List of Virginia Beach’s Top Breweries
November 17, 2018
Until we write our full guide to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, here is a list of the best breweries in the greater Virginia Beach area, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.
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NOTE: As the world continues to re-open after this spring’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, many who have re-opened their taprooms are now operating on a different schedule than they had in place pre-quarantine. We will be updating our site as quickly as we can, but it’s very possible that the information on our brewery lists regarding dates, times, and food availability is no longer accurate. Before heading to any brewery, please check the brewery’s social media to determine their hours of operation, and be sure to read our guide for beer travel as the pandemic continues. Thanks!
update: 7/4/20
VIRGINIA BEACH:
Commonwealth Brewing
Untappd: 3.98
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 3 PM – 11 PM Thursday, 3 PM – 12 AM Friday, 11 AM – 12 AM Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
Reaver Beach Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.88
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing
Untappd: 3.85
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
New Realm Brewing
Untappd: 3.73
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
Deadline Brewing Project
Untappd: 3.69
Closed Monday through Wednesday
5 PM – 10 PM Thursday, 3 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
Smartmouth Brewing
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Mondays
1 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
Pleasure House Brewing
Untappd: 3.67
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
Vibrant Shore Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 1 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Wasserhund Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.63
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, 12 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
Young Veterans Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.63
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 8 PM Sunday through Thursday, 3 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday
Food: No
Back Bay Brewing Co.
Untappd: 3.58
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Home Republic Brewpub
Untappd: 3.56
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10:30 PM Monday and Tuesday, 11 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
NORFOLK AREA:
The Veil Brewing Co.
Untappd: 4.18
Closed Sunday and Monday
1 PM – 8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 PM – 9 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday
Food: Yes
Benchtop Brewing
Untappd: 4
Open 7 days a week
5 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
Big Ugly Brewing
located in Chesapeake
Untappd: 3.82
Closed Monday and Tuesday
5 PM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 4 PM Sunday
Food: No
The Garage Brewery
located in Chesapeake
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday, 3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Frequent food trucks
Elation Brewing
Untappd: 3.69
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 9 PM every day
Food: Yes
Rip Rap Brewing
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
O’Connor Brewing
Untappd: 3.66
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 3 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Smartmouth Brewing
Untappd: 3.66
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4:30 PM – 9 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
MoMac Brewing
located in Portsmouth
Untappd: 3.66
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: No
The Bold Mariner
Untappd: 3.65
Closed Monday and Tuesday
5 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 9 PM Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Maker’s Craft Brewery
Untappd: 3.63
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Food trucks
Legend Brewing Depot
located in Portsmouth
Untappd: 3.58
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
WILLIAMSBURG:
Precarious Beer Project
located in Amber Ox Public House
Untappd: 3.9
Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 12 AM every day
Food: Yes
Alewerks
Untappd: 3.79
BREWERY: Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 9 PM Monday through Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
SATELLITE: Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Virginia Beer Company
Untappd: 3.77
Closed Tuesdays
4 PM – 9 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12 PM – 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Daily trucks
Gloucester Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.75
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
4 PM – 9 PM Monday and Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Food trucks
That Damn Mary Brewing Company
located in Hayes
Untappd: 3.72
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Silver Hand Meadery
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 6 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 7 PM Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: No
Billsburg Brewery
Untappd: 3.68
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Daily trucks
Brass Cannon Brewing
Untappd: 3.45
Closed Mondays
2 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
HAMPTON/NEWPORT NEWS:
The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery
located in Fort Monroe
Untappd: 3.95
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 9 PM Sunday through Tuesday, 11 AM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Daily trucks
Twisted Knot Brewing
located in Newport News
Untappd: 3.74
4 PM – 9 PM Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM Saturday
Food: No
Sly Clyde Ciderworks
located in Hampton
Untappd: 3.69
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 8 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Capstan Bar Brewing
located in Hampton
Untappd: 3.65
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 12 AM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: No
Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co.
located in Hampton
Untappd: 3.64
Closed Monday through Wednesday
4 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 4 PM – 9 PM Friday, 2 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Bull Island Brewing
located in Hampton
Untappd: 3.63
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday, 12 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Tradition Brewing
located in Newport News
Untappd: 3.58
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
St. George Brewing
located in Hampton
Untappd: 3.44
Closed Sundays
12 PM – 6 PM Monday, 12 PM – 8 PM Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM – 8 PM Saturday
Food: No
