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    Fair Winds Brewing

    4.3 (207 reviews)
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    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Laresa M.

    New to us brewery and what a great find! It's pretty spacious, large bar with lots of seating options. I believe there was even a cornhole competition happening in a large room next to the main bar area. They have a diverse menu of beers and while there was a food truck, we didn't get a chance to try it by the time they left at 8pm. They are very family and dog friendly, both allowed inside and not just out on the patio - haha I opted for a flight which is something I love to do when trying a new brewery, so I can try a multitude of their beers at once. All of them were great! I'm not certain if it is entirely women owned/operated, but it was that night and I loved it!

    Mary Lynn T.

    Great birthday celebration at the craft beer and dessert pairing event! They even sang me happy birthday! Loved it! Delicious beer and desserts, personable hosts, great venue. Will come again and looking forward to next one. Really enjoyed the event and atmosphere.

    (the end of) Saison and barely wine. Stopped in after passing daily. Dog friendly, diverse menu, and on site good truck!
    Brandon H.

    Stopped in after passing daily. Dog friendly, diverse menu, and on site food truck! Staff was informative and nice to talk to, the atmosphere is relaxed. Kids, babies, pets, families, a nice brewery for everyone. Also, a few TVs with March Madness playing

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    Regina S.

    Solid tucked away local spot. Plenty of high top seating and some outdoor space and a big garage style door that is open for nice weather. Big pro is dog friendly, also family friendly. Good range of beers on top and some were sold out so you know they're fresh and have locals come They have TVs for sports games, rotating food trucks, and scheduled entertainment from music to trivia and even comedy Overall really enjoyed our time. Very laid back and friendly, don't expect anything over the top but do expect friendly banter from nearby tables

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    Chris D.

    I stopped in the other day for a beer with friends. It is a lovely open space with great beer. I had the Howling Gale IPA and found it smooth and delicious. Service was quick and helpful and La Raza food truck made some nice tacos al pastor to go with the beer. It is a little off the beaten path but worth the trip!

    Klara C.

    Pretty cool place with indoor and outdoor seating. Usually has a food truck. Been here a couple times. They don't have a huge parking lot but there is some street parking. Decent amount of beers on tap. No flights but you can get 5 oz pours. We came here on a Sunday and I do like it here because it is dog friendly inside and out. Order at the bar and sit wherever. They had food serving inside this time and the food was delicious. I often get the High Barbary Amber Lager and my boyfriend got the LortonKenny Light Lager. I love the Amber Lager. It's flavorful, balanced and crisp. The light Lager was easy to drink and also a great light beer. We tried the Barrel Aged Ghost of the Mariner as well. That was really good and had a great espresso flavor. Beer and atmosphere are great but sometimes the bartenders aren't very friendly.

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    Thank you for the visit and the kind review Paul

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    It's a low-key bare bones operation that just happens to make really good beer. I am also a fan of their support for veterans.

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    My favorite brew pub, bar none! Pub is very cool, staff is super friendly, ale selection is robust, and all choices are enjoyable.

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    This place is my favorite in Northern Virginia. Any of their hoppy beers are great and the saison and dark beers are great too.

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    6 years ago

    Fun place to visit. Its beautiful location. It was fun. And we enjoyed it.

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    8 years ago

    Tried their IPA when I was at Glory Days, so I went and visited last weekend. Kid friendly, great foodtrucks, and even better beer!

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    Beer is decent, and so is staff (not overly engaging though). Brewery is child friendly and has an assortment of games to keep them busy.

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    Beers were fine/decent but staff wasn't very friendly, so I'm not sure it's worth the drive from DC

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    I came on a Thursday afternoon and enjoyed this charming little restaurant. The French fries and…read moreBiscoff waffle was our favorite! We also tried the crab cake sandwich and French onion soup (also yummy). The ambiance is wonderful with French music playing and a darling patio. The service could improve a little, but I think that was an issue of being understaffed because I could tell he was trying very hard. This a great spot for a leisurely afternoon!

    Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 5/5…read more I love Belgian beer, and Cock and Bowl is my favorite place to nab some of this great nectar. This place keeps the Belgian brews stocked across the spectrum. From fruity Lambics to Tripels (my personal fave) and Quadrupels, pales to darks. There's a lot to explore here. The food is pretty good too. The frites (fries) are excellent and pair well with the beer. They are thick without veering into steak fry territory, nicely crunchy, and packed with a pleasing amount of salt (and I believe a hint of vinegar). The waffles are also a standout, typically topped with light and airy cream. The merguez lamb sausage is also hearty and delicious. I wish the building itself was larger. There's only a few tables, meaning you may be in for a wait if you go during the colder months. And I recently had the chocolate mousse and didn't care for it. It was much more akin to pudding, and there wasn't a deep enough chocolate flavor to contrast with the whipped cream. There's no better place I've found in Occoquan to eat, drink, and be merry. I highly recommend you stop here when you visit.

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    Great food, awesome bar staff, and cozy ambiance. Definitely recommend. Awesome friendly staff and…read moregreat. Glory days sauce is soo good. Penne pasta, Caesar and Cobb salad and the crab dip and to top it off the bourbon butter cake for dessert. Highly recommend.

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    The TV that tv guy refused to change to WNMBA
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