Commonwealth Brewing Co. is a great spot with a relaxed, inviting ambiance in Fairfax City. The atmosphere alone makes it an easy place to spend time. Pizza isn't available until later in the day, but when it is, it tastes great and is well worth the wait. A major highlight is the beer selection -- having Orange Steezler on tap is the best thing here and a huge plus. Overall, solid food, excellent beer, and a place I'd happily return to. read more

Seriously? A 3% SURCHARGE FOR USING A CARD?! DO NOT ORDER FROM THE TABLE! That's just a ripoff deserving of two stars. It doesn't matter how good the food or beer might be, ripping off customers is just bad business. That said. Nashville chicken sandwich good. They just don't take cash at all. Only way to avoid the rip off charge is to pay with debit. Plus the expensive prices are just.. souring for what could have been a fun place. read more

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Everything is great. Just one comment:: please do not put blue cheese on the Wish Dragon! I love blue cheese, but it overpowers even the cilantro! read more

I did not order food here so I cannot review how their food service is but their beer service is excellent. I was greeted immediately when i walked in. It was hard to select my first beer since they have plenty of options. I went with Joshua Tree and it was a great start. The bartender did a perfect pour. read more

Commonwealth Brewing Company - Joshua Tree - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came with some friends for after work get together. I didn't try any of the beer selection but my friends did and were impressed. There is a large selection. The pizzas looked delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my boardwalk fried and Caesar wrap. Would come back again, very chill vibe and outdoor seating. Service staff were great! read more

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This place has turned into the Chucky-Cheese of Old Town Fairfax, with out of control kids and so noisy. They have good beer, but the environment is not relaxing and you can't have a conversation with the person at the end of the table. CBC really needs to evaluate their policies and creating a great brewery scene. I went in for a few beers and had 1 and left. Will probably be taking a break from this place for a bit. read more

Great atmosphere and location is pretty cool being downtown Fairfax city with plenty of places to walk to. The biggest downfall is that they don't use their bar so lonely patrons really have no where to sit. They have a ton of bar space but decided to use it as walk up and order service which makes no sense at all. 5/10. read more

Still love going here! We always bring the kids and they are happy hanging out at the picnic table and eating off the menu. It's a blast when they do markets inside and have live music. Will keep coming back. read more

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I stopped by as part of an event where we got a free drink ticket. I had a lemonade and it was delicious! It was a sweltering hot day and I had been outside for 3 hours so it was perfect. I also ordered a Smashburger and grape slushie (?) both were yummy, except I didn't eat the fries. They were too thick for my liking honestly. I didn't realize that the table where you scan the QR code is where your food will be brought, so fyi. read more

Commonwealth Brewing Company - Smashburger and grape slushie - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Pretty cool brewery in Old Town Fairfax next to tons of other breweries and restaurants. Place is rather large with tons of beer options. Large projector playing sports. I hear their pizzas are good so gotta try that next time. read more

Commonwealth Brewing Company - Pizza Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

4/5 Multiple visits, 2023-present. We have been visiting since they opened in old town Fairfax. This has been a welcome improvement to old town. The beer is pretty good across a wide variety of styles from IPAs to sours, to stouts. The food is very good and usually comes out pretty quickly. We don't always eat there but it's never a bad option if we don't want to go to another restaurant. The service is usually pretty good with the bar staff being able to keep the lines moving when it does back up. The seating space is good and usually offers a pretty lively environment. The value is good if not great. You definitely get a good product for a fair price but it's not the cheapest place around. read more

This is such a fun spot for group hangouts and I only noticed it driving by, I had not heard of it before. Went on a Friday night with a group of 8-10 people and we all throughly enjoyed it! I got the passionista, and mango bunny, they were both great but I particularly enjoyed passionista. They have a great selection of beers, many of which are fruity and easy to drink. I got the bianca pizza as well which is as nice and garlicky! They also have board games which we weren't able to play this time, but I certainly will next time. Can't say enough great things about Commonwealth Brewing! I will definitely be going back! read more

Oh what a unique find! Located in old town Fairfax, near East Wind, and across from the gas station, I never once looked at this location, and thought nothing of it. This new brewery, provides open indoor and outdoor seating. It is a large spot. You can scan the QR code for food, but you need to order at the register. The beer! I like a good stout, and Beowulf did NOT disappoint! It was so good! My friends got a beer with a lot of passion fruit and citrusy notes. I forget the name, but it was fruity and tasted like a cider! It was very light and if you like something sweet, this could be the one for you. The food! Omg everything was SO DELICIOUS! Wings: spicy and flavorful! Idk why they put wings and sauce with the beignets and sauce, but I almost dipped the wings into caramel or chocolate Pizza: we got a vegan pizza and surprisingly it was pretty good! Pretzel: it was Big and airy, and so shareable !! The melted cheese was the best dip. Fries: this was a WIN for me. I loved the old bay seasoning. The fries were THICC bois. Water: water is provided by the register. Ps they have games for you and your friends, and/or to keep your kids occupied! I would 10/10 come again for good bar food and good beer read more

If you haven't been here, it's a massive spot. So massive that several businesses have struggled to survive in this area. The brewery has been here for some time and it's usually busy, so that's a good sign. We sat outside because the weather was finally nice. They have QR codes on the table to purchase food and drinks. We walked up to the waitresses for the drinks. It wasn't that busy, and I hate when they act like they are so busy. At one point, we got a beer, that was gross and asked to exchange it. She did, but not without asking us 10 questions first. read more

Commonwealth Brewing Company is a coffee shop, brewery, cafe, and pizzeria. The large multi-use space is the perfect place for gathering a group of friends and just hanging out. There truly is something for everyone: + The boys loved the selection of brews (bartenders were so knowledgable and helpful) and college football playing on the big screen + Mamas loved the hybrid coffee shop options with matchas, fancy coffee cocktails, and cute branding + Kiddos loved the game cupboard (giant uno anyone?), shuffle board, and pizza. You can watch them yanking the pizzas right out of their wood-fired oven and they were surprisingly really, really high quality. The QR ordering system + extra long tables made this an ideal gathering spot for our group of friends. If you love Caboose Commons, this is a worthwhile alternative with a completely different vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

Solid newish brewery in the Fairfax area. I love their large outdoor, dog friendly patio and all the events offered throughout the year. The overall atmosphere is fun and can get really packed. They have a lot more potential if it weren't for the service - it can be hit or miss. Some of the staff is friendly, sometimes they're not, and sometimes orders via the QR code on the table take awhile (they forget/don't notice the ticket orders). I also wish they offered more alcohol free options; depending on the bartenders, some are more willing than others to whip together a mocktail. Still a solid hang out spot and love taking my pup here. read more

Cool spot in Fairfax! We stopped in to check it out when meeting friends in the area so we just grabbed a quick drink and didn't stay long. There were some cute holiday vendors the day we were there. We did not try the food but it looked good. The vibe was very cool, we would have liked to have stayed longer. There were plenty of tables so you could have a larger group here and they had a live band playing, so that was fun! There are a lot of cute shops on the street so we'll definitely be back to check them out. read more

Since moving to NOVA, Commonwealth has been our go-to hangout spot, and I genuinely think it should get more reviews on Yelp. Benefiting from an earlier library venue, this place is spacious and good for any time of the year, thanks to its large patio. The colorful, rich beer menu and the generous sampling policy, you should certainly interact with the staff on what you are looking for and their recommendations. Their pizzas are seriously good, and you can earn points on their payment systems for free food. Garage parking nearby, since street parking is tough. read more

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Food is decent, QR-code ordered. Beer selection is great, coffee drinks are great. It has a fun, vibrant, community feel. If you want a place for adults to hang out, it may not be for you. It has turned into a bit of a drinking daycare and feral kiddos are abundant. We (adults with a teenager) still come often and enjoy it every time. read more

What a great place with a variety of beer selections. Good vibes with plenty of room. The food is pretty good as well. Normal brewery food. The beer is definitely the star. read more

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed stopping by for pizza and beer on Memorial Day! The beer selection is amazing and there are so many fun flavors to try. We got the orange Julio (tastes like orange juice!) and the peanut butter and jealous (berry and peanut flavor. Unique and good!!). Both tasted great and I'll definitely come back to try more from their menu. We also ordered the Appolonia pizza (sausage, peppers, onions, olives, cheese) which was decent. Nothing special. For a $20 pizza I was hoping for something better but it did the job and was split perfectly between 2 people. The inside was super spacious with plenty of seating. There was also a nice patio where some people brought their dogs. There were some board/card games on tables for people to play and several hook & ring games. Overall this is a great spot and I hope to come back soon read more

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A warm July Sunday and I am soaking in the moonlight...an amazing Virginia night...Unfortunately, the Maryland night have been wiped out! For now, anyway...No food, but the ambiance is all right... read more

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This place is okay! Nothing bad but also nothing truly stood out. The food was mediocre. The pizza had good crunch but lacked a lot of flavor. They do not allow you to add more toppings. We ordered beer cheese and ranch on the side for a $1 or $1.50 more. They didn't fill the beer cheese to the top? Although it tasted like nacho cheese from a 7/11 machine. They were also sold out of a lot of food items this particular Sunday evening. Their drinks are fun and tasty. I liked that they had so many options and allow you to taste the drafts beforehand. They even have a cocktail menu up on the board. Staff was friendly and polite. The overall atmosphere is very nice. It is a large space but too bright and too loud for me. It looked very clean and new so maybe in the day time the ambiance would fit better? read more

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We came here with a big group, including our nephews, and everyone had such a great time! I loved the diverse game selection. The boys enjoyed playing card games and uno. We are big fans of commonwealth beer, and really enjoyed sampling through their massive beer list! We got to try a bunch of new and delicious flavors. The pizzas were scrumptious, too. My favorite was the Diavolo pizza, which had crispy pepperoni, spicy honey, red chili and garlic. The only issue (through no fault of the brewery!) is that the place was packed when we went and sooo loud. I could barely hear the other folks in my party. read more

Absolutely love this place. Came in with the SO while attending the Old Town Fairfax festival and nabbed a Pink Fluffy Unicorn as well as tested a few others. Service was quick and hip ambiance. Lots of families with children, it is a fall festival and great vibes. read more

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere, beer, and food. It took a little bit to get some items we needed to take home leftovers but the servers were polite. The only thing that we didn't like was that it was so loud inside my party couldn't hear each other.....so it put a damper on our socializing. This was on a night with no band. I think it would be better to sit outside. I hope they look into something to help with the noise. read more

Huge space with a giant menu - a drink for every tastebud really. We liked that there were big tables and a number of games to play while enjoying a drink. Order at the bar and then choose your seat! Seemed understaffed for a Saturday, and the DJ was playing good music but it was so loud you couldn't talk easily. Street parking and public lots are nearby and easy. read more

Wish I tipped after and not as I was placing my order. We went as a group and each family had their own order that was self submitted on phones like it was Covid. We didn't have a server taking orders and getting it all bungled. Each order had their own name but orders were dropped at the kids table without any effort of whose name was on the order or what it was. Kids were digging right in. Then it kept happening, and I asked the server who the order belonged to and he said "I'm just putting them down." And I told him each order had their own names on them- everyone is not on one check. He eventually said the name, which I helped to deliver to the right family. East. He could have done it too. But this was causing delays, missing orders, over cooking in the kitchen, resulting in wasted food, and back up in the kitchen. Just yell the name on the order and say what the order item is next time. Let's have a goal of "100% accuracy" and nobody is required to take any orders! Food was still pretty good. read more

Great service. 5 Stars Creative beers and they let you sample them. 5 Stars Sound and noise level 1 Star. Very loud, everything echoes so it's difficult to hear what your friends were saying. We were all like, wait, what did you say, I couldn't hear you!! Lol Vibes 5 Stars. Old Town Fairfax is grateful for the brewery. I really enjoyed myself here with friends one evening after work. I didn't order the food, but they have standard french fries, chicken wings, pizza, large warm pretzel, etc. They serve very creative beers here. The gentleman that helped me was super patient and made a few recommendations based on what I prefer. They have a plenty of outdoor seating as well. I highly recommend. read more

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If a brewery is going to have QR codes on the table so the customers have to do most of the work, the QR code should link you to the beer menu. Instead, it links you to brunch items, mimosa, craft cocktails, red wine, white wine, seltzer... so the brewery menu links you to everything but beer. Ok, other than that, great food, great service, great beer and great location. Still 5 stars. read more

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The bee is excellent, goes almost without saying. Which begs the question... why have just one to two of your employees serving it? The line is to the back of the restaurant for an hour and you can't add anyone else behind the taps? Why allow people to reserve huge portions of your establishment and hold it for an HOUR after their reservation time? It's so disrespectful to people who come in and want to eat and drink to see a third of your dining room roped off for 45-50 minutes waiting for people who have no respect for others time, while the rest try and squeeze into the remaining spots. I'm just some guy. Never ran a restaurant before, but I love the beer. Can't really recommend this place as long as they keep running it like this though. read more

Besides lining up for a beer, which can get crazy busy if they are only running one line, the beer here is worth it. Kinda hit or miss with the food.... Would come here if you are hungry.. but definitely try something if you are drinking. read more

Wide variety of great beers and pizzas, unfortunately not much else on the menu. Can be rather noisy, and difficult to find a seat, at busy times, but most of the people at the big tables don't mind sharing. (The table that is, probably not their food and drink!) Great place to hang out on the front porch on a not-too-hot evening, if you can grab an open table. read more

Came in to listen to our friends play bluegrass, decided to have some pizza and drinks. Pretty loud place, but delicious pizzas and drinks. My husband got a stout and I got #25 Teahupo'o ( hard seltzer-mango pink guava). Nice establishment , clean and well run. Tables were cleaned off regularly and the gentleman in the green/olive hoodie was working it:he stopped and answered questions, he was bringing boxes and busing tables. read more

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Walked into Old town Fairfax and stopped in at Commonwealth Brewing, quite the place to be, huge crowd and a few minute wait for beverages. Which worked out for us, gave us time to pick the perfect choice. A lot of indoor seating and outdoor as well(so bring your pups). The drink selection board for beverages is crazy huge(see pic) and a wide variety of different styles of drinks. A seasonal favorite of my wife's is the Mimosa drink, usually around spring n summertime. Pleasantly surprised to see a nice list of fall drinks, that were not beer(see pic). Ordering food is very simple, scan the QR code at your table and select some good pub grub types of Apps. and they have a wood fired pizza oven. We tried the pepperoni pizza today, and it was fabulous. ( a little burnt for my taste, but it was delicious). The soft pretzel looked real good, but we were stuffed and will try pretzel next time..with a smash burger. Seasonal drinks. My wife had the gin garden and loved it. I had the Old Fashion and it was delightful. The service was impeccable and the entire staff is very friendly..Thank You. read more

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Commonwealth Brewing Company is a fun indoor/outdoor experience with a vast drink menu. While we didn't get any drinks, the Boardwalk Fries were AMAZING! The perfect blend of pepper, Old Bay, and salt that really hit the spot as we waited for our dinner reservations. The menu is given by QR code scan and the staff brings out each item quite fast. The store is clean and has nice picnic tables throughout the restaurant. Very spacious and great for large groups! I was so busy enjoying the fries I forgot to snap a picture I look forward to coming back and enjoying a nice brew when Spring rolls around! read more

I've been a fan of Commonwealth Brewing's beer since well before their Fairfax site debuted! Some beer enthusiast bars around here used to occasionally stock kegs/cans from their Virginia Beach spot prior to their NOVA establishment. The atmosphere at the brewery is unmatched. Fairfax needed those laid-back beach vibes that they deliver. Their pizza is fantastic, and the team is so attentive and friendly. I've already visited three times and I've got to check out their upcoming brunch events. Their extensive beer selection caters to all tastes and includes cocktails. There's something on their menu for everyone! read more

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Great local brewery! Really feels like you are in the heart of downtown Fairfax at a locals-only type spot, that is still fun. Great beer selection, everything we had was good, good service and decent prices. Fun both inside and outside, we chose outside due to it being a very beautiful evening. We will come back! read more

I don't drink, but I totally would for CBC. They totally know how to brew a beer! Although they don't offer "flights," you can just order a smaller glass. We tried a "flight" and I have to say this is one of the best breweries I've been to. First the staff are super patient and knowledgeable. Second their beers are brewed perfectly. No dank flavors. No off smells. Their Shishi is nice and refreshing. The paper umbrellas is also sweet and flavorful. The marvelo is a strong stout. They have pizza but I haven't tried it yet. The only hang up is trying to find parking. I'm sure there are nearby lots, but I was able to get a cramped space in the old town street. read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday evening and while busy not crowded. However, they were clearly understaffed by my count with maybe 4 or 5 total employees, including kitchen staff. Ordered a pretzel to share as an appetizer with a smash burger, cali burrito, and vendemmia pizza - essentially a marguerita - as individual entrees. Smash burger was so-so, burrito not bad, pizza disgusting - seemed like it had been sitting for a long time before brought to the table. Fries were excellent, but again, just fries. Beer and cocktail selection excellent and very tasty. Ordering is really wonky. You can order food and cocktails via QR code from your table for delivery, but you have to go to the bar for beer, which is the same place servers pick up cocktails to deliver to your table -- too hard to pick up beer as well? Dunno. I'd rather order tableside and pick-up my own food/drinks when notified like other brewery/brew-pub type places do. So I'd give them an A+ for their beer/cocktails, C+ for food, and a D for service. And don't get me started on the 3% surcharge for using a credit card... We'll go back but for a beer and a plate of fries maybe -- food in general should be avoided. read more