What a relaxing place to spend an afternoon. It's in a rural countryside, nestled among some…read moremountains. The tasting room is actually a house on a hill- with great views of the mountains and valley. There is indoor and outdoor seating available- but honestly weather permitting- the outside is the place to be! They have a nice selection of bourbon from which they offer flights. They also have some craft cocktails. We tried the bourbon margarita- what a unique combination and it was very good. The staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our margaritas and a shared flight outside on Adirondack chairs enjoying the views. Our take home purchase was a bottle of their bottled in bond bourbon which has a very flavorful profile with hints of caramel.

Ragged Branch is one of those places we always enjoy coming back to. The bourbon flights are great…read moreand the views are absolutely spectacular. The bourbon margarita is a nice spin and don't forget to say hi to Cooper the dog, who just adds to the laid‑back, welcoming vibe.

Came here and noticed bourbon and I pulled that U-turn with the quickness. As I arrive the entire…read morestaff was so friendly. Jay is who I dealt with and he was amazing at explaining the different types of bourbon. He was very kind and just knew his bourbon. If you want to try something good in this area come check it out

Amazing first time experience at a distillery. The staff was extremely welcoming and didn't…read morehesitate to educate us on the many types of options available. I had a mint julep bourbon with had muddled berries at the bottom. It was so delicious. However if you're expecting the fruit to make the bourbon more subtle, it does not. lol It was still very delicious. My husband had the s'mores, which came topped off with a toasted marshmallow. The smokiness flavors were amazing. We left with 4 bottles of spirits. The ambiance and floor layout was perfect with the main bar directly in the center. It created cohesion among the customers. Can't wait to visit again.

Heard about In Vino Veritas (not to be confused with the Veritas winery as mentioned below) from a…read morefellow Yelper and am so glad she shared this hidden gem with us! We came for their Friday night tasting which runs from 4:30-7; each week is a different theme - yesterday's was "Wines for Fall." The staff was very knowledgeable and guided us through a variety of French, Italian, and Spanish wines. The wine shop has a lovely and cozy layout with walls of wines based on the region and even a wall of under $20 wines. We will definitely stop by again for another Friday night tasting!

Wonderful wine shop that I stumbled upon and so glad I did. Organized, decent selection of wine,…read morecheese, local goods. Friendly and helpful service. The interior is cozy and it's also simple. Everything is organized according to region. Prices vary so it appears there is something for any occasion.

A friend and I were in Crozet attending the arts and crafts festival this weekend and decided to…read moretry a brewery in the area. This was pretty close to the park and had ample parking, so we decided to stop in for a drink. The bartender was super friendly and when he learned this was our first time in the brewery, he asked what we liked and even gave me a couple of samples to try. I opted for the the Ramble On IPA and my friend got the Groove Tangerine wheat beer. We sat inside and drank our beers, which we both really liked. You could see where they made the beer and it was a cool place to hang out and enjoy our beverages. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived,but some larger groups started coming in as we were ready to leave. If you're in the area and are thirsty, I'd recommend stopping in.

Brewery #452 Starr…read moreHill has a ton of beers on tap, maybe 20? Idk it may have been more than that and like 8 of them were IPAs. I got a flight that consisted of 5 beers; a Kolsch, Vienna lager, and 3 different hazy IPAs. I liked everything but the Jomo Vienna Lager and the Deep Fuzz DIPA were my favorites. The bartender was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations. He asked about other breweries that we had went to and gave input on those too. Good dude. The game room area is really cool with a bunch of pinball machines, pop-a-shot basketball and other games. The food menu looked like it had the type of food you would want in a brewery; nachos, wings, sammiches, pizza, and other stuff like that. Cool place that I would definitely frequent if I lived in the area.

Great veteran owned brewery with chill employees, great selection of beers and plenty of seating…read moreinside and outside. Husband enjoyed his flight and even got a growler fill of one of the beers he liked. Loved that they have a large selection of games to play.

Brewery #447 This…read moreplace felt like a dive bar of breweries (for me that is a good thing). It is a cinder block building in part of a warehouse. When I came in, the place was packed at like 4pm with a running club there pre-run. (Why they wanted to run in 100-degree heat is beyond my comprehension. This could be why I am fat.) Anyway, we sat at the bar, and I ordered my standard flight which here consisted of 5. I got 2 IPAs, a Kolsch, a summer shandy, and a Hefe. Everything was really good, but the Hefe was my favorite of the bunch. The people were really friendly and chatty. I overheard one of the guys saying they had pizzas and soft pretzels but from the sound of it I don't think they were made onsite. Great vibe, great beer, and cool people. Definitely a place that I would frequent if I were a local.

We had a great experience at Vitae Spirits. My boyfriend and I went for valentines and were super…read moresurprised to get a table. The overall vibe was wonderful. We were fortunate enough to be able to get sushi from Yoshihiro Tauchi. It was wonderful and surprisingly affordable. It was presented beautifully. We also got some flights. The spirits were great. I am absolutely in love with this place and I'm looking forward to coming back.

Had a chance to visit this distillery. The area is pretty…read moredowntown, it is on the corner of a busy area but we were able to park in front and walk right in. The staff was very nice and accommodating. We had a larger party of 9. We were instantly greeted and given water without asking. We tried different flights. All of their liquor and mixed drinks had different flavors in it which I wasn't used to. For example some may have vanilla, pineapple, etc. When I have gone to distilleries typically you only get flavor from the barrels not like infusions. So I wasn't used to that. The customer service was great though and D was extremely patient with the party that I was with.

So this was our first time here checking out Super Fly. It's right across from The Dairy in…read moreCharlottesville, which is a busier hub. It's a cool getaway brewery right across the street. The vibe is cool funky showcasing a lot of vintage records cassettes etc. staff is super friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating for a group. The Porter that I had was absolutely fabulous and their prices are excellent. I would absolutely recommend stopping in here when you're in Charlottesville.

2nd stop of our self guided brewery tour. Not much parking out front. Luckily found a street spot…read morearound the corner. We were the only ones there so I'm sure that didn't help the vibes being so low. The beers were ok. The bartender told us about the medals they won. The Saison and Munich Hellas were just ok. Maybe try the Porter or double IPA. No food on sight but they have a collaboration with a pizza/burger joint that will deliver your food. Maybe it was just a quiet, average Saturday afternoon?

Passing through on the way to Williamsburg we thought we'd stop by for libations. Great service…read more Expansive space with lots of seating. We did not try the food.

Friends and I stopped in for a drink on a recent trip to Charlottesville…read more This is a nice roomy brewery, with an outdoor seating area and an indoor that has an area for families. It's also connected to a couple of restaurants so you can grab a bite to eat. When we stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded. Solid choice for a brewery near UVA.