Ambiance: HUGE brewery with lots of outdoor seating. There's 2 stages for bands as well…read more Service: quick at the main bar as you enter the property. Food: I didn't order any food or beers. I had a cocktail which was good. My friends said everything was good.

This is still our favorite spot! Casual spot with plenty of space. Beers are decent and there are…read moreoptions that should satisfy different folks' taste. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

We stopped here on the way back to D.C. and what a lovely farm brewery! For some context, my…read morehusband's family are the "original" 4Js - Jared, Josh, Jane and John so of course we HAD to check this place out. There was a huge outdoor space for kids and families complete with some games and picnic tables. We sat in the closed-in porch area and were treated to some live music on a Saturday. The beer was solid - hubby. and I split a flight and enjoyed the marionberry wheat and Sweet Nala stout. We liked their logo "Soil to Suds" and bought a few shirts - they even had a bunch of shirts on sale for $5! Great place for family time at a brewery.

Visited The Four J's twice now since it has opened. Once on a Friday evening; once early on a cool,…read moremisty Sunday. The place has a cool looking vibe and ambiance from the outside. There is seating both inside and outside. The inside is a bit stark on the inside with drywall on the walls and ceiling. I woulds have loved if they had lined the walls and ceiling with something like pine. I've sampled a number of their brews. My fave brews thus far are two ales: - Snafu (Strong Ale) - The Donkey Calleth (Imperial IPA) They have a small popcorn machine for snacks (which is free) - but other than that, as far as I can tell - there are no other food options. The folks who run the place are super nice. There is no WiFi network and they currently do not accept Apple Pay. #FourJsFarmAndBrewery

Visited Lark today with our uncles who live in the area - everyone's first time and the place was a…read morehit! Very family friendly, plenty of place to run around and the food comes out quick (no specific kids menu but the grilled cheese was a huge hit). The Director of Operations, Kat, was lovely, came by our table to chat and shared a little more about the makers market they were hosting and some of the special events (Monday bingo night!!) they have going on. The food was not only quick but also delicious -- I will be dreaming about the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls tonight. My uncle was in the mood for a burger which wasn't on the brewery menu but they did have at a food truck outside!! Not a beer girl but I tried one and it was great (I think called the one sip wonder). TVs and lively atmosphere, could've spent the whole day here!!

Full Review on Lark - In the grand scheme of Craft Beer in Northern Virginia - Lark is a fairly new…read morebrewery to our area. I've been going to breweries in Northern Virginia for over 14 years now and have seen a ton come and go. From Ocelot, to Old Ox, from Adroit Theory to Aslin, Solace, Honor, Route 7, Wheatland Springs, Dominion, Caboose, Crooked Run, Bluemont, Dirt Farm and probably some more. Bottom line - Lark is your average family get together venue, it rivals with Vanish, Dirt Farm and Bear Chase. Tons of room for the fam to run around and play, however - very limited parking space for the amount of seating areas. The service was okay, as someone who has served Beer and Wine for almost 3 years, I totally understand. However the staff was pretty hard to work with. They would stand behind the counter, they don't make eye contact and they don't ask who's next or really know how to engage the customer. They don't seem to be interested in their own beer. At one point there were 7 employees behind the counter while there were 3 -5 people in line. They should have teamed up and taken care of all 3 - 5 people at once. Pro tip: one person can serve multiple people, you don't need 7 people behind the bar. Get them working, you have waaaaay too many employees and barely any of them know what IBU means. For the beer, if you're a person who uses Untappd, I gave the brewery a 3/5. The beers were okay and probably need a lot more time for research. Why is a pilsner extra hoppy? But if you're really looking for a great venue with amazing service and amazing beer? Annnnnd family time? Hit up Wheatland Springs and you will not be disappointed Save yourself some time and money and just go to Ocelot for good beer and for beer and the family go to Wheatland Springs Lark is fairly new to the game but they're pulling the venue vibe card. Service 2/5 Beer 3/5 Venue 4/5 (Live music outside would take it further)

Road trip Haymarket. Nice small brewery. Good beer and great staff. Had great conversations with…read moreeveryone. They do good beer with what is given to them. Nice visit.

Tucked back, a little out of the way and a bit on the small side, this is a great local brewery…read more They have a good selection and variety of beers on tap. Read that as not everything is an IPA or so similar that it might as well be, as seems to be the case at many places these days. There is something for everyone. Really enjoyed a couple of very non standard brews with peach and pineapple that were very good and not over done. The Punk-tin was also very nice. Lastly, the King Midas is something you likely won't find anything close to at another brewery. It alone is worth a visit. I don't get out that way too often, but my will plan to stop by whenever I do.

First of all, let me start by saying that I really love the concept of this place. They have my…read morefavorite beer in the whole world, Vixen Irish ale. it has plenty of rooms with good vibes, the music selection, and the idea of food trucks. But, the food was expensive and not great quality for the money spent. I love the band One Hot Mess but The families with young children running around and screaming totally ruined the experience. Back in my day, yes I am older, We hired sitters and enjoyed adult nights out. Why are there so many young people out with children in bars and brewerie? I just don't get it and it deters me from relaxing.

4/5 multiple visits, 2019 to present. We don't get out here all the time but we've enjoyed it every…read moretime we do. They offer a pretty good variety of beers that are all fairly good, not the best out of the there but certainly above average. We've enjoyed everything from seltzers to sours, to IPAs and stouts. They have a good size tasting room that is usually sufficient to cover the crowds that tend to gather. The bar staff do a good job of working through the lines that can build up with good speed. Would definitely recommend stopping by.

As a Kent Island native, I'll always appreciate any outdoor brewery with a beach themed vibe!…read more Great beers, friendly customers, and a good vibe to socialize!

Food- the near by locations are great! Service- they need to…read moreimprove as the few times I tried to attend an event is not well organized lines ate way too long. And the advertising is misleading. Ambiance- too crowded. I enjoy visiting when an event is not happening.

Powers Farm & Brewery is a hidden gem that we found out about after skydiving at the local regional…read moreairport. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly, and the other guests (mostly regulars) made for great company! Powers only serves beer, but they do have a food truck rotation that comes through, so make sure to check their website before visiting to find out what's being served that day. The beer selection is decent and has something for everyone's taste. There is plenty of indoor seating and just as much outdoor seating, so you won't have to worry about standing up the whole time even when it's busy. Outside they have a Corn Hole setup and they also had a soccer ball you could kick around if you wanted to. To add to the outdoor ambiance, there was also a chicken coop that you could walk up to and look at. Also, if you're around during the evening, they might get the bonfires going! One of favorite parts about our visit was being able to enjoy my porter outside by the bonfire. All-in-all, it was a pleasant surprise and definitely worth a visit if you're ever out in Midland, VA or just won't to do something outside the city if you're in the DMV area.

REAL TALK: I happened to be at Powers Farm & Brewery due to wanting to try out a food truck that…read morewas making an appearance here. However, this place rocks! Powers have their own farm in which they grown their own produce and hops, and they have a brewery on site, featuring their small batches. The grounds are so spacious, beautiful, and there are plenty of picnic tables and chairs around pits for groups. You can definitely have gatherings and special events hosted here! Oh, and did I say that they have chickens roaming around? YES YES YES! So cute. We ran into one of the owners, Kevin, and he was super friendly and welcoming - and, I mean he-was-super-kind-and-unbelievably-genuine-and-amazingly-kind-what-an-awesome-human-being kind of way! If I was a beer drinker, I would definitely make an effort to come out here! Or, I'd just tag along with someone and enjoy the views and the relaxing vibes! Check Powers out! +friendly & welcoming! +beautiful space! +small-batch brews +chickens! +plenty of parking