10 Best Breweries in Virginia Beach

"The packs of beach cruisers parked out front signal that you’ve found the right place. The compact tasting room, equal parts active brewery and beach shack, is filled with surf-loving locals and in-the-know tourists. The False Cape Ale is a quintessential amber ale with a smooth finish and slightly bitter caramel notes while the Steel Pier Bohemian Lager is perfect after a day at the beach."

"The Backstory: Every town loves a good ghost story, and Virginia Beach is no different. For years, locals believed the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station -- now the home of Commonwealth Brewing -- to be haunted by the ghost of Benjamin Bishop, one of the station’s firefighters who died in the ’70s. He would act like a practical joker, setting off sirens and alarms, slamming truck doors; because of that, the town hosted their annual Halloween haunted house at the Chic’s Beach firehouse until 2013."

"A few blocks from the bay, a smartly renovated fire station is home to Commonwealth Brewing in the Chesapeake Beach area. A 28-tap tasting room pours Commonwealth’s extensive list of Belgian inspired brews along with IPAs, stouts and a ever-changing list of seasonal beers. An outdoor beer garden with games and a rotating roster of local food trucks makes Commonwealth a neighborhood favorite."

"The Commonwealth Tasting Room is a veritable craft beer haven, located just steps from the bay in the Chic's Beach landmark Chesapeake Beach Fire & Rescue Station #4. Centered in the Chic's Beach neighborhood a few blocks from the Chesapeake Bay beaches, it's a perfect stop for your beach day."

"For a taste of Germany in Virginia Beach, head to Wasserhund Brewing Company and experience the best in ales, lagers and honey beer, plus the delicious eats like locally made bratwurst and artisanal pizza. The brewery’s name translates to “water dog,” so expect to find beers named to follow this K-9 theme. Try a Purebred Pilsner, German Shepheweizen, Doggy Paddle IPA or Haywire Husky, just to name a few."

"Good things are in store at this small brewery in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. Featuring German-style beer ( thumbs up for their Citrus Wheat and Dunkel) as well house-made artisan pizza and beer sausages, Wasserhund offers a taste of Duetschland with a beachy twist. Wasserhund Brewing Company is located at 1805 Laskin Road Suite 102 Virginia Beach, VA 23454"

"Pleasure House Brewing is like having a friend that invites you to come chill at their place, except this particular friend makes really good beer. Go for the Glo Belgian Blond or the Rudee Inlet DIPA, stay for the foosball and good times. Pleasure House Brewing is located at 2032 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455"

"Located just off Shore Drive, Pleasure House Brewing brings a slightly different beach vibe to the table. They're relaxed, they're friendly, and they're innovative. Mostly a small-batch brewery, Pleasure House always has something new on Tap."

"With a 2 acre dog friendly beer garden and over 20 beers on tap the Virginia Beach outpost of Atlanta based brewery New Realm Brewing Company became a fast favorite of locals and visitors alike. Their flagship IPA Hazy Like a Fox is a citrusy easy to drink sipper or you could go for one of their complex Wooded Reserve barrel aged Belgian Quadrupels aged for 9 months in rum or bourbon barrels. New Realm Brewing Company is located at 1209 Craft Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23454"

"Atlanta-based New Realm Brewing Company has made its mark in inland Virginia Beach. The large taproom is complemented by a spacious outdoor seating area, lawn games, firepits and live music. Bring your pets and your whole family to this brewery where food trucks are on-site often."

"While out perusing all the amazing sights and sounds of the Virginia Beach area, you’re probably ready to cool off and grab some chow. New Realm Brewing just happens to be the perfect place to do both. Dine-in or soak up some rays in the two-acre outdoor patio/beer garden."

"Veteran-owned, operated and located in the heart of Virginia Beach, VA. At Young Veterans Brewing Co. they don't like to take themselves too seriously. But their product quality is a different story. Their brewers crank out some of the finest local craft beer in the 757."

"Just outside of the Ghent neighborhood (and a four min walk from O’Connor Brewery) lives the Chesapeake Bay-themed microbrewery, Rip Rap. Their once four tap menu has now more than doubled offering many much-loved brews. This being said they brew in smaller batches and once the barrel is gone, it is gone."

"Check out Rip Rap Brewing Co, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 116 E."

"Located in the Chelsea District, Benchtop offers some of the most unique beer combinations you may ever sip on. The owner, Eric, started his career as a food scientist but left his role to further his creativity in the form of beer. Benchtop uses Norwegian yeast which ferments at a much higher temperature allowing them to produce beer faster -- they’re one of the only breweries in the country to do so and it allows them to try new recipes more frequently."

"Next up is Benchtop Brewing, situated at 1129 Boissevain Ave. With four stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp, the brewery has proven to be a local favorite."

"Fresh, handcrafted beer and premium, made-from-scratch food...all served up in a friendly and fun atmosphere - that's what the Gordon Biersch experience is all about.” Our restaurants showcase a passion for food through their commitment to using only the freshest and finest ingredients in all the … Read More. This Restaurant has not set up any of its highlights and features. Visitors will need to visit the location to view the highlights and features."

"At Virginia Beach’s Town Center, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is serving up delicious food from their kitchen and German-style draughts from the taps. While the restaurant has many locations, all beers are brewed in-house, creating signature sips for Virginia Beach."

"Our on-site chef creates unexpectedly good food, crafted to complement the nuanced flavors of our beer. Gordon Biersch beer is made with German precision brewing that meets American craft..."

"Located at 1309 Raleigh Ave., Suite #300, the brewery is the highest-rated brewery in Norfolk, boasting 4.5 stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp."

"With a name like Marchese Italian Market it seems that this wouldn’t be a coffee place, but Marchese offers authentic espresso and Italian drinks and dishes. There is a grocery component to this coffee shop where you can get Italian products to take home with you. The staff are very nice and the prices are reasonable, making this a definite place to stop by."

"Havana, a diner and Cuban spot that offers tapas and more in Great Neck, is another go-to, with four stars out of 73 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1423 N. Great Neck Road, Suite 101 to see for yourself."

"Menu additions: (Pictured) Nicoise with smoked whitefish, olive, broccolini, potato, sauce gribiche (Vegetarian/gluten-free) Buckwheat Gnocchi with carrots, dill, caraway, garlic yogurt. Chicken sandwich with kimchi slaw, schmaltz, and pickles. Menu additions: Pressed Lamb with rice grits, lamb jus, cippolini, oyster mushroom, and soft herbs Pork Shoulder (pictured) with BBQ'd root vegetables, sour corn, and charred cabbage purée"

"Very accommodating staff for my last minute reservation of 2. We sat outside and it was lovely. Best restaurant in Norf..."

"Ater the fatal wreck of the Norwegian bark "Dictator" on March 28, 1891, its wooden figurehead, which washed ashore in the ship's wreckage, stood at the oceanfront as a memorial for sixty years. The city of Moss, Norway commissioned a nine-foot bronze replica of the original figurehead and presented… Read More"

"This beautiful bronze figurehead commemorates the 1891 wreck of the Norwegian bark, “Dictator.”. 25th Street and oceanfront on the boardwalk"