PINT NIGHTS / TAP TAKEOVERS / KEG TAPPINGS:
Mon, May 2
- Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place 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/
- Ballast Point Beer Dinner, Baker’s Crust Hilltop, 6:30 pm, 704 Hilltop North Shopping Center, Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. 5 Courses and 6 Beers! Including: California Kolsch, Mango Even Keel, Grunion American pale ale, Nitro Sculpin, Watermelon Dorado, and Victory at Sea. $45.99 Make you reservation today, space is limited! (757) 422-6703
- 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. Every Monday we will be ‘Stealing the Pint’ with this month’s featured Brewery, O'Connor Brewing Co. We’ll roll out a broad range of their beer offerings for your pleasure. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
- Monday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Capt'n Crabby is here to provide your crabcake urges some relief for dinner at Commonwealth on Monday, May 2nd.
- Military Monday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. As a token of gratitude for your service, we will be offering a special discount EVERY MONDAY to all active duty, retired, and veteran military members. (Please present valid proof of service to receive discount.) Hope to see you in the brewery soon!
- Tall Tales Pint Night, Park Lane Tavern, 5:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Our regular Monday Steal the Glass Night will feature 3 brews from Tall Tales Brewery! Come grab a pint of their Back Draft, Blue Ox, and Some Beach! Stealing starts at 5 pm, Live Music by Brian 'Big Daddy’ Sewell will start at 6:30 pm.
- Pub Run with Triggerpoint and Balega, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We will have a special guest, our rep from Triggerpoint and Balega will be joining us at our Pub Run! We will have a short Triggerpoint clinic before our run to learn the basics and importance of foam rolling. After the run, try out some of the Triggerpoint products and see how they can help firsthand. For all those who try, we will have a few fun raffles. Hope to see you there!
- Burger & Pint night, Craft 60 Ale House, 4 - 9:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Every Monday Burger & Pint night. Enjoy discounts on all of our hand crafted burgers and pints until 9 pm.
- Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.
Tue, May 3
- Taco Tuesday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. Come get your Taco Fix with one of our favorite Food Trucks.
- Young Veterans Tap Takeover Tuesday, The Whiskey Kitchen, 5:00 pm, 2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. On Tuesdays, 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 Young Veterans Brewing Co. from right here in VA Beach. They’re re-launching their Pineapple Grenade along with G.I. Pilsner. Sample some of their tasty brews, and start or add to your cool collection of Brew logo glassware.
- 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.
- Two-Fiddy Tuesday, Pleasure House Brewing, 3 - 10:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. It’s Tuesday. The weekend is a dim memory, and Friday is so far away it might as well be in China. Break up your week with a trip to the friendliest brewery in Virginia Beach. We can’t tell you here what the Two-Fiddy is all about, but we’re pretty sure you’ll like it!
- Tuesday Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Commonwealth is pleased to welcome The 'Food Dude’ to the patio for dinner on Tuesday, May 3rd. Good surf grub paired with a tasty craft beer is what’s for dinner!
- Tasty Tuesday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for happy hour with great beer and friends in our Tasting Room every Tuesday from 4-8 pm!
- Montoya Family Benefit Tap Takeover W/ Big Ugly Brewing, Tap It Local, 6:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. On March 19, 2016, Zak and Christy Montoya and their young daughters, Bella and Gianna, were visiting their dear friends, Tom and Lindsay McKinnon, in Roanoke, Virginia, when tragedy struck. Both families are forever impacted by a devastating fire that destroyed the McKinnon’s home and took the lives of their two young sons, Patrick and Logan. Zak and Christy Montoya and their daughters are blessed to have survived this tragedy, but they face a long recovery, and their careers and livelihood are severely impacted. They need our help as they face a very uncertain future. We will donate 25% of each Big Ugly beer purchased that evening.
- Virginia Beer Night, Hampton Taphouse, 4 - 9:00 pm, Downtown, 17 E. Queen’s Way, Hampton. 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.
- Thirsty Taco Tuesday, St. George Brewing Company, 4 - 8:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. Come hang with us and 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’.
- Boulevard Brewing Steal the Glass, Triangle Restaurant, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George St, Williamsburg. For our first Steal the Glass Event in May, we’re welcoming Boulevard Brewing Company to TRIANGLE. Look forward to The Calling Imperial IPA & Chocolate Ale with Raspberry on draft & bottles of Single Wide IPA & 80 Acre Hoppy Wheat!
Wed, May 4
- 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.
- Half Price Wednesday, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. Join us every Wednesday, any and every bottle of craft beer and wine is half off!
- Trivia Night, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Compete in our Wednesday Team Trivia Night! The winning team earns a $20 gift card to PHB!
- Hump Day Food Truck, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 10:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. 'Ferg’s Missing Ingredient’ is back to rock your taste buds for dinner at Commonwealth on Wednesday, May 4th. Shrimp Po’ Boys… Mac & Cheese Balls… need we say more?
- Big Ugly Running Posse, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Do you like to run and drink beer? Are you looking for something to do on Wednesday evenings? Join the Big Ugly Running Posse for a 1, 3 or 5 mile run starting at Big Ugly Brewing. Brews and great conversation to follow! Walkers are welcome. Run at your own risk. Run will be on, rain or shine.
- OBC May The Fourth Be With You Trivia Night, O'Connor Brewing Co., 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Every 1st Wednesday of the month at OBC our ultimate master of ceremonies Nick Simmons of Video Game Heaven hosts Trivia Night! So round up your team of smartypants friends & come on down to OBC for a night of craft beer, trivia, prizes & some friendly competition! Karnage Asada will be here to satisfy all of your hunger pangs & there will be 16 different beers on tap! Game starts @ 6 pm & there is a $1 cash buy-in! Limit of 10 people per team! Tasting Room hours are from 4-8 pm; last call is at 7:30 pm.
- Free Tasting, bottleBOX, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 325 W 21st St, Norfolk. Hey Norfolk! Looking to try some new craft beers? Come sample some new brews and discover a new favorite.
- 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 'MP Island Cafe’ food truck.
- 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!
- Green Flash Pint Night at Gosport Tavern, 6:00 pm, 702 High St, Portsmouth. Join Green Flash at Gosport Tavern for a pint of Soul Style and Imperial IPA.
- 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, May 5
- Draft Beer Night, 11th Street Taphouse Bar & Grill, 4 - 9:00 pm, VB Oceanfront on the Boardwalk, 1011 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Every Thursday we offer 50% off our rotating Drafts!
- 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.
- 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!
- Virginia Craft Beer Night, Tapped Gastropub, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. $3 Pints of local and regional craft beers.
- 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.
- Infusion Thursdays, Pleasure House Brewing, 7 - 9:00 pm, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. You know we like to experiment with our beers. Over 100 unique beers in 16 months isn’t enough, though! So we decided to pick a beer each week and add a twist by infusing it with interesting new ingredients and flavors. Feel free to let us know what you’d like to see next week!
- Beer School, The Porch at 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!
- Cinco de Mayo Beer Release, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3 - 11:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our latest beer release - Ojo del Tigre - a sleek, dark hued sublime Mexican cerveza made with sweet corn, select german malts, noble hops and lagering yeast! Pair with Bros Fish Tacos made with Ojo del Tigre beer batter and fresh, hot tortilla chips and salsa!
- Tap It Thursday & Monthly Team Trivia Night, Big Ugly Brewing Company, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. It’s that time of week again! Tyler from Tap It Local is chef-ing up a tasty sample menu, including burgers & crab cakes. Plus we’ve got Live Music with Rob Snyder from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, and we’ve got 10 awesome drafts pouring! Plus, Grab your favorite friends, a beer and join us for team trivia night. It’s Jeopardy meets Are Your Smarter Than an 8th Grader. Will Cheezpuffs win 2 months in a row? Will 4 of A Kind break through from 2nd the last 2 months to First? Or, will Your Team beat them all? Join Us!
- Pi(e)nt Night, Your Pie Pizza Norfolk, 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.
- Heavy Seas Pirate Party on the Patio to benefit Clean Water Fund, Cogans North, 5:00 pm, 4311 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Celebrate independent craft brewing and the spirit of the tropics with Heavy Seas Beer at Cogans North this Cinco de Mayo! Forget that Mexican schwill and enjoy some perfect beach beers (and a Belgian big boy) while helping us raise funds for Heavy Seas’ official charity partner, Clean Water Action/Fund! Cogan’s will be launching their new Beer Cocktail Menu and will also feature a special menu of Heavy Seas Beer Cocktails just for the night. We will also be raffling off some great Heavy Seas prizes, including 2 tickets to our Heavy Seas Blunderbuss Music Fest featuring Robert Randolph & the Family Band, BoomBox, BIG Something and more! If you’re not free on 6/11, we’ll also have a couple of great Heavy Seas schwag bags! For more information on Blunderbuss, visit http://www.hsblunderbuss.com/.
- ¡Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! We’ll be offering drink specials on El Guapo and exclusive Cinco de Mayo brews. Plus, Cast Iron Catering will be serving up a special Mexican-inspired menu for the day! ¡Salud! Plus, every Thursday join us for tasty drafts and discounts on all growler fills!
- Pint Night, The Public House, 5:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Join The Public House for our weekly Pint Night. Pours start at 5 pm! Glassware and beers are limited!
- Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser Shebang, The Barrel Room, 6:00 pm, 437 Granby St, Norfolk. Join The Members of the Professionals Under Forty Network on Thursday, May 5th as we raise awareness for She'Matters, a nonprofit organization making a real difference in Hampton Roads. All the proceeds raised, after cost, will benefit this wonderful cause. She’Matters GIRLS, Inc is designed to empower girls and young women to initiate personal and social change, enhance self-awareness for healthier living and provide opportunities to engage in civic opportunities and unlock leadership potential. You will not want to miss out on these festivities. Party-goers are encouraged to wear their best Mustaches.
- Pizza Night, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. The Bakehouse at Chelsea will be on-site taking pizza orders to help keep your tummy full.
- 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!
- Puppy de Mayo, FestEvents, Town Point Park, 5 - 8:00 pm, 201 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. This event is Free and open to the paw-blic! Join us in the park with your pooch for a fun evening and treat your pup to a night on the town while overlooking the Elizabeth River. This one of a kind event will feature complimentary snacks and treats for your furry friends. Humans can enjoy beer, wine and Yappy Hour drink specials such as Mutt-a-ritas, Pup-sicle Cocktails, Greyhounds and other crafty cocktails to get your tail wagging will be available for purchase along with delicious seasonal food truck creations. Dine and dance on the Downtown Waterfront with your canine counterpart while enjoying live music.
- Terrapin Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Join us for a night in celebration of Athens, GA’s Terrapin Beer Co. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Terrapin craft beer will get a free logo glass. Taps start flowing at 4 pm!
- 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.
- Hardywood Park Steal the Pint Night, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg. Join us for Steal the Pint Night with Richmond’s Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, where we’ll feature their tasty beers. Also, live music with 'Lovecats’. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, enjoy great food, hear live music, and keep the glass.
Fri, May 6
- Food Truck Friday, Reaver Beach Brewing, 4 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach. Come start your weekend with our tasty fresh drafts, and let one of our favorite food trucks take care of all your hunger needs.
- Food Truck Friday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 3 - 8:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Friday we welcome 'Tia’s Fajitas’ for your beer pairing pleasure.
- 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 - 12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We have Bodacious Pizza bringing tasty pies to pair with your favorite Craft Beer.
- First Friday Firkin, Cogan’s Pizza North, 6:00 pm, 4311 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. On the first Friday of each month, we tap a cask ale from Norfolk’s own Smartmouth Brewing Co. 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.
- Food Truck Friday, Smartmouth Brewing Company, 4:30-9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue #300, Norfolk. Come start your weekend with tasty treats from 'Thai Express’ food truck.
- Special Friday Night Beer and Cheese Pairing Menu, 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 'Stuft Not Your Average Street Food’, and Live Music with Vee and Joe of 'Red Stapler Duo’!
- 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, May 7
- Grub n Brew, Reaver Beach Brewing Co., 1 - 8:00 pm, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd, Virginia Beach. Come out and enjoy your weekend with plenty of taps pouring, and grab some amazing food from one of our favorite food trucks.
- Brew n Chow Saturday, Young Veterans Brewing Company, 12 - 11:00 pm, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach. This Saturday we welcome 'Dominic’s of New York’ for your beer pairing pleasure.
- Queen Anne’s Whiskey Barrel Release, Back Bay Brewing, 12 - 10:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. We will be releasing our Queen Anne’s Revenger Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout, limited to 2 per person. $14 per bottle. Come get it while supplies last! Bottles are to go only. We will also have Queen Anne’s on draft in the tasting room!
- Summer Concert Series, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-10:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Every Saturday night Wasserhund brings in the best local talent Hampton Roads has for a night filled with music and charity, and we’re continuing it throughout the summer! Saturday nights at Wasserhund are rocking! Tonight we feature Dustin Furlow, see you there!
- First Saturday Food Truck Festival, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 11:00 am - midnight, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Be sure to join Commonwealth Brewing Company on the FIRST SATURDAY, as we host a festival of flavor with multiple Food Trucks on site Saturday, May 7th. Three great options to cover your Saturday’s food options!
- Free Tours, Food Trucks, & Fun, O'Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 9:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. On Saturdays we have free brewery tours each hour from 12-4 pm. There’s plenty of cornhole, shuffleboard and giant Jenga, and of course, fresh, tasty beers, all day and evening. And from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, live music by Bennett Wales.
- Derby Day with Bulleit, The Public House, 12:00 pm, 1112 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Bust out your floppy hats, pool hall tricks, and betting books the 142nd Running of the Kentucky Derby is here! As the horses race around the track we will be slinging Bulleit Juleps, Smashes, and a signature cocktail all day long. Stop in, Sit Down, and have a refreshing race day with us!
- Chef J Ponder Brewery Bar Bites Tour, SmartMouth Brewing Co., 12 - 6:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk. This is a created opportunity to experience the culinary excellence of Chef Jacoby Ponder it also provides a high level social networking event centered around the love/tasting of exquisite food and beer. Chef J Ponder will provide guest with an opportunity to experience the tastes of upscale “Bar Bites”. Includes: Basket of Wings, 2 Sliders, and Duck Bacon Truffle Fries. Plus, we’ll have live music by Martha Roebuck at 4:45 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chef-j-ponder-brewery-bar-bites-tour-smartmouth-brewery-tickets-24654228461?aff=erellivmlt
- 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.
- Free Comic Book Day, The St. George Brewing Company, 12 - 4:00 pm, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. We are partnering with Heroes and Villains for the 2016 Free Comic Book Day! We will have kid and adult-friendly offerings. Who doesn’t want to enjoy a free comic while drinking a fresh pint?
- Droste Effect Release Party, Alewerks Brewing Company, 12 - 8:00 pm, 197 Ewell Rd, Williamsburg. The Alewerks debut of the all new Imperial Chocolate Stout Droste Effect. Food specials, live music, special beers & more. Details to come.
Sun, May 8
- 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!
- 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!
- Sunday Brunch/Lunch, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. We welcome 'Taste of Brazil’, Authentic Brazilian Cuisine (First time at Commonweath!) to pair with your favorite Craft Beer.
- Tap It Local Pop Up Kitchen, Big Ugly Brewing, 12:00 pm, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. Our friends from Tap It Local will be grilling up some burgers, bbq, crab cakes and shrimp to go with that Big Bold Beer at Big Ugly Brewing on Sunday’s from Noon to 4 pm so come hungry and thirsty.
- Poses & Pints/SIN, O'Connor Brewing Co., 10:30 - 11:45 am (open 12 - 6:00 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 will be leading a class, followed by the opportunity to have a couple of post yoga beers t a great discount! Please be here 15-20 minutes before class starts to ensure a spot & to make sure we can start the class on time! The class is donation based & a portion of the donations go to a different charity each class! All levels are welcome! B.Y.O.M. (bring your own mat)! 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!
- Exception(andall) beers, ExceptionAle, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2000 Colonial Ave, # 6, Norfolk. We are kicking off exception(andall) beers every Sunday. We’ll offer up extra flavors infused into already great beers issuing out Dogfish Randall.
- 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.
- Smartmouth Sundays, Smartmouth Brewing Co., 1 - 5:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Our tasting room will be open from 1-5 pm serving up delicious craft beer in its many vessels and offering all the Smartmouth swag you can get your hands on. Delicious eats from 'Deutscher Imbiss’ food truck will also be available.
- Brews and Blues Jam series, Manhattan’s NY Deli & Pub, 3 - 7:00 pm, 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. Bring your instrument and join a great local artist for Good live Blues, paired with our featured beer Craft Beer. Good friends, good food and good Blues.
- 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, May 9
- Discover Beer: Blue Bee Cider, Total Wine & More Virginia Beach, 5 - 7:00 pm, 1744 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Join us during our Total Discovery Beer Week as we enjoy a visit with Blue Bee Cidery. Stop by to learn more about their ciders and enjoy some free samples of some of their delicious products!
- Trivia Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 7-9:00 pm, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach. Mondays are the new Fridays at Wasserhund! Come test your skills with Trivia every Monday, from 7-9 pm. Drink beer, eat pizza, and win some great prizes! Bring yourself or a team of your smartest friends. You can win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
- Craft Beer Mondays, Ynot Italian, Great Neck, Kempsville, Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Ghent. 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/
- 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. Every Monday in we will be 'Stealing the Pint’ with the Local Brewery of the month. Hang with us, eat some good food and drink some great beer.
- Military Monday, O'Connor Brewing Co., 4 - 8:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. As a token of our gratitude for your service, we will be offering a special discount EVERY MONDAY to all active duty, retired, and veteran military members. (Please present valid proof of service to receive discount.) Hope to see you in the brewery soon!
- 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 and Brew Pub Run, Point 2 Running Company & Whole Foods Newport News, 6:00 pm, 12080 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 910, Newport News. We’re partnering with Point 2 Running Company every Monday for a Point 2 & Brew Pub Run! The 3 mile runs will begin at Point 2 in The Marketplace at Tech Center and end with Happy Hour at Oyster Point Pub at Whole Foods Market Newport News. No registration required and runners of all levels are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
- Dog Street Pub Running Club, 5:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. A family & dog friendly casual running club in the Colonial area. We meet every Monday at DoG Street Pub. Run starts at 6 pm.
Tue, May 10
- Discover Beer: Starr Hill, Total Wine & More Virginia Beach, 5 - 7:00 pm, 1744 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Join us during our Total Discovery Beer Week as we enjoy a visit with Starr Hill Brewery. Stop by to learn more about their beers and enjoy some free samples of some of their delicious brews!
- Tap Takeover Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Tap It Local, 6 - 9:00 pm, 244 Granby St, Norfolk. Come join us & Hardywood for night of great craft beer & food!
- O'Connor Brewing Steal the Glass Night, Triangle Restaurant, 6:00 pm, 601 Prince George Street, Williamsburg. we welcome back our friends from O'Connor Brewing Co. to Williamsburg for an exciting Steal the Glass Night, featuring Heavy Footer Double IPA, Zephyrweisse, and… a surprise.
Wed, May 11
- Beer Release, Coelacanth Brewing Company, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, 760 A W 22nd St, Norfolk. Please join us as we release our latest beer: Witty Retort. Plus get an exclusive look at the new issue of HR Growler. Live Music by The Kings of Ukulele. Food by Bro’s Fish Tacos LLC. Free Swag and a chance to win prizes. Fun shall be had by all!
Thu, May 12
- Paint and Pints Night, Wasserhund Brewing Company, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, Virginia Beach. Join us on May 12th (a great present for mom for Mother’s Day!) at Wasserhund Brewing Company for a fun night of painting and enjoying a few pints. 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@gmail.com
- Sixpoint Steal the Glass, Craft 60 Ale House, 4:00 pm, 13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Join us for a night in celebration of Brooklyn, NY’s Sixpoint Brewery. 1st 100 guests to order a regular priced pint of Sixpoint craft beer will get a free logo glass. Taps start flowing at 4 pm!
- Evolution Steal the Pint Night, Berret’s Taphouse Grill, 5 - 9:00 pm, 199 South Boundary Street, Williamsburg. Join us for Steal the Pint Night with Maryland’s Evolution Craft Brewing Co., where we’ll feature their tasty beers. Also, live music with 'Andrew Ballentine’. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, enjoy great food, hear live music, and keep the glass.
Fri, May 13
- Live in The Blind: 'The Screaming Females’, Back Bay Brewing, 9:00 pm, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. Live - The Screaming Females - w/ Aye Nako - The Seers. This is a ticketed event, $10 adv, $12 at the door.
- Chef J Ponder Brewery Bar Bites Tour, Bold Mariner Brewing, 1 - 4:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Road, Norfolk. This is a created opportunity to experience the culinary excellence of Chef Jacoby Ponder it also provides a high level social networking event centered around the love/tasting of exquisite food and beer, the interaction of immensely successful people is what makes this event a true bench mark in culinary history for Hampton Roads. Chef J Ponder will provide guest with an opportunity to experience the tastes of upscale “Bar Bites”. Includes: Basket of Wings, 2 Sliders, Duck Bacon Truffle Fries, and a Flight of Beer. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chef-j-ponder-brewery-bar-bites-tour-bold-mariner-tickets-24654596562?aff=erellivmlt
- Discover Beer: Heavy Seas & Starr Hill, Total Wine & More Chesapeake, 4 - 7:00 pm, 1600 Crossways Blvd, Chesapeake. Join us during our Total Discovery Beer Week as we enjoy a visit with Heavy Seas, as well as Starr Hill Breweries. Stop by to learn more about their beers and enjoy some free samples of some of their delicious brews!
Sat, May 14
- Beer Camp Across America, Total Wine & More Virginia Beach, 4 - 5:00 pm, 1744 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us as Sierra Nevada brewers Terence Sullivan and Steve Dresler discuss their collaborations with 31 fellow brewers to create six regionally-themed beers for the 2016 Beer Camp Across America, six beer festivals held around the nation. Participants in our live-stream event can chat with the brewers, learn about their collaborations and purchase the unique and sought-after Beer Camp Across America Variety Pack. Use #TWMLIVE to submit questions via Total Wine & More’s social media channels. Use hashtag #TWTasting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to submit your questions for Terence and Steve during the event. Featured Beers: Family Values Imperial Brown Ale, Moxee-Moron Imperial Session IPA, Pat-Rye-Ot Revolutionary Pale Ale, Stout of the Union Robust Stout, Sweet Sunny South Table Beer, West Latitude Session Rye Beer.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-beach-va-beer-class-sierra-nevada-presents-beer-camp-across-america-a-special-beer-event-tickets-24438580452?aff=erellivmlt
- Annual Spring Street Party, Smartmouth Brewing, 12 - 9:00 pm, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk. Mark your calendars for this year’s Spring street party. We’ll release a limited-edition kolsch at this party served alongside all of your Smartmouth favorites. Come by and enjoy a boatload of food trucks, two live bands and a few thousand of your closest friends.
Sun, May 15
- Valor Run 10 Miler / 5K Post-race Party, The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2409 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Norfolk. Bring your bib to The Bold Mariner Brewing Company a receive a free 8oz beer. You will also receive 10% off any additional beers, for you and your friends. Live music 1-5pm by Dan Pellegrino. New York Souvlaki will be there selling gyros!
May 16-22, 2016 - American Craft Beer Week. ACBW offers an exciting opportunity for small and independent craft brewers and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate the ever advancing beer culture here in the U.S. Plus, tens of thousands of today’s beer beginners, beer enthusiasts, and hard core beer geeks make time to toast the week.
Tue, May 17
- Smartmouth Beer Dinner, 1608 Crafthouse, 7:00 pm, 1608 Pleasure House Rd, # 103, Virginia Beach. Join as we join forces with our friends from Smartmouth Brewing for an early spring beer dinner. We will be featuring…..Alter Ego saison, Oh Bother honey brown ale, Third Rail Tripel, Sommer Fling Hefeweizen.
Tue-Sat, May 17-21
- The Birch’s 43 Hours of USA, The Birch Bar, 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk. Lots of American goodies lined up for this week! Keep an eye out, it is only a month away!
Wed, May 18
- Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery Pairing Night, DoG Street Pub, 5 - 8:00 pm, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. What do you do when you get your hands on a keg of the infamous LCCB Enlightened Despot? You do it up right with an Indian inspired tapas style beer pairing. Chicken Satay, Goat Curry and a Whiskey Rice Pudding done as a flight of small bites with an optional beer pairing: Til Sunset IPA (for Chicken Satay), Coconut Quad (for Goat Curry), Enlightened Despot Imperial Stout (for Whiskey Rice Pudding).
- Sam Adams Tap Take over and Steal the Pint, Water Street Grille, 5 - 9:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. It’s American Craft Beer Week! Join us at 5pm on May 18th for a Sam Adams tap takeover and steal the pint night! Purchase any Sam Adams beer on draft and receive a souvenir Sam Adams glass to take home while supplies last.
Thu, May 19
- Steal the Pint Night Featuring Heavy Seas Brewing, Water Street Grille, 5 - 9:00 pm, 323 Water St, Yorktown. Purchase any Heavy Seas Brewing beer on draft and receive a complimentary souvenir glass to take home while supplies last. Limit one per customer.
UPCOMING BREW / BEER FESTS:
Sat, May 7 - Blues, Brews & BBQ, Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown, 12 - 6:00 pm, Water Street, Yorktown. Join us as we showcase the area’s hottest Blues musicians, perfectly paired with sumptuous BBQ and over 15 of your favorite craft beers. With music in the air, experience the best Hampton Roads has to offer with more than 35 incredible local vendors against the backdrop of the gorgeous York River. http://villageevents.org/brew/purchase.htm
Fri, May 13 - Suds & Buds 2016, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 - 10:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk. Grab your friends and join us for a casual evening of fun, food and music at the annual Suds & Buds garden party, supporting three great organizations. Tickets are only $35. Last year’s event sold out! http://www.sudsandbuds.org
Sat, May 14 - Common Grounds: A Collaborative Brewer’s Festival, Commonwealth Brewing Company, 1 - 5:00 pm, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach. Come join the 757 breweries as they descend on Commonwealth May 14th and see what your local craft breweries can do when they work together. We’ll be featuring collaboration brews from all participating breweries! Live music and plenty of tasty food from Bros Fish Tacos, Thai Express and Seoul 757. Information will be posted Monday on how to buy tickets! Get STOKED for this event! You don’t want to miss it! https://www.facebook.com/events/1076382849049348/
Sat, May 21 - Chic’s Beach Festival, HK on the Bay, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, 4600 Lookout Rd, Virginia Beach. We are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Chic’s Beach Festival. HK on the Bay will be open all day with music inside, but the main event is in the lot behind us from 11-7 pm. Preforming on the O'Connor Brewing Co. Main Stage: Allen Stone, Delta Rae, Roosterfoot w/ Mike Dillon, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos, The Dahus. Brewery Line Up: Alewerks, Back Bay, Commonwealth, Green Flash, Hardywood, Lickinghole Creek, O'Connor, Pleasurehouse, Smartmouth, Starr Hill. Food Truck Line up: Bodacious Pizza, Bro’s Tacos, The Food Dude, Malbon BBQ. Vendor Line Up: Chix Beach Originals, Mix It Up, LulaRoe LeAnn Costen. 757-605-3024 | www.hkonthebay.com
Sat, May 21 - 8th Annual Beer, Band & BBQ, Portside, 4 - 10:00 pm, North Landing Park, Portsmouth. Join the Portsmouth Service League at our 8th Annual Beer, Band & BBQ! We will be rocking and rolling as More Cowbell and The Deloreans play into the night! Beer and wine available (cups provided) starting at 4 pm and Beach Bully BBQ, fried chicken and sides hot and ready from 5-8pm. Tickets purchased in advance will be $25 and $35 at the door. Purchase tickets from a PSL member or online at www.portsmouthserviceleague.org under “events”. (There is a service fee with the online purchase.) Also, Cherry Carpet & Flooring will have tickets for sale at their location: 2915 London Blvd., Portsmouth. Kids tickets are also available for $15 for ages 4 and up. Kids 3 and under are free. We hope to see you there!
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/
Thu, May 26 - 2016 Bacon Bash: A Bacon, Beer & Bourbon Affair, The Virginia Living Museum, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. Celebrating the love of bacon, The Rotary Club of City Center Newport News will host its signature charity event featuring local restaurants serving up their best bacon-inspired dish! Guests will sample each dish and will have an opportunity to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award to be presented at the end of the evening. In addition, the evening will include a Virginia bourbon tasting experience from the historic family-owned A. Smith Bowman Distillery, beer from Virginia’s finest microbreweries, wine, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. http://rotaryccnn.wix.com/baconbash
Thu, Jun 2 - Brew at the Zoo and Vino Too, The Virginia Zoo, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. A “fun”-raiser for the Cultural Alliance that allows our entire community to gather and have a fun evening together. Beers from local craft beer breweries will be available for tastings; music by one of our popular bands, DJP & Mr.T, and our local food trucks will be available. This year the Alliance will feature the artistic drawings of some of local tattoo artists. Tickets are $40 and include the beer and wine tastings and entertainment. Purchase them today from the website, www.culturalli.org or call 757-961-4002.
Sat, Jun 11 - Revolutionary Beer Fest 2016, Chesapeake City Park, 12 - 5:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. Fundraiser for the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation. Revolutionary Beer Fest 2016 featuring local craft beers from Virginia paired with food trucks from all over Hampton Roads. ADULTS ONLY (21 and over). https://revolutionarybeerfest2016.eventbrite.com/
Sat, Jun 18 - Williamsburg Summer Fest, New Town Legacy Hall, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, 4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. There will be 14 different breweries with 24 different beers at the event. Enjoy your drinks while listening to live music from Trial By Fire (A Journey Tribute Band). Single ticket receives a logo glass, unlimited drinks and a $5 food voucher to use at our food vendors, Center Street Grill, The Corner Pocket, or Cogan’s Deli ($30 each pre-sale now or $65 for VIP). Your name will be on the list at WILL CALL the day of the event for those of you with pre-sale tickets. Non Beer Drinkers: Only $10 to enter to listen to the band and hang out (includes $5 food voucher). 12 and under are free. Wine available for purchase. Everyone MUST present an id to enter. No pets please. Event goes rain or shine. No refunds if you cannot make the event.
Fri, Jul 8 - 6th Annual Summer Brew Fest, Town Point Park, 5 - 9:00 pm, Riverside, Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends to sample more than 36 beers from around the country. Summer BrewFest is the perfect, laid-back way to celebrate the end of the work week with a nautical happy hour and live entertainment along the Elizabeth River.
Sat, Jul 16 - 'Red, White, and Brew’ Beer & Wine Festival, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 1 - 9:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Drink the District is returning to Virginia Beach! Show your patriotic colors when you kick back with friends, food, tunes and a sweet selection of reds, whites and brews. There’s no better way to raise a flag (and a toast!) to Uncle Sam than by drinking in America’s fruits of the vine and amber waves of grain. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-beach-red-white-brew-beer-wine-festival-tickets-24403416275?aff=homepage
Sat, Aug 6 - 4th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers, Hunt Club Farm, 1 - 7:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach. It’s back and BIGGER than ever! It’s the PREMIERE craft beer event in Hampton Roads and this year is going to be MEGA! *TICKETS, INLCUDING VIP AND DESIGNATED DRIVER, ARE ON SALE NOW! GET THEM EARLY FOR A MASSIVE DISCOUNT! Early bird rate is $35 (Day of Event Price will be $55). Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Home and other local charities. Join us as ALL open-for-business 757 breweries (as of August 2016) compete on behalf of their chosen charity in 3 unique categories. Your ticket includes: Tastings from all the breweries, One meal from our partner food trucks on site (TBA), Live music from 2 regional bands (TBA), Cornhole, Beer Pong, Silent Auction, Petting Zoo, and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/1671811566425990/permalink/1688669714740175/
Sat, Aug 20 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach. Join us at the festival for a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry all while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music all day. http://www.drinkeatrelax.com/tickets/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival
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