This is probably a 4.5 because more salt and less tzatziki could have been used but it's easy to…read moreround up to a 5 because of the Honey Bee Blonde, softness of the pita, and flavor packed meatballs plus a fun space, both indoor and outdoor with a DJ. The chicken flatbread was delicious although as one person mentioned previously, heavy on the onion, which was no big deal to pick off. The gyros were yummy as well and although being a brewery, they do carry Athletic brewing for the NA crowd which is quite considerate! Staff had a lot going on because of the crowds coming for the parade and were generally nice but otherwise engaged so not sure how deeply friendly, but it was fine!!

Their outdoor area is great for relaxing with a couple beers. A small but varied assortment, so…read morethere's something for everybody. They also had some small food dishes to snack on, but we didn't try any on this visit. A nice little neighborhood hangout.

My absolute favorite micro brewery and I've been to over 150 across 23 states. Roger is a talented…read morebrewer who has educated me on every trip and is an entertaining conversationalist. Finally tried the pizza and it was excellent as well.

Well, if you're in the northern neck area I highly recommend you checkout this place. They have…read morewide selection of beers of all kinds. I love apple cinnamon flavor lager as it's very unique. Our go to spot on Thursday with our friends to participate in the trivia night. Trivia night starts at 7 pm. Owners are wonderful. Very welcoming. She also brings her cute chihuahuas sometimes. So adorable. They also started making pizzas recently. Great addition to their already amazing bar. Ambiance and service is phenomenal. We absolutely love this place. They also have lots of board and card games. Nice couch to sit and watch sports.

Service from staff 10/10 Food 0/5…read moreWe come once a year to visit the FAM. So Old Rapp Tap is a once a year venue for us. Today I was totally disappointed. Seriously. We didn't even eat since breakfast so we were starving! it's more like a diner It just wasn't good. This once a year rotation is now on skip...... The fish and chips............One piece of fish. The Cajun pasta no flavor Even the wings/ asked for all flats and they did that (again 10/10 customer service) but the wings had no flavor Our waiter was AMAZING! He was the best part of thr experience.

Had an amazing time at the Old Rapp Taphouse. The restaurant itself is stunning with a variety of…read moreseating and fun twinkle lights strung on the ceiling. Midway through our dinner the main lights dimmed a bit which made the string lights look like stars making for a very romantic atmosphere. They do offer outdoor seating as well but we opted to stay inside, however we saw a fire pit and corn hole which could make for a fun outdoor evening. The food was amazing and came out extremely quickly. I think we waited less than 10 minutes which surprised me. I ended up getting the soft shell crab special which came with 3 small soft shell crabs and two sides. The Caesar salad was well dressed but was missing the salty umami flavor I come to expect with Caesar it almost tasted a bit bland but the romaine used was fresh and I appreciated the crunch/green it offered my meal, I don't think I'd recommend it being worth the upcharge and will probably try another side when returning. The fries are handcut and delicious, they also have old bay along with the typical salt & pepper on the table which when sprinkled on to the fries definitely take it up a notch. My crabs were phenomenal, perfectly fried and the butter sauce they provided with it was a delicious addition for dipping. My partner got a pulled pork sandwich and he shared that it was very good. It had a nice vinegar kick expected from Carolina BBQ. Our server Zachary was also extremely attentive and made sure we had our meals, waters were topped off and gave us any and all accoutrements we could need when asked. Overall, we had a great experience at Old Rapp Taphouse, we went on a Saturday night and found there to be a steady stream of people coming in and out but still received such great service and food. Highly recommend.

It was the night before a friend's memorial service, and we really wanted a place to hang out, have…read morea few drinks, enjoy the night, and discuss life in general. There wasn't much in Tappahannock that fit the bill, so we just decided to try this place. We were more than pleased with our choice. The somewhat drab and unimpressive exterior will fool you: This place is one of the most fun and inviting places you'll ever set foot. There's a respectable selection of beer, good pub food, a wonderful little bier garden, pinball machines(!), and some of the friendliest humans (both staff and patrons) you could ever hope to meet. If I went into specifics, this would be an unreadably long review. So if you yourself in the area, just take a chance on this place, and go. You'll love it. If you don't, I have to think that's on you.

(4) ~ still very good "nano-brewery" & Sheila is a very good bar tender:) Note: It's parent Brewery…read moreis in Fredericksburg, VA. ADDITIONAL BEERS TRIED: ** Tupac Sha'More Stout = (4.25) Very good Stout...if they could add "Nitro" like Guinness, it would be even better;) ** Sour Beer w. (Blood Orange FL Pump) = (4.25) Very refreshing ** Pumpkin Ale = (4) very good w. cinnamon notes ** Hard Lemonade = (4) very good ** Sour Beer w. (Wild Berry FL Pump) = (4) very good ** Sour Beer w. (Raspberry FL Pump) = (4) very good * Bonfire Saison = (3.75) Good * Pub Ale = (3.75) Good * Sour Beer w. (Tangerine FL Pump) = (3.75) good * Dad Bod NE IPA = (3.75) Good, especially if you like "hoppy" beers;) * Pail Ale = (3) A-OK

The ice house is the best! It is an affordable and vibrant brewery on the water in Colonial Beach…read more The servers are very friendly, especially Heather! She always remembers us and provides exceptional and personal service. This past weekend, we went to the Ice House to celebrate our engagement and they gave us a bottle of champagne and wonderful recognition. Along with the live music that they regularly have. They also have good food like burgers and even better wine slushies. The ambiance is super cool - Jimmy Buffet Tropical Café meets Virginia. 1000% recommend if you're in CB!

Pros:A great spot for live entertainment with a cool, stylish interior. There's plenty of seating…read moreboth indoors and outdoors, depending on the season. The wings were good, though the sauce was drizzled on rather than fully tossed. Cons:The fries were just okay. Despite staying to enjoy the live music, our wings and fries were served in to-go containers, and we weren't provided plates--expected to eat straight from the boxes, even though plates were clearly available behind the bar. Beer and cider selections were also more limited than expected. Overall: The venue has a great atmosphere, live entertainment, and decent wings, but the limited drink selection and the inconvenience of eating from to-go containers indoors significantly affected the overall experience. Therefore, I need to give this one a 3 out of 5.

This was a large and lovely winery. It's a beautiful property with different buildings and spaces…read morefor wine, enjoying wine, listening to music or all sorts of events. The vinard is onsite and I believe they help other local wineries in the area to make wine. The employees were great, so friendly and knowledgeable. There was live music. They have some food on site and they have food trucks. The oyster food truck was wonderful. Can't wait to return.

Pros:This vineyard is a delight for history lovers--it was built in the early 1800s and has served…read moremany purposes over the years, including a boys' school, a Union troop garrison during the Civil War, Washington Academy, a courthouse, and even a dairy farm. The tasting room is spacious and comfortable, with tables and couches perfect for relaxing with friends. There's also a charming gift shop, along with a selection of cheeses and snacks available for purchase. Cons:I tried the five-red tasting for $12, but none of the wines were especially memorable. The pours were inconsistent, with some wines served as one sip, some two, and others three. The cheeses for purchase are pricey, with 4 oz costing $13. The most significant issue was the wine glasses--each sip had a strong odor reminiscent of dirty sponge water, indicating that their glass-cleaning process needs major improvement. Overall: A charming vineyard with rich history and a comfortable tasting space, but the wines didn't impress and snacks are pricey. Great for the atmosphere, less so for the tasting. Based on this experience, I rate this establishment a 2.5 out of 5.

Our first time at this new to us Strangeways in Fredericksburg! It's a large space with lots of…read morecharacter. The night we were there a food vendor was cooking catfish outside (delicious)! The beer did not disappoint!! The service was awesome and I enjoyed talking with folks about how strangeways gas changed...all positive. This continues to be in if our all-time favorite breweries!

I don't drink alcohol, but I go for the events. The bartenders are nice, but not overly so. They…read moreusually have a food truck, but you can also bring your own food-- just not drinks. They have a craft night and trivia night which I'm down for. My trivia team does decently well, and we actually won for the first time during 90s Music Trivia. I will say, the speakers are terrible when they speak into the microphone for trivia, and we have to strain to hear the question, every time. All in all its pretty chill, so if that's what you're looking for, stop in one day!

I really like this bar and Grill. I think it's very fun how they do community events like trivia…read more One of my coworkers brought me to six bears and a goat on trivia night. It was great. I standardly like to eat at places that have a little bit more for me since I'm a celiac. There isn't a lot of choice. Many of the foods are bar foods. But in fairness, many diners go there for the drinks in the bar food. Their service is stellar from the welcome you get when you walk in the door to the concern and care with which they take make and deliver your order. I think anyone would love this local eatery.

If I was only rating the beers, I'd give 5 stars all day long. I love the Rappahannock Red, the…read moreSlugging Gus, the Mae West and Mae Westmorland and the O'dark-thirty. Being a fan of the beers, I really was looking forward to visiting the brewery for lunch. I was a bit disappointed with the experience. We were seated right away and the dining room was only moderately busy. Our server took a long time to greet us. We ordered some beers to start and it took a long time before our beers arrived. Then we waited a while before our server returned to take our food order. When our food finally arrived it was good but not great. The veggie omelette with tots was fair, the tots were seasoned but everything else was not and a bit bland. Similarly the grilled chicken club was just ok. I'd be less critical if the service had been better, but it wasn't. I do recommend the beers. Get a flight and try several. Beers: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5 Service: 2/5

I was so excited to visit this place after reading all the positive reviews; however, our…read moreexperience was a letdown due to the hospitality (or lack of it). We were here earlier than usual (10:30 am, don't judge me for drinking before noon!!!) and we're the only customers. It's uniquely located at a camp ground, but parking is a bit limited. The tasting room is small but has amble seating. There was a piano in the tasting room and no one was at the tasting room when we entered. My daughter who is a beginner pianist, wanted to play. Since there were no signs on the piano that forbid people touching, she went ahead and played. Then an older gentleman came in and told us in a stern tone that the piano is not for playing. He was not friendly at all and even after we apologized and ordered a flight for sampling, he still was not engaging. I'm not sure if he is the brew master or just someone works for the campsite store, but he didn't seem too happy to be there. We had the 2 stouts, an Amber, and pilsner on tap for our flight. They were all just OK. We didn't want to order more because his attitude and the sense that we were not welcomed there... Which was too bad because it was a nice space with plenty of outdoor seating, a playground in the back for kids to play while parents enjoy some refreshing beer. We will most likely not go back again given the cold-shoulder treatment.

Hidden gem located in a camping area just off Jeff Davis Highway. Drank several of the two IPAs…read morethey have on tap; top notch. Small, but well-stocked brew store next door. Gentleman behind the bar (the owner, I suspect) was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Quiet and quaint atmosphere. I'm a fan.