The Cure for a Soggy Afternoon
UPCOMING BREW / BEER FESTS:
Sat, Mar 5 - Kiss My Cask Real Ale Festival, Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. This is not your average beer festival. We will have over 35 one of a kind cask creations from some of the best breweries around. If you don’t know what a cask is let us give your some quick knowledge. Cask ale or cask-conditioned beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized beer which is conditioned (including secondary fermentation) and served from a cask without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. You will never try beer like this anywhere because they are all different! $40 Ticket (limited to 500): You receive: Entry, Special event Tasting Glass, 16oz Stadium Cup, Tastes/judging all casks, 2 beer tickets, Food: Hashi will be serving up food, Zeke’s Beans & Bowls and Gringos will be open as well! Please purchase tickets on the Squadup website https://www.squadup.com/events/kiss-my-cask
Sat, Mar 19 - 6th Year Anniversary / St. Patty’s Day Party, O'Connor Brewing Co., Noon-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party as we celebrate 6 awesome years of craft beer! 6 special stouts in honor of our 6th birthday + GREEN BEER! Live music from North Carolina’s The Midatlantic (indie folk rock). Irish inspired menu items from Karnage Asada, Capt'n Crabby & Just Cupcakes! Brewery tours, giant Jenga, giant connect four, shuffleboard & foosball! So come out and join us for this exceptionally special day at OBC! Cheers & Beers!
Sat, Mar 19 - Frühlingfest 2016, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste. 102, Virginia Beach. Frühling meaning spring and fest meaning, well, fest. We are celebrating 6 months until the tapping of the kegs at Oktoberfest, the return of warm spring weather, and most importantly to help raise money for The Beach Ambassadors of Virginia Beach! Come enjoy Wasserhund Brewing Company, Home Republic Brewpub, Back Bay Brewing, Pleasure House Brewing, and Big Ugly Brewing Company beer! Authentic German food will be available for additional purchase from The Bier Garden, or Wasserhund Pizza. From 12-3pm there will be a live DJ spinning all the fun day drinking music you can handle, and from 3pm-6pm The Special Guests will take the stage to get your evening started off right! Tickets are $25 a person which includes admission, souvenir cup, and 2 drink tickets! Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. The Beach Ambassadors will have an amazing silent auction with all proceeds going to benefit The Beach Ambassadors, as well as a portion of the events revenue going to them as well!
Sat, Apr 23 - 2016 Coastal Virginia Beer Fest & Food Truck Rodeo, 12:00 pm, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach. Our 2nd annual Beer Fest and Food Truck Rodeo is back, and at the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo! Enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings, live music, prizes, vendors, a wine garden and more! Tickets will be on sale soon. Save the date!
Sat, May 7 - Town Center Craft Beer Festival, Virginia Beach Town Center, 1 - 6:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. Something’s brewing at the annual craft beer festival at Town Center in Virginia Beach! The Town Center Craft Beer Festival will feature local Virginia beers and national and regional craft beers and ciders. Tickets include sampling of over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries, and live entertainment.
Sat/Sun, May 21/22 - 15th Annual Virginia Beer Festival, Town Point Park, 2 - 6:00 pm, Riverside, Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk. The Mid-Atlantic’s largest, oldest and most dynamic beer festival celebrates a diverse selection of more than 150 brews from around the world. America’s craft beer explosion combines with international tradition to create a unique culinary experience. Travel around the world in one afternoon in a taste bud tantrum along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at one of USA Today’s 2013 Best Beer Festivals!https://festevents.org/
PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Mon, Feb 15
- 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/
- O’Connor Brewing + Smartmouth Tap Takeover at Tupelo Honey, 5 - 9:00 pm, Virginia Beach. 4501 Main St., Virginia Beach. Join us as we tap two great Local Norfolk Craft Breweries’ samples.
- Beer Release: Zephyrweisse Hefeweizen, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Back again just in time for those upcoming warmer months! For our take on hefeweizen, we devised a recipe that takes 70% wheat and 30% pilsner malt, plus a moderate dose of Saaz; a traditional German hop. Available on draught and for the first time 6-pack 12oz. bottles.
- Kronenbourg Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night. Tonight’s Steal the Glass will feature Two great French beers and glasses… Kronenbourg 1664 and 1664 Blanc! Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian ‘Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.
Tue, Feb 16
- Trivia Tuesdays, Home Republic, 7-9:00 pm, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. 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!
- Steal the glass, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. $1 pint glass with a minimum $10 purchase.
- Taco Tuesday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3-8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. Come get your Taco Fix with ‘Get Stuffed’ Food Truck.
- Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Tuesday for special discounts on draught beer.
- Tap Takeover Tuesday, Featuring Brooklyn Brewing, The Barrel Room, 6:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. We are continuing our winter tap takeovers with Brooklyn Brewery from NY. Make sure you come in and get a pint while it’s on tap!
- 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’.
- Alewerks BITTER VALENTINE Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Small Plate Restaurant & Venue, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. We get it, it’s that time of the year. He’s bitter, she’s bitter, the cat’s bitter… You need a change. Something to make it all better. Enter Alewerks Brewing Company’s Bitter Valentine. 9% ABV. Voted by both Beer Advocate & RateBeer.com as the best Imperial IPA brewed in Virginia & one of the best Imperial IPAs in the world. Pacific Northwest hops 4 dayz. Join TRIANGLE for an evening of blissful bitterness starting at 6 pm, with Trivia starting at 8 pm! Buy the beer, “steal” the glass! Supplies ARE limited!
Wed, Feb 17
- Duck Call, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. An evening of music hosted by Harrison Bounds, featuring Sam Burchfield from 7-10 pm.
- Vinyl Night, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 7:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Do you have a dope vinyl collection? Do you get off on watching people Shazam a song when you spin your favorites? Bring it to Commonwealth and Spin. Share. Enjoy! Exchanges are welcome. We’ll have the Commonwealth collection rolling when you arrive. Capt’n Crabby will be joining Commonwealth Brewing Company on the patio for dinner. Crab cakes & cold pints… two great tastes that taste great together.
- Vinyl Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Bring in your favorite vinyl record every Wednesday from 4-8 pm and we’ll gladly play a song or two, and better yet, enjoy an OBC pint while you’re here – bonus!
- Weekly Wednesday Free Tasting with O'Connor Brewing, 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, featuring Norfolk’s own O'Connor’s Brewing Co. Hang out try beers and discover a new favorite.
- Ardent Ales Tasting, ExceptionAle, 5:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. Come out and meet Ardent Ales rep and try several of their great beers along with a specialty keg made just for us and this event. List of beers to be added soon.
- Pete’s Pub Trivia, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 6-8:00 pm (open 4:30-9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Now every Wednesday! Let Pete challenge your knowledge of random facts and information. No charge. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Teams of 6 or less. Winners may choose either glassware or growler as prize. Plus tasty street food from 'Thai Express’.
- Beer Education, The Birch Bar, 5:00 pm - Midnight, Chelsea, 1231 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. We feature special tappings of rare beer, we pour crazy bottles by the glass, and we even sometime incorporate food into it!
- 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!
- Assawoman Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. craft beer will get a free logo glass. Offer not valid with any other promotion or discount.
- 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, Feb 18
- 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.
- Tap Takeover Thursday with Ardent Brewing, Home Republic, 6 - 10:30 pm, 328 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join as Ardent Craft Ales, from Richmond, VA takes over our taps and you can steal a pint at Home Republic!
- Vinyl Night, Back Bay Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Spinning records starting at 7 pm, hosted by BYO Records!
- Paint and Pints, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, 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 pint - all for $30! (add $5 more for a 16x20" size and mention upon registering) Awesome deal! Reservations needed as space is limited.http://www.heatherdonisdesigns.com/event-tickets.html
- 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
- 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!
- Wild Wolfe 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, Wild Wolf Brewing Company from Nelson County, VA 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.
- 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.
- Growler Fill Thursday & Beers n Gyros Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Join us every Thursday from 4-8 pm for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills! Plus, pair one of our delicious, hand-made beers with a mouth-watering gyro from NY Souvlaki food truck! Cheers!
- Thursday Trivia Night, Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 7:00 pm, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. Come enjoy our Trivia Thursday with bar trivia LIVE.
- Penny Pint Night, with Sweetwater at The Public House, 5-8:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Our weekly pint night. This week we welcome SweetWater Brewing Co. from Atlanta, GA. The taps will be flowing at 5 pm so get here early and enjoy a few pints. Cheers!
- Old Bust Head Pint Night, AJ Gators - Monticello, 6 - 10:00 pm, 435 Monticello Ave, Norfolk. Join us and Old Bust Head Brewing Company on Thursday, February 18th at AJ Gators newest location on 435 Monticello Ave in downtown Norfolk for Steal the Pint Night! Purchase any one of the two OBH Brews that will be on tap and you keep the pint glass! We will have OBH GraffitiHouse West Coast IPA and OBH Vixen Irish Red.
- Barrel Room Team Trivia Night, 7:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. Join Us for Team Trivia Night. It’s Jeopardy Meets are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader. Grab your smart friends and come play. Prizes! Drinks, Food & Fun! Trivia is free to play.
- Bold Mariner pint night & folk jam, Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie, 6:00 pm, 503 Botetourt St, Norfolk. Come one, come all. We have one of the 757’s newest additions, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, in the house showcasing some of their fantastic brews. Come have a pint or two & sign up for a slot in our weekly folk jam open mic (starts at 7 pm). see ya then! We’ll be the ones pouring the beers and hangin’ out all night!
- Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 6-8:00 pm (open 4:30-9:00 pm), 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. 'Bakehouse at Chelsea’ delivering pizzas right to the Taproom.
- Cheesemonger Thursday, The Birch, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A special board is made to pair with the featured beer of the evening. Plus, buy a board get a cheese for free!
- 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
- Slider Night, Dog Street Pub, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Every Thursday is Slider Night. Three unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early. Slider night tempts us out in the cold of January and February but will end before spring so get them while you can.
Fri, Feb 19
- Hoppy Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Come on out to start your weekend with specials on all our fresh beers, and amazing food from one of our favorite food trucks, starting around 4 pm.
- 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.
- Food Truck Friday, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Bodacious Pizza will be with Commonwealth Brewing Company, slinging pies of delight for dinner on Friday, Feb. 19th. Bodaciousness and a pint or three… enough said!
- 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!
- Food Truck Friday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. TGIF! Looking for somewhere different to go on Friday night that is friendly, lively, and FUN! Well then come on down y'all to the OBC where every Friday night we have good times, lots of our delectable craft beers. When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, drink beers to feel better! Over the Moon will be out front with their brick oven from 4-9 pm!
- Trivia Friday, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Team Trivia Night! Bring your smart friends and compete. It’s Jeopardy meets Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader while you drink at a The Bold Mariner Brewing Company with you friends. Join us!
- Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty street food from 'NY Souvlaki’.
- Commonwealth Beer and Cheese Pairing, The Birch, 3:00 pm - 2:00 am, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. A way to offer a bridge between our beer menu and our cheese! The pairings can be ordered individually or they can be ordered together as a flight!
- Live Music/Food Truck Friday, St. George Brewing Company, 4-8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with our friends from 'Stuft- Not Your Average Street Food’, and tunes by 'Lovecats’!
- 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, Feb 20
- Saturday casks are back, Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Pair our great fresh beer with tasty treats from another favorite food truck, 1-6 pm.
- JODY BEER Amber Ale Release and the Return of PHSO to YVBC, 8:00 pm, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd, Ste 104, Virginia Beach. This year we celebrate the most Villainous of Valentine’s Day Villains… And there ain’t no use in goin’ home… Line up: Ponch & Liquid; The Mirrors; Wilde Owl; PHSO. Why on the 20th of Feb instead of the 14th? Well, because the 14th is a Sunday, who wants to rock out on a Sunday night? Screw that. Besides, Jody Beer won’t be kegged until after Sunday. Why? Because we are waiting on a couple Red Wine Barrels so we can age some in tart cherries. Additionally, it was the only day we could all play the show! Don’t let Jody get your beer! Join us on the 20th of February! Rock Out and Drink Young Vets!
- Live in the Blind, Back Bay Brewing Company, 9:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Live Local Music upstairs in the Blind with Matt Holloman.
- Ballast Point Tap Takeover, Mix it Up, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is taking over TWENTY taps at Mix It Up! Everyone gets a FREE Ballast Point growler (while supplies last!). Seth will be in the house letting you taste everything from Watermelon Dorado to Barmy-Honey Apricot ale to Thai Chili Wahoo to Three Sheets Barleywine and 16 others! Look forward to seeing everyone, come early to ensure your FREE Ballast Point Growler!!
- Saturday Food truck, Commonwealth, 2 - 8:00 pm, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Bro’s Fish Tacos is serving up some good eats at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Saturday, Feb. 20th. You have two hands… one for a Bro’s taco and the other for a beer!
- Free Tours, Food Trucks, Fresh Brews & Fun, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. On Saturdays we’re open from noon to nine, and we’ll have free brewery tours each hour from 12-4 pm. 'Gerty’s Gourmet’ will be out front cooking up their tasty German-inspired street eats from 12-9 pm! Plus, plenty of cornhole, shuffleboard and giant Jenga; and of course, fresh, tasty beers, all day and evening. We’ll also have Live Music by 'Nate Sacks’, from 5-9 pm.
- DB Collaborations + New Release Tap Takeover, bottleBOX, 12:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Devils Backbone Brewing Company will be here on-site Saturday, February 20 at Noon. They recently released their Adventure Pack including collaborations with NoDa Brewing Company, Thunder Road Brewing Company, Sun King Brewing Company, and Surly Brewing Company. Susie from DB will be walking us through those four collaborations on tap, along with their Baltic-style porter and a brand new “hopped, hopped and dry hopped with excessive abandon” release from their Peak Series. Stay tuned for more details on each beer as we approach the 20th!
- Food Truck Saturday, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2-8:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Come down to try some tasty treats from 'New York souvlaki’ food truck.
- Beer, Grub & Tunes, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 12-7:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Celebrate your Saturday with fresh local beer, live music by 'Danielle Ate the Sandwich & Skye Zentz’, 4:30-6:30 pm, and tasty street food by 'Pino’s Meatballs’.
- Yoga on Tap, The St. George Brewing Company, 9:30 am, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Our Tasting room is open from 10 am to 6 pm, but every Saturday morning we host 'Yoga on Tap’, a one hour Vinyasa flow yoga class, by Yaz Yoga.
Sun, Feb 21
- 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! Tia’s Fajitas will be here serving up their always amazing menu!
- 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!
- Detox to Retox at Commonwealth, 11:30 am, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Find your center of zen at Commonwealth Brewing Company on Sundays. Detox to Retox with our friends at Torch Yoga in the barrel room and then reward yourself with a pint of your favorite craft beer! $20.00 Entry includes the class & Pint. Space is limited so contact: info@commonwealthbrewingcompany.com to reserve your spot today. Then grab some fine Americana dining for dinner with Rock N’ Roadside Cafe as they join Commonwealth Brewing Company on Sunday, Feb. 21st. Burgers, Dogs, Fries and a pint or two makes Sundays fun.
- Poses & Pints, Hangover Brunch, & SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12-9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us at OBC for the blissful moments of Yoga on Sunday mornings. Every other Sunday Rose Goyette leads a class from 10:30am – 11:45am, followed by the opportunity to have a couple of post yoga beers at a great discount! Then, every Third Sunday we welcome Captain Chef to the brewery for a one-of-a-kind comfort food brunch, from noon to 3 pm. And it’s Service Industry Night, so if you work in a bar or restaurant, we’ve got an exclusive happy hour just for you! Please bring in a recent pay stub as proof that you’re an industry employee.
- Sunday Salute, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12-6:00 pm, 2409 Bowden’s Ferry Rd., Norfolk. Discount on draught for all Active Duty Military and Veterans.
- 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.
Tue, Feb 23
- Back Bay 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 one of our local Microbreweries, Back Bay Brewing Co. from right here in Virginia Beach. Sample some of their tasty brews, and start or add to your cool collection of Brew logo glassware.
- Crabbie’s Steal the Glass Night, Triangle, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George St, Williamsburg. TRIANGLE is proud to feature Scotland’s own Crabbie’s for our final Steal the Glass Night of February! We’ll be offering bottles of Crabbie’s Original, Crabbie’s Fruits, & Crabbie’s Scottish Raspberry, as well as featured cocktails, with TRIVIA starting at 8 pm!
Wed, Feb 24
- Open Mic Night hosted by Ben Harris, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. First of (hopefully) many open mic nights at Big Ugly! We are excited to have local musician Ben Harris host this special event. We are looking for anyone who wants to get up at the mic and show off your talent for a very welcoming audience at Big Ugly. Bring your friends and relatives and show us what you’ve got! We open at 5:00, so get there early and sign up!
- Weekly Wednesday Free Tasting with Lickinghole Creek, 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, featuring Norfolk’s own O'Connor’s Brewing Co. Hang out try beers and discover a new favorite.
- Devils Backbone 1-Off Series Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Featuring 4 1off collaborations with NODA Brewing, Thunder Road Brewing, Sun King Brewery, & Surly Brewing. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Devils Backbone craft beer will get a free logo glass. Offer not valid with any other promotion or discount.
- Mellow Mushroom Newport News Sexual Chocolate Release, Mellow Mushroom Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12090 Jefferson Ave. Su. 1500, Newport News. Pizza and beer? Good. Award winning pizza and beer? Great! Award winning pizza and award winning beer? FANTASTIC! Make sure y'all come out and have some of the best beer and pizza this side of Hampton Roads!
Thu, Feb 25
- Whole Foods Beer School feat. Sexual Chocolate, The Porch at Whole Foods Market, 6:00 pm, 1800 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. Come hang out to drink, and learn, and drink about Sexual Chocolate! Wait was something wrong there? NOPE! Come get some education.
- Meet the Brewer, Beer Dinner, Ynot Italian - Ghent, 6:30 pm, 1517 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Meet the Brewer at Ynot, with Commonwealth Brewing features a beer dinner created just for this evening. It includes: An appetizer and beer pairing, an entree and beer pairing, a specialty created beer gelato, A Commonwealth Brewing Logo glass. The Commonwealth brewer will introduce each dish and discuss how it pairs with the beer. He will also discuss future beers and plans for Commonwealth. All net proceeds will be donated to the Roc Solid Foundation. http://rocsolidfoundation.org/
- Penny Pint Night, with Lickinghole Creek at The Public House, 5-8:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Our weekly pint night. This week we welcome Lickinghole Creek Farm Brewery from Goochland, VA. The taps will be flowing at 5 pm so get here early and enjoy a few pints. Cheers!
Sat, Feb 27
- Bottle Release - The Lunatic (Blend #2), Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. We’re excited to announce the release of the 2nd blend of a 2015 favorite - THE LUNATIC. The Lunatic is a Biere de Garde style ale, refermented with blackberries in oak barrels with our mixed culture of Brettanomyces and wild yeast/souring bacteria native to Coastal Virginia. There will be a limit of 2 bottles, per person, per day.
- Quiet Storm Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company - CBC, 760 W 22nd St, Norfolk. The sea was angry that day, my friend, but an eerie silence had settled around the small boat. The quiet before the storm. Strong & slightly sweet, this 9.5% Stout will overtake you like a quiet storm. Amy Kaus will perform live.
- Last Party in Toano, Brass Cannon Brewing, 12:00 pm, 8105 Richmond Rd., Ste. 105, Toano. We’ll be throwing our last ever party here at the first home of Brass Cannon Brewing. With the impending move to Mooretown road, we want to have a final hurrah here in Toano. We’ll be open extra late and knocking $1 off all pints. We want to say goodbye in style, so let’s all make this the best party yet! Be sure not to miss this one and please tell all your friends!
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY:
Over FOURTEEN Local Breweries, with more on the way
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
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/
Tasting Room hours: 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
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/
Tasting Room hours: 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. www.boldmariner.com
Taproom Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9:00 pm, Fri 4-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 12-6:00 pm
Bold Mariner Brewing Company, brewing traditional styles of quality craft ales for you. www.boldmariner.com
Taproom Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9:00 pm, 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. 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.
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. 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. www.reaverbeach.com
Taproom Hours: Tue-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-9:00 pm, Sun 1-6:00 pm
We’re proud of what we create here and love nothing more than sharing our passion with others. www.reaverbeach.com
Taproom Hours: Tue-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
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
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
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! 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.
At Pleasure House Brewing we are passionate about two things: making great beer and serving our community! 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. 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
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. 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. www.commonwealthbrewingcompany.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3-10 pm, Fri 3 pm-12 am, Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-9 pm
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. www.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. www.biguglybrewing.com
Hours: Wed/Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
Big, Bold, Barrel-aged Beers. Big Ugly is Chesapeake’s first microbrewery. We plan on revolutionizing our town one beer at a time. 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. 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.
We are a microbrewery in Hampton, VA. We produce traditional beers w/one-off’s in the mix. 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
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. www.brasscannonbrewing.com
Hours: Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Mon-Sat 12 - 7:00 pm
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. 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!
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.
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
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
Tuesday Pint Nights: Feb 16 - Brooklyn; Feb 23 - Boulevard; Mar 1 - Left Hand
The Public House, Ghent, 1112 Colley Ave., Norfolk
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. 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. www.publichouseeats.com
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. 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. www.publichouseeats.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
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
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
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
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. www.belmonthouseofsmoke.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
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. 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. www.bottlebox.beer
Mon-Thu 2-10:00 pm, Fri/Sat 12 pm-12 am, Sun 12-8:00 pm
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. 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. www.exgrowlers.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 3-9:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
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. 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. 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
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. 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
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
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.
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! www.tappedgastropub.com
Open daily 11:00 am - 1:30 am
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! 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
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
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. www.homerepublicvabeach.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:30 pm, Friday 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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. www.homerepublicvabeach.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:30 pm, Friday 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Every Tue - Trivia Tuesdays, 7-9:00 pm
Winter Thursday Tap Takeovers: Feb 18 - Ardent
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. www.11taphouse.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 4:00 pm-12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-1:30 am, Sun 11:30 am-12:00 am
Quench your thirst with 32 draft beers which includes micro, craft and macro brewed beer. www.11taphouse.com
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
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: Feb 23 - Back Bay; Mar 8 - Heavy Seas; Mar 22 - Center of the Universe
Grape & Gourmet, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.
Fine Wines, Craft Beer, & Unique gifts. www.grapeandgourmet.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Come check out our new Growler Filling Station!
Fine Wines, Craft Beer, & Unique gifts. 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
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.
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. 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
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. 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
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
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
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. www.craft60.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 4 pm - 2 am, Sat/Sun 11 am - 2 am
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. 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.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
Williamsburg took the best of England and made it American. Chef David Everett continues the trend with his unique take on the British Gastropub.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 unique sliders paired with three taste size beers ready to start your weekend early.
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
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.www.trianglewilliamsburg.com
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am Daily
We are happy to be the best small plates restaurants in the Greater Williamsburg area. We specialize in fun, familiar food and classy cocktails.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: Feb 16 - Cobbler Mountain Cider; Feb 23 - Crabbie’s; Mar 1 - Starr Hill
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
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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