Alexandria
This nautical-themed speakeasy is hidden inside a Sugar Shack doughnut shop, which explains the decadent gourmet doughnuts on the menu. As for drinks,…
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Virginia
In the Chelsea arts district, this indoor-outdoor tasting room and brewery has an inviting neighborhood feel, plus there's usually a food truck handy to…
Richmond
One of the most popular craft breweries in the emerging Scott's Addition neighborhood, Veil is known for its hop-forward beers, plenty of which are…
Richmond
Stop in for a taste of a rotating list of top-notch, small-batch ciders. Recipes range from crisp, apples-only varieties to berry- or hop-infused blends…
Richmond
This hipster hole-in-the-wall is a peculiar mash-up of wine bar, cafe and restaurant. Creative cocktails, craft beer and local wines are on offer, as is a…
Alexandria
Sure, the focus is pizza, but the beer list here is outstanding. With 14 brews on draft, 190 or so bottle varieties and one rotating cask selection, you…
Richmond
Killer IPAs, very strange fruited sours (a cross between tart beer and fruit smoothie) and a hip Asian nightclub vibe make this brewpub one of the most…
Alexandria
Killer by name and execution, this hipster haven serves Alexandria's best coffee. Enjoy an espresso, drip, cold brew or pour-over example with a gluten…
Richmond
Popular with political wonks from the nearby state capitol, this downtown pub has a superb beer selection (more than 70 on tap and 100 bottled) and decent…
Alexandria
Gas lamps out front welcome tourists and locals into this spacious taproom for frosty brews, raw-bar delights and nightly dinner specials.
Virginia
This tiny, funky coffeehouse in Ghent attracts everyone from students to sailors. Coffee is fair trade and organic, and each day there is a dark and light…
Alexandria
A fun, family-owned pub and restaurant down an Old Town side street. Head to the downstairs Green Dragon Pub to choose from 12 draft beers or the 100-plus…
Richmond
On the south side of the James River, Legend has excellent microbrews, tasty pub grub and fine views of the city from its popular outdoor deck. There's…
Virginia
Good microbrews are served and good local bands jam at this warm little pub.
Alexandria
Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…
