Breweries
Breweries & Cideries
Charlottesville is home to a wide array of breweries and cideries. With plenty of different types of beers to outdoor patios and games to keep you entertained, these breweries and cideries are a must-do activity during a vistit to Charlottesville. Spend an afternoon sipping on local brews and enjoying shareable snacks and appetizers with family and friends at one of these Charlottesville breweries!
Reason Beer
Reason Beer is a 30-barrel production brewery that was founded by three lifelong friends who share a passion for craft beer. Visit the taproom to taste the unique brews like lagers, blonde ales, IPAs, porters, and stouts. This Charlottesville brewery is the perfect place to enjoy a round with friends!
Castle Hill Cider
Visit Castle Hill Cider to enjoy a romantic outing for you and your loved one or to enjoy a unique class like Yoga + Cider!
Ablemarle CiderWorks
Ablemarle CiderWorks started as an apple orchard (Vintage Virginia Apples) and launched the cidery in 2009. The North Garden location about a 20-minute drive from downtown Charlottesville. Plan a visit to taste the apples and ciders as well as enjoying events like live music and trivia!
Ablemarle CiderWorks Tasting Room & Orchard
2545 Rural Ridge Lane
North Garden, VA 22959
434.979.1663
Three Notch'd Brewing Company
Charlottesville is home to the Three Notch'd main production brewery, where you can take a tour. In addition to great beers, the kitchen features locally-sourced, beer-infused dishes and craft cocktails. Enjoy relaxing on the outdoor patio while you sip a local brew!
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery
520 2nd Street SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-956-3141
Starr Hill Brewing
Starr Hill is the second oldest craft brewery in Virginia. The flagship lineup of year-round beers is sure to satisfy, along with seasonal series and more creative brews. Enjoy beers like a Rasberry American Sour, a Juicy IPA, or a Coffee Cream Stour, just a handful of their creative selection!
Starr Hill - Charlottesville
946 Grady Ave.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(Inside the Dairy Market Building)
Starr Hill - Crozet
5391 Three Notch'd Rd.
Crozet, VA 22932
434-823-5671
South Street Brewery
South Street is "your friendly neighborhood brewpub since 1988." Located just one block off Charlottesville's downtown mall, South Street offers a great draft list with their favorite brews, beers to go, and a menu featuring local artisans.
South Street Brewery Info
106 West South Street
Charlottesville, VA
434-293-6550
Pro Re Nata Farm Brewewry
Pro Re Nata means "for a thing born." The craft brewery and cidery is located in Crozet with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Check the event calendar to enjoy drinks and live music or just make the trip to enjoy the views from the patio!
Champion Brewing Company
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Champion is a progressive brewery with a Belmont production facility and Charlottesville taproom with an outdoor patio and casual menu. Enjoy draft beers and good times at the Champion Brewing taproom. With games and tasty bites like chicken wings, burgers, nachos, and more, the taproom and patio have everything needed for a fun outing with friends and family. Choose from a wide variety of craft brews including lagers, IPAs, and pale ales. Find your new favorite brew at this local hotspot!
Bold Rock Tap Room at Carter Mountain Orchard
Bold Rock brews award-winning craft ciders with apples grown by family farmers around the region. The Tap Room at Carter Mountain Orchard is located just outside Charlottesville near Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The entire cider portfolio is on tap here. Enjoy gorgeous views and stroll through the orchard!
Bold Rock Tap Room Info
1435 Carters Mountain Trail
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-982-8942
Blue Mountain Brewery
Blue Mountain Brewery, located in Afton VA, opened in 2007. You might recognize their signature brews — the Full Nelson Pale Ale, A Hopwork Orange IPA, Kölsh 151, Classic Lager, and Hop Duster Double IPA. The brewery also offers great seasonal beers. Stop by the Afton Brewpub, which has a restaurant as well.
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzers Shop Road
Afton, VA 22920
(540)-456-8020
