SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY - NINETEEN Local Craft Breweries, with more on the way!!!
NORFOLK:
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/
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu 3-9:00 pm, Fri 3-10:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 12-7:00 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 Summer Hours: Wed-Fri 4:30-9:00 pm, Sat 12-7:00 pm, Sun 1-5:00 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 Summer 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 Summer Hours: Wed/Thu 4:30-9:00 pm, Fri 4:30-10:00 pm, Sat 12-10:00 pm, Sun 1-7:00 pm (last call 30 minutes before closing)
Rip Rap Brewing Company, 116 E 25th St., Norfolk
We are a Microbrewery in Norfolk, VA. Rip Rap Brewing Co is the brainchild of ‘Liam Bell and Ben McElroy. The two met at the Coast Guard Academy and were both stationed on the same cutter after graduating. After departing the ship, they picked up homebrewing beer as a hobby that quickly spun out of control. http://www.riprapbrewing.com
Taproom hours: Thu/Fri - 5:00 pm to 10 pm-ish, Sat Noon to 10 pm-ish
Two Fathers Beer Company, 5714 Curlew Dr., Norfolk
We are a wholesale beer company located in Norfolk, Virginia. www.twofathersbeer.com
No Taproom
Coming Soon: Bearded Bird Brewing Company, BenchTop Brewing Company, Maker’s Craft Brewery
VIRGINIA BEACH:
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
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
[Expansion in Progress - Limited Taproom hours: Fri-Sun Only]
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 12 pm-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.
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: Mon-Wed 12 - 10:00 pm, Thu-Sat 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sun 12 - 10:00 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
Summer Hours: Mon-Wed 3-10 pm, Thu 3-11 pm, Fri 3 pm-12 am, Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 11 am-10 pm
Home Republic, 328 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach
A locally owned brewpub, restaurant, and wine shop. Our mission is to make every customer feel at home by sharing our passion for good beer, wine, and food. We serve our own beer, brewed on-site, locally brewed beers on draft, and bottled beers from around the world. http://www.homerepublicvabeach.com/
Hours: Mon-Wed 3-10 pm, Thu 3-11 pm, Fri 3 pm-Midnight, Sat 11 am-Midnight, Sun 11 am-10 pm
Gordon Biersch, The Town Center of Virginia Beach, 4561 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Located in the new Virginia Beach Town Center, Gordon Biersch offers fresh handcrafted beer and premium, made from scratch food, all served up in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Our free standing brewery restaurant features main and private dining.
gordonbiersch.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am -2 am, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Coming Soon: Green Flash Brewing Company, East
CHESAPEAKE:
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
Summer Hours: Wed-Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 3-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
SMITHFIELD:
Wharf Hill Brewing Company, 25 Main Street, Smithfield
WHBC is now 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-Sat 11:30 am - Midnight, Sun 11:30 -10 pm
Kitchen closes 9 pm Sun-Thu, 9:30 pm Fri-Sat
HAMPTON:
St. George Brewing Company, 204 Challenger Way, Hampton
We are the Oldest Hampton Roads Craft Brewery. We produce traditional beers w/one-off’s in the mix. www.stgbeer.com
Tap Room Hours: Mon 10 am - 5 pm, Tue 10 am - 8 pm, Wed-Thu 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm
Retail and Tastings Mon through Sat. Brewery Tours Wed through Sat.
Coming Soon: Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, Bull Island Brewing Company
NEWPORT NEWS:
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 103, Newport News
Tradition Brewing Company is the first craft brewery to open its doors in Newport News. Head Brewer Dan Powell joined forces with four craft beer enthusiasts, all born and raised in Newport News, who united to open this brewery in their hometown. The classic environment invites folks to reunite with friends and family to celebrate the Tradition of blending exceptional beers with amazing experiences. http://traditionbrewing.com/
Tap Room Hours: Tue-Thu 4-9 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
BJ’s Brewhouse, 12090 Jefferson Ave. #1400, Newport News
We’re the place to go when you’re looking for amazing craft beer, delicious pizza selections, and an extensive menu of high quality food–all in a fun, casual, accommodating setting. http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/va/newport-news
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 12 am, Fri-Sat 11 am - 1 am, Sun 11 am - 12 am
WILLIAMSBURG:
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/
Extended Taproom Hours: Mon-Sat Noon - 9 pm, Sun Noon - 5 pm
Brass Cannon Brewing, (NEW Location) 5476 Mooretown Road, 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. We usually have 4 year-round offerings, 1 seasonal and 1 langrage tap that changes whenever we feel like it. www.brasscannonbrewing.com
[AWAITING RE-OPENING] Hours: Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Mon-Sat 12 - 7:00 pm
The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second St., Williamsburg
We are a former financial analyst, a former consultant, and a former high school teacher turned professional brewer joining forces to open a community-based and philanthropy-focused force for good in the form of a brewery! We’ll have plenty of beers and plenty of cheers ready and waiting for everyone. http://www.VirginiaBeerCo.com
Hours: Wed 4-9 pm, Thu 3-9 pm, Fri 12-9:30 pm, Sat 11 am-9:30 pm, Sun 12-7 pm
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