UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Sat, Aug 4 - Whistle Belly 2018: A Virginia Beer & More Festival, 401 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Whistle Belly is back and better than ever! This year's festival is moving to Saturday Night August 4th on Duke of Gloucester Street! Crafted by DoG Street Pub, and presented by the Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg. 40 breweries, 80 beers and delicious eats! Drinks and all you can eat for only $50! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. General Admission Tickets get access to the festival from 7 to 11 pm. Get Early Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. With an Early Access ticket your festival begins at 6 pm with access to food and beer including 10 beers only available to Early Access guests! Proceeds benefit local non-profits & scholarships to high school students via the JWCW. Rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. More details at www.Whistlebelly.com
Sat, Aug 4 - Dazed and Consumed: Summer Invitational, O'Connor Brewing Co., 1 - 6:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. The first weekend of August, Virginia Craft Beer Magazine and OBC are hosting Dazed and Consumed, a state-wide brewery invitational, because we wanted to kick-off VA Craft Beer Month by throwing a party with unique beers from across the state, great tunes, great food, and just a bunch of goofs having fun. The beers at the festival will be extremely fresh + rare, making it difficult to predict what everyone will bring. All of the beers will be of a limited variety that have never been distributed to the Hampton Roads area. Must be 21+ w/ valid ID to get a wristband. Please no pets or strollers in the festival area. General Admission: grants access to the event from 1 - 6 pm. Upon entering you will receive a limited edition tasting glass for unlimited pours of festival beers.(VIP Access 12 - 1 pm) https://www.facebook.com/events/394228821080993/
Sat, Aug 11 - Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 2 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Stop in and stay awhile!! 60+ Beers, 40+ Bourbons and Lots of BBQ! Join us at the 2018 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival for a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin' and barbeque eatin' at Hunt Club Farm this August. 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 will be on-site to meet your hunger needs, while you are enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and Live Music all day. Don't forget all this Fun- helps support the Spirit of Hope Children's Foundation. For more information please visit: http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia-beach/show-info
Sat, Aug 11 - Tap! Tap! Craft Beer Festival, 2 - 7:00 pm, Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Tap! Tap! Craft Beer Festival celebrates its fourth year on August 11th, 2018 from 2 to 7pm!! Tap! Tap! was Chesapeake, Virginia's First Beer Festival, located at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Samples over 30 beers while listening to the sounds of Vinyl Headlights and Jessie Chong Band! Buy our signature growler or bring your own to purchase a fill-up with your favorite beer. Tap! Tap! has a great variety on TAP for you to sample and then purchase to enjoy at the event. Of course, all the samples are free, until the last call at 6pm! You can bring your own lawn chairs, snacks, sodas and water to Tap! Tap! All coolers and large bags will be subject to inspection. Designated Driver Tickets are $15 and available at the gate the day of the event. As a thank you, All Designated Drivers will receive coupons for free water. Children and young adults are allowed but MUST be under the supervision of an adult at all times. This event is geared for adults. Those 16 years and older will be charged admission of $15. Please keep your pets at home, the farm has some for you to enjoy. Only Certified Service Dogs will be allowed on site for tap! Tap!
Sat, Aug 11 - Boathouse Live Beer Fest with Brackish Water Jamboree, 12 - 5:00 pm, 11800 Merchants Walk, Suite 100, Newport News. Boathouse Live presents our first annual Beer Festival! Brackish Water Jamboree will be performing from 12:30 - 4:30! Admission tickets will provide you with an afternoon of beer tasting, music, fun giveaways and a chance to win LOCKN' music festival tickets as well as a pair of Boathouse Live concert tickets. VIP tickets will allow you access to the VIP lounge with Hors d'oeuvres and additional swag giveaways. Our full menu will be available for purchase during the day as well as cocktails from the bar. It is hot in the 757 this time of year so come enjoy some indoor fun! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boathouse-live-beer-fest-tickets-48003378397?aff=efbeventtix
Sat, Aug 25 - 4th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, Hosted by the Neptune Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Neptune's Park, 31st Street/Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. Neptune's Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover's haven on Saturday, August 25th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
Sat, Sep 15 - 6th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2018, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! This award-winning and unique event pits local, Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to determine who has the best beer in Hampton Roads. Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official brewer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. The one-of-a-kind event features live music, food, tastings of every beer (two beers from each brewery!), corn hole, giant beer pong, and more! This event is in its 6th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.757battleofthebeers.com
Sat, Sep 15 - Commonwealth Coastal Classic, Hosted by Norfolk Festevents, 12 - 5:00 pm, Town Point Park, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. It’s official! Norfolk Festevents, in partnership with Patrick Evans-Hylton's Virginia Eats And Drinks, presents the first Commonwealth Coastal Classic, Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Town Point Park. The latest addition to Virginia’s extraordinary calendar of fine culinary events, the Commonwealth Coastal Classic will host a delicious variety of chefs’ tables, Virginia wines, spirits, crafted beers and ciders for tastings, original artisan works for sale, chef demos, live music by The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail Tour and much more to be enjoyed on Norfolk, VA’s downtown waterfront. Tickets will be limited and go on sale May 15, 2018. Visit bit.ly/CCClassic18 for developing details.
Sat, Sep 15 - Growl Fest, Virginia Zoo, 6 - 9:30 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Join us for this after-hours event that is fun for the whole family. The animals will stay on exhibit later than normal, so tour the Zoo with your favorite brew! Local breweries and food trucks, yard games, bounce houses and more! Cost: $25 per person. More details and ticket sales coming soon! www.virginiazoo.org
Sat, Sep 22 - Hampton Roads Oktoberfest 2018, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Join us for the biggest German beer festival in Hampton Roads. Local German style craft beer, German food, music, games and more! $60.00 ticket gains you admission to the festival and a glass collectible liter stein with beer pours from every brewery attending! $45.00 ticket gains you admission to the festival and a plastic tasting mug with beer pours from every brewery attending! $25.00 gains you admission to the festival and access to our craft soda offerings (18 & over). $10.00 gains your kids (2-18 yrs) admission to the festival, bounce houses, and petting zoo, unlimited juice and water, kid specific snacks, and kid contests! $100.00 gains your whole family admission with 2 adult tickets (plastic tasting mug) and up to three kids. Enjoy the festival while saving $$$. Festival VIP Package is the ultimate VIP Oktoberfest experience: 8 Adult Admissions + 8 1L Glass Steins + Personal Table for your group located inside the festival barn with air conditioning! Fully catered food for your whole party by Tessa's Creation located in the festival barn - $1,000.00 (only 15 available). Purchase tickets in the Taproom or https://www.squadup.com/events/wasserhund-and-noblemen-oktoberfest
Sat, Sep 29 - Virginia Craft Beer & Wine Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Union Bank & Trust Pavilion, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. The Annual Portsmouth Pavilion Virginia Craft Beer and Wine Festival is back at The Pavilion on Saturday, September 29th! Enjoy unlimited samplings of Virginia's finest craft beers and wines, live music, and great eats. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/virginia-craft-beer-wine-festival-portsmouth-virginia-09-29-2018/event/
Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 - Biplanes and Brews: Brewing passion for history, one flight at a time, Hosted by Pleasure House Brewing and Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come join us for Biplanes and Brews, a unique event commemorating the centennial of the end of World War One. Aviation, history and handcraft beer connoisseurs come together to witness vintage aircraft in flight while experiencing the local tastes of Coastal Virginia breweries. Features fantastic WWI and WWII airshow, live music, beer tastings from Pleasure House Brewing, biplane rides and much more! Call 757.721.7767 for more information.
Sat, Oct 13 - 3rd Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 12 - 5;00 pm, Hosted by Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, 1889 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton. It's our Third Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium and this year will be better than ever. Located at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton VA, Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, LLC brings you an event full of charity, craft beer, great food, and lots of activities. Entertainment: Corn-hole Tournament; BucketBall; Giant Yard Pong; FrisBeer/Poleish Horseshoes; Inflatable TV Screen for College Football; Music - fiftyThirds; Vendors galore! Each person will get 20 free samples of our beer from our craft breweries. Buy extra samples at the front gate! Use 4 samples for a pint of your favorite beer! Purchase tickets here --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-craft-beer-bash-at-war-memorial-stadium-tickets-46725376860
Sat, Oct 20 - City Center Fall Festival, Tasting and art show, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, City Center Farmers Market Oyster Point, 703 Mariner Row, Newport News. Join us at City Center at Oyster Point Annual Fall Festival to savor ample tastings of craft beer, hard cider, and wine. There will also be Food trucks, artisanal food vendors, local arts and crafts, vendors with seasonal fruits, produce, baked goods, plants and much more... to families seeking a destination for kid-friendly fall activities, The City Center at Oyster Point Fall Festival has something for everyone! On the music front, we will feature Slapnation on the Market Stage 3-6 pm and Astro DJ from 11 am-3 pm. This family-friendly fall fest also offers an interactive kids zone with 100 free pumpkins for the first 100 kids to paint, as well as a bevy of beautiful products to peruse from local arts-and-crafts vendors. Tasting tickets have sold out in recent years, so guests are encouraged to buy them early. The event is free and open to the public. The tasting tickets for people 21 and older are $25 now through July 30th; $30 August through October 20th; which includes a tasting glass and access to unlimited samples of craft beer, hard cider and wine. Free Parking.
Sat/Sun, Oct 20/21 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm each day, 31st Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. Live music sets the stage at this perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available. The 31st Street Park location provides convenient parking across the street at the municipal garage. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event. It is designed to be a 21+ festival. Performances include Dustin Furlow and Nate Sacks & the Lifehacks (Saturday) and Blackwater Jam and Woodwork (Sunday). Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk.
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UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST:
Fri, Jul 13 - Brews on the Bay, Hosted by Ocean View Beach Park and Norfolk Festevents, 6 - 9:30 pm, Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave, Norfolk. In conjunction with TGOV Beach Music Concert Series featuring The Fuzz Band, a great way to start the weekend with Live Music, children's activities, food, beverages and more! CRAFT BEER SAMPLING TICKETS: Sampling Package - $15 for wristband, 4 oz sampling cup and 5 tickets redeemable for samples; 16 oz Pint - $8 for wristband and 4 tickets redeemable for a pint cup; Additional tickets - $2 (must have a cup and wristband to sample); Tickets will be sold until 9:15 pm; Sampling tickets can be redeemed until 9:30 pm; No refunds. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Breweries have the right to limit samples. Breweries will appear only until supplies last.
Sat, Aug 4 - Whistle Belly 2018: A Virginia Beer & More Festival, 401 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Whistle Belly is back and better than ever! This year's festival is moving to Saturday Night August 4th on Duke of Gloucester Street! Crafted by DoG Street Pub, and presented by the Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg. 40 breweries, 80 beers and delicious eats! Drinks and all you can eat for only $50! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. General Admission Tickets get access to the festival from 7 to 11 pm. Get Early Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. With an Early Access ticket your festival begins at 6 pm with access to food and beer including 10 beers only available to Early Access guests! Proceeds benefit local non-profits & scholarships to high school students via the JWCW. Rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. More details at www.Whistlebelly.com
Sat, Aug 4 - Dazed and Consumed: Summer Invitational, O'Connor Brewing Co., 1 - 6:00 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. The first weekend of August, Virginia Craft Beer Magazine and OBC are hosting Dazed and Consumed, a state-wide brewery invitational, because we wanted to kick-off VA Craft Beer Month by throwing a party with unique beers from across the state, great tunes, great food, and just a bunch of goofs having fun. The beers at the festival will be extremely fresh + rare, making it difficult to predict what everyone will bring. All of the beers will be of a limited variety that have never been distributed to the Hampton Roads area. Must be 21+ w/ valid ID to get a wristband. Please no pets or strollers in the festival area. General Admission: grants access to the event from 1 - 6 pm. Upon entering you will receive a limited edition tasting glass for unlimited pours of festival beers.(VIP Access 12 - 1 pm) https://www.facebook.com/events/394228821080993/
Sat, Aug 11 - Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, Hunt Club Farm, 2 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Stop in and stay awhile!! 60+ Beers, 40+ Bourbons and Lots of BBQ! Join us at the 2018 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival for a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin' and barbeque eatin' at Hunt Club Farm this August. 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 will be on-site to meet your hunger needs, while you are enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and Live Music all day. Don't forget all this Fun- helps support the Spirit of Hope Children's Foundation. For more information please visit: http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia-beach/show-info
Sat, Aug 11 - Tap! Tap! Craft Beer Festival, 2 - 7:00 pm, Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Tap! Tap! Craft Beer Festival celebrates its fourth year on August 11th, 2018 from 2 to 7pm!! Tap! Tap! was Chesapeake, Virginia's First Beer Festival, located at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Samples over 30 beers while listening to the sounds of Vinyl Headlights and Jessie Chong Band! Buy our signature growler or bring your own to purchase a fill-up with your favorite beer. Tap! Tap! has a great variety on TAP for you to sample and then purchase to enjoy at the event. Of course, all the samples are free, until the last call at 6pm! You can bring your own lawn chairs, snacks, sodas and water to Tap! Tap! All coolers and large bags will be subject to inspection. Designated Driver Tickets are $15 and available at the gate the day of the event. As a thank you, All Designated Drivers will receive coupons for free water. Children and young adults are allowed but MUST be under the supervision of an adult at all times. This event is geared for adults. Those 16 years and older will be charged admission of $15. Please keep your pets at home, the farm has some for you to enjoy. Only Certified Service Dogs will be allowed on site for tap! Tap!
Sat, Aug 25 - 4th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, Hosted by the Neptune Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Neptune's Park, 31st Street/Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. Neptune's Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover's haven on Saturday, August 25th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
Sat, Sep 15 - 6th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2018, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 - 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories - with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities! This award-winning and unique event pits local, Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to determine who has the best beer in Hampton Roads. Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official brewer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. The one-of-a-kind event features live music, food, tastings of every beer (two beers from each brewery!), corn hole, giant beer pong, and more! This event is in its 6th year - and the battle will be bigger and better than ever before! TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.757battleofthebeers.com
Sat, Sep 15 - Commonwealth Coastal Classic, Hosted by Norfolk Festevents, 12 - 5:00 pm, Town Point Park, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. It’s official! Norfolk Festevents, in partnership with Patrick Evans-Hylton's Virginia Eats And Drinks, presents the first Commonwealth Coastal Classic, Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Town Point Park. The latest addition to Virginia’s extraordinary calendar of fine culinary events, the Commonwealth Coastal Classic will host a delicious variety of chefs’ tables, Virginia wines, spirits, crafted beers and ciders for tastings, original artisan works for sale, chef demos, live music by The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail Tour and much more to be enjoyed on Norfolk, VA’s downtown waterfront. Tickets will be limited and go on sale May 15, 2018. Visit bit.ly/CCClassic18 for developing details.
Sat, Sep 15 - Growl Fest, Virginia Zoo, 6 - 9:30 pm, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. Join us for this after-hours event that is fun for the whole family. The animals will stay on exhibit later than normal, so tour the Zoo with your favorite brew! Local breweries and food trucks, yard games, bounce houses and more! Cost: $25 per person. More details and ticket sales coming soon! www.virginiazoo.org
Sat, Sep 22 - Hampton Roads Oktoberfest 2018, Hunt Club Farm, 12 - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Join us for the biggest German beer festival in Hampton Roads. Local German style craft beer, German food, music, games and more! $60.00 ticket gains you admission to the festival and a glass collectible liter stein with beer pours from every brewery attending! $45.00 ticket gains you admission to the festival and a plastic tasting mug with beer pours from every brewery attending! $25.00 gains you admission to the festival and access to our craft soda offerings (18 & over). $10.00 gains your kids (2-18 yrs) admission to the festival, bounce houses, and petting zoo, unlimited juice and water, kid specific snacks, and kid contests! $100.00 gains your whole family admission with 2 adult tickets (plastic tasting mug) and up to three kids. Enjoy the festival while saving $$$. Festival VIP Package is the ultimate VIP Oktoberfest experience: 8 Adult Admissions + 8 1L Glass Steins + Personal Table for your group located inside the festival barn with air conditioning! Fully catered food for your whole party by Tessa's Creation located in the festival barn - $1,000.00 (only 15 available). Purchase tickets in the Taproom or https://www.squadup.com/events/wasserhund-and-noblemen-oktoberfest
Sat, Sep 29 - Virginia Craft Beer & Wine Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Union Bank & Trust Pavilion, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. The Annual Portsmouth Pavilion Virginia Craft Beer and Wine Festival is back at The Pavilion on Saturday, September 29th! Enjoy unlimited samplings of Virginia's finest craft beers and wines, live music, and great eats. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/virginia-craft-beer-wine-festival-portsmouth-virginia-09-29-2018/event/
Sat-Sun, Oct 6-7 - Biplanes and Brews: Brewing passion for history, one flight at a time, Hosted by Pleasure House Brewing and Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach. Come join us for Biplanes and Brews, a unique event commemorating the centennial of the end of World War One. Aviation, history and handcraft beer connoisseurs come together to witness vintage aircraft in flight while experiencing the local tastes of Coastal Virginia breweries. Features fantastic WWI and WWII airshow, live music, beer tastings from Pleasure House Brewing, biplane rides and much more! Call 757.721.7767 for more information.
Sat, Oct 13 - 3rd Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium, 12 - 5;00 pm, Hosted by Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, 1889 W Pembroke Ave., Hampton. It's our Third Annual Craft Beer Bash at War Memorial Stadium and this year will be better than ever. Located at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton VA, Jungle Gym Strength and Conditioning, LLC brings you an event full of charity, craft beer, great food, and lots of activities. Entertainment: Corn-hole Tournament; BucketBall; Giant Yard Pong; FrisBeer/Poleish Horseshoes; Inflatable TV Screen for College Football; Music - fiftyThirds; Vendors galore! Each person will get 20 free samples of our beer from our craft breweries. Buy extra samples at the front gate! Use 4 samples for a pint of your favorite beer! Purchase tickets here --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-craft-beer-bash-at-war-memorial-stadium-tickets-46725376860
Sat, Oct 20 - City Center Fall Festival, Tasting and art show, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, City Center Farmers Market Oyster Point, 703 Mariner Row, Newport News. Join us at City Center at Oyster Point Annual Fall Festival to savor ample tastings of craft beer, hard cider, and wine. There will also be Food trucks, artisanal food vendors, local arts and crafts, vendors with seasonal fruits, produce, baked goods, plants and much more... to families seeking a destination for kid-friendly fall activities, The City Center at Oyster Point Fall Festival has something for everyone! On the music front, we will feature Slapnation on the Market Stage 3-6 pm and Astro DJ from 11 am-3 pm. This family-friendly fall fest also offers an interactive kids zone with 100 free pumpkins for the first 100 kids to paint, as well as a bevy of beautiful products to peruse from local arts-and-crafts vendors. Tasting tickets have sold out in recent years, so guests are encouraged to buy them early. The event is free and open to the public. The tasting tickets for people 21 and older are $25 now through July 30th; $30 August through October 20th; which includes a tasting glass and access to unlimited samples of craft beer, hard cider and wine. Free Parking.
Sat/Sun, Oct 20/21 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm each day, 31st Street Park, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. Live music sets the stage at this perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available. The 31st Street Park location provides convenient parking across the street at the municipal garage. A limited number of tickets will be available each day. It is not recommended that children attend this event. It is designed to be a 21+ festival. Performances include Dustin Furlow and Nate Sacks & the Lifehacks (Saturday) and Blackwater Jam and Woodwork (Sunday). Chairs and pets are not allowed into the gated venue. Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk.
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERY - 35 Local Craft Breweries, with more on the way!!!
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NORFOLK (8):
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!
www.oconnorbrewing.com/
Tasting Room Hours: Mon-Wed 3 - 9:00 pm, Thu-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.
www.smartmouthbrewing.com/
Tasting Room Hours: Wed-Fri 4:30 - 9:00 pm, Sat 12 - 9:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 2409 Bowden's Ferry Rd., Norfolk
A Veteran Owned and Operated Craft Brewery in Norfolk Virginia, brewing traditional styles of quality craft ales. The Bold Mariner has a beer garden and an onsite tasting room with open views of the Brewery.
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 4:30 - 9:00 pm, Fri 4:30 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 1 - 7:00 pm
Rip Rap Brewing Company, 116 E 25th St., Norfolk
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 home brewing beer as a hobby that quickly spun out of control. Our Microbrewery in Norfolk has 8 rotating beers on tap so there's always something new on tap! We are family friendly and have board games to play. We also serve small snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, as well as Chips and Daddy G's Rockin' Salsa.
www.riprapbrewing.com
Taproom hours: Wed-Fri 4 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 1 - 7:00 pm
Two Fathers Beer Company, 5714 Curlew Dr., Norfolk
We are a wholesale beer company located in Norfolk, Virginia.
www.twofathersbeer.com
No Taproom
BenchTop Brewing Company, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk
We focus on making hand crafted innovative ales that use local ingredients, and creating a collaborative atmosphere for all to enjoy. We harness all the beauty and complexity of brewing science and blend that with the bold creativity of an artist.
www.benchtopbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 5 - 9:00 pm, Fri 3 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 7:00 pm
Bearded Bird Brewing Company, 727 Granby St., Norfolk
A full service brewery with tasting room, as well as Hampton Roads Virginia's first ever co-op brewery. We look to unite local home brewers and help those interested in taking their craft to the next level. Not interested in brewing but still want to be a part of the community? Fear not, for a low yearly, or even monthly contribution, not only are you able to help support the brewery but enjoy the perks of our success, with our brew members' benefits program; from exclusive tasting events, to special discounts just to say thanks.
www.beardedbirdbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 4 - 10:00 pm, Fri 3 - 10:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Coming Soon:
The Reserve (The Bold Mariner Brewing), 1901 East Ocean View Ave., Norfolk
This satellite brewery will be located in an attractive two-story beach house like structure with outdoor porches just 2 blocks from the sandy shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the Ocean View section of the city. We will serve Bold Mariner mainstays such as Frogman Lager, but the showcase will be on premium craft ales, sours, and barrel-aged beers.
Maker's Craft Brewery, 735 E 23rd St., Norfolk
A new Craft Brewery based in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, located in an 18,000-square-foot warehouse just off Church Street. Half of the warehouse interior, will be used for brewery operations, and is expected to feature a tasting room along with a cigar bar and a sizable brew house. The brewery's large outdoor area will be used for yard games like giant chess, corn hole, bocce and more while, food trucks that will regularly be featured on location.
www.makers.beer
VIRGINIA BEACH (10):
Reaver Beach Brewing Company, 1505 Taylor Farm Rd., Virginia Beach
Reaver Beach is a craft brewery proudly residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We are focused on positively impacting Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and support a commitment to environmental sustainability, supporting local craft groups and the art of great craft brewing. Reaver Beach Brewing Co. has been in business since 2010. Come have a beer y'all!
www.reaverbeach.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 2 - 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 8:00 pm
Young Veterans Brewing Company, 2505 Horse Pasture Rd., Virginia Beach
High Speed - High Quality. Veteran Owned and Operated. Our taproom is family and pet friendly. Likewise, one must be at least 21 years of age to enjoy YVBC's artisan beer(s). And yes, we only serve beer in our taproom. However, you may have food delivered to you, and/or bring it with you.
www.yvbc.com
Taproom Hours: Sun-Thu 1500-2000 (3-8 pm), Fri 1500-2300 (3-11 pm), Sat 1200-2300 (12-11 pm)
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Back Bay Brewing Company, 614 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach
A locally-owned craft brewery, located near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, our name pays homage to the spot where we first decided to make our dreams of brewing a reality-in a duck blind in the Back Bay of Virginia Beach. Founded on life-long friendships deeply rooted in Virginia Beach, a shared passion for brewing and a love of the outdoors, Back Bay Brewing Co. is proud to provide unique and innovative craft beers for our patrons every day!
www.backbaybrewingco.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sun 2 - 9:00 pm
Pleasure House Brewing, 3025 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
We are passionate about two things: making great beer and serving our community! We always brew excellent, flavorful beers in small batches so there's always something new on tap, we aim to please local beer enthusiasts and serve our community.
www.pleasurehousebrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 12 - 10:00 pm
Wasserhund Brewing Company, 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach
Meaning "water dog" in German, Wasserhund 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: Sun-Wed 12 - 10:00 pm, Thu-Sat 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
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
Taproom Hours: Mon-Wed 3 - 10:00 pm, Thu 3 - 11:00 pm, Fri 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 10:00 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.
www.homerepublicvabeach.com
Hours: Mon-Tue 4 - 10:30 pm, Wed-Thu 11:00 am - 10:30 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 10:30 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.
www.gordonbiersch.com/locations/virginia-beach?action=view
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Deadline Brewing Project, 2272 W. Great Neck Rd., Suite 2268, Virginia Beach
A new, startup craft beer brewery specializing in unique, flavorful beers.
www.deadlinebrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Thu 5 - 10:00 pm, Fri 3 - 11:00 pm, Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Smartmouth Pilot House, 313 32nd St., Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Located in a former post office, just three blocks from the oceanfront, the fully-renovated space houses a small-batch brewery system, private event space, and a tasting room with back patio and additional outdoor space. The new venue's name pays tribute to the area's nautical and aviation roots as well as the facility's core function of producing experimental and creative beers.
www.smartmouthbrewing.com/
Taproom Hours: Tue-Fri 1 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm
RIP - Green Flash Brewery & Tasting Room Virginia Beach
Coming Soon:
New Realm Brewing VB, 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach
New Realm Brewing from Atlanta, GA has announced plans to open a second brewery and taproom in Virginia Beach. We have partnered with The Miller Group to lease the 58,000 square-foot facility which formerly housed the Green Flash Brewing Company, following the recent purchase of brewing equipment located at the Virginia Beach facility. The Virginia Beach brewery and taproom will be capable of brewing 40,000 barrels annually, and will feature a tasting room with a wide variety of beers on tap, an outdoor beer garden, and private event space.
www.newrealmbrewing.com
Back Bay's Farm House Brewing, 1805 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach
The farm will include a tasting room in the original farm house that can also be used to host special events such as weddings. A farmer's market is also planned and there are plans to plant additional fruit trees, including apple and peach, to be used in beer making. Other brewing ingredients, such as hops and barley, may also one day be grown there. Back Bay Brewing Co. will move its production to a 15-barrel brewing system and 30 barrel fermenters in a 1,500-square-foot hanger on site, instead of contracting with St. George Brewing.
The Bunker Brewpub, 211 21st Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Young Veterans Brewing Co. will open The Bunker, a restaurant under Peabody's Nightclub at the corner of 21st Street and Pacific Avenue. At the new Oceanfront spot, they will sell beer from the original three-barrel system and serve other liquor. But they'll also be able to host live music, games and install TVs - entertainment they had planned to offer at the brewery but couldn't because of the restrictions.
Isley Brewing Company ViBe, 315 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
Craft Beer, Done Right. Isley Brewing Company is the true definition of microbrewing in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond VA. Our goal here at Isley is to embrace the talents of our professional brewer with the passion commonly found in home brewing, to think outside the box every time and push limits while not following the path that others tend to follow, and to create a true crafted beer. The new brewery, located in a building built in 1946, will be capable of making 2,000 barrels of beer a year, and will have a tasting room and space for live music and events. Come try the fruits of our labor!
https://www.isleybrewingcompany.com/home
Vibrant Shore Brewing Company, 505 18th Street, Virginia Beach ViBe District
A family owned, independent brewery in the heart of Virginia Beach's creative ViBe District. We are eager to join the artists and other creatives who have such a strong sense of community and interesting, well-established businesses there. Vibrant Shore Brewing Company hopes to blend the fine art of brewing with our commitment to promote, grow and serve as an integral part of the vibrant, local visual and acoustic arts community.
CHESAPEAKE (1):
Big Ugly Brewing Company, 1296 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake
Big, Bold, Barrel-aged Beers. Big Ugly is Chesapeake's first microbrewery, and we plan on revolutionizing our town one beer at a time. Most nights there are as many as 10 "Big, Bold, Beers" guaranteed to please on tap, including a number of popular sour beers.
www.biguglybrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Wed 3 - 10:00 pm, Thu 5 - 10:00 pm, Fri 3 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 4:00 pm
Coming Soon:
Bigger. Bolder. Big Ugly Brewing Company, 845 Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake
From the brewing side, this upcoming move is huge. Not only will we have a much larger tasting room, but we will also have a significantly larger brewing system. What this means for our beer drinking public is more different beers and higher quality beers. We are expanding from a 7-barrel system to a state of the art 15-barrel system, with multiple new 15-barrel fermenters.
PORTSMOUTH (2):
MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth
Derived from Monitor Merrimac, MoMac Brewing is Craft Micro Brewery that opened in the Western Branch/Churchland area of Hampton Roads in 2017. MoMac utilizes a 10 BBL Alpha Brewing system to make its fresh, approachable craft beers.
www.momacbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Thu 3 - 10 pm, Fri 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sat 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, Sun 12 - 9:00 pm
Legend Brewing Depot, 1 High St., Portsmouth.
Legend Brewing Depot is located right on the Elizabeth River in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. The Depot is the first expansion of Virginia's Original Craft Brewery, providing true premium craft since 1993. Come in and see us for pints of tried-and-true Virginia brews, and we're sure you'll find your new favorite craft beer.
www.legendbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fri & Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
SUFFOLK (1):
Brick & Mortar Brewing Company, 212 E Washington St., Suffolk
Dave Stacknick and Scott Siebert - the Holland native who was experimenting with beer at 15 years old - already have big plans for the brewery they will set up next door to the Suffolk Police Department's First Precinct office. There will be specialty ales and lagers, along with a Peanut City Porter that could become the city's signature brew.
http://BrickandMortarBrews.com
Taproom Hours: Wed-Thu 5 - 10:00 pm, Fri 4 - 11:00 pm, Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 12 - 8:00 pm
SMITHFIELD (1):
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. WHBC serves satisfying food, craft beer, wine and spirits for people looking for a comfortable small-town brewpub.
www.wharfhillbrewing.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am - Midnight, Sun 11:30 - 10:00 pm
Coming Soon:
757 Brewing Company, 895 W. Main Street, Smithfield
Craft brewery based in Smithfield, VA. We are happy to announce that we have finally found a home for the brewery right here in Beautiful Smithfield! Close to downtown with large outdoor seating and entertainment area. We will be located at 895 W. Main Street between Farmers Service and Dave's Service Center. Let the build begin!
http://www.757brewing.com
HAMPTON (5):
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 12 - 6:00 pm, Tue-Fri 12 - 8:00 pm, Sat 10 am - 8:00 pm
Retail and Tastings Mon through Sat. Brewery Tours Wed through Sat
The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 81 Patch Rd., Fort Monroe, Hampton
Craft brewery serving the Hampton Roads, Virginia, community on Historic Fort Monroe. Our mission is to produce thought provoking beers that are hand crafted to challenge your palate in an atmosphere that shows a true appreciation for history and people!
www.oozlefinchbeers.com
Taproom Hours: Sun-Tue 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Wed-Thu 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 - 11:00 pm
Bull Island Brewing Company, 758 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton
Hampton's oldest (and only) waterfront brewery offers fine ales and a superior atmosphere. Our kitchen is now open and serving the public.
www.bullislandbrewing.com
Taproom hours: Mon 1 - 9:00 pm, Tue-Thu 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Capstan Bar Brewing Company (CBBC), 2036 Exploration Way, Hampton
A small-scale craft microbrewery and taproom located in the City of Hampton, one of Virginia's oldest cities and one with a strong nautical heritage. CBBC creates outstanding handcrafted beers using the finest sourced ingredients in an efficient and sustainable manor blending old-world techniques with modern innovations in recipe development, bringing west coast-style and rotating artisanal handcrafted beers to the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia.
www.capstanbarbrewing.com
Taproom hours: Wed-Thu 3 - 9:00 pm, Fri 12 - 10:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 7:00 pm
The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery, 504 N. King St., Hampton
Housed within the historic Hampton Armory in Hampton, Virginia. Built in 1936 as home to a National Guard armory, it was vacant for 23 years before seeing development again. Now a premiere entertainment venue featuring Caiseal Beer & Spirits (brewed and distilled on site), daily live music from local and national musicians, and a full restaurant with seasonal menu, all paired with select craft beer and small-batch spirits.
www.TheVanguard757.com
Taproom hours: Sun-Thu 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 am
NEWPORT NEWS (2):
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste. 103, Newport News
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.
www.traditionbrewing.com
Tap Room Hours: Tue-Wed 4 - 9:00 pm, Thu 4 - 10:00 pm, Fri 2 - 11:00 pm, Sat 12 - 11:00 pm, Sun 2 - 8:00 pm
BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse Newport News, 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.
www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/va/newport-news
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 am
WILLIAMSBURG (5):
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.
www.alewerks.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Sat 12 - 9:00 pm, Sun 2 - 8:00 pm
Brass Cannon Brewing, (New Location) 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg
Founded by enthusiastic home brewers, 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
Taproom Hours: Tue-Thu 2 - 9:00 pm, Fri 2 - 10:00 pm, Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 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.
www.VirginiaBeerCo.com
Hours: Mon 4-9:00 pm, Tue closed, Wed-Thu 4-9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12-9:30 pm, Sun 12-7:00 pm
Billsburg Brewery, Inc., 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
Virginia Craft Beer, Brewery and Tasting Room - Forging a path forward for craft beer in Williamsburg VA. Dedicated to the artisan craft of small batch beer, delivering excellence without compromise in every pour.
www.billsburg.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Sat 12 - 9:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Precarious Beer Project, at Amber Ox Public House, 521 Prince George St., Williamsburg
Brewing modern, creative, inspired, and expertly crafted beer. We precariously brew on the edge of modern inspiration and extreme approachability. From total crush-ability to long sipping offerings. Precariously delicious brews!
www.theamberox.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 1:00 am, Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Alewerks Brewing Satellite Brewery & Taproom, Williamsburg Premium Outlets, 5711-36 Richmond Road, Williamsburg
This is the newest addition to the Alewerks family, located right next to Columbia Sportswear. It features the same great selection of quality beers as the Brewery Taproom in a spacious setting with ample parking. The brewing area features a 3.5-barrel brew system allowing us a newfound versatility to brew a number of small batch beers throughout the year.
http://www.alewerks.com/satellite-taproom.html
Taproom Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
YORKTOWN (0):
Coming Soon:
Blackbeard's Point Brewing Company, 204 York Ln., Yorktown
We are in the development phase of opening a microbrewery and taproom in the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia. (757) 234-0721 | blackbeardspointbrewing@gmail.com
GLOUCESTER (0):
Coming Soon:
Gloucester Brewing Co., 6778 Main St., Gloucester
Our brewery, which uses a deadrise work boat in its logo, would like to have a diverse range of eight or so rotating beers in addition to seasonal brews. The beer names would reference Gloucester, such as Low Ground Brown or Ordinary Pilsner. The goal is to be producing beer by April 2018 if equipment is ordered by the end of this year.
https://www.globrewco.com
EASTERN SHORE (2):
Black Narrows Brewing Company, 4522 Chicken City Rd, Chincoteague Island
"Building bridges, Crafting change." We feel so fortunate to be the first brewery on Virginia's Eastern Shore. You'll find us over the Black Narrows on Chincoteague Island in the old Little Bay Seafood oyster shuckin' house on Chincoteague Island.
http://blacknarrowsbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Mon-Sun 12 - 10:00 pm
Cape Charles Brewing Company, 2198 Stone Rd, Cape Charles
The seashore islands bring memories of a warmth and a quality of life not found elsewhere. Memories of family and friends - good food, drink, and conversation - these are the roots of the Cape Charles Brewing Co - a production Brewery and Brewpub that emphasizes quality and integrity in everything we do to bring the rhythm of the islands to life. Come see us!
www.capecharlesbrewing.com
Taproom Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
LOCAL GROWLER FILL/BOTTLE SHOPS
NORFOLK:
bottleBOX craft beer to-go, 325B W 21st St., Norfolk
A retail craft beer store featuring 12 rotating taps and an extensive bottle selection. Let us fill your growler with your favorite local brew or exciting seasonal selection.
www.bottlebox.beer
Hours: Sun-Sat 12 - 8:00 pm
exception(Ale) Growler Fills and Gourmet, 2000 Colonial Ave., # 6, Norfolk
A 41 tap growler fill, bottle shop and gourmet food store. Sought after craft beer, artisanal cheeses, and all things beer.
www.exgrowlers.com
Hours: Mon-Tue 3 - 9:00 pm, Wed-Thu 12 - 9:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12 - 10:00 pm, Sun 12 - 6:00 pm
VIRGINIA BEACH:
Grape & Gourmet, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 180, Virginia Beach
Your local, independent wine & microbrew beer store serving Virginia Beach and all of Tidewater. With over 1000 different wines and 800 different microbrews from all around the world, all priced for you to enjoy, let us help you find the right wine or beer for you.
www.grapeandgourmet.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mix It Up Growlers, Flights & Pints, 2973 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
A new local business that is dedicated to providing customers convenience, new and unique products and personalized service. Mix it Up is the first of its kind in Hampton Roads providing drink mixers, craft beer, import and domestic beers and wine.
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 pm, Sun 11 am - 8 pm
Bottlecraft Virginia Beach, 1560 Laskin Rd., suite 156, Virginia Beach
A boutique beer shop and tasting room that curates the best local, domestic and international craft beer.
www.bottlecraftbeer.com
Hours: Mon-Wed 11 am - 10 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am - 12 am, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Next Door (Bottle Shop), 2238 W Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach
We are a bottle shop next door to Lynnhaven Pub featuring the best of the best beer, cider, mead, knowledgeable staff, and educational events.
Hours: Tue - Sat 12 - 7:00 pm
SMITHFIELD:
Bon Vivant Wine & Brew Smithfield, 1504 S Church St., Smithfield
We offer personal service in a casual and local atmosphere for~Great Wine~World Class Beer~Gift Baskets~Cigars~Glassware and Accessories~And So Much More!
www.bonvivantmarket.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SUFFOLK:
Great Bottles LLC, 1901 Governors Pointe Dr., Suffolk
An eclectic collection of wine, imported beer, friends, wine classes and tastings, cigars, whole bean coffee, cheese, and did we mention fun? Great Bottles wants to be your wine and craft beer destination! New wines and craft beer are selected weekly from tastings with over fifteen distributors, so there is always something new to try and love.
www.greatbottlesva.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm
Mix It Up Suffolk, Growlers, Flights & Pints, 5911 Harbour View Blvd #101, Suffolk
Mix it Up is a new local business that is dedicated to providing customers convenience, new and unique products and personalized service. Mix it Up is the first of its kind in Hampton Roads providing drink mixers, craft beer, import and domestic beers and wine.
WILLIAMSBURG:
The Wine Seller in Williamsburg, 4680-15 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg
We love great wine, and beer, cheese, and cigars. Become a fan, share your tastes, read our wine reviews, and stop by our FREE weekly tastings to give some great vino a try for yourself.
www.grapesbythecrate.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hair of the DoG Bottle Shop, 401 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.
www.hairofthedogbottleshop.com
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am - 8:00 pm, Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
YORKTOWN:
Hop Time, 5005F Victory Blvd., Yorktown
Growler filling store that features 30 rotating taps of craft beer. A tasting bar of 25 flavor infused extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
www.hoptimegrowlers.com
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thu-Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Howl-N-Growl, Growler Station & Bottle Shop, 800 Dare Rd., Yorktown
A 20 Tap Growler filling station at Dare Deli & Steamhouse
http://www.daredeli.com/howl-n-growl/
Hours: Tue-Sun, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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