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    4.5 (112 reviews)
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    Surge C.

    Hawksbill offers a laidback atmosphere to enjoy brews, play games, and have great conversations with friends and staff. The place is very family and dog friendly, making it a great Luray hang out spot. During our recent visit to Luray, the snow was coming down hard and the caverns were closed. With few dog-friendly activities nearby, and our hiking plans cancelled, we decided to check out Hawksbill. My husband and I each got a flight, with a mixture of darks and lights. Overall, we really enjoyed the lighter beers like their saison and kolch. We both weren't too impressed by their stout or port. They were quite watered down and had a hint of licorice taste to them. On Sundays they don't serve food, but the bartender was nice enough to let us get take out and bring it inside to enjoy our beers with. When in Luray, I recommend coming here if you're a beer enthusiast and have your pup with you.

    Laresa M.

    $8 flights of 4 tasters? Yes please!! Dog friendly indoors? Check! Great beer? Check! Great prices? Check! Friendly, knowledgeable staff? Check! Welcoming to all? Check! This brewery has all the things that make a great brewery. We're on our way out of town and sought this brewery out for its good reviews and pictures that made us want to see more! We were not disappointed! Definitely worth coming back. The coffee stout was our favorite!

    Janel Y.

    Stopped in here on a Sunday midday and we were practically the only patrons but the bartender was friendly, the IPA I tried was pretty good, and my pup enjoyed chilling on the cool floor and watching people pass by. Wished there were some food options (or that I'd read there weren't before we stopped in) and more brews on tap but, overall, it was a nice spot to spend a couple hours relaxing after a hike in Shenandoah.

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    James H.

    Cute brewery in downtown Luray. Great place to stop and have a couple of beers. Beer selection is diverse enough to find a few worth trying. Very clean interior with plenty of seating.

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    Stacy W.

    We stopped in for a quick drink. Hubby had been wanting to try it so he had a few beers. I didn't feel like drinking, so I got the boo beer. Such a cute name, but it's root beer with honey. It was yummy. It had its own place in the tap and came in a tall glass just like the beer so nobody could even tell it's not beer. The inside was nice and open and had a bunch of games to play with. I found a baby boomer trivial pursuit so we played with that for a few min. We didn't know many of the answers. The place is dog friendly as there was a doggy inside. I sat on the floor and played with the dog for a while too. They even have a little play area for kids on the side. We really liked this place and will definitely come back if we're in the area.

    Hawksbill Brewing is a must-stop for anyone heading from DC to Shenandoah National Park. Just a quick 15-minute drive west of the Thornton Gap exit on Skyline Drive, it's perfectly located for a refreshing weekend brew! The beer here is top-notch. I usually drink their Hooray for Luray IPA, which is fantastic. They also have another lower alcohol IPA, which is great (I cannot remember the name). I recently tried their Märzen--normally not my go-to style, but it was incredible. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of small-town Virginia charm with a laid-back, hip vibe. The staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home. And --Hawksbill is dog-friendly, which is a big plus for me! The crowd is a great mix of locals and folks from DC enjoying a weekend drive. If you're in the area, especially during leaf-turning season, make sure to stop by Hawksbill Brewing. You won't regret it! Oh yes, forgot something - outdoor area is also real nice for the summer, spring and fall!

    It was so good, that I didn't have a chance to take the photo before I drank half the beer.
    Karen R.

    We are somewhat craft beer snobs. In the past, we have specifically taken week long vacations focused on finding the best beer in an area. (We even traveled 3,000 miles to visit 16 breweries in 2 1/2 days.) COVID put a halt to our beer run vacations; we are so glad that, as more and more people get vaccinated, we are able to venture out. Hawksbill Brewing Company was a great introduction back into the world of craft beer. Enjoy the beers we tried. The saison was superb! If 1/2-stars were allowed, we would rate this place 4 1/2-stars just because the selection was limited. Though on the plus side, there was a nice range of styles and ABV. Too many places only have IPAs with high ABVs. Don't get me wrong, we love a well crafted IPA, but also like to be able to walk after indulging. We loved the atmosphere here! I'm a marathon runner and can see returning to the area for the Luray Half. I'll definitely want to celebrate finishing the race here.

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    Eric N.

    We took a day trip up to Shenandoah National Park for a little hiking, ended up in Luray, and found this place to grab a couple of cold ones. Cool place that has an outdoor seating section and super friendly staff. We are not usually IPA drinkers but that "Hooray for Luray" beer is one of the best we've ever had. We'll be back the next time we are in the area!

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    Incredible warmth from the brewer (didn't get his name) and his kindness made our experience--great beer and snacks from the food truck.

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    Great beer and great staff. We would recommend you stop in. Check the hours before you arrive. It opens kinda early

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    Awesome brewery! Stoped in while in Luray. Nice long bar with outdoor seating. My favorite is the haymaker cream ale.

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    Went here on Valentine's Day and had a great time. The beer I got was wonderful and the taco truck outside was yummy! Would highly recommend

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    Pretty good beer, all made there. Nice long bar to sit I side or lots of seats outside. Such friendly staff and dog friendly!!

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    A cute little place to stop for a drink in downtown Luray. They offer inside and outside seating. Friendly staff.

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    We have taken our guests to your brewery . Everyone has enjoyed the beer. the service was wonderful too. We will be visiting again.

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    Cinderella Carriage- best pumpkin/harvest beer I've ever had! Super friendly staff and great variety of beers on menu!

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    Excellent beer and friendly staff. Simple laidback atmosphere. Be warned- BTOF (bring your own food).

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    Good food truck and nice selection of beers recommendif in area stop and visit. Nice town

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    Nice local place. Dog friendly! TV for watching football. Good beer and nice bartender.

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    Ask the Community - Hawksbill Brewing Company

    Do you have food?

    Hi Maria - We don't have our own kitchen, but we work with food trucks on Thursday and Saturday. You can call and check the schedule at 540-860-5608 or check our Facebook page. If your visit doesn't coincide, you can order from a couple of places… 

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    The Valley Cork - Bar area

    The Valley Cork

    4.3(65 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Beautiful restaurant in a restored old hardware store! The owner Lynette and her crew do a…read morewonderful job attending to guests. And, she serves the community hosting local Chamber events and other functions. They have beer and wine - in addition to food (breakfast, lunch specials and dinner). Plus a bottle shop. Local, woman-owned business for the WIN!

    I've heard great things about this spot- and we decided to give it a try for date night before our…read moremovie at the Page Theater down the road. I was expecting a little more so our experience fell a tad short. I just thought it would blow me away but it's just not quite there. I was, however, really impressed with the amount of variety on the menu from local brews, local wines, and some European types! Reds, whites, rose, ports, dessert wines...YOU NAME IT! The wine was tasty, I opted for a sweeter white wine from VA, and my bf opted for a dryer red wine from VA. We slurped it down! The food was underwhelming. I don't believe it's prepared in-house. The flatbread we ordered had some bland chicken and was missing some color and seasoning. The fried pickles seemed frozen and the jalapeño poppers were nothing to get excited about. However, the local jam they served with the poppers made a BIG difference! I had never tried such a combo and that was pretty yummy!! Who knew jam and jalapeño poppers complimented each other so well. I'd love to try thier charcuterie boards too....maybe we just ordered the wrong items for a winery/brewery. Worth a pop in-

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    The Valley Cork - Lounge

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    The Valley Cork - Wine list

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    Castle Vineyards - Outside

    Castle Vineyards

    4.6(51 reviews)
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    We stopped by Castle Vineyards on a Saturday evening, excited that they were open late (until 7PM)…read more The interior had rustic farmhouse decor, with a bar to order at and plenty of seating. They offered both tastings and flights, but my friend and I both chose a glass of Rosé. The staff member had described it as crisp and dry, but it was still a bit too sweet for my preference - not terrible though. We sat on the rocking chairs outside and admired the nice view of green fields. I think they were setting up for a private event in the meantime, because people kept showing up with their own trays of food, and a whole bunch of children and dogs. Overall, we liked the ambiance here but the wine wasn't especially memorable and service was lukewarm.

    My first winery experience was in Castle Vineyards when my friend and I did a mini bachelorette…read moretogether in the Luray area. This place is serene and extremely peaceful and I could probably just sit outside and take everything in for hours. There are a few boardgames to play as well. There aren't a lot of seating inside, but during the daytime, the place was very laid back and not overcrowded. There are no marked parking spaces, but people typically park on the grass and there is ample space for so many cars. The interior of the main building was very simple and "bare bones" but had a homely charm to it and the lovely woman who served our flights was such a gentle, warm person who complemented the peacefulness of the place! My friend and I ended up buying our own bottles of wine and my fiance absolutely loved the Barren Ridge's Touriga wine that I got for him! Will definitely be back to bring him the next time around! Just a great place to take a step back and enjoy some wine!

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    Castle Vineyards - Rosé

    Rosé

    Castle Vineyards - New barn/tasting room! Opened October 2022! Same great wine and service just in a new building.

    New barn/tasting room! Opened October 2022! Same great wine and service just in a new building.

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    Ollie Cat Cafe - Pull pork bbq sandwich

    Ollie Cat Cafe

    3.7(188 reviews)
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    Came here on a recommendation and found it to be great…read more The whole place is a somewhat standard American-fare bar. My wife was very excited to try the pierogi appetizer. It was delicious with some onions and what tasted like bacon fat on it. The kiddos got items from the kids' menu - a simple pasta and a small pizza. There was a special while we visited (Oktoberfest, I think) that had some fantastic German items, including a killer schnitzel with sour red cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was fantastic. I got a couple of the on-tap beers and enjoyed them much. There is a respectable cocktail menu (any of them can be made mocktail if you want). One thing I appreciated very much was how family-friendly the place is. Our waitress saw Child #3 starting to melt down and brought him over some toys to play with, commenting that she had kids of her own. Indeed, in the corner, there is a whole table full of toys for kids to play with. Even the bathroom has a full changing table setup, which is way better than those wall changing tables. Overall, a great experience.

    I really wanted to have a good experience here. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case…read more I planned a day trip in Luray, VA for my husband's birthday. It was extremely hot and humid that day, and we have a baby, so we opted for an indoor restaurant with air conditioning. I came across Ollie Cat Cafe in a Google search. The online menu seemed to offer something for both of us to eat so we decided to give it a try. The parking was adequate and was a short walk from the car to the front door, which was helpful since I was carrying my baby in her car seat. When we walked in, the restaurant was about half full of patrons eating their meals. The staff was buzzing about as well. While we were standing by the front door, still holding my baby in her car seat, a staff member made eye contact with us and said "that looks heavy! I'll be with you in just a moment." She never came back to seat us. A second staff member looked at us and proceeded to keep working. While we were waiting and watching the room, a customer approached her and asked for their bill because they had been waiting so long. The waitress frantically said yes, and then walked over to the bar to get drinks for a different table. The drink station was next to where we were still standing. The same staff member proceeded to complain to my husband and I about how hectic it was and how they couldn't keep up to the point where she started bad-mouthing her own team. (The restaurant was only half full). She then directed a younger staff member at the drink station to seat us. He never even looked our way. After 15 minutes of watching the chaos, my husband, baby, and I left and went to Blue's Dog Bowl instead - where the food and staff were outstanding! So I'm sorry that I couldn't write a more thorough review of Ollie Cat Cafe, but until their staff learn how to wait tables and operate efficiently, this restaurant is going to suffer.

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    The Chop House Bistro - Local beef sirloin with curry squash

    The Chop House Bistro

    4.6(110 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We stumbled across The Chop House just as they were opening for dinner, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat find. If you're planning to come during peak dinner hours, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation because it started filling up quickly. We had spent the day hiking, so we were dressed much more casually than many of the other diners. The restaurant has a more upscale feel, but no one made us feel out of place. The staff was welcoming, seated us immediately, and made us feel comfortable from the start. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the cocktails were well made. The food was the real highlight. The burgers were cooked perfectly, the beef tasted fresh and flavorful, and the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. We also really enjoyed the soup of the day and the hummus of the day. The only thing that didn't completely wow us was the steak. It certainly wasn't bad but we just happen to be very particular when it comes to steak. Overall, this was an excellent meal with great service in a welcoming atmosphere. We'd happily return the next time we're in Luray.

    We went to celebrate my wife's birthday. We sat at the bar and canceled our table reservation. The…read morebartender was attending and efficient. For dinner my wife had scallops and I had steak. Both were outstanding. We had their homemade ice cream for dessert. The bartender put a candle in one of the scoops. Nice touch. We would return.

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    The Chop House Bistro - End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

    End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

    The Chop House Bistro - The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

    The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

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    Shenandoah Wine Tours

    Shenandoah Wine Tours

    5.0(9 reviews)
    12.3 mi

    Ms. Joanna was a great driver. She explained the area and different wineries and vineyards we…read morevisited. She also had great suggestions for the area. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Shenandoah Wine Tours at our last stop, it was a pleasant surprise. Our favorite wineries was the Winery at Kindred pointe. The atmosphere,wine and ciders were great. We would highly recommend this tour and winery. We plan on going back soon!

    Was looking to customize a wine tour as I wasnt sure if my party wanted to go to so many winery's…read more Jeanne worked with me and found wineries that met my needs. I rented the whole van for a more private tour instead of buying seats on a public tour. I wanted places that had options, not just wine...a tour and lunch. We meet at the holiday in express and Jeanne drove us to Muse for our first tasting, lunch at Woodstock cafe (yum!!!), tour and tasting at Wolf Gap, and ended at kindred point for cider and sangria slushies....perfect way to end our tour on a gorgeous sunny warm day. Jeanne even had water and snack boxes that come with the reserve by the seat tours. Great selection of goodies to much on in between wineries. She was so kind to even give us hand made key chains that she made herself. A drop of essential oil on the cork and wow! Great gift to take home. I'd def recommend Jeanne and Shenadoah Wine Tours. My friends are already asking when out next outting will be.

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    Shenandoah Wine Tours - Us at muse winery

    Us at muse winery

    Shenandoah Wine Tours - Chef came to speak to us at Woodstock cafe and shoppe where we stopped for lunch

    Chef came to speak to us at Woodstock cafe and shoppe where we stopped for lunch

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