Ardent Craft Ales is a Richmond, Virginia craft brewery in Scott’s Addition known for its taproom, beer garden, and thoughtfully made beer lineup. With draft beer, cans to go, cider, wine, non-alcoholic options, and a relaxed brewery setting that welcomes families and dogs outdoors, Ardent is a strong stop for visitors exploring Richmond’s craft beer scene.
Amenities
Beer To GoFamily FriendlyFoodMerchandiseOther DrinksOutdoor SeatingPet FriendlyPrivate EventsReservationsTrivia Nights
Good for
FamiliesOutdoor HangoutsGroupsCasual Hangouts
Vibe
Laid-back · Patio-driven · Dog-friendly
Closed now · Opens today at 12pm
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Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 8:00 PM
What's new
Recent changes
Beers added, swapped, or kicked in the last 7 days
NewPOP!· Pale Ale
3 days ago
NewSaison· Saison
3 days ago
NewPilsner· Pilsner
3 days ago
NewPineapple Mango Gose· Gose
3 days ago
NewRipple Effect· IPA
3 days ago
NewItalian Pilsner· Pilsner
3 days ago
NewBrett Saison· Farmhouse
3 days ago
NewIPA 14· IPA
3 days ago
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What's on tap
14 Beers Currently Pouring
Mostly IPAs · avg 6.21% ABV
Pours from $6
Updated 3 days ago
Style breakdown
IPA
3
Gose
2
Pilsner
2
Barleywine
2
Lager
1
Stout
1
Saison
1
Pale Ale
1
ABV range
4
Session (< 5%)
7
Standard (5–7%)
3
Bold (> 7%)
Range: 4% – 10.5%
On tap now
Pilsner
Pilsner5%›
POP!
Pale Ale5.5%›
IPA X
IPA7.1%›
IPA 14
IPA6.8%›
Key Lime Gose
Gose4.5%›
Saison
Saison6.7%›
Brett Saison
Farmhouse6.8%›
Italian Pilsner
Pilsner4.8%›
Tap list data is automatically refreshed every two weeks and may not reflect today's exact selection. Confirm with the brewery directly for the most current availability.
What visitors often mention Visitors often mention the patio, friendly staff, the beer selection.
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Reviewer
★★★★★
Ardent is always a good time! Solid place to come with a group or even to chill by yourself (or with a pet) on the dog friendly patio. I enjoy the rotating local beer selection as there is something new every time I visit. Very small food selection but everything they serve is delicious. Meatballs taste homemade and the wings were juicy. The staff is always welcoming and helpful answering questions about the beers. Another plus is they share a patio with Eazzy burger if you want heavier food options.
R
Reviewer
★★★★★
Great location, beer garden is great. Beer is quality and continues to improve. Love their IPA series. (That was before) I now work in the neighborhood and Ardent is my go to spot. The X is a quality and consistent member of my IPA beer diet and I enjoy trying their rotating seasonals across the board. The adjacency to Eazzy Burger and ZZQ are solid adds to the site and it is absolutely the best beer garden in Richmond. Also the staff is amazing.
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