Visited Honor Brewing on a Friday night around 8:30 PM, and it actually seemed like the crowd was…read morestarting to leave as I was arriving. Our group hung out outside, where they have a large area with campfire pods, which was really nice since it was a little chilly that night. I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I appreciated that they had non-beer options on the menu along with non-alcoholic drinks as well. Emily did an awesome job taking care of our party, especially since we were a pretty large group celebrating a birthday. I'd definitely recommend getting the s'mores basket (it was a big hit with everyone). My mojito was pretty good too. One thing I'd mention is that it's probably better to order directly through your server or at the bar instead of using the QR code ordering system. We tried ordering drinks through the QR code and they never came out, even after waiting around 30 minutes. Thankfully, Emily saved the day and got everything sorted out for us.

This beer was a sleeper hit from a birthday grab bag I received back in February. After sitting in…read morethe beer fridge for a couple of months, I finally cracked it open at a recent poker night, and the quality was undeniable. Silent Wings is a Coffee Brown Ale from Honor Brewing out of Sterling, Virginia. As a veteran myself, I have a massive amount of respect for this veteran-owned local outfit. The brew is excellent--smooth and flavorful with a distinct coffee profile. While it was delicious in April, the flavor profile strikes me as a perfect fit for a fall or winter evening. I'll definitely be looking to stock up on this again once the weather cools down. I may never make it out to Sterling but will keep an eye out for the brew!

We reserved the Hop Garden for a small party of friends. The section had reserved signs posted when…read morewhen I arrived and I was greeted by the staff to be sure we had everything we needed. The area was great with plenty of seating and shade. We were close to the main entrance so we could easy get beverages and we could hear the live music that was being offered. We look forward to returning in the future.

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!

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

We came here for a "corgi race" but I think it was simply just a corgi meetup. Oh well. Dewey was…read morecertainly the black sheep of this group but he didn't seem to mind. The brewery itself is quintessential northern Virginia area. Good, concise, expensive beer options built into a building that was clearly something much different prior. It was excellent. The pretzel bites were genuinely not good. I wasn't able to try other things on the menu so I cannot ding them too much for that one

Worst brewery experience I've ever had. The bartenders looked 15. They didn't welcome us or…read moreinteract with us at all, other than us ordering our food.... The entire interaction with staff was beyond terrible, or shall I say nonexistent. The fired ravioli was trash. The flatbread was trash. The flatbread is $14 It should cost less than $5. The key lime pie sour beer was decent.... That mediocre beer was the best part of my entire experience.

Quattro Goombas is a beloved stop on our regular drive from Maryland to Charlottesville, and it…read morenever disappoints. After a hectic visit on Mother's Day... there's something to be said about a quiet Friday afternoon. The atmosphere is so peaceful and unhurried. This visit we got to chat with the new brewer and work our way through a bunch of his beers. Every single one was excellent... it's clear he knows what he's doing. Really cool to connect with the people behind the craft. And of course we had to have the pizza. We always do. Best pizza in the area, no contest. 10/10, every time. See you on the next trip through.

Pizza is the most overrated pizza I've ever had. It's 90% dough almost no cheese that's why it's…read morethe first option is extra cheese for another $7.60. Each topping after that is another $7.60 so if you want a pizza with cheese pepperoni and sausage that's almost $47 for a pizza with crappy dough. The meatball appetizer was good. It's a pretty big meatball for $7. Beer was just OK. The layout was nice, but there's nothing here that would bring me back again.

I really liked the vibes here! We went on a Sunday evening though so it was a lot less busy and…read moremore chill. We got some burgers with tots and fries which tasted great! Along with some jell-o shots, beers and cream sodas. Service was fast after placing our order. After food and drinks, we played in the arcade which was on one side of the room. There are a few games like basketball, mini claw machine, pac man, racing, pinball etc to keep everyone entertained and you add credits to a reusable game card to play. Overall great and chill brewery!

Never got the guy's name at the front but he really sold us on this spot being so friendly and…read moretelling us about this LoCo bar crawl map! Please Solace, give this man a raise! Haha Food was amazing, it really hit the spot! And again, he really sold us on the menu and we're glad to get his recommendations. Hubs and I shared these sliders and loaded tater tots -- definitely delicious and shareable! He got a beer and I got a flight. I love that they had a good variety for both beers and bites! Also, there's ample seating -- great for both small and big groups. And it's family friendly too with the ample games they had! We would definitely come back to try the other beers and other food on the menu!

After visiting a two other VA/MD breweries, my expectations were really low on my quest for some…read moregood craft beer. Ocelot felt like craft beer the moment we walked in. Dark woods, colored lights stickers, TV playing, music going and the vats for brewing. Walked up and took a seat at the empty bar, arriving minutes after they opened on a Monday. Looked at the tap menu, as well as can for sale. My sister ordered a lemon lime cider and I decided on a Polvo Pils. After that trip to Prague, I will always search out a good pilsner. Ocelot had a wonderful pilsner, served properly. I followed this up with Little Black Book. Can you ever go wrong with a nitro tap beer? The answer is no. So, after two rounds, I was impressed with the beer, definitely better than what I had tasted the previous days. The beertender was attentive, the decor was somewhat eclectic, lots of colored lights strung from the ceiling. Barrels against the wall, as the main beer hall opened up to the production side of the establishment. The pinball room was awesome, wall to wall pinball machines, light flashing, looked like it would really be a happening place at quitting time. All in all it was the best beer experience I had while visiting. Would recommend a stop if you don't want to battle traffic out of IAD at the wrong time of day.

This was our first stop on our brewery run. We liked the eclectic decor and the game room. Playing…read morepinball was a ton of fun! Beers were good but in my opinion, I wish they had more variety and allowed 5-6 oz pours. We didn't see any food but saw they sometimes have food trucks there so that's good. Otherwise, it's a good solid 3.5, not bad!

Finding this winery was a pleasant surprise. A little ways off of route 50 from Fairfax Corner, it…read moreis not too hard to get to but a lovely respite from the DMV. I love that there are several options for seating. Past reviews led me to believe it is all open air, but there is a small seating space inside the tasting barn where the bar is. Granted, it still has open airflow, but can be mostly closed in during inclement weather. There are also two lawns with a hard separation--one for families and an adults-only space, which seems like a good way to be inclusive of both families and adults who are tired of children running wild at wineries/breweries. The wines were delicious, and of the ones we sampled the Cab Franc was excellent. I did like the Viognier, but it was a little too mild-flavored for me.

Had a great Sunday at Old Farm Winery at Hartland. Came here with a group of friends on a windy…read moreSunday in November. The property is nice and has multiple outdoor seating areas. They had one marked for families and one for adults. And it is indeed dog friendly. There was plenty of space for dogs outside with a pet station. The day we went it was very windy so we headed straight inside. The tasting area is open and they have clear covers on the openings to keep the warmth from the heaters in and all the crazy wind and cold out. We opted to do a tasting and Emma assisted us. We did the traditional tasting and were able to try three reds and three whites. It seems like there was something to everyone because folks had different favorites. Emma talked us throihh each selection and happily answered all our questions about wine. After our tasting we were hungry and decided to get two pizzas and some dips. I also tried their cider which was yummy. The pizza was good, we had the mushroom flatbread and pepperoni pizza. Both were yummy or we were really tipsy lol! The icing on top of the experience was the live music. There was a musician singing and playing the guitar that really set the mood. We sat down inside, sipper our drinks, ate our food and played games. Hope to come back with the dogs in warmer weather.