I really wanted to like this place as our local craft brewery. However, there's a few reasons it's just OK. 1. The beer is just OK. Nothing amazing. 2. The staff are just not that friendly and REALLY slow. The guy taking your order seems overwhelmed to grab two pours and ring you up..... the last craft brewery I was at in CA (Heretic) they were slammed and could grab 5 beers and your food order and ring you up in about 90secs... maybe have more people behind the bar to accommodate the lines or pick up the pace?? 3. The atmosphere is fine Nothing wows me about this place. It's just OK. I would love to have this be our local brew pub but with OK beer, less than friendly staff and a so-so atmosphere they haven't won me over yet. read more

This a new experience! I don't drink beer and had a root beer instead. That was tasty. read more

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I don't know how this place has escaped me for so long. What a cool fine it's an industrial part of Rockville off of Wilkins Avenue kind of a warehouse but it's got the best vibe - live music, food trucks, and oh yeah AMAZING beer. They let you bring food in or carry out from anywhere you want. So it's kind of a carry in establishment. I've been there several times now and probably what amazes me the most is that everybody there seems to love their job. I'm not talking about people who are polite and know how to be nice to you - they love being there. It's like they're proud to work there. What a joy. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Came in on Sunday night where quite few people sitting in and outside of the establishment. It is self serving,Love our blonde beer. would have been staying for more pint if they served food but definitely back try more selections. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Inside the tap room - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Cool place to hang out. Pre-pandemic, the indoor seating was a bit tight for larger parties but was still comfortable. Post-pandemic, they've expanded seating into the parking lot and provide hand sanitizer at the tables. There's one bar and a couple of TVs. They are dog friendly. Staff is super friendly and the brews are good. Since COVID, they've started delivering and it's awesome. You can order online and either pick-up or have it delivered to you! My favorites are the Paint Branch Pilsner and the Snakeden Saison. read more

Late spring/early summer 2020 update: Despite saying I wouldn't be back, quarantine got the best of me. I took advantage of their delivery and pick-up options and I'm back to say they were well executed, and the beers tasted significantly better than they had previously. Whether that was the product of being deprived of decent beer and almost anything tasting good at that point, I do not know. Regardless, they've earned back a star for sticking with it and executing well through adversity. 2/22/220 Update: Really want to like this place, but the beer is just not good. I tasted three different beers this trip. They were all incredibly sweet, and, no, they weren't specialty oddball brews. I just asked to taste . This was my second time here. Don't think I'll be back. I had two different beers here and I didn't think they were that good. Nice building. Clean facilities. Responsive bartenders. Played a lot of heavy metal it seemed like. So that could be good or bad depending on your preferences. I'll be going back to see if I can find something I like better. read more

If you're in the Rockville area and looking for a chill brewery to hangout, stop by 7 locks. Tucked inside some warehouses you walk in this really cool brewery. As a local, you wouldn't expect a brewery like this right in your background. Very spacious and lots of seating. They have a variety of beer options. They also have huge tv screens too so if you just want to grab a beer and catch a game definitely stop by. Great, chill atmosphere. read more

Cool place to hang out, grab a few beers, and chill. I love getting the flights so I can try the different beers. There's board games on a shelf, corn hole, and a giant Connect Four. There's no kitchen, but you can bring your own food, get food delivered, or order food from the food truck that stops by. Water is self-served at the cooler next to the bar. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Flight of 5 - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Fam, this place is special enough that I'm hesitant to write a review about it for fear that you're going to swarm the place. In the DC area, where lots of things can be incredibly competitive, the atmosphere here is incredibly relaxed, aided by the tasty selection of beer that's brewed on site. Depending on the day of the week you come, there might be live music, dogs, board games being played, ASL being spoken, sports games being watched and little kids running around--or some combination of those things. Grab a bag of chips and a flight to find your favorite brew (watch out for the Monkey Sour, it's like a slap in the face, in a good way). Just bear in mind that there's no kitchen on site, so if there isn't a food truck around you may need to order in pizza. Parking can be limited, but depending on the time of day you can use the lot across the street without issue. The bathrooms aren't amazing and there's always a line, so bring hand sanitizer. Also be prepared to make friends in your quest for seating! Mostly, just come prepared to hang out and drink some great beer. We even grabbed a t-shirt for my dad the last time we were there because the brew names are so great. Have fun! read more

Tonight was my first time here and let me tell you, it was a great experience! Not only are they dog friendly, they make you feel welcome. The staff is attentive and hospitable. I will be coming back 100%. read more

I visited 7 Locks to try their new Sour Monkey Bitch beer and was not disappointed. The beer was not too incredibly sour, but had the same crisp and refreshing taste. They had about 11 beers on tap and the bartenders went out of their way to explain the fermentation process of their stout after I expressed interest in it. Staff is evidently knowledgeable on the menu and enjoy interacting with guests. There is no AC in the building, so it can get pretty muggy inside. There is a food truck located outside that serves pizza and you are welcome to bring it inside while drinking. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

THE BIG: Awesome, dog friendly brewery in a huge space. Located right off of Wilkins Ave near (ish to) Pike and Rose. Around 14 selections for craft brews ranging from IPAs to light pilsners. They have a private parking lot along with tons of street parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here on a Sunday for you guess it Sunday FUNDAY! Parking was pretty crowded since other people probably had the same idea. Walking in, the place is enormous. You can see the giant steel drums where they brew their beer and the bar is immediately to your right. Beer selection is vast for a craft brewery. I think it had around 14 selections. They have a flight option for $8 where you can sample 5 beers on tap with exception of the barrel aged birthday (~12% abv). Of course I got the flight and by far the winner was the nitro ale. It was smooth and refreshing. A close second would be the red lady ale. You're allowed to bring your own pets and food since they don't serve food and I immediately thought this would be a great place to throw a party. Lo behold, when drinking my beer a party crew came in and posted up with tons of birthday paraphernalia. There are also board games and corn hole if you want to socialize and be competitive at the same time. The giant jenga is in a small office room near the entrance but the other board games can be brought out to your table. Bathrooms are gender neutral which is always a plus #EqualWaitForAll THE FINAL BAMBOO: I spent around $45 including tip with the flight and buying rounds of beers for my friends. It was an awesome ambience and I definitely say try the nitro beer if you get the chance. read more

A super casual and friendly brewery with a pretty great flight deal (5 small pours for $8). We ended up just getting multiple flights for fun and variety during our 2-3 hour visit. My personal favorite was the sour. The pumpkin beer was also pretty tasty and I'm not a big fan of pumpkin things (unless we're talking pumpkin bread or pie). We went on a Sunday which I have concluded is the best day to go - they allow pets in the brewery on Sundays! We saw so many cute dogs of varying sizes and one chill lizard. They have various types of seating, board games, lofty bag, friendly bartenders, two gender neutral bathrooms, and let you bring in outside food! read more

7 Locks Brewing - Good sized flight pours! 5 for $8 - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Fantastic brewery with great ambiance, indoor and outdoor seating, and a variety of stationary and rotating beers.

Nice local brewery that is pretty laid back. We had a flight of beer and were able to choose from a good selection. They don't serve food, but you can bring your own or they have menus available for nearby spots that deliver. They have board games and corn hole too. The place does have a bar with two screens, so not too shabby to watch the game either. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

7 Locks Brewing is somewhat hidden in the midst of the industrial area of Rockville. You'll find a sandwich board on the sidewalk and two large banners hanging from the building to let you know you have arrived at the right destination. If you still miss the brewery, just look for the Avis/Budget car rental across the street. You'll find parking in the lot or along the streets. After entering the loading dock entrance, you'll find 7 Locks Brewing to be pretty minimalistic in terms of decor. It has an open layout with a bar area and several tables of different sizes and styles. I like how the atmosphere of the brewery is pretty laid back and kid friendly with games (board games and cornhole), two TVs, and a popcorn machine. Service is friendly and pretty attentive. No food is served, so bring your own or get some delivered! Six beers on tap are offered, along with root beer/ginger beer. On the evening that I went, a pilot batch was also offered. Sadly it was all out by the time I arrived. The $8 flight, which will give you a sampling of all six beers, is definitely the way to go on your first visit. My rankings of the beers were as follows (most liked to least liked): honey wheat, red rye, english bitter, pale ale, coffee stout, oatmeal stout. I liked how smoothed and refreshing the honey wheat was and how the red rye had just the right amount of spice and hoppiness for my liking. After the sampler, we ordered our favorite beers of the evening for $6/pint. We enjoyed the honey wheat and red rye so much that we decided to get two 32oz growlers to take home ($5 for the growler and $9 to fill them). 64oz glass ($6) and stainless steal ($20) growlers are also available to fill for $14. What I love about 7 Locks Brewery is that you can also bring your own growlers to fill. If you are looking for a spot to hangout and relax with your friends/family while drinking local beers, 7 Locks is the place to do it at. read more

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This brewery is located along a row of warehouses like most east coast breweries. Wet spacious with a friendly chill atmosphere. Numerous wooden park benches and tables allow for comfortable seating. There's also food trucks outside and often live music. Great to hangout, chill, eat pizza and knock down a few brews. They service multiple beer styles and aim to please everyone. There's nothing complicated or overpowering about any of the beers making this a great gateway brewery for those interested but haven't taken a full plunge into hop heaven. I wasn't overly impressed by these beers but I wasn't offended by anything. It takes a good imperial coffee stout or double dry hopped New England IIPA to impress me. Anyways this is a great spot to hangout and bring muggles but if your a giant beer geek you might want a magical brew- you might not find that here Atmosphere: 5/5 Food/drink: 3/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall 4/5 read more

7 Locks Brewing - Flights! - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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A hidden gem of funkiness and laid-back folks, 7 Locks Brewing is a great, fun place to hang out in otherwise overly commercialized Rockville. The staff appreciate your business and get to know you when you come in. The beer is fresh, and the beer is the focus. They don't push food onto you, and I love that. We were able to eat at a food truck outside. I will definitely be back anytime I'm in town. read more

7 Locks Brewing - That's Gluten Free mead on the left. It tastes a little like moscato. I also got the Oktoberfest and some darker beers. - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Dropped by after running errands. Thought we had the wrong location - that maybe this was just a brewery and not a tasting room. A bigger sign on the actual door would be helpful because we were tempted to leave! Glad we didn't, and ventured to what we thought might be the office. Inside, a large welcoming space with a nice bar and plenty of tables awaited us. We sat and read books, our son recently turned 21 so he enjoys reading about brewing and styles, so there was plenty of good literature for him to choose from. We enjoyed Surrender Dorothy, Oktoberfest (in the can)Blockhouse Point Stout, Bannockburn Scottish Ale (which was way too easy to drink!) Devil's Alley and a few others. Staff was incredibly friendly, and while they do not have their own food/restaurant, they do have tons of delivery menus from which to choose. We ordered from a local pizza place, who knew exactly how to find us. Notes for next visit: Bring a meal, or come late enough (after 5pm) to enjoy the food truck when it is visiting. It was a Saturday, so the place was filling up fast by the time we left. We'll be back for sure! read more

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So glad I found this place! My guy loves beer so I brought him here on a Friday night. I read the reviews prior to my visit so I came prepared with some pizza to pair with our drinks. I had the Honey Ale (LOVED it!) and he had a flight of 5 (can't recall all the names but he enjoyed them all). This is such a chill brewery. It's a mix between kicking back in your living room with a beer and dive bar - but don't get me wrong, I mean that in the sense that it's super laid back and just an all around good time. No food offerings but it seems they usually have food trucks in the parking lot, or you can bring your own. Beers were great and fairly priced (my total from above was less than 15). Plenty of board games and a few TVs as well as a large projector to keep you entertained. Will definitely be back. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Honey Ale and flight of 5 - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Good scene friend service , pets are allowed noticed a few good selection of beers . Large enough space to be comfortable and quick service.

Great beer? Check. Great service? Check. Bar seating? Yep. Table seating? Yep. Has board games? Yes. Able to bring in your food? Yes. Free popcorn? Yes. Will give you a mini-tour? Yes. The fact that they have all this and they just opened up two months ago? Amazing. I came here for a meetup and am so happy to have experienced this Rockville gem. I'm not sure how much they plan to expand their selection of beers, but the ones they do have are excellent. My favorites were the saison, honey wheat, and oatmeal stout. They're coming out with a Belgian style ale soon, which I look forward to trying out. While the place could probably use more decoration, I appreciated the overall chill atmosphere. It was fun and clearly everyone was there just to have a good time and enjoy some good beer. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Ordered a beer flight. $8 - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

"There are several fees charged to merchants that accept credit cards from their clients as a form of payment that range from 1 to 3 percent of the cost of a transaction." 7Locks charges 50 cents for using a credit card for transactions under $10. I have been to many breweries and have never heard of such a travesty. Anyway, the beer I tried was solid, which is the only reason I'd come back here. This place can be difficult to find. read more

Great place and awesome staff!! Beer was good and not over priced. Nice swag as well. read more

Easy going place. Able to bring your own food, set up tables and most importantly good brews. neighborhood place easy to get to. The interior is relaxed and unassuming. The evening we tried out there was a game being set up. Many seemingly regulars bringing in food and setting up tables for a long evening. Recommend this place. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Loved coming and being able to grab a drink outside! I got their sour which was delicious, and it was great to be able to order half pours and make your own flight! Their outdoor seating is dog friendly! read more

I love this place. It's a total bare bones brewery with an industrial vibe--the brewing equipment is visible in plain sight. I highly recommend getting a flight of all the beers for first-timers. I did, and I was surprised to find that I actually really enjoy their oatmeal stout. And I am not a dark beer drinker by any stretch of the imagination. They don't have food, but you can order a pizza or something, if you want. They have fun board games and a cornhole set. I really hope they manage to get some outdoor seating when the weather is nicer so that I can bring my dog! read more

7 Locks Brewing - I remember the first beer I poured... - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Some pretty good beers and a great bartender! It's your typical warehouse style brewery, smells like fresh brew and they have games - so great for a group or first date. The staff was so friendly and there really isn't another place like it in Rockville. read more

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Went to this brewery during the Grand Opening, and there was a great turn out. Staff were exceptional and fun, beers were enjoyable, and the raffle for free growlers was an awesome idea. Had my first bitter beer here and was not so much a fan of the style (but how do you rate a bitter if you have no point for comparison?). The Honey Wheat, the rye, and the coffee stout were ones we were happy to take home. This place has good bones so far, and I suspect will only get better and busier as time goes on. Aside from the bar, they had corn hole set up on the side and you could meander down the corridor to look at their tanks. Not quite enough tables yet, and they're sort of hodge podge and home made so far, but I'll cut them some slack since they just opened. Add in more seating and I think it'll be Rockville's favorite home town hang out. read more

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Great LOCAL brewery w a good selection of beers, some snacks, and often live music. Come hang with your friends!

This place was nice, but I did not eat here. The restroom was all I really needed. I did buy a drink from here and it hit the spot. The staff members smiled as a greeting. I might come back here and try the food with a friend. read more

A great local place to hang out and a place to support local owners. Every time I have gone in I've been greeted with a smile and I always leave with one. Keith, Jim and Mike are great guys. Monica is lovely as well. The beer selection is varied enough where you will find atleast one that you like. I like several to be honest. They sell and refill growlers as well. A different food truck is outside every night they are open (or you can order delivery). There is also corn hole and Jenga to play as well. Added bonus is that they do a pet charity every weekend. I've added this place to my regular drink place rotation. read more

7 Locks Brewing - One of them anyway. - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I've been coming to 7 Locks for over a year, but never took the opportunity to review it! First off, I love this place. Affordably priced craft beer can be hard to come by, but this place does it! There are food trucks on the weekends and live music. Trivia nights, dog friendly Sunday's, happy hour, what more could you want! Seating is limited and it does get crowded fast, I always suggest getting there a little early. They have games to play as well, corn hole, jenga, and board games. The staff is always friendly and even when they're busy they provide quick service. Highly recommend!! read more

This place has a really chill environment, and it's really a good place to hang out, have a beer, and talk to your friends all night. The staff is always so kind, and have recommendations based on your taste if you're clueless on what to try. my boyfriend really likes the IPAs here, and one of our friends from out of town visited and he fell in love with one of their IPAs and brought home two whole cases of it to Virginia. So if you like IPAs this is a good spot. Overall, this is a really good place, and would really recommend it to others! read more

The beer collection was excellent. The only gripe I had is they don't sell food. They had a falafel truck outside as well as you can order door dash which is what we did. Staff was very helpful. Will definitely be back read more

I've had plenty of beers from 7 Locks, but finally getting to the brewery was a treat. Good selection of tasty beers on tap. For my first time here, ive had the Anglers Summer Session IPA, Devils Alley IPA, and the Polychrome DIPA. All very good. The Polychrome in particular had a very smooth taste for being 9.5 ABV. And in general, the hops treatment is good. This is a great place to visit after a long work day. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Polychrome DIPA - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Chill brewery in an industrial area and space. Everything about this place is low key and relaxed, which is great. Beers are good, food truck out front or bring your own food, discount on growler fills on Fridays, great used book store around the corner (Second Story Books), lively trivia night.....what more do you need from a local hangout? read more

7 Locks is a chill place to gather with friends for a drink or a few. They have boardgames and show movies sometimes when they don't have other fun events on the calendar. read more

7 Locks Brewing - Tastings make for great gradients of beer - Breweries Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Love this nanobrewery! They have a half dozen brews that are available year-round, plus another half dozen or so that rotate or vary by the season. They have plenty of seating, along with games to play, like cornhole and oversized Jenga (with large wood blocks), which adults and families both enjoy. They have regularly scheduled events and activities which include live music most Saturday nights featuring area bands and performers. They also occasionally host fundraisers and other events for local nonprofits. And, you can (and are encouraged to) bring in your own food -- either from home or from a restaurant (they do not offer their own food). Some nights, there will be a local food truck parked outside. Check their schedule to see who and when. Support this local business, and drink some great brews! read more

What a fantastic place to go for some great local beer. The staff is casual and friendly, the beer is delicious, and they even have a Wednesday cornhole league starting up soon (through NAKID Social Sports). Oh, and they do these taste tests with "flights" - like shot glasses with samples of their beers. This is going to turn into my second home. read more