I came here recently during my most recent visit to Fairfax. I visited on a Saturday at about 3:00PM. Not much going on inside, with only a few patrons. I ordered their pilsner, which was very good. I'll visit again. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. They have creative and good drinks and the beer is good and cold. However the menu fails to adequately describe the dishes that are served. There is a spicy relish and vegetables covered in a vinegar sauce on the sandwiches that is not mentioned what so ever. I paid for a sandwich I could not eat. I then tried to ordered a quesadilla and was informed that all of the quesadillas have jalapeños in the cheese that ALSO is not mentioned on the menu. So, desperate for anything I could eat, I ordered yet another entree and waited 30 minutes just to get something other than I ordered. After that the server tried to convince me that the thing they brought me with an ingredient I detest was indeed what I ordered. Trivia was great. My dining partner really enjoyed several different cold beers. But dining was a fail. Then to top all that off someone I had not even spoken to at the restaurant came over and yelled at me for this review. Not "I'm sorry you had a less than optimal experience at my establishment" but "how dare you leave me a two star review after I LET you have a table". Again I wanted to like this place. It's cute, the drinks are creative, the beers are good tasting and cold. But I NEED to eat as well as drink. Between the inadequate descriptions on the menu and the nasty treatment by the owner who seemed to think we should have been grateful for a table I cannot recommend spending time here. read more

First time here and came for trivia night! Drinks: Beer- good and large selection on tap! Coffee- very good! Liked that they offer coffee now! I guess it's pretty new as they are starting to offer brunch! Service: The owner helped me to find two seats at the bar since it was packed for trivia night. Bartender Mario was great and kept us taken care of. Ambiance: Mostly all tall tables for seating and it was packed the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and for trivia. read more

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I really enjoyed the beers here, specially the pickle one. It was tart, a bit sour and salty. I also had an IPA which was really good. Cool spot and the service was good too. Complimentary popcorn was a perfect beer snack. read more

Great hang out spot with half off grilled cheese on Monday! Worker let us try some samples which was nice Soursop sour - not too much beer flavor and lightly sour! Pretty good actually 2.75/5 Raito - surprisingly good grilled cheese, wish it was warmer but the blend is nice 3/5 Minnesota - more of a standard not so great grilled cheese but good with drinks. 2.25/5 Fries upgrade was worth but not that great of fries. Just boring nothing special 2.25/5 Audacious Oktoberfest platter - not sure if I like this sausage. It's soft and has some spices but a little off? Sauerkraut a bit too sour and potatoes fine but boring 2/5 read more

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Food was underwhelming. Owners and management should focus on quality. Most breweries are associated with good food. I wouldn't consider this one of them. Extremely disappointing. Also from a service perspective I don't believe they care about the customers. There was virtually no follow up during our time there. If you're looking for a brewery there are many far better than this one. Word of advice find a different one and avoid the disappointment. read more

Came out for a night with friends and enjoyed live music. The bartenders were really friendly. Started off with some seltzers they are really good. Also tried the burger. It was pretty solid. Overall, pretty good brewery to check out. read more

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We stopped by after visiting another spot nearby with friends, and we'd been meaning to check this place out for a while. My husband and I loved their expansive tap list. The bartenders were incredibly welcoming, noticing we weren't from the area (covered in Maryland swag, haha) and immediately chatting with us about their ales. They offered IPA samples so we could try before we bought, which was such a nice touch. Fun signage made it easy to see all the options, and everything we tried tasted just as good as it sounded! The vibe is small and cozy, perfect for a relaxed visit. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

We just had the strangest interaction here that totally killed the vibe. We won't be back and I do not and will never recommend this place to anyone. We had been coming here for Tuesday trivia on a weekly basis. They used to let you bring outside food but said that was no longer allowed at the end of August. OK, not as fun but totally understandable. We respected this and followed their rules. There's an $8 minimum per person for trivia. If you're a non-drinker that means getting charged $8 for a soda - again, a little annoying but not a deal-breaker. Today, the general manager and assistant manager decide to target our table for whatever reason. They first pointedly told us there's an $8 minimum per person before trivia even started (OK great, half of us had drinks and the other half was waiting for the line to die down). Then, they pulled a random person from our group (who had already bought a beer) to ask him to tell the rest of the table we all needed to buy drinks or apps (again this is before trivia even started!). He then came back to our table to tell us that he expected our minimum spend to be $70. Has anyone ever had a restaurant manager talk to them in this way? I've never EVER encountered this. I have no problem understanding a business needs to make money, but this approach was incredibly rude and demeaning. What customer wants to be treated like that? The hilarious thing is we asked if he wanted our collective spend receipts for the past few weeks we've been here (which we've hit his "minimum spend" every week). We promptly left. I hope this review serves as a warning that if you're looking for a fun and chill trivia night (or place to hang out) this ain't it. EDIT: Oh wow, everyone read Brian the owner/managers response to Mimi's 1-star review (it literally says he wants you to). Honestly, when I see owner responses like that on Yelp, it's a big YIKES. The sarcasm? The name-calling? I find that when a business resorts to acting like this...it's a bad sign. read more

Excellent beer and service with really great food! Marlo and Diana are great hosts/bartenders! Stop by and have a pint or several! Cheers! read more

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A group of us were coming here pretty consistently for a few months for trivia Tuesday and tonight will be the last time we step foot in this establishment. The owner (Brian) and assistant manager decided to target our table (of minorities) about the $8 beverage fee per person to play trivia... which we always end up spending each week. When we asked for clarification, he then said he wanted our table of 7 to spend $70... which tells me Brian also cannot do basic math because 8x7=56. Totally understandable that he's trying to make money from his business but there are more graceful ways to go about this. He then blamed it on "his staff," stating that his staff "is unhappy they're not making any money." Maybe consider paying your staff appropriately, Brian. The bartenders Harrison and Erika were great, wish them the best!! read more

I've been to this Audacious Aleworks several times and usually enjoy the drinks and atmosphere during their trivia night. However, during my last visit, I was lectured on their need for me to "spend more money" and acted like he did me a favor because he seated me in "prime real estate". It was suggested we order food, but unfortunately I no longer do -- I've tried it in the past and it wasn't good. It's disappointing to feel pressured to spend beyond what's reasonable, especially when we were already supporting the business. As I mentioned to the owner, I have attached my statement that supports my consistent spending, which is VERY UNORTHODOX but truly just insulting to be asked to defend. NOTE: this spending is only my personal tab and does not include the rest of my table. As a fellow small business owner, I understand the frustration when your business plan does not pan out as projected and you're financially on the hook for everything. Generally the winning strategy is have a better product. In this case, if you want me to buy food, have better food. Beers are pretty good though, keep it up. read more

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Great service Great Beer - Cheers. Nice tables outside to enjoy a summer day. The owner Brian was a great host. read more

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We had NO idea that Audacious had a second location! Beer was delicious, and we had brunch for $5!!! Brian and Diane and Jugo were all lovely and the fact that they don't change for large parties makes this a rarity in Fairfax. Lattes, full bar, and a calendar full of fun events..we will be back and we will be bringing all of our peeps! read more

My husband stopped in on a Saturday for a quick bite and to enjoy a beer. We really enjoyed the diversity of beers listed on the menu and look forward to the upcoming seasonal beers. My husband got a flight following the recommendations from the very friendly staff. We really liked the different grilled cheese sandwich options. We ordered a soft pretzel to share which was subpar. I expect the food craft breweries to rise to the same level as the beer, so I was disappointed when we were served a mediocre, pre-frozen pretzel that tasted bland. I would recommend upgrading the pretzels. Also, the offerings listed on the website don't match what is offered in the brewery. A review and update is needed. Otherwise we had a great experience and enjoyed the friendly, helpful staff and fun artwork. read more

Poorly managed, unwelcoming environment, and long way times. The manager doesn't seem to care about customer service just the money. services cold food and just hasn't been good the past couple visit. read more

My son and I love this place. The Owner is friendly and engaging with the customers. The Manager, Marlo, and the Bar Staff are personal and professional. The kitchen staff also does a very good job. If you have not visited, do so! You will enjoy it. P.S. They also have coffee drinks, wine, mixed drinks, and drinks for the kids. And, they do all day breakfast. read more

I liked the fact that they had music bingo availabl. however the woman behind the counter was very condescending and I'm pretty sure racist. she gave me a dirty look and caused a scene in front of her employees and customers all for me asking for a cup of water. Gave me a whole lecture of being a small business. If this place keeps this woman the place will struggle to stay open for sure. someone needs to teach her basic customer service skills read more

Nice low key place. Excellent food, great music and good beer. Our brewtenders were wonderful and attentive. If I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely come. Half price food mondays is definitely a great deal too! read more

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A fun and carefree spot for my Daughter in Law's after graduation celebration. All types of beer, hard seltzers and even slushie's available. They have a menu of food available but allowed us to bring in light snacks as well. A play area for kids in the back made it easy for Parents to come out and join in the fun. The atmosphere was playful and happy. I met the owner and he was very kind and appreciative. Another place I will visit again when I am in Northern Virginia. They also had a menu of food available. read more

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The food is amazing and the staff is awesome and the karaoke rocks, I'd highly recommend these venues!

The definition of great hospitality. Specifically from Marlon. Solo night for me, I decided to check out neighboring restaurants. A little out of my price range for a solo night. I come across this place having a $10 cheesesteak deal with a purchase of a drink. It being a brewing and me being under 21. I thought they weren't going to let me buy a cheese steak. I went up to Marlon told him my scenario. Without hesitation let me buy the cheesesteak and fries but gave me a drink for free. He didn't need to this and I appreciate the establishment for your kind hospitality. Marlon is a keeper !!! read more

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Three 65+ year old men walk, with difficulty, into the room. One has had 3 strokes, another a heart attack and a stroke and the 3rd (me) with a very bad back and needing a knee replacement. There are 3 people sitting at the bar. We seat ourselves at a table and look at the choices on the menus. Then... The late 20s to early 30s bartender informs us that we have to get out of our seat and walk over to him in order to borrow order our beers. The three of us looked at each other stood up and walked out of the place never to return. WTF is the matter with the service industry? You want to charge me $9 for a beer and I have to all the work? Hell with that! read more

I recently found out there was a closer location instead Falls Church. Really good beer worthy of a visit or take away purchase.

The French fries and hush puppies were good. They were delivered from Red Hot and Blue a few doors down. The complimentary popcorn tasted stale, and after receiving a new batch, about half of the popcorn still tasted stale. Service is a hit or miss. One server gave off the impression that she had completely checked out. The establishment is welcoming of all people. The bathroom reminded me of one you'd find at a crowded, dark bar. Instead of towels, there was a hand dryer. read more

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We had a great experience at Audacious Aleworks in Fairfax. Thanks Tash & Eli for the stellar service! Happy Holidays!

So we just moved to Fairfax city and we've tried a couple restaurants and they've all been really good but we walked into this one three of us and we were gonna spend two or three hours drinking some beers, but the bartender wouldn't come behind the bar from behind the bar and Service and his attitude was no you have to come over here. Well, we're all 66 years old. One of us can't even walk so we just walked out. We went over to the honorary brewing company and they just flat out took good care of us read more

Awesome neighborhood brewery that serves food! Huge beer selection and plenty of seating. Came on an early Saturday evening and sat at the bar. Enjoyed the 8% sorority IPA the best (forget the name) and the strong 14% stout. Also got a grilled cheese read more

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Love this place. First off a big thank you to the friendly staff. Also glad a Patriots fans on the employee list here. If you want a genuine staff and good folks around you, there are less of the fakes and flakes at this spot. No snobbery either which NOVA is known for. I dig this atmosphere, and will absolutely be back. It is going through a soft opening, and may move up to five stars which is rare for this man. The wild berry beer is delicious. Sounds strange but give it a try. Also the Hefeweizen is very tasty. The food for the price, I like the brats with chips. Hoping for French fries eventually, maybe burgers, but even this menu is quite good. As a government employee I'm not loaded, so like value and fun ay same time. Will be back for trivia night. Thank you for having that! read more

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The Smooth Airline from Audacious Aleworks is just the beginning of the wide range of fare that this brewery has to share. The second of this establishment, it has a problem with its WiFi signal getting interpreted correctly by the Internet industry. (This is a problem is a problem for a number of breweries in the area of US 50, US 29 and VA 236!) The service is rather limited, but the brewery is quite good. The ambiance is picnic-table style, but it goes quite well. All in all, put it up on you dart board. read more

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I really enjoyed the selection of their beer lines. Many good things to choose from. I will definitely come back again check the other menu. read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Aaron and Roberto! They listened to what we enjoyed in beers and had a plethora of beers to try. They took great care of us throughout the evening, and were sure to keep the complimentary freshly made popcorn coming! For beers, my fiancé loved the Highway to Helles and I enjoyed the Lucid Dream Pumpkin Cream Ale. And their grilled cheese....to die for! Highly recommend! read more

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We love coming g to Audacious Aleworks Fairfax! The food is amazing (1/2 price on Mondays!) and they do specials frequently! And the beer!!... They have 20 taps of tasty and frequently changing beers that are awesome as well! The service is awesome and they have cornhole... what more could you ask for??!! Definitely a must visit on Fairfax City! read more

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Aubrey was amazing to have as our server her hospitality was amazing and I would definitely recommend to ask for her the next you come in. I will definitely be back for Aubrey thank you read more

Love the original location in Falls Church, but having moved to Fairfax we haven't been back. So exciting that they opened a new location close by! Great beer selection (especially love the Thirsty Work IPA). Only thing I'd say about the beers is that I wish they'd add a Hefeweizen or wheat beer option. Small but appealing food menu- we tried the beer brat and it was delicious! Love the free popcorn as well. Music and ambience were on point. Would have given 5 stars if they allow dogs inside, but I guess that's a Fairfax thing. Love a good brewery that allows dogs. Regardless, we will definitely be back! read more

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Love love love the beers! Best microbrewery in Fairfax. Great selection. Bartenders are awesome!

Audacious Aleworks was where we had our "reception/afterparty" for our wedding, and it could not have been a better fit for the fun, celebratory vibe we were cultivating! The food and drink was excellent, and gave my husband and I the perfect space for karaoke and catching up with our guests. read more

You can easily miss this place, tucked as it is a small shopping center at a busy intersection. The have a nice range of available beers and plenty of picnic-style tables to camp out at. They serve hot pretzels as well! read more

very expensive for what this place it as. never coming back. It doesn't look like a brewery at all. A small bar with brewery name and expensive beers. Not worth it. Worst brewery I have ever been to. read more

Mediocre at best, but that's about par for the beers in Fairfax. It's too bad, we've a few breweries but to be honest, we're just not Asheville. read more