - Legend, Jan 26 - Smartmouth
Grape & Gourmet, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.
Fine Wines, Craft Beer, & Unique gifts. http://www.grapeandgourmet.com/
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Come check out our new Growler Filling Station!
Every Thu - Free Beer Tasting, 4:30-7:00 pm. Come see what Gabe is pouring for tonight’s tasting. Five new beers every week!
1608 Crafthouse, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach
1608 Crafthouse is a contemporary, casual, “farm to table” restaurant featuring regional Southern cuisine with an emphasis placed on the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region. 1608 Crafthouse, a chef driven concept, features sustainable, local products from the Chesapeake Bay/ Mid-Atlantic region. http://1608crafthouse.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10 pm, Fri 3 pm - 12 am, Sat 10 am - 12 am, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
To wet your whistle at 1608 we offer a variety of craft beers as well as hand-crafted elixirs.
Upcoming - Save the date, Jan 19, Pleasure House Beer Dinner, 7-10:00 pm.
The Bier Garden, 438 High St., Portsmouth
Family owned and operated by the Osfolk family since 1997, The Bier Garden is a German restaurant and bar, combining authentic Bavarian cuisine with a stellar European beer selection and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you enjoy yourself in one of our two cozy indoor dining rooms, relax on our popular patio, or spend time with friends at the bar you are sure to feel at home. Come in and experience a bit of old world charm and gemutlichkeit with The Bier Garden family. http://www.biergarden.com/
Hours: (Dining) Tue-Thu: 11 am - 9 pm, Fri-Sat: 11 am - 10 pm, Sun: 12-9 pm; (Bar) 7 days a week until 2 am
23 Taps, and over 400 different Biers, carefully curated & artfully assembled since 1997. We Now Fill Growlers and Carry Over 50 Specialty Liqueurs.
Wharf Hill Brewing Company, 25 Main Street, Smithfield
WHBC is a full-service restaurant, bar, and craft brewery that also offers an event space for special functions. We feature beers brewed by our Brewmaster, Greg Bullis. We brew beer, cook food, and keep you warm and dry. http://wharfhillbrewing.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm, Fri 11:30 am - 1 am, Sat 11:30 am - Midnight, Sun 11:30 -10 pm
Kitchen closes at 10 pm Mon-Sat, and 9 pm Sun
Every Wed - Live Music, 7-10 pm.
Hampton Taphouse, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton
The Taphouse, the “Acme of Beer Since 1984”. Long before the micro revolution, the Taphouse was serving up pint after pint of American and world craft brews. Our Hampton location has 37 constantly rotating draught selections and hundreds of bottles to choose from. Belgians are our prides, trappists, abbeys, and other merry monk quaffers will surely entertain. Our food, not pub grub, stands up to any kitchen, anywhere. https://www.facebook.com/hamptontaphouse/?fref=ts
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun 10:30 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday Night is Virginia Beer Night at Hampton Taphouse! Support Local brewing and enjoy Virginia draft beers at a special price from 4 until 9 pm.
Heavens Pizza & Taphouse, 308 Buckroe Ave., Hampton
Our Pizza is made with LOVE. Hand tossed dough, homemade sauce and fresh toppings. When we can, we use organic produce and meats. The more LOCAL the better! WE even BUY our water. Our H2O is fluoride and sediment free!
Winter hours: Mon-Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 3-12 pm, Sat 11:30 am-12 am, Sun 11:30 am-9 pm
Stop in for a pint and a handmade pizza!
Craft 60 Ale House, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News
Our goal is to create a unique & memorable experience for our guests every time by providing top notch personalized service in a welcoming environment and hand crafting every dish. http://www.craft60.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 4 pm - 2 am, Sat/Sun 11 am - 2 am
Every Mon - Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
Every Fri/Sat - Live Music
DoG Street Pub, Merchants’ Square, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg
Williamsburg took the best of England and made it American. Chef David Everett continues the trend with his unique take on the British Gastropub. http://www.dogstreetpub.com/
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three sliders & chips for $12 with an optional pairing flight.
Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 401A W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg
Take DoG Street Pub home with you. Wide selection of Virginia, imported and domestic craft beers. cocktail mixers & supplies. Gourmet foods. https://www.facebook.com/HairoftheDoGBottleShop/?fref=ts
Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily
Grab a growler to go from one of our 8 Taps, or pick from our large selection of craft bottles and cans. *Now available at the bottle shop - a flight of all 8 beers on tap for one price for your adventurous & indecisive imbibed
Every Friday - Free Tasting featuring a different Craft Brewery
Triangle - Restaurant, Bar, Performance Venue, 601 Prince George St., Williamsburg
We are happy to be the best small plates restaurants in the Greater Williamsburg area. We specialize in fun, familiar food and classy cocktails. http://www.trianglewilliamsburg.com/
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am Daily
Every Tue - Winter Craft Beer Steal the Glass nights, 6:00 pm: Jan 5 - Ardent Craft Ales; Jan 12 - Assawoman Bay; Jan 19 - Pale Fire; Jan 26 - Williamsburg Distillery
Oceans & Ale, the Prime Outlets, 5601 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
A classic seafood and steakhouse that prides itself on the highest food quality and guest service. We look to challenge the depths of flavor with seasonal menus and our combination of local and world renowned brews. http://oceansandale.com/
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 12:00 am, Fri/Sat 11:30 am - 2:00 am
O&A carries 20 different draft beers on tap! We call 6 of these “The Rotating Taps” and they were designed to constantly evolve giving you the unique ability to try limited releases, seasonals & small batch brews! 253-2ALE for Reservations!
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