BWB has morphed into more of a bar. They still make their own beer but just less of it and they have other beers and whiskey. Still a decent place to hang out when they have the back open, especially if there is music. But the place doesn't have the same vibe it did in the early days. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - customers at the bar - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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We had our wedding welcome party at Black Walnut Brewery and it was freaking INCREDIBLE! Thank you to Karen, Justin, and Scott who were tending bar that night and just the kindest, most attentive staff. The Black Walnut space is really nice and welcoming. There was space inside for guests that wanted to beat the heat. The outdoor space stayed packed. We had outside catering but Black Walnut provided all the drinks: beer, wine and cocktails (and shots lol). Guests were just raving about how good everything looked and we owe it all to the staff and venue :) Thank you, Black Walnut! read more

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21 miles ended by a roaring log cabin fire freshly lit behind the brewed beers and dopios. Peanuts and peanut porter started my legs back to life and the owners generously allowed us to sample the inaugural pepperoni pie which my father and uncle disappeared in moments and flushed down w a #2 Roasty Toasty. We'll be back. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Beers and greatness - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Black Walnut Brewery is a really fun place to hang out and enjoy local brews that are not afraid to venture outside the box. My husband and I were visiting Leesburg for a fun night out and almost walked past this brewery, but there was something about the place that just made us curious to want to venture inside. I'm so glad we did. The bartender and other patrons were really welcoming. We ordered two of their darkest beers and grabbed a chair to just sit back and relax. The peanut butter porter was as great as I expected and the chocolate/berry stout was actually pretty good too. The music play list was right up my alley and I found myself singing along to some great Country hits (I was not the only one). My husband just shook his head and laughed, but he knows anything he says will just further encourage me...lol. They are pet friendly and have multiple rooms to enjoy as well. They have great t-shirts along with beer for sale. I definitely recommend Black Walnut Brewery to anyone who enjoys a little adventure and great company while sipping some local brews. Thanks for a great experience! :-) read more

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I always enjoy this brewery. They have a variety of beer and a nice atmosphere. Both the indoor bar and outdoor area are nice. I come here everytime I'm in leesburg. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Menu and taps - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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We visited Black Walnut Brewery last Sunday - late afternoon for the first time. As soon as it opened - it became a target for us - as we must visit all area craft breweries! It's off the beaten path so to speak. It's not located in the old town down town area proper. Instead, it's a few blocks outside of that area, in a house, that according to the brewery staff, used to be a massage parlor. The house - the brewery - is not right on the street. It's behind another house. But you can see the sign at the beginning of the driveway. Parking is tight - so you may have to park on the street and walk over. The place was packed when we arrived. Most of the seating is outside on the deck - which is fully covered. There is some limited seating inside on the main floor. Not sure about the rest of the house. The quantity of beer they brew per tank is very small - I used the term "Nano Brewery" with the staff when we entered - I was corrected to "Pico Brewery!" The tanks are small! We decided to try every beer/ale available on this day - so we ordered a tasting flight which had: Yellow Lab IPA (6.9% ABV) Hound Dog Hefeweizen (5.0% ABV) German Helles (5.2% ABV) Great Dane Imperial Stout (10.6% ABV) Black Lab Porter (6.3% ABV) Pumpkin Ale (6.3% ABV) Two of the six stood out to me - the Yellow Lab IPA and the Black Lab Porter were my favorites. I'd drink a pint of those gladly. The others were decent beers/ales, but nothing grabbed me - as in "I'd order a whole pint of that!" The seating outside is a series of tables under cover - so if it rains - you should be good outside. There was an entertainer playing guitar and singing, he was pretty good. The staff were friendly and the service was very good. They came to check on us a few times to see how we were doing. I did not see a WiFi network while I was there, but I did not ask. I had good enough cell service on AT&T to use the Untappd app on my iPhone to log all of my beers on Untappd! I'll definitely come here again! Groovy little Pico Brewery! read more

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Five stars for atmosphere, three stars for beer. My husband and I found this brewery in downtown Leesburg while on a leisurely stroll on the WO and D. We liked that there was an additional outdoor room in the back with another bar and more seating. This was a cute covered deck and some lounge chairs out on rocks that gave it a beach vibe. Or at the very least, a beach-themed frat party vibe. Did anyone here go to UVA? You know the one I'm talking about. It's was fun and laid back. We brought our baby and it was family-friendly. We got a flight which was reasonably priced. My only complaint was that the beers were all really similar and didn't really stand out to me. I think my favorite was the saison. It's a great spot to hang in downtown Leesburg. Fun atmosphere. We'll be back. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Me and my boyfriend stopped her during my extended holiday break. This a stop on the Loundon county beer trail. Omg this place is such a quaint lovely little brewery! I felt like we stepped into a brewery set of Cheers. Everyone knew each other! Then again it was a random weeknight in Leesburg. We tried a sampler of all the beers they are offered. I love IPA's, the Coopers Trail IPA was a decent. The other one I really liked was the California Common, a light lager. It would be a great summer beer. The peanut butter porter was too sweet for me. Really nice service and friendly patrons. What a cute brewery in Leesburg! read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Beer sampler - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Really nice visit to what seems like a hole-in-the-wall brewery. I didn't ask what their production is but it must be limited. The tasting building is tiny, but has a nice patio. The crowd was really eclectic, from over-achieving marathon runners stopping for a beer, to families with dogs. I arrived slightly before opening, so the manager wasn't quite prepared for business. But once they got settled things went smoothly. In fact, the manager came out and chatted for a bit, asking what I thought of her beer. She even insisted I come back to try their Imperial Stout, which was one of her favorites (but off the current menu). What I tried: Mable Brown: Very subtle flavors, not so much maple as candied bacon. Favorite of the bunch. Pumpkin Ale: Really liked this one. I got less of the pumpkin and more of the spice. A little sweet but not overly so. Second favorite. Double Dog IPA: I rarely like IPAs, but I could almost drink this one. The hops were relatively mild. Irish Red: OK. I'm not a huge Red Ale fan but I'd drink it if you gave it to me. Blone Ale: Sorry...but HATED this one. Cloudy, with a very peculiar hops flavor which I couldn't stand. Fortunately this was an aberration because I enjoyed the rest of the lineup. This is likely a love-it-or-hate-it beer. read more

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Cute brewery with some outdoor seating in the front and back. Pretty lax and nice place to stop by while your in downtown leesburg. read more

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This is a delightfully quaint brewery. The bartender, Maria, was cheerful and knowledgeable with recommendations for the hearty, full flavored stout. The Beach Party lager would be ideal on a hot day, unfortunately we were in when it was snowing! We enjoyed sharing a locally made Nordic pretzel with our beers. She also gave us excellent tips on other places to eat, and enjoy different beverages. read more

Nice little gem in downtown Leesburg. A very nice intimate place to sit with a group of friends and enjoy a few beers. They also have a nice sized parking lot. I didn't order much since this was my second stop, but I did order the Mango beer that they had on tap. To my surprise I really enjoyed it--i would compare it to an ipa (and I really don't like ipas but it worked). Definitely worth a visit! read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Saw this place walking to the Georgtown Park in Leesburg, VA. Great outside sitting area with plenty of picnic tables. I tried the Yellow Lab IPA and enjoyed its taste. Friendly staff and bartenders. I will defintely be coming back to try their other beer menu items. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - First time here... - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

My husband and I stopped in here the other day and really liked it! It's a cute converted old house in Leesburg, and is charming. We split a flight of beer and some complimentary popcorn. Our favorite beer was the New Zealand IPA. It was citrusy and refreshing with the perfect amount of hops. I look forward to coming back! read more

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This little brewery along the Old Dominion trail is perfect for a little break, catch some shade, and of course, have a beer! I am always a fan porters and stouts and their peanut butter porter was a 9/10 for me! Nice thick head that you can really taste the peanut butter! Hangout and relax our on their back patio area. Will definitely be stopping here often! read more

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Best local brewery in Leesburg, and I've been to them all. The atmosphere is always calm, there's always a seat at the bar or at a table, or even outside. Dog friendly, and easy to walk to downtown and sit on the porch for a while. The real star here is the beer. I don't think I've ever had anything from here that I haven't liked. The Yellow Dog IPA is constantly solid, and the rotating Mango, Porters, and Saisons fit the bill. It's way too easy to get lost here, look up - and two hours have passed. read more

Disappointed the peanut butter beer was out, so tried the coconut lager and it was a bit too bitter for me.

Going to Black Walnut Brewery is like going to a friend's house. It's warm, cozy, inviting, and dog and kid friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxed. There are places to sit inside and outside. Bonus- the popcorn machine outside which you can serve yourself. Beer and popcorn- simple but perfect pairing. Their beers are named after types of dogs (I'm sensing a theme). They have a few beers that they rotate on tap. They also do tasting flights which was a bonus. On our recent visit, I did a flight which included the Irish Red Setter Ale, Golden Retriever Blond Ale, Maple Brown Ale, and Pumpkin Ale. My husband did the same plus the Double Dog Dare IPA. We were able to get some seats outside on the patio. This is definitely a place where everyone shares space and you can get to know your table mates. I really enjoyed all the beers I tried. They all weren't too heavy but had a good flavor. You can bring your own food here which is always a plus but the popcorn suited us just fine. The staff is friendly and service here is good. Definitely a good stop if you're visiting Leesburg. read more

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Excellent German style beers. One of the better breweries in the area.

Cool little brewery in downtown leesburg. Very laid back and pushes out good vibes. Not alot of seating area but thats what makes it such a cool spot. All the beers we had were top notch and they had a diverse beer menu. read more

Super cozy brewery in an old house in downtown Leesburg. Great atmosphere. They have a bonfire out back and you can purchase "smores packets" to roast. The beer is very good. I loved the mango IPA and gingerbread imperial stout. Staff are friendly and welcoming. I will definitely return:). read more

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Tucked away from the street, the space at black walnut is small but welcoming. I was doing a brewery tour of Leesburg and the passion fruit wheat beer was HANDS DOWN my favorite of the day. It had such a strong taste of passion fruit while still tasting like a refreshing beer. I'd be in real trouble if I lived nearby. Also dog friendly! read more

Good, though very small, brewery right in downtown Leesburg. They had a couple good options, but nothing that stood out too much (and nothing that was offensive). Its a fun close spot for a good beer- its not trying to be too much more than that. We brought a growler, but none were really "growler worthy." We got some food up the street and had a great Father's Day picnic. They are dog friendly and have popcorn. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

The beer selection is cheaper than other breweries in the area, but the bar is never crowded. Maybe because the middle-aged bartender stands over you and watches as you sign for your tab, making it impossible to tip anything less than the recommended 15% without her seeing exactly what you're doing. They don't play music, so when someone stops talking, the place is dead. The crowd that shows up is also creepy. When you make your beer selection, they stare at you. When you pay, they stare. Just all around a weird vibe. Do what everyone else does and walk a block north to one of a dozen other places. read more

Absolutely loved this brewery. The bartenders were super friendly and let us sample a few different options to decide what we wanted. All the beers we tried were fantastic. Highly recommend the Summer Ale, the Yellow Lab IPA and the Old Yeller pale ale. Options for indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. Delicious soft pretzels and also free popcorn! My favorite Leesburg brewery to date. read more

I was looking forward to meeting old friends and sitting out back at this brewery. We had been once before and thought we'd try it again. When we showed up about 3pm the entire back area had been reserved for what looked like a children's birthday party. This is a Brewery! Now maybe I was wrong about the child part, but the fact they had the entire outside area reserved? Why not post this on your Facebook or Instagram so that people would know in advance. Fortunately it was early and there was room inside. We had a beer, which was good. The bartender could be a bit more friendly. Not sure I'll go back with all of the other options in downtown Leesburg. read more

I can't complain about this place. They have amazing brews, I'm glad they are not more well known because they run out fast! If you want something you better follow them otherwise you are straight up f**k*d. Get here as fast as you can. read more

Black Walnut Brewery - Maple brown and Irish setter, If you want a kick though do a half and half pumpkin and maple brown - Breweries Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Laid back, great beers, good music, and excellent customer service. They usually have some events going on and so it's a great place to hang out. They have a beautiful beer garden and so it's worth checking out during this pandemic. read more

My wife and I love visiting this quaint Leesburg micro brewery. The beer is fresh and they have a nice selection. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy. read more

Sweet, clean! Tavern feel. Very good beer--the Cooper's Trail IPA I recommend. Friendly core group. Met the architect, builder, and owner on our first visit, unintentionally. Comfortable and quality. read more

First time going and did not feel welcomed at all. Wasn't ask if it was my first time and didn't recommend any beer types or ask what beers I like. I got 4 beers (a flight) and of the 4 only one was passable it was a mango ale. I drank the one and returned the others barely touched. Rather than ask me what I didn't like or if I wanted another beer instead I got a very judgmental look. Just because your beers don't taste the best I'm being judged and you're being off putting doing that. The clientele also look 50 and older, so guys my taste buds are still functioning. With the rude bartenders and meh beer, I won't be coming back. Too many options to settle for mediocracy. read more

The california common brew is fantastic. The outdoor atmosphere is ideal for saturday or sunday day time sampling. The upstairs is filled with comfortable leather seats and chairs, all together a great place to relax and enjoy a good beer with family or friends. read more

Finally had the chance to get out of the house and try a few local brews. Unfortunately, was very disappointed. I sampled a flight and it was okay - but the constant stream of politics from the staff and customers was annoying. I came out to get a brew and escape for a while.... read more

A laid back vide and a dog friendly environment in which to grab great local brews. It has a fantastic patio but the inside is pretty sectioned off so much better social atmosphere outside. The tap room is also very small. The staff is extremely friendly and make you feel very welcome in the Brewery. Plus, free popcorn! The Amber Ale is pretty spot on. read more

Best brewery in Loudon County!! Patrick, Elaine and all of the team are so friendly and personable. They greet you with a hug and remember what beer you liked from your last visit. The Mug Club is a great deal and the mugs themselves are so unique and charming. All of the brews are delicious and they are always making something new- true labor of love! They also host trivia nights for good causes in our community. If in Leesburg- this is a MUST visit! read more

Very small craft brewery with good beer, and they LOVE dogs here, which is awesome. We went in the Fall and brought our dog along and they had outside seating with a huge TV playing the redskins game. Nice setup. You can bring your own food too. read more

My husband and I stopped by on Saturday with some friends and our dog. Lovely outdoor space and very, very friendly staff! We were immediately greeted with dog treats. Didn't get to check out the inside space much but it seems pretty small. The outside has a decent amount of seating though, and there is some parking available in their small gravel lot. They don't have a whole lot of beers available, but it's a very small operation so that's not necessarily bad (there's nothing worse than a brewery that thinks it needs to have 10+ beers on and values quantity over quality). We did a flight of four and they were all solid, good examples of their styles. Seems very family-friendly as well as dog-friendly! read more

Best kept secret in Leesburg. Beer is great, staff is superb, and dog friendly. What are you waiting on? See you here!

Old Leesburg, VA found this great little micro brewery named Black Walnut nestled in back of what use to be a house now converted for people to come and enjoy a beer with chill atmosphere. The beer was great with complimentary popcorn and outdoor covered patio and friendly locals. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Great new small brewery just steps from downtown Leesburg. Bring your dog and enjoy the patio and fire pit with some delicious local craft beer. read more