Best Nightlife in Portsmouth

"According to them, a Waterman's bartender invented the drink made from fresh squeezed orange juice, orange vodka, triple sec, and Sprite in 1981. I would recommend checking out the summer concert calendar for the 5th Street Beach Stage because the top deck of Waterman's is the perfect location to watch summer concerts with both the view and easy access to great food and drinks."

"The guides will supply everything you need to reel in your big catch (and Waterman’s Surfside Grille will even cook it for you). You holding a 14-pound bluefish?. Your Instagram will thank us later. Added bonus: You might just spot a pod of dolphins splashing by the side of the boat."

"Delicious seafood meals like She Crab Soup, Crab Cakes, and Flounder. Salads are an option here as well. You can even order a whole dessert pie to go!"

"For soul-satisfying fare that gives a nod to our Southern culinary roots, look no further than the Oceanfront, where you’ll find Doc Taylor's. This one-time doctor's home serves up delicious comfort breakfast and lunch food, Bloody Marys and mimosas. This spot is such a locals' favorite, that the menu features several items named for regular customers."

"At Doc Taylor's, you'll find delicious beach favorites in a casual atmosphere with friendly staff. From the outside, you'll be surprised that this cottage style house is actually a restaurant. But this is what makes the cozy, homey feel of this restaurant that everyone loves!"

"The Backstory: Virginia Beach is more than sandy beaches and ocean waters, and this brewery (opened in 2011) reflects that diversity. The city’s Back Bay region is home to a national wildlife refuge, first established in 1938, as well as the historic Pungo region, which contains 8,000 acres of farmland that’s been producing crops since colonial times. Two of the brewery’s founders, Charlie Burroughs and Josh Canada, have roots in the Back Bay area, and actually decided to go into the beer business while duck-hunting together -- then fittingly named their event space “The Blind” and VIP program “The Hunt Club” to further honor that wildlife culture.The Brewery: The tasting room, located in the ViBe Creative District, is actually closer to the oceanfront than the Back Bay area, but the space retains roots to its namesake: the building is a converted former fish house and the tin walls come from a Back Bay farmhouse."

"Back Bay Brewing is another great place to sample flights of local beer. Hanging out on oversized picnic tables gives a friendly gathering feel as you sip flights or pints of their Atlantic Avenue IPA or Beach Cruiser Pale Ale. Our favourite part of tasting beer in Virginia Beach was chatting with the locals, everyone was friendly and welcoming and when you add beer or spirits to the mix, it’s a very fun time."

"3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: FB. With fresh catch, a raw sushi bar and outdoor patio fire pits, Catch 31 is a great spot to grab some amazing seafood."

"Housed in the landmark Chesapeake Beach Fire & Rescue Station #4, Commonwealth Brewing Company is a unique stop on the list of Virginia Beach breweries. The station was recently renovated to include a large beer hall with 28 taps and an outdoor beer garden. Open seven days a week, this brewery is kid-friendly and family-owned, making it a welcoming Virginia Beach hangout any time of year with live music, weekly food trucks and outdoor lawn games."

"Located at 2444 Pleasure House Road in Chesapeake Beach, the brewery is the highest-rated brewery in Virginia Beach, boasting four stars out of 123 reviews on Yelp."

"I was looking forward to trying food from Pixels Pints & Bytes via delivery. The first time I ordered from Grubhub and after approx 25 mins got a not..."

"$3 wells, $5 cocktails, $5 wine, $2-$3 bottled beer, $6 sangria; $2-$8 apps. 219 Bistro is known for its fine dining and cocktails, but less well-known is that it has one of the cheaper downtown happy hours. Among the many downtown restaurants owned by the RZ restaurant group (4-5-6 Fish, Byrd and Baldwin, Leone's), it's hangs tight with basement bar Big Easy."

"From Business: 219 an American Bistro continues downtown Norfolk's tradition of chef inspired and locally owned restaurants. With its location central to the vibrant downtown…"

"1408 Colley Ave.; 757-623-3216; kellystavern.com; six other locations in Virginia Beach, Chespeake, and Newport News. Happy Hour: 3 to 7 p.m."

"The craft beer scene has recently exploded around the country, and Virginia Beach isn't a city to be left behind. The Whiskey Kitchen features a rotating menu of craft beers, both bottled and on tap. Looking to sip a local beer while eating food made by natives from locally grown ingredients?"

"Located at 2149 General Booth Blvd., the gastropub and vegetarian spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated vegetarian restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 499 reviews on Yelp."

"The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is situated on Parks Avenue and sits within an award-winning building, taking up a whopping 6,000 square feet of space for exhibitions that are ever-changing. With sculptures, paintings, videos, photos, glasswork, and more from local, national, and international artists, the variety is huge and welcoming across genres and styles!. The cultural wonder of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is truly something to behold!"

"Virginia Beach’s coastal and maritime heritage is honored by this museum just off the Boardwalk. It’s the type of attraction where if you’re strolling down the boardwalk and want to get out of the elements, there’s a neat spot to pop into. Another bonus is that it can be explored virtually, so you can fit it in from home or the hotel."

"1 pm – Learn about the coastal history of Virginia Beach at Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, located next to Comfort Suites Beachfront on the Boardwalk (on the right on photo below). They also have great family programs including yoga, ghost walk, and more."

"For a taste of how Norfolk would have looked in the days of old check out the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, now a home and art museum. The Sloane House here stands on the banks of the scenic Lafayette River and dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The house has over 40,000 period objects on show and the gardens here spread for 12 acres that include lush forests as well as wetlands."

"Situated on North Shore Road, this historic home showcases opulent art pieces that date back more than 4,000 years ago."

"Spend the evening with some local bands winding down after a long day of activities in local spot Hell’s Kitchen. Hell’s Kitchen offers a full menu, live music on Friday and Saturda and HK Unplugged on Thursday."

"Great food and amazing service for an inexpensive price point. It was a little loud with a few large parties, but the atmosphere was nice."

"Ocean 27 is a fully open-air bars at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, making them both local favorites when it comes to refueling with a cold drink after a day at the beach. Stocked with lawn games like corn hole, bocce ball, and giant beer pong, it is the perfect places to enjoy a few Orange Crushes and some Baja Fish Tacos."

"An outdoor area to enjoy food, cocktails and live music weekly. It's situated with amazing views of the beach and boardwalk. It is located at 27th & Boardwalk just outside of the Hyatt house hotel."

"From Business: Johnny's 24 hour Diner has 2 locations open all day everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 24 hours a day."

"Good food, great people and interesting conversation (to listen to, or participate in). Texas burgers are the best (no fries, sorry) Reminds me…"