Explore the thriving craft beverage scene in the Charlottesville area.
In addition to more than 40 award-winning wineries, the Charlottesville area is home to a thriving community of independent breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Many of these craft beverage spots come with scenic views, dining opportunities, or live music to be enjoyed while tasting the final product.
Browse your drink of choice below to find your new favorite spot to sip.
This 100% veteran owned brewery in Charlottesville, VA offers a wide variety of traditional style beers.
Escape to Eastwood, a food and wine destination on the Monticello Wine Trail.Located in the heart of Virginia’s Wine Country, and only five miles from downtown Charlottesville, Eastwood Farm & Winery offers award-winning wines, along with beers and ciders, in…
At Hazy Mountain Vineyards, our ambition is to produce wines that let our vineyards speak for themselves, showing what their soil has to offer and knowing that will yield the greatest bottle we could hope to produce. With the southern…
Our brewery is not just a passing fad but our home, and represents the core of what we believe: Make a beer that's better, in a town that has inspired us to be better. A town whose streets run to…
Our Tasting Room & Taphouse brings a new dimension to Mount Ida Reserve’s time-honored tradition of hospitality. A warm, relaxed, yet refined atmosphere, created with the genuine care and comfort of our guests in mind.We are unique, in that we…
Virginia's first sake brewery! Sake brewed on-site with delicious Japanese inspired cuisine including dumplings, ramen, and rice bowls.
Pro Re Nata (Latin, "as needed") is doctors' orders for treating what is ailing us. Enjoy PRN's hand-crafted ales and lagers, one of the world's oldest elixirs - "as needed." Doctors' orders! Pro Re Nata offers expansive indoor and outdoor…
Random Row's taproom features approximately 55 linear feet of concrete bar wrapped around the brewery, 16 taps (glycol cooled) with 4-6 beers being served directly from the brite tanks (no kegs), 65" screens for displaying the menu and sporting events…
We are a nano-brewery and produce small, frequent batches. The beers styles will vary often, so check the current menu page for this week's beers. Prost!
We are a nano-brewery and produce small, frequent batches. The beers styles will vary often, so check the current menu page for this week's beers. Prost!
Selvedge Brewing, located in Charlottesville's Bellair neighborhood, operates a 10,000 sq ft brewery and taproom. Guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of award-winning beers brewed on-site, alongside local ciders and wine. The taproom also features a locally inspired food menu…
Get a taste of local craft beer when you visit the Starr Hill Brewery & Tap Room in Crozet, VA, just a few miles west of Charlottesville, nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hours: Monday 3-8PM…
Born in a Charlottesville music hall in 1999, Starr Hill Brewery was founded out of a passion for great beer and live music. Among the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won 24 Great American…
A small independent brewery with a difference.First class, classic beers, in a funky taproom, on Preston Ave.A nostalgic, fun, analogue escape from modern life.Proud member of the Charlottesville Ale Trail.
HOURS OF OPERATION Sunday: 11AM - 9PM Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 10PMHAPPY HOUR: MON. - FRI. 3PM - 5PM ($2 off apps, beers, and cocktails) BRUNCH: SAT. - SUN. 11AM -2PM (https://s3.us-east-2.wasabisys.com/cville-menus/Brunch-Menu-Cville.pdf)Located in the IX Art Park, our…
Albemarle CiderWorks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County, Virginia.Thomas Jefferson experimented with 18 or more varieties of apples at Monticello, only a few miles from…
Open year-round, family-owned and -operated Carter Mountain Orchard welcomes visitors to enjoy pick-your-own fruit, homemade cider donuts, and breathtaking views overlooking Charlottesville.The spring season kicks off with family fun and live music events that continue throughout the year. In summer…
Henley's Orchard is located in beautiful Crozet, VA, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just west of Charlottesville. You'll find gorgeous views for weddings and special events, great fruit, delicious hard ciders and wonderful fresh ciders, a variety…
Potter's Craft Cider makes farmhouse-style hard ciders using local Virginia apples and traditional production methods. Truly dry ciders. Our cider is crisp, tart, and refreshing with a pronounced fruit aroma and a dry finish. Nothing goes into our cider but…
Experience the essence of Charlottesville at Trump Winery's exclusive cidery, where sophistication meets the art of cider making.Our cidery offers a unique blend of warmth and professionalism, inviting both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts to explore our meticulously crafted selection.Nestled amidst…
Thistlerock Mead Company is a nature-first honey and mead company creating magical flavor experiences, pioneering sustainable production practices, and reinvesting in the shared future for generations to come.Thistlerock will be opened for reservations through our website starting the week of…
The Alley Light is a rave-reviewed French lounge and wine bar, tucked away on the Downtown Mall. Offering a variety of delicious, expertly crafted dishes and drinks, with "convivial plates, top ingredients, a relaxed atmosphere...great cocktails and wines, and a…
At Bar Botanical, we’ve carefully cultivated our bar menu to be completely plant-based, otherwise known as vegan. Our hope is that our drinks and plates will showcase that fresh juices, plant-based ingredients, and high-quality spirits can shine.Everything at Bar Botanical…
Modern Veracruz Mexican cuisine & cocktails on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall
Traditional Miami Eatery. Bringing Miami classic dishes to Charlottesville. Breakfast and lunch served all day.
Seasonal Atlantic coast wood fired food in Charlottesville, Virginia. Hours / Tues-Sun 5pm - 2am Late night menu after 10pm
Delicious seafood restaurant Public Fish & Oyster features fresh East Coast Seafood, Raw Bar, craft beer and cocktails and a comprehensive wine list provided with exquisite service.
Words to live by and we do. The Speakeasy + Whiskey Bar at The Doyle Hotel boasts a curated list of whiskeys from Virginia and around the world. Join us and discover the magic created by local legend Joel Cuellar…
Spirit Lab Distilling: Single Malt Whiskey & Spirits Hand-Crafted in Charlottesville, Virginia. The first legal distillery in the city of Charlottesville. Tours and tastings by distiller and owner.
Perched above The Doyle Hotel, between The Corner and The Downtown Mall, and boasting unparalleled panoramic views of Virginia Wine Country and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond, Rooftop Charlottesville is a one-of-a-kind experience. Featuring reimagined, upscale bar bites that highlight…
Traditional cuisine from Virginia's Piedmont region. Focusing on sourcing and preparing food that our great grandmothers would be familiar with. Features southern cuisine, live music and, of course, whiskey. Located on the historic Downtown Mall. Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday…
The Charlottesville Ale Trail is a great guide to local craft beer, sake, cider, and spirits. Download a passport to track stops as you venture through our craft beverage scene.
Booking a tour through one of our local transportation companies is a great way to explore the craft beverage scene. These local guides can handle all your transportation needs and advise you on the best route for your palate.
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