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Best Breweries in Hampton Roads

Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and the surrounding coastal cities have built a thriving craft beer scene. Whether you're looking for waterfront taprooms or neighborhood gems, these are the highest-rated stops in the region.

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Best Breweries in Hampton Roads

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#1
1700 Brewing

Newport News, VA · Newport News · Taproom

★★★★½4.9 (147 reviews)
Closed · Opens 3pm

1700 Brewing is a veteran-owned nano brewery in Newport News, Virginia, serving rotating small-batch beers from its taproom on Canon Boulevard. The brewery offe

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#2
Capstan Bar Brewing Company

Hampton, VA · Hampton · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (261 reviews)
Opens today at 4pm

This Hampton taproom brings together craft brewing with a military-inspired atmosphere that resonates with the area's strong naval heritage. Visitors can expect

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#3
Coastal Fermentory

Newport News, VA · Newport News · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (247 reviews)
Opens today at 2pm

Tucked inside a large warehouse near the heart of Newport News' historic shipyard district, this Hampton Roads taproom draws a working-class crowd that returns

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#4
Vibrant Shore Brewing Company

Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia Beach · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (196 reviews)
Opens today at 4pm

A short walk from Virginia Beach's oceanfront, this taproom draws locals and visitors alike with 15-plus taps ranging from a tropical New England hazy IPA calle

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#5
Gloucester Brewing Company

Gloucester, VA · Gloucester County · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (193 reviews)
Closed · Opens 4pm

Gloucester Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Historic Gloucester Village, Virginia, known for locally inspired beer, a lively Main Street taproom, and a two

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#6
Rip Rap Brewing Co.

Norfolk, VA · Norfolk · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (189 reviews)
Closed · Opens 4pm

A rustic wooden bar top anchors the unpolished, dive-leaning taproom that regulars in Norfolk's 7 Cities treat like a second living room, sometimes for hours at

#7
Sojourn Fermentory

Suffolk, VA · Suffolk · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (145 reviews)
Opens today at 12pm

Suffolk's Harborview neighborhood harbors a brewery pulling off something rare: a Midnight dark lager that regulars swear is the closest American approximation

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#8
Afterglow Brewing

Norfolk, VA · Norfolk · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (143 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Tucked into the Railyard at Lambert's Point in Norfolk, this modern taproom backs up to the railroad tracks with a sprawling tented patio, fire pits, and foosba

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#9
Harbor Trail Brewing Company

Portsmouth, VA · Portsmouth · Taproom

★★★★½4.8 (76 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Portsmouth's Harbor Trail Brewing pours a lineup that spans stouts and reds alongside ciders for non-beer drinkers, with food that goes beyond bar basics: loade

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#10
Billsburg Brewery

Williamsburg, VA · James City County · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (745 reviews)
Opens today at 11am

Set along the waterfront in historic Williamsburg, this beloved taproom combines craft beer with stunning water views that make every visit memorable. Billsburg

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#11
Big Ugly Brewing

Chesapeake, VA · Chesapeake · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (636 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Big Ugly Brewing is a craft brewery in Chesapeake, Virginia, known for small-batch beer, a lively taproom, and a community-focused atmosphere with regular live

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#12
The Virginia Beer Company

Williamsburg, VA · York County · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (633 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Rotating taps anchored by standouts like the XPA Sizzle Reel and Free Verse IPA have built Virginia Beer Company a loyal following in Williamsburg, where the co

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#13
Alewerks Brewing Company

Williamsburg, VA · York County · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (557 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Alewerks Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Williamsburg, Virginia, known for its diverse lineup of beers, welcoming taproom experience, and steady calendar

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#14
Benchtop Brewing Company

Norfolk, VA · Norfolk · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (411 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Benchtop Brewing is a Virginia craft brewery known for scientifically inspired brewing, constantly rotating small-batch beers, and tasting room experiences in N

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#15
The Garage Brewery

Chesapeake, VA · Chesapeake · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (334 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

The "Boss Lady" sours have a following for a reason: smooth enough to go down easy despite the elevated ABV, they're a standout pour at this Chesapeake taproom.

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#16
Pleasure House Brewing

Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia Beach · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (327 reviews)
Opens today at 2pm

Named for a genuine piece of Virginia Beach history (there was once an actual pleasure house at the end of Pleasure House Road, with a lookout posted to ring a

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#17
Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House

Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia Beach · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (299 reviews)
Opens today at 4pm

Smartmouth Brewing Co. is a Hampton Roads craft brewery with locations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, including the Virginia Beach Pilot House near the Oceanfro

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#18
Reaver Beach Brewing Co.

Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia Beach · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (289 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

Belgium-style tripels and a Hoptopus IPA that draws devoted fans anchor the tap list at this Virginia Beach taproom, which earns comparisons to Cheers for its r

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#19
St. George Brewing Company

Hampton, VA · Hampton · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (270 reviews)
Opens today at 3pm

One of Hampton's longer-running breweries, St. George has been crafting German and English-style beers since 1998, with a hefeweizen that earned at least one sp

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#20
Frothy Moon Brewhouse

Williamsburg, VA · James City County · Taproom

★★★★½4.7 (240 reviews)
Opens today at 8am

Frothy Moon Brewhouse is a brewery and coffee bar in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving craft beer and brewed coffee from its tasting room near Jamestown Road. The

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