Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour…read morepricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with the great J David H. while we drank those great beers. The Veil is a comfortable spot in the Railroad District and we were sitting in their dining area on the ground floor. Big tables and plenty of room this afternoon. Which we needed because that burger and fries needed elbow room to enjoy. I'd only suggest a pump-based ketchup dispenser as the packet thing is tedious. They opened here in 2019 - well after I was done with my projects in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - transforming this three-story space into a family-friendly taproom and restaurant. The full kitchen specializes in indulgent smashburgers and Neapolitan-style pizzas that pair perfectly with the brewery's bold stouts, hazy IPAs, and seasonal sours. We didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the Only You Bar & Lounge upstairs. Maybe that's the next visit to Hampton Roads. [Round number review 1500 in Virginia - 911 of 2025 - 24467 overall]

First time and so freaking overdue! The Richmond based Veil is a beer juggernaut that opened up a…read moresecond location in Norfolk's Ghent hood pre pandemic in 2019. I only experienced the downstairs on my visit with Yelp friend Bruce K. The Happy Hour pricing was a draw as well as stellar reviews. Parking in their own smallish lot on a weekday was no problem. They also have free off street parking too! No debris in sight on my walk up. The signage is the building itself which is darn cool. They also offer outdoor seating. I started off with a Blend which is a Pale and Pilsner if I recall and it was tasty. The counter service was excellent. You can cash tip or card. Customers can also leave a tab open. The seating is wood bench type that comfortably seats six. The aesthetics of the first floor is high ceilings, concrete floors and walls. The kitchen has a garage door over the front. The space was previously a restaurant, but before may have been a factory, or warehouse. Only negative was music was a bit elevated for talking. Prior to Happy Hour concluding I ordered a $6 on special smash burger that comes with fries. No other dudes are available. The regular price is $12, so this is a deal friends. In about 20 minutes burgers and fries were delivered to the table. The look was downright amazing, so pretty much knew this bad boy was gonna be a hitter. The burger comes with double patty, cheese, Dukes mayo, lettuce a pickle. If something else I'm sorry I forgot. The first bite was phenomenal! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked 80/20 beef which was not greasy. The construction was a masterpiece. The thin fries were cooked crispy and seasoned well, yum! Honestly I could eat that burger everyday. The whole experience was exceptional and worthy of a full 5. Totally recommend checking The Veil Brewing out.

Some of the best happy hour prices in town. Not to mention a great staff who is very attentive in…read moremaking sure you are taken care of.

Had a great time here! I ate at the bar and played a little pool, and the staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and accommodating. The cook even came out to personally confirm that I wanted my burger without cheese, which was a thoughtful touch. The burger was fresh and tasty, but the fries were the real headliner--absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff was patient with my enthusiastic pool-table energy. A great spot for good food, friendly service, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere!

Crispy Tater tots, juicy burgers, pizza is ok but prefer a crispy crust. The beer is ice cold. I…read morehaven't one bad thing on the menu so far. It's a local bar no children running around except for Baby Night Bingo but I think that was a one of.

Giving this place an overall rounded up 4 star. But it did have a few things that knocked them…read moredown. Well, I'll say this little place is definitely a local bar. Everybody that was in there when we got there seems to know each other and we're all very friendly. As for the place: it's a little hole in the wall. That has several pool tables and I think five or six digital dartboards. Apparently a couple nights a week they have various special things going on. The night we went they were having a trivia contest about to begin. We didn't stay for that, but clearly there are locals that come here each week for this. As for the food: there were four of us this evening and each try something a little different. As for my wife and I, we had bacon cheeseburgers and she added an egg to hers. They were both very good. We really enjoyed them. They had a lot of flavor and were perfectly cooked. My one sister-in-law had a burger with Swiss cheese and mushrooms. She also liked it a lot. My other sister-in-law had the chicken quesadilla. She said it was OK. Not exactly sure what that meant by that. We also did buy some nachos for the table and I will say that they weren't the best. They looked good, but by the time they got to the table, they were already room temperature and they just didn't have a lot of flavor overall. But overall - we were happy. As for staff: all were very friendly. But I think they were almost too busy to serve us at our tables. Ortiz didn't get refilled, and it took us asking for our check to actually get it. Again, they were all very friendly, but I just think they were running around too much to properly serve the room. So overall, this little hole in the wall gave us some decent food. Again, some friendly staff, but clearly a little local joint for the neighborhood. But if I was in the area and wanted a good burger, pretty sure I would still stop in.

Our server Parker was wonderful. He was very attentive and friendly and was quick to make things…read moreright when our food wasn't to our liking. My husband had the pulled chicken but was not a fan of the BBQ sauce used to prepare it. I ordered the smokehouse bacon burger which I was not a fan of but my son really liked it so we switched sandwiches and all was right with the world. My daughter in law enjoyed her meal but really the service was the best part of our experience.

This place is hit or miss for me. Sometimes there's live music. It's kind of a bar you go to after…read moreyou've already been drinking. Surprisingly, the food is pretty good. Karaoke is on Thursday nights.

Hands down one of the best experiences I've had at a bar. The Daytona wings were amazing and Vivian…read morewas our amazing server. If anything i will return just to have her as our server again.

Stopped for the tuna steak, some shrimp and a salad!! All 3 were better than chicks oyster bar, was…read morevery happy and thankyou!

My favorite place to go on Taco Tuesday! Simply the best tacos around for only $2,50. This place…read morehas delicious food and friendly bartenders. Karaoke on Wednesdays. I think everyday they have something going on. love it!

I'm going to qualify this 5-star rating two ways…read more One I have become friends with one of the owners over the years so I say this with love. This place is a dive-bar in the finest sense of the description. Nothing fancy, the smoking area is MUCH larger than the non-smoking area, but the pool tables are in the Non-smoking side, the restrooms, bar and kitchen on the smoking side. Standard Bar food, Burgers, Fries, onion rings, Chicken wings, etc... Try the "Below Hell wings" if you like it spicy! The Bar is owed by two Ohio natives, retired Navy both and from here they also Run Buckeye Boys BBQ Catering. They have a great menu for the catering business and do a great job check em out if you love BBQ and need an event catered! Now for part two. I am from Michigan yet I love this place because of the people in here. Most of the patrons are Ohio Natives especially during football season, OSU games on Saturday and Cleveland Browns games on Sunday get the Prime TVs other games around the room. During State Games, they also run bigger speakers and an MC who pulls 50/50 drawing tickets at the end of the game. How did a Marine from Michigan befriend a sailor from Ohio you ask? This is how I come to rate Tango's 5-stars. We came in here one night and we raised hell, the owner was there and spent most of the evening laughing at us and our antics. A regular bar would have asked us to leave. But with a sense of humor and a tolerant clientele our club and the bar personnel all had a great time. We spent a lot of time in here over the years. Bottom line, if you are an Ohio Fan you need to come here if you want to be with fellow Buckeye / Browns fans! Tell Mac, Fart Master sent you! Sláinte!

Ordered chicken fingers to go with fries. The fries were horrible stale old don't order fries…read moreunless they are fresh!!!

I joined my boyfriend for a night out for pool on a Saturday night. This was my first time going…read morebut he goes often with his friends. It's a small bar with two pool tables. It has a nice homey feel. The bartender made me feel like a regular checking on us often. Drinks were cheap. It's definitely a place to go if you want to be low key . I will be back

One of my favorite things to do when it's nice out is go to a brewery, restaurant, or park and sit…read moreoutside! Tonight my sister took me to Elation Brewing, and I will absolutely be back! Elation Brewing has a huge indoor and outdoor area with plenty of different styles of seating! It is family and pet friendly, and they have fire pits for cooler days/nights. I love that the inside still has huge open windows to allow that fresh cross breeze in. They are known for their pizza, but they also have a variety of other things to eat on their menu. There is also a number of different beers, seltzers, IPAs, and wines to try. Tonight I had the White Cranberry Sangria from Water's Edge Winery (also in Norfolk) and the Downeast Black Cherry! While both were really good, I prefer the Downeast because it was sparkling and just more refreshing. We also had the bacon Gouda pizza and the Hive pizza with hot honey. Both were great! I had never had a hot honey pizza but would definitely get it again! Tonight was trivia night and they had a good size crowd come out. I like that you could actually hear the questions despite so many people. A lot of times I can barely hear! Also inside the same place is Voyager Coffee. They're only open 7-4. I would love to give them a try. Oh and Elation does offer military discount but only on their to-go beers! The ONLY reason I did not give Elation five star is because I wish they had actual servers. You have to go up to the counter to order each time, and the lines get pretty long. Being able to order from the table, even if from a QR code where you could order and pay online would be a plus. Lastly, for such a large space, the parking lot is tiny. You'd either have to find street parking or there is additional parking at the CEO building on Colley.

Elation Brewing has a fantastic atmosphere. The space is large and open with an airy indoor layout…read moreand plenty of outdoor seating. It's the kind of place that works for almost any occasion, whether you're hanging out with a big group, grabbing a drink solo, or meeting up for a casual date. There are lots of different seating options, which makes the space feel flexible and comfortable. They also host live music and trivia on certain nights, which adds to the overall vibe. I went on a Sunday around 6:30pm. It wasn't crowded, but there was still a good crowd if that makes sense. It felt lively without being packed. Their drink selection is great. They have plenty of beer options, but also serve wine, seltzers, cider, and non alcoholic drinks, which I really appreciate since I'm not much of a beer person. I ordered the frozen rosé slushie in wild raspberry and it was strong. I also had the black cherry fruited cider, which was delicious. For food, I ordered The Hive pizza and it was excellent. The crust was thin-ish and tasted homemade, and the ingredients were clearly high quality. No complaints at all. Service was friendly and efficient, and the bathrooms were very clean. Random detail, but the toilet paper was noticeably better quality than what you usually find in bars. It was not plush, but strong and not paper thin. Overall, I loved the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, and the service. I will definitely be back.