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    Brew Republic Bierworks

    3.8 (270 reviews)
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    Moldy food tray/basket
    Lauren S.

    Food was ok.... Service was not good at all. We had a party of 12 and it was not busy at the time. Food took over an hour to get to our table and several orders were wrong. The excuse of short staff was thrown out a lot but at least a heads up and some communication would have been great. Also the plastic baskets that the food was served in were moldy. Server was also kind of rude when asked about the orders.

    Alicia M.

    Tasty beer selections and clean tables. Food was typical pub fare, but food. Service was fast and friendly despite only one bartender working. Comfy couches to sit on if you didn't want to sit at the bar or a hardtop table.

    Oktoberfest
    Kelly K.

    Good food, good beer, and a great chill vibe make this a great place to come and hang out. Service is always good and I have enjoyed their Oktoberfests in the past.

    Klara C.

    We stumbled upon this place when we came out of Alamo Drafthouse. Seemed like there was some construction going on indoors. Some street parking and parking lot around the area. There wasn't any sign but the bartender eventually told us that we could sit wherever. Several of the staff kind of walked past us before one of the bartenders mentioned we were new and had sat down. We didn't try any of the food but it did look pretty good. We opted for a flight to share and ordered the following Vanguard Irish Red Ale ÜberBräu Märzenbier Queen of Sours - Pineapple/Blood Orange Patriot 212 Freestyle Alliance Busky RVA Cider All were pretty good but I don't think I had any that I loved. The Patriot 212 and Märzenbier were easy to drink and refreshing. In a shopping center so some parking lots nearby and since street parking.

    Awesome establishment and great vibe. Would definitely recommend. Kyree Campbell is an amazing bartender. Would recommend making him bar manager.

    Virginia Crush cider, 16 oz.
    Chris C.

    In an attempt to explore new and different dining experiences in the area, we chose a brewery in Woodbridge called Brew Republic Bierwerks for dinner on a Saturday night. It was on the eve of October so Oktoberfest had already begun, complete with beer and dinner specials. Our dining companions had already arrived, so we were shown to the table where they were already enjoying their first beer. Our server eventually came and took our drink orders. Before getting in to the drinks we ordered, which were wonderful, I should say that once our server took our drink order, she seemed to vanish. We didn't see them for a while, then eventually we saw her behind the bar. We were eventually able to flag down another server, who was wonderfully friendly and helpful, and we had her for the rest of our meal. Anyway as for drinks, my wife ordered a flight of beers. At Brew Republic, a flight is 6 small pours in 6 adorable little glasses. All six she said were full bodied and distinct and a wide spectrum of tastes. They were Gambrinus "King of Beers" Barleywine (barrel aged 26 months), Eisbock (barrel aged 11 months), Virginia Crush cider, Honey Kolsch, Flip Flop POG, and NITRO Mare. My wife is big on flights, and usually there will be one that she's not entirely keen on. Not this time. I ordered a 16 oz. Virginia Crush cider. Very good. Made from green apples with a hint of vanilla. Excellent. After a wait much longer than it should have been, we were able to flag down the substitute server who took our food order. We did order an appetizer and our entrees at the same time. For an appetizer we ordered the pretzel with beer cheese. My wife ordered the Oktoberfest Wurst special, which came with German potato salad and sauerkraut. She added a side of pickled cabbage. I ordered the Beyond burger, which was to come topped with beer-infused sauteed onions. I ordered it with the addition of a fried egg on top, which I specified to be "over hard". Sure enough, the appetizer came out after we were served our entrees. Even though, we ate the pretzel. The beer cheese was outstanding. My wife's review of her dinner was that the Wurst, sauerkraut and the cabbage were fine, but the German potato salad was just potato, with virtually no taste or flavoring. The Beyond burger I received was very good indeed, but had two problems. First it had no onions of any description on it, and second the "over-hard" fried egg was barely sunnyside up. I order it over-hard because with anything less, the runny yolk would make the burger a bit of a mess. So we ate our dinner and enjoyed what we ate. After we all finished, our dinner companions ordered another Wurst Special dinner to take home. They were told that they were out of that, and that the ones our table had ordered had been among the last. The issue I have with that is if you have a featured special dinner, especially for something like Oktoberfest, you should probably make sure that you don't run out of it before 8:00 pm on a Saturday night. Overall, the drinks we had and the food we ate at Brew Republic Bierwerks were very good. The problems seemed to be more management issues, brought about by the fact that the restaurant was very busy. They don't seem to handle "busy" very well. All of the issues, from the disappearing server to the mistakes on the burger order were no doubt caused by being short-staffed in the dining room, and by rushing orders out in the kitchen. Brew Republic Bierwerks is a restaurant that you should consider giving a try, but maybe not on a Friday or Saturday night.

    The food, drinks, and atmosphere were great! Poochie provided great service! Would definitely recommend!

    Vanguard red ale

    Poochie hooked it up with the amazing service , could not ask for a better waitress! Beer and food was great !

    Chris S.

    Not good/ 1 star is too much of a rating for this place. I ordered loaded tater tots, thinking they would complement the beer. These 8 tiny tater tots had no seasoning or salt. They were flavorless even with sauce on the top for $13. 3 small Empanada wasn't even edible. We took one tiny bite and stopped eating. The burger was horrible. Poor quality meat/ no seasonings. My Reuben had 1 tsp of sauerkraut, sauce had no flavor. When I asked for sauerkraut, I was told that they ran out of sauerkraut. If you don't have ingredients, take it off the menu!! We spent almost $100 for extremely average beer, and food without flavor. We ended up at Tahi restaurant across the street to eat lunch after leaving this place.

    Wings Wednesday ($1 per wing). "New" (sauce) Nashville Hot chicken. They use chili extract in their sauce. :)
    Jan K.

    Brew Republic Bierworks [BRB]. (3 stars). BRB aka be right back... well yes. For their adult brews & to watch sports games. My coworker likes to come & enjoy their brews since some are made at this site. The HH is available 4-7pm everyday including weekends. They have food specials of the day for each day of the week. Significantly lower than the non HH prices. I come for the Nashville Hot Chicken wings. The wings aren't great as far as quality is concerned but their new version of the Nashville Hot sauce is made with chili extract which gives it a spicier kick!! Wednesdays are Wings day which means you can get $1 wings. Can't find that price anywhere!! Also, during HH brews are $2 off. Their fried pickles are not made in house although their ranch is. The ranch looks & tastes more like mayo to me but I don't usually use sauce with my wings very often unless the wings are dry or tasteless. BRB touts their "2021 award winning chili" which is on their menu but before you get too excited about it like I did... the award is from the local chili cookoff that occurs at Stonebridge annually (I believe). I was at the chili cookoff & most of the other contestants had BURNT chili... I don't mind beans in my chili but if you are a beanless chili lover... stay clear!! I love Texas chili or most chili except Zippy's (Hawaii). Sorry Hawaii Ohana... I never loved Zippy's chili. It has a consistency that reminds me of meat glue!!?? Ugh. Most of their burgers & sandwiches are made with proteins made in house. I do wish BRB would highlight those items instead of the frozen packaged items. I may try their new in house made item which is an empanada... At the end of the day, BRB is great place to watch sports, enjoy karaoke on Friday & Saturday evenings, & line dancing on every other Saturday I believe it was?? But the food is definitely not a highlight of my visits... Service here is very friendly & always welcoming. The bartenders are very entertaining. Parking is available in the Stonebridge Mall lot. I wish BRB well. I'm sure I'll be back for Wings Wednesday.

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    Great beer, great food, exceptional service! Best place for a pint when your in stonebridge.

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    Food, vibes and drinks what more could you ask for. Highly recommend brunch and bottomless mimosas

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    drinks are amazing Kyrie's customer service was amazing! Great ambience and staff. will definitely be coming here again!

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    Food is amaizing and love the vibes inside.Kyrie is the best server and made me feel at home.

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    great service. Food was decent brunch was overall a great vibe with live Dj! good drinks enjoyed my time at the bar!

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    Great place, fun atmosphere, tasty beer, good music and our waitress Poochie is awesome!!

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    The good is excellent. The staff is absolutely fabulous!!! Great environment for a truly enjoyable time.

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    Beer was flat. We waited to put in our food order, but eventually cashed out and left.

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    Ask the Community - Brew Republic Bierworks

    What is COVID policy? Dine-in still available? Is mask required?

    Hi Joy! Thanks for reaching out. We are maintaining full compliance with Virginia's phasing guidelines. We have always held ourselves to a standard of safety and sanitation beyond what is required. Our dining room furniture has been properly spaced… 

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    4.0 mi

    Four of us had dinner last night to celebrate a birthday. We all ordered different dishes and…read moreshared. Everyone thought it was exceptional! The Birthday Boy ordered the Tomahawk Steak 32oz! Treat yourself to this exceptional steak at least once! It was cooked perfectly.

    Not bad, but not great either…read more The restaurant's ambience is truly modern and inviting. As someone who resides in Dumfries, this is a very welcome addition to upscale dining, and I was greatly surprised by the decor. I've visited many casinos locally and around the country, including Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, Mississippi, and New Orleans, and I must say this restaurant's decor is on par with many of the other fine-dining restaurants. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was not busy at all. In fact, there were only a few people at the bar and another couple who came in at the same time as us in the dining area. While someone would look at this and be very skeptical, I took it as number one. I was coming on a Sunday night around 5:30. Number two, it may be early for dinner, and number three. I could assure you that my food would come out hot. My server was excellent. The service was terrific, which I had heard was the most mixed part of the experience previously, due to staff turnover and inconsistent service levels for a fine-dining establishment. Akeara was fantastic, I mean, truly remarkable, and coupled with the excellent management and leadership of Veronica Keller, they made the dynamic duo who saved my dining experience. Akeara was very well-versed in the menu and sensitive to dietary restrictions when asked about many of the ways ingredients were prepared. She was invaluable and well-versed in preparation methods, as well as in drink pairings and menu options, to ensure we had a great culinary experience. The food I really enjoyed the calamari. It was fried perfectly. The two dipping sauces were fantastic. The rose salad is absolutely a star on the appetizer menu. I was a little skeptical about the crabcake because the way she described it sounded more like a fried crabcake than a pan-seared one. I think had she mentioned pan-seared, I would have likely gone with a crab cake, but I am certainly not disappointed in the calamari, and again, the salad was phenomenal. The steaks were a different story. I think they marinate the steaks, although I got different answers from the server and the manager when I asked; however, the steaks were a great cut. I saw someone get the bone in Tomahawk, which is presented nicely, hanging from a hook, with the Chef coming out to torch butter over the steak and vegetables beneath. I got the New York strip. It was a very, very lovely piece of meat. The New York strip was severely underseasoned. In fact, I had to ask for steak sauce, which is a cardinal sin of any steak restaurant. I think had they used a little more salt, pepper, and garlic to finish the steak It would've been perfect. The cook was absolutely perfect, medium rare. The seasoning was just off. I also got the risotto and short ribs. The short rib was well seasoned, though so much gravy from the short rib almost covered the entire plate of mushroom risotto. Tasty but just a little disproportionate in presentation. The bread basket was terrific, and the honey butter was nice, though the bread had a slight cheese flavor. It was still a really good combo. The baked potato is by far one of the best values on the menu as a side item. It was large. It was hot and fully loaded. The creamed spinach was a little more cream-cheese-forward, and it seemed like the spinach needed a little something else and seasoning, so it wasn't as bland. The desserts were another story: the toffee cake I thought would look like something I would get at Hell's Kitchen looked more like a very crumbly cornbread with ice cream on top. The vanilla ice cream tasted great, but the cake was just OK. The crème brûlée was on another level. It was fantastic, creamy, full of vanilla, and had a great crunch from the Brulé sugar on top. What really made this meal so good was the service. I talked with my server about my dissatisfaction with the two lobster tails: I did not appreciate being told they were pulled from the lobster shell, and they were served cold and rubbery. The server immediately jumped into action, spoke with the manager, and had the lobster removed from the bill. Thank you so much. But what really impressed me was the time that both the manager and my server spent at the table. Veronica was truly a pleasure to meet. As a military officer who has commanded hundreds and been responsible for thousands, she really hit it out of the park with her ability to problem-solve and immediately address issues as they arose. She was very engaging and really a pleasure to be with. This dynamic duo, who've only worked at this location for less than 5 months combined, really made me say I will come back to the restaurant, assuming they may have had an off night with seasoning and timing in the kitchen. If there's anything to take away, the food is OK (3 stars), the service from this dynamic duo was fantastic, and that's why they got the four stars.

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