List of Richmond’s Top Breweries
September 1, 2018
Until we write a full guide for Richmond– check back in September!– here is a list of the best breweries in the Richmond 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
The Answer
Untappd: 4.34
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 12 AM Monday through Wednesday, 12 PM – 12 AM Thursday through Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
The Veil
Untappd: 4.18
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Triple Crossing
Untappd: 4.12
Two locations, Downtown and Fulton
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Final Gravity
Untappd: 4.05
Closed Mondays
2 PM – 7 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 11 AM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
Black Heath Meadery
Untapped: 4.04
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Richbrau Brewing
Untappd: 3.97
Closed Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3 PM – 12 AM Friday, 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Vasen Brewing
Untappd: 3.92
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Untappd: 3.91
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 1 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Stone Brewing
Untappd: 3.9
Open 7 days a week
2 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Tabol Brewing
Untappd: 3.89
Closed Monday through Wednesday
4 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Basic City Beer Co
Untappd: 3.85
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Steam Bell Beer Works
Untappd: 3.82
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Bingo Beer Co.
Untappd: 3.75
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 12 AM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Ardent Craft Ales
Untappd: 3.74
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday and Tuesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Extra Billy’s
Untappd: 3.74
Closed Mondays
11:30 AM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Kindred Spirit Brewing
Untappd: 3.73
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 7 PM Tuesday, 3 PM – 9 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: no
Three Notch’d Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.73
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 3 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Isley Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.7
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Strangeways Brewing
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
Canon & Draw Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Monday and Tuesday
2 PM – 11 PM Wednesday, 2 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: No
Castleburg Brewery
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 10:30 PM Friday, 1 PM – 10:30 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 7:30 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Blue Bee Cider
Untappd: 3.65
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 7 PM every day
Food: No
Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery
Untappd: 3.65
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 8 PM Sunday through Thursday, 12 PM – 9 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Snacks
Courthouse Creek Cider
Untappd: 3.62
Closed Monday through Wednesday
4 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 4 PM – 9 PM Friday, 2 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Legend Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.58
Open 7 days a week
12 PM – 8 PM Monday through Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Starr Hill Brewery
Untappd: 3.58
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 1 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
OUTSIDE RICHMOND:
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery
located in Goochland
Untappd: 3.83
12 PM – 8 PM Friday through Sunday
Food: Food trucks
Fine Creek Brewing
located in Powhatan
Untappd: 3.81
Closed Monday through Wednesday
3 PM – 8 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 8 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Origin Beer Lab
located in Ashland
Untappd: 3.78
Closed Monday and Tuesday
4 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 1 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Center of the Universe Brewing
located in Ashland
Untappd: 3.72
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Midnight Brewery
located in Rockville
Untappd: 3.69
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Trapezium Brewing
located in Petersburg
Untappd: 3.68
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
