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    Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing

    4.4 (186 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dena W.

    Back Bay Farmhouse - Friday Night Vibes Recap Back Bay Farmhouse absolutely understood the assignment for a perfect Friday night. The whole place was buzzing with energy--vendors everywhere, live line dancing, local desserts, fresh produce, and even homemade ice cream stations. It felt like a summer fair with a bougie twist. Lexi made her grand entrance in a new dress gifted from the TikTok Shop and the crowd went wild--everyone was stopping us to compliment her look. You already know she was eating it up. ‍ We strolled, we snacked, we danced (okay, we watched the dancing), and soaked up the good vibes. This location was packed, but it never felt chaotic. Just community, joy, and really good eats. Add it to your list--you don't want to miss a Farmhouse Friday night! #BackBayFarmhouse #FarmhouseFridays #TikTokEvents #LexiTheBougieBT #SummerNights #FarmToVibe #LocalLove #BougieAndBlessed

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    Mary R.

    Love this place! Very family oriented. Beer, coffee and wine? What's not to like? Great outdoor area. A chilly night? No need to worry. They have a fire place available! Staff is readily available for all your beer questions and was very friendly! Plenty of parking! Oh and check out their social media for all the upcoming events!

    Kerry B.

    So to start, Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing Co. was not what I expected in a good way.  For one it literally is a farmhouse, surprise surprise surprise.  There is a super amount of room outside, with food trucks, activities, cabanas, a firepit, etc.  Good for the kids or fur kids, although dogs are not aloud inside the farm house because of licensing. They have an upstairs and downstairs bar, but on this occasion the downstairs was the only one open.  The line gets long, but with 3 servers the wait wasn't too long.  You can start a tab.  Wish they has an app so that you could just pre order and pick your beer up instead of standing in line. Still... the place it hot, hot, hot!!!! I loved the chill vibe of the upstairs lounge and the air was quite comfortable.  A minus for me is they serve the beer in plastic cups, but with the hundreds of guest they had that day, glassware doesn't seem feasible.  They do have beers to go.  So winning!!!! The BEER: Studio Farmhouse black IPA 6.7% ABV... started with this one.  I love black IPAs.  This one did not disappoint. Horchata Dubbel Belgian ale 7.5% ABV... Great cinnamon Belgian goodness. Loved it! The Legend of Rice Japanese rice Lager 5% ABV... reminded me of a better tasting Bud. Liked it. There are two locations that have their beer.  This is the better of the two locations.

    Pravash M.

    Not close to home but worth the visit! Really enjoyed the actual farm house packed with cool spots inside and out. Great beer selection at affordable rates doesn't hurt either. Farm house hefe was delicious! Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and restrooms onsite. When the weather is nice, you can't beat a brew outside with family or friends here.

    THE BEST BBQ!!! No lie.
    Chelsea R.

    Super cute spot! Busy, but the whole place has so much space that it didn't feel crowded. Awesome beers, easy to get. The food truck that was there today was BBQ and it was some of the best we have EVER had!! 100% recommend coming here with friends and their dogs. Love the vibe here.

    Zoey C.

    Went here for an evening trivia night with my friend. We were so excited to try this place but unfortunately it fell flat & we didn't stay long at all. The parking was insane (we thought this was a good thing) but the part of the lot we were able to park in was flooded, very pot hole enthusiastic & certainly NOT small car friendly. We both drove suv with four wheel drive which is the only reason why my car didn't get stuck there. Trivia was kind of chaotic. It wasn't generalized, so it was super random trivia which just wasn't fun. The speaker wasn't very engaging either. The out door seating is plentiful though, lots of pic nic tables. Inside is very small and crowded. Super long line for a limited and sub par drink menu. We both ended up throwing our drinks away because they were Luke warm, lacked flavour and were just flat. She had a cider and I had a sour. They only offer ciders & I believe beer. No cocktails or wine. Staff was uninterested in offering any kind of help with recommendations. Upstairs "library room" is cute. Bathroom is located upstairs across the balcony. Single stall. Overall we want to try the coffee portion of this house but the evenings we will be avoiding at all cost. We left in under 30 minutes and went to Kelly's tavern across the street.

    Christine H.

    Back bay brewing is a Marc Leishman owned place that we frequently visit when we're in the area. I think the options are quite solid -- probably the only lager that I would say is memorable. The one downside is that the farm may be a little quiet so it may not be conducive to larger groups. But then again, it has a charm of its own so if you're looking for a different type of beer-night out, I'd recommend it.

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    Mary B.

    Driven by plenty of times but never been although have tried to make it out to an event or two. Went last night for their last line dance night of the summer which may explain why it was so crowded as I overheard many people say that they are not usually this crowded. Lines for the beer was long but I did find a couple I like so there was the plus. By the time we went in line for one more round not much at all. I tried their cider, pineapple mango seltzer, and their NA root beer. All were so good! I tasted my friend's sangria which I didn't see when I was looking at their menu last night but I really liked it. Will have to try a sangria if they have it next time I go. There were a couple of food trucks. One was barbecue truck and the other was Mockingbird Pasta Bar which I wrote a review dor as well. Lots of places to sit as well as places to put out chairs or blankets. The middle part of their larger field was the dance "floor". Bathrooms were clean and when its chilly they have a fireplace as well. They had a few vendors too which was nice. Only thing is parking...if you don't get there early, you park in the parking lot by the Walmart (same plaza as McDonald's, Sundae Scoop, etc). I just dont like that there is no cross walk or light there so if you have small kids, be careful because you are crossing Kempsville Road. Nice place to hang, drink, converse, and dance if they have it that night. Lots of events on the weekends. Can't wait to go again!

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    Sarah M.

    This is such a great place to spend sometime outdoors, especially if you have kids. I went there with my family and a few friends who also have kids for a Halloween special event. There was tons of outdoor picnic tables and a few firepit areas. There's plenty of space for kids to play while parents have a few beers and food. There was a special market going on while we were there, where local artisans were selling goods like soaps, candles, jewelry, etc. It was a nice market to walk around for a little while. There was also a nice selection of food trucks, we were able to get awesome Filipino food from Lumpia King. The beer was good and the atmosphere was fun, so I would definitely recommend this for families.

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    Katie T.

    I came here last night with my husband and we made our way to the bar and grabbed a couple of Dubbel Belgians. It's a very cool spot with a lot of space offered. It was a chilly & windy night so they had the tent up with a live musician playing plus a couple of fires going and food trucks open! Definitely wished there were heat sources of some kind in the tent, as I know this is possible from going to other breweries in the colder months. The bar staff was super friendly and willing to answer questions and offer opinions. My husband had the stout and I had the orange crush IPA as our second round. Also delicious! The ambiance is definitely on the louder end and there was a very rambunctious crew within the bar area, none of which were ever corrected for being too loud. I mean at least allow other people to sit at tables and have conversations without you acting like a drunk teenager. Huge eye roll there. There was a birthday party going on upstairs so that room was occupied, but we actually managed to sit in the annexed "library" room because no one was in it. Definitely offered more of a conversation opportunity (though we weren't sure if that particular room was actually reserved, as there were no signs! Sorry if we crashed your party a bit!) One of the couches downstairs finally cleared and we sat next to the fire and that room was awesome. So, we feel we definitely got to experience the house for what it was. We would return here again in the summer to chill outside and play yard games. Beer is good and staff is friendly! Also, to comment on other reviews, they actually have 2 locations; one on Kempsville Rd and the other on Norfolk Ave. So, the address isn't technically incorrect, you just have to know which business it's listed as on Yelp. They must have also changed the volume of alcohol served, as previous comments reveal the lack of pour. They filled ours to the brim!!

    Jessica J.

    ALL OF THEIR BEER IS SO FREAKING GOOD! there isn't one that I haven't enjoyed. Large area for the kiddos. And they only bring in the best food trucks!

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    Caroline J.

    A brewery that does Valet? I have never in my life seen that before. Not sure if they offer that every day but we visited on a Friday afternoon and they had it running. We had 40 minutes to kill before an event and decided to try out this place for the first time. We didn't spend a a lot of time there but my husband did have one of their IPA's and enjoyed it. I'm happy that they offer non-alcoholic drinks but also wine and mimosas. They have large beautiful grounds with tons of sitting areas as well as places inside to sit. Inside is also where you can grab your drinks! Can't wait to go back and drink/hang out here more!

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    Nancy H.

    Back Bay's Farmhouse is my new favorite spot for get-togethers and hang-outs. We came on Labor Day for mid-day drinks and games. The location is fantastic. They have tons of outdoor space, including tented areas, private gazebos that you can reserve, and space for games like cornhole. They also often have food trucks, but they also seem to have a food menu with a few options. We started inside the Farmhouse at a gorgeous, antique table. Their cider is fantastic and so is the Orange Crush IPA. We ended up spending most of the time outside, which was perfect.

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    Great place to come together friends and family love the spot heard it was closing next year I hope not

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    Adorable brewery! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Loved getting to enjoy being outdoors and the rustic aesthetic.

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    This is such a cute place! They have a ton of outdoor space and nice indoor spots. The beer is also really good. We'll definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing

    Can you bring your own chairs to sit outside?

    Yes

    Why don't you incorporate the tax into the cost of the drink?

    This is the United States. It's typical to list the price pre-tax.

    I heard a rumor they are coming to Western Branch. Is this true? If so Is there An ETA?

    Call and ask! The tasting room manager's name is Matt and he would be able to fill you in on anything that's happenings.… Read more

    Can you bring your own picnic since they only have food trucks?

    Outside food is not allowed. Food trucks are scheduled daily. Tapas available in house.

    Do they allow dogs?

    Yes!

    Do they have any liquor?

    No, Primary Brews, Ciders, Wine

    Do they any apple cider beers?

    Yes, they have multiple cider options!!

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