My expectations were low since this is bar food, however everything was actually pretty good! The meat in the sandwiches were a little dry, but adding the BBQ sauce, pickles, and onions helped. I also really enjoyed the garlic Parmesan chicken wings that came with celery and carrots. The tater tots, onion rings, and potato salad sides were also great! The ranch was a little too watery for my liking but still good. I like how you can pour your own drink. The servers are nice and you can pick your own seat. The food did take almost an hour to come out, but it was a very packed weekend. I enjoyed the live singers performing too! read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

We had an overhead tv in front pf our table upfront the dance hall-good people shared the table with us and gave us best vantage point on both game & band. Fun night! We are from Seattle so thrilled for the Seahawks! They simply dominated this whole season and especially last night! Keep up the good work, boys! This place is very nice has lots of overhead tv with a large dance hall and prominent stage for bands to play. Service or lack their of a definite issue especially at checkout, I gave a good tip and I said thank you, the staff did not even acknowledge-we were so happy with our experience- both watching the game and the band-but definitely dampened by the unfriendly staff at checkout. What's with the ´titude? We did not order food. We ate at UJ before coming here. When we arrived-place was full-and then this nice gentleman offered to share the extra chairs in his table which was really kind-it did set the great mood & vibe but not by the staff workers but rather of the good patrons to this place-and yes, drinks my hubby had were pricey $24 each time, he was charged 8 drinks so not sure about that-oh well, it was a fun night-well worth game watching the Seahawks play against SF and seeing the Reflex at the same time! Simply overload of joy! read more

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I was in the vicinity to attend an event and stopped by this spot. Parking was plenty even though there are other businesses sharing the same lot. They serve beer, wine, cocktails and food. They also have darts in the back if you want to play. I tried one or two of the cocktails they had. You first have to get a Self Pour Card from the host along with providing your form of payment. You then go to the Cocktails bay, grab one of the glasses - they had many to choose from, tap your card (where it says "Tap Here" and then pull the lever to get the level of drink you want to get - the screen will show you the number of ounces you got and the total cost up to that point. I love it. I tried 2 cocktails (Beth's Green Hawaii and Sweet Apple Pie) as in getting a taste, but settled on one and both were good - I enjoyed the taste. I would check this spot out again, if in the area (seems like a chill place). read more

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Enjoyed my experience here. Love and appreciate the self pour concept especially as an out of towner to try a variety of local craft beers. Lineup was above average with lots of offerings...not many rated overly high or rare but solid. Had the lunch chopped brisket sandwich with crinkle fries for a good lunch price. The seasoning on fries was fantastic. The Alabama bbq was elite as well. Brisket itself decent. Ill definitely be back when in the area every few months if new offerings rotate through the draft lines read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Insta: @mmmashterchef Chopped brisket sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Great people Great music Good food Oh, and beer! I guess I need to say more before I can post. read more

I didn't try any food, but the place has a great setup and if you can't find something you like to drink, well... I just don't know what to say. They've got CHOICES. read more

Craftworx Taproom - 4 Stars Craftworx Taproom is the kind of spot that pulls you in with good vibes and keeps you coming back with even better flavor. The Burnt Ends Sandwich is the standout--perfectly smoky, tender, and packed with bold flavor. Easily earns a strong . The crispy tots on the side were golden perfection, and the pickles gave it a nice zing. The Mango Pineapple Sour is a refreshing choice for anyone looking to explore beyond the basics. Bright, tropical, and just the right amount of tang. Solid . The Cheese Quesadilla was simple and satisfying but didn't quite hit the same high notes as the rest. Still, a good sharable bite that earns a respectable . Customer Service? Impeccable. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and taken care of. Full for that. Ambiance is dope--modern, clean, and designed with both comfort and style in mind. Great lighting, chill seating areas, and TVs for catching the game. Gives you that "hang out all afternoon" kinda feel. A cozy here. Craftworx Taproom is clearly more than just a beer spot--it's a full experience. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area. I'll be back, and next time, I'm bringing friends. read more

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Food was delicious. Beers/wines are in plentiful. Staff is nice! Great atmosphere!!!

Large and clean. Tons of beer, wine and drinks. Self pour stations. Lots of seating The apps were good too. As well as prices. read more

Walked into this place on a Wednesday night and had zero expectations walking in. However I immediately noticed that they had line dancing on Wednesday evenings. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that this was a self-serve place. You essentially get a card that's connected to your tab and go up to the tap and serve yourself however much you want of whichever drink. They have so many beers, ciders and even cocktails. There's a little digital screen that shows you how much you're being charged. I wish all taprooms and breweries did this! It's perfect for me as I don't usually like to drink a lot and sometimes have trouble finishing my drink. I will be returning for a girls night so we're able to try line dancing! read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Tired of of dealing with slow well, then if I got the place for you, not only do you get to pour your own drinks when you really feel like it, but the staff here is incredibly attentive and quick the food is about what you would expect from a bar. Nothing overly special but solid. They always seems to be a decent crowd here but again not packed in crowd tends to be middle-aged to older so you don't get the spastic kids I think my favorite part about coming here is there's always good music regardless of the genre it might be country. It might be Rock or something in between, but there's always great music playing also they tend to have just about every sports game on the TV. read more

I love that I can pour my own drink and the card tell me how much I'm spending. Great vibes and events! Love the selection.

I was there on Saturday 9-20-26 to watch my grandson perform. I decided to order 2 Buffalo chicken dips. it took a long time so I went to get it "to go." When I finally got my order there was one small bowl, uncovered with chips. the bowl was about 3 1/2 inches wide. Rather small. I went back and let them know I had ordered and paid for 2. I was told that was a double portion. We paid just shy of 26.00. I wish I could post the picture. I was not treated well when I questioned the size. I know places get busy. I've worked food service yet, that really is no reason to not listen to the customer. I ended up leaving as I wasn't going to argue. I would just say, save your money. Ask about what a portion is. ugggg. It was very frustrating. read more

On a one-day-Virginia road trip, we were looking through tap lists of local breweries trying to decide who had the best IPA line-up. Craftworx was an instant win, with their self-pour wall format, they had a solid selection of local crafts and 'visiting crafts' on tap-separated by region, not style (which was a nice way to focus on local They had snifters, pint glasses, & flight boards w. white marker systems making it easy to create our own bar experience with reasonable prices per ounce We didn't opt into food but enjoyed sitting in the back bar area to play darts while tasting our flight choices. The ambiance was great! The staff was super helpful-checking in on us, though we were all set-it was nice to small talk about favorite beer styles & recommendations. We self-toured the place, observing their great space area offering a bar seating general tap room vibe, a private party event space in the back, and a front classic bar area offering a lot of liquor choices- so overall there was something for everyone. They also had a great tab card system, where we checked in with our credit card, got our tab card, and no need to check out with staff as they offer easy tip jar variety drop boxes ranging from %10-20. Enjoy, drop, decide, and go. Would love if we were more local to frequent. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

If you're in the area and looking for a place to relax or If you're in town for a show at Jiffy Lube Live then you should consider this place. It's about a ten-minute walk to JLL and is perfect for a pre-show beer. I was also impressed that despite their posted hours, they remained open after the show for those waiting on their Ubers. Pros: 1.) solid selection of local craft and domestics on tap. 2) nice selection of different types of drinks (pils, IPA, sour, porter, hef, wine, soda) 3.) staff is friendly and helpful. 4.) size is expansive and CLEAN. 5.) lots of food options Recommend: 1.) stay open just a few minutes later on concert nights at JLL (or offer a limited menu and beer offerings). read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Comfortable seating area - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Great time listening to The Jared Stout Band. I think Craftworx has such a fun vibe and there are so many great events. The drinks are great! The food is great! I always have a great time here. read more

The homie Dylan got the culinary expertise food was really good the skill is definitely there the restaurant itself has a great atmosphere and is very clean and appealing will definitely come back! read more

Weirdly extensive and affordable whiskey list. Staff were all very nice and helpful. The sound at live shows is pretty rough. They need dampening badly. (And a sound guy who shows up before the bands start) read more

The concept is an interesting one. There are "self pour" machines with different options. However, the portions for wine are super small and very expensive! Less than half a glass was over $9! Many of the bottles were empty as well. The food is mediocre and expensive although the menu seems fairly large. The band was ok, extremely loud. Seems like a lot of money is being made on short pours. read more

When the extra mile to help with our ladies group, to see the HUNKS show there. ! What a blessing to know them! Prices fair!

It has potential! When I walked in it was hard to tell who were staff and who were guests and it was unclear if we could simply seat ourselves. We did end up choosing to find a seat where we then tried to figure out how to order. There are 3 options--you can scan a QR code, hope a staff member comes over or order at the bar. Sadly the food was a big disappointment. My group had ordered the beer pretzel, wings, tater tots, cheese curds, fries and chicken tenders--all of which came out incredibly bland. None of it had a flavor or made us want more. The alcohol selection had plenty of options and is done in a cool pour it yourself concept. The vibe was pretty neutral, plenty of seating, overall clean. And they have fun events like karaoke. Overall, I could see it being a fun spot with some changes, especially to the food. Not sure I would go back anytime soon. read more

I decided to give Craftworx a try today after driving by so many times. The place was pretty empty even for lunch at 1 pm, so that worried me a bit in terms of the food they serve. The place is dimly lit and feels a bit like a cave but I was okay with that. The beer taps are self pour if you are coming to drink and the food menu is a QR barcode on the table you sit at and ordered through Toasttab and then someone will bring the food to your table. Very little interaction with the staff. Now on to the food and service. I ordered the Brisket sandwich, onion rings, and chips and Queso dip. The food arrived in less than 5 minutes and that is not a joke, I was half way through pouring a flight of 4 beers before it showed up to the table. The brisket sandwich was underwhelming in presentation and the brisket was over cooked and dry. It was chopped up like it was supposed to be a steak and cheese meat on a Wawa sandwich. So it did it no favors in the look of it. Dry, brown, and lacking flavor. I would not be surprised if it was heated in a microwave and then thrown on the roll. Did I mention how dry it was? It was so dry they could have used to to clean up a spill and it would not have left a drop of liquid behind. They give you a mound of brisket though, maybe 8-10 oz worth but again it looks like cheesesteak meat at Wawa. The onion rings were okay, served with a side of ranch. The chips and Queso were what is to be expected with a place like this, cold, unsalted, and the Queso from a can heated and served. It developed a film across it within minutes of arriving at the table. All in all the only thing that didn't suck was the beer. I now understand why the place was empty even at lunch time, maybe they are busy in the evenings after people have eaten at other restaurants and just want to drink afterwards. I will most likely return to drink beer here but I will never eat the food again in the place. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - a selection of beers - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

A great taproom to situate a number of parties. The food is great because there are options to service it, including an in-house option. The service is actually very well run and it is very efficient. All in all, this is a great option - Gainesville or not. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Craftworx Taproom in Gainesville, VA - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

We came hear to watch my girlfriends sisters last School of Rock performance, and it was an awesome venue to host it at! We ordered a bunch of food for the table, and all of it came out quickly. The only downside was the chips and salsa because there wasn't a lot of salsa or queso, so it was mostly just chips. The pretzel was the star of the show, as it was nice and hot and served with a nice side of cheese sauce and mustard that paired perfectly with it! The wings were really good, they were fried in a light batter, so there was a ton of meat. and the flatbread was super thing and delicious! I wish I would have gotten to try some of the beers here, but I guess that will be the reason that brings me back next time! read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Pretzel, Flatbread, wings, fries, and chips & salsa - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

This is a tough one to call. I really like this place after being here twice, but 4 might be a little generous. From a Beer POV , great situation a 5. I love sours and they have several, where other places may have one. Name a style, and they have a few great examples. you love beer, and want to find a new favorite, here is the place to start. The self-service tap system works great for samples, no getting stuck. Been to few sites like this, and this one operates perfectly. Room is comfortable , several seating options, High tops, low tables , wheelchair friendly , booths and "living room" style :). Great views of many TVS of a decent size for game day. This is a place that a group of friends can really be comfortable at. down side- food. the selections and quality are a bit poor. portion sizes are small, and prices a touch high. The pulled pork sandwich - bun and meat $8. ordering is painless using Toast App, but they need to figure out some better mouth clearing flavors. Onion rings were a horrid greasy mess. Beyond Beer ( like i care, but there is the wife) Soda (Coke Zero too) , Whiskey (great selection) and a few ciders and wine on tap too. Staff is really friendly and attentive, ready to answer questions. Bathrooms large and clean, and well lit. This has the potential to be a huge grand slam, but the food plan needs work. They are a month in so I am giving the benefit of the doubt. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Overlooking seating across room from self pour taps, spaciousness is great - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

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Great beer selection. Prices are by the ounce, so you can pour yourself a flight or a single glass. I definitely want to go again. Food is pretty good, although the portions are stingy. No real service, since you're mostly pouring your own drinks read more

Great local place. Super friendly staff, good food. Highly recommend this Craftworx.

Absolutely love this place! Not only are there many, many taps for beer, but there are taps for wine, cocktails, and a liquor bar too! The food menu is large enough to please most folks, and the service is very good. We watched football and they even turned on a large screen projection TV. Highly recommended! read more

Eh I don't care that they don't have a bar that you can sit at... I don't care that. I have to wait on myself... The food was basic bar food. Probably not a return person. read more

Eat before you go. Limited menu choices. Burnt ends was fatty. 10 liquor taps but only one pouring. Many beer taps not working.

Good beer selection but there's two big issues; 1- the food is horrendous! Burger precooked so by the time I got it it was reheated and cold, two slices of unmelted cheese. The wing sauce was good but the wings themselves are dry. 2- Then after I already tipped them, they want you to go get the food. Then after you give your beer card back to them before leaving it goes in a tip box with no option for zero. Why am I tipping to get beer myself?! I am local but I see why the place isn't always busy, just on concert nights. read more

I prefer not to have my food served to me by someone who has a crusty nose ring and an attitude. the place seemed dirty and the bathroom I can tell is not cleaned regularly. overall I would avoid this place considering the beer choice is nothing special . read more

CraftWorx is a very interesting concept and has many excellent beers. The food was okay but there is room for improvement. Of what I had, the burnt ends plate was fine. The odd thing about the place was the tipping scheme. You are given a card linked to your credit card for using at the taps themselves, with the total tab amount charged to your card once you depart. When you leave, you are asked to leave your card in one of a series of boxes, each labelled with a different tip amount. Given you are getting your glasses and pouring your own beer, this is a bit odd. This plan is even stranger when you consider that you order your food via a QR code and tip on that as well. Although your interaction with the staff is minimal, this makes a little sense. Tipping for a drink service done entirely on your own, though, does not. read more

3.5 The staff is great. The Totchos leave a lot to be desired and the burnt ends are just rectangular cuts of brisket flat. I love good BBQ and this was very disappointing. My wife even said the pulled chicken sandwich is sorta pedestrian. The beer, drinks and staff are great but the food needs some work. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - I burnt burnt ends - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Fun place to try different beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails. Food was typical bar food. Nothing unique or amazing but edible. This is the type of place you go for drinks and fun not the food. read more

The food is nothing special and the beer selection while extensive doesn't include much in the way of European Pilsners or Lagers. However on Monday nights Jazzworx, a big band comprised of some of the top jazz music educators in Northern Virginia makes the place a destination worth noting. Pun intended! read more

Went to this location for the 1st time last aint wanted to hear some live music they had a band there called special occasions entertainment. The band was awesome the place was Packed great property cool concept. I'll definitely return any time this band is playing it was great to hear good live music read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Band special occasions entertainment performance - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

Very sheik place and concept. Great place to hang with your friends. Ambiance is great and trying all types of beer and drink at your own pace and amount is awesome concept. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and beer. read more

CraftWorx Taproom - Tables. - Beer Bar Near Me - Gainesville, Virginia

I like that they leave all the forks on the table so they can be prelicked before my meal.

We go on Wednesday night for trivia. You order right off the QR code on the table. Seems very efficient and easy. Trivia is fun and exciting. There is plenty of parking and the restrooms were clean. read more