Hampton, VA is located in the southeastern tidewater region of Virginia. It is situated on a peninsula between the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. It is also the seventh-largest city in Virginia.
The larger Hampton Roads area comprises the nearby metropolitan areas of Hampton, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News.
The region has a large number of different breweries to visit, where you can enjoy a good beer and have a great time. It’s a perfect destination for any craft beer enthusiast.
Below are my top recommendations for breweries in Hampton and the Hampton Roads area.
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Table of Contents
- St. George Brewing Company
- Bold Mariner Brewing Company
- Pleasure House Brewing
- Alewerks Brewing Company
- Sly Clyde Ciderworks
- Back Bay Brewing
- The Virginia Beer Company
- Big Ugly Brewing Company
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St. George Brewing Company
Location
204 Challenger Way, Hampton, VA 23666
Hours
- Monday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Thursday – Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Description
St. George Brewing Company actually got its start in 1998 in Virginia Beach. It is now one of the top spots for great beer in Hampton, VA. It is also one of the first micro-breweries in Virginia.
Their year-long beers on tap include an English IPA, Golden Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Pilsner, and Honey Meade Lager.
They also feature seasonal beers, such as Oktoberfest, Slumbering Dragon (Scotch Ale), and Hibiscus Pale Ale in fall.
Their specialty beers include Raging Goats Imperial Amber Bock, Dragon’s Fury (Double IPA), Hazy Dragon IPA, and Russian Imperial Stout.
You can check out all of the beers on tap here.
A special bonus of the brewery is that they have their own Apiary on the property. Here they have bee hives that support the local bee population. The brewery’s Honey Meade Lager was made from the honey in the hives!
The brewery has several indoor seating in their taproom, as well as outdoor space, including a tented patio that is open year-round.
St. George Brewing Company also has live music on select Fridays, trivia nights on select Wednesdays and even yoga on Saturdays! You can learn about the latest events online. You can also book a private event at the brewery.
Food
The brewery has a a regular food truck onsite: Nosh Modern Mobile Bistro. Their rotating menu of great dishes includes Nosh Frites, Ruben Fries, Watermelon Salad, Greek Lamb Sliders, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Firecracker Shrimp, and Bailey’s Irish Cream Bread Pudding.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Bold Mariner Brewing Company
Location
1901 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Monday – Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Thursday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
Bold Mariner Brewing Company was founded by a Navy veteran. It is located about 10 miles southeast of Hampton in nearby Norfolk, VA. It is near the coast not far from the Chesapeake Bay.
The brewery features a list of Pilsners, IPAs, and Lagers on tap. They also have a Sour-Fruited Gose with dragonfruit, guava, and pineapple. They also feature some unique and tasty brews such as the Noser (brown ale with pecans and vanilla), and they have a special strawberry cider.
Bold Mariner also has trivia nights on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Food
On Monday and Tuesday, they have brewery snacks such as chips and salsa, hummus, and charcuterie plates. On Wednesdays, through Sundays, they have barbeque sandwiches, ribs, and more. You can learn more online.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed outside on the wrap-around porches.
Pleasure House Brewing
Location
2032 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description
Pleasure House Brewing is located a little further afield in Virginia Beach, about a 30-minute drive southeast of Hampton. The brewery is a local favorite and prides itself on a fun and social atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
The brewery focuses on small-batch brews. They also frequently rotate their beers, so you are likely to find completely different brews on tap with every visit.
Some of their most popular beers include Glo (a Belgian Style Blond Ale), Liquid Communication (a Belgian Tripel), and O’Brien Clan (Irish Red).
Other drinks include Shark Tears (Sour – Traditional Gose), Tricks (Pumpkin/Yam Beer), and House of Pleasures Ginger Lime Seltzer.
You can find their full list of beers online.
Pleasure House Brewing features a number of daily events, including Trivia Nights, Music Bingo, and even Crock Pot Mondays!
Food
The brewery has food trucks on site, including The Salty Cactus (Southwestern food), Flavor Savor Barbeque, and Big Belly (Island cuisine). You can view the food truck schedule online.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Alewerks Brewing Company
Location
5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Aleworks Brewing Company is located in Williamsburg, about 36 miles northwest of Hampton. They are one of the major local breweries in the state. One of their most famous brews is the Pumpkin Ale, which is popular in the fall.
Some of their craft brews on tap include the Chesapeake Pale Ale, Pumpkin Ale, Suberb IPA, Coffeehouse Stout, and Tangerine Wheat.
Aleworks also features a number of specialty drinks, such as Irish Cream; Bitter Valentine; Pumpkin Latte; and Fun, Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Ale.
You can find all of their beers online.
Food
They have food trucks onsite.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed outside on the Brewery Taproom patio and in the beer garden.
Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Location
207 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Description
Sly Clyde Ciderworks, as the name suggests, focuses on ciders. They make their unique ciders using native Virginian apples. They are located right in Hampton, VA.
They feature traditional ciders, as well as specialty fruit-infused ciders like Lav-iathan (lavender and honey), Inkjet (which is like a blackberry mojito), Carnivale (apricot and honey), and Sandbar (raspberry and lemon).
You can find a full list of their ciders online.
Slyde Clyde also hosts special events, live music, and much more. You can find upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Food
They have food trucks on site.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Back Bay Brewing
Location
614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Sunday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
Back Bay Brewing Company is located a little further out in Virginia Beach.
Some of their beers on tap include the Leishman Lager, Orange Crush IPA, Pumpkin/Yam beer, and Oktoberfest Marzen.
Other drinks include the Guava Sunrise Sour, and a large number of specialty ciders, including Strawberry Rhubarb Bar, Ambrosia, and Apparition (which has pumpkin, spices, and brown sugar for a special fall treat).
The brewery also hosts private events in one of multiple spaces, including The Blind (which has a capacity of 89), The Lounge (with a capacity of 20), and The Tasting Room (with a capacity of 125). Some of the spaces include private restrooms, tap lines, and even a projector and stage!
Food
They have food trucks on site.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
The Virginia Beer Company
Location
401 2nd St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
The Virginia Beer Company is in Williamsburg, about a 30 minute drive from Hampton.
They specialize in testing new beers with unique flavors, such as English Pale Ales and Spiced Milk Stouts. Some of their other beers include Oatmeal Stout, Citrus Wheat, and Peach Sour Ale. They tend to rotate the beers frequently, and so there is often something new to try on tap.
You can check out their list of beers on tap.
You can also call ahead (with at least 72 hours notice) to arrange a tour of the production facilities.
The brewery hosts a number of special nights each week, including Industry Night on Mondays (those in the food, bar, and restaurant industry can get half price pint specials), Taco Tuesday, Half Price Growler fills on Wednesdays, and Frontline Fridays (frontline workers like healthcare, teachers and first responders can get a 20% discount on all draft beer).
You can see all of their upcoming events online.
Food
The Virginia Beer Company sells Whitley’s Virginia Peanuts and Route 11 Virginia Potato Chips. They also have food trucks onsite. You can check out a schedule of upcoming food trucks online.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the outside beer garden.
Big Ugly Brewing Company
Location
845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Friday: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Saturday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
The colorfully named Big Ugly Brewing Company is located in Chesapeake, about 29 miles southeast of Hampton.
They have a large selection of craft beers available, including Pilsner, Lager, IPA, Blond Ale, Farmhouse Ale, Brown Ale, and Porter. They also have several sours and a strawberry lemonade hard seltzer.
You can find a full list of beers on tap online.
Big Ugly Brewing Company has a huge selection of regular events, including paint classes, burp runs, holiday cookie classes, trivia nights, music bingo, live music, and much more. You can learn more about their upcoming events online.
Food
They have food trucks on site. You can see the schedule of food trucks online.
Dogs Allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed inside and outside on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
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