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    The Virginia Beer Company

    4.5 (128 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Pinwheel Porter & Saving Daylight
    Warren R.

    Definitely a cool spot with good drinks. And the Hotdogs outside are great! I definitely recommend a visit.

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    Michael P.

    Stopped in today for a couple beers and live music. I had the Unconventional Wisdom IPA. It was good with a nice nose and citrus finish. The service was good, but there is no structure to ordering at the bar. You stand waiting for a bartender to look at you. It would be better with some sort of rope and stanchion system to force people to stand in a line. The parking lot is small and today was full. Had to wait for someone to leave before I could park. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All of that said, the most aggravating thing about this place is the large number of young children and dogs with it being very crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I can understand the allure of bringing your pets, they get under foot if not controlled well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As far as children, I saw several that were allowed to run free.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Again, I realize this is unpopular, but the last thing I want to worry about when I go get a beer is pets and children.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Denise L.

    Fun brew pub with some fantastic beers. Tried the Free Verse and Gorgeous IPA's, the Double IPA (Stingin' Ink) and the Oatmeal Stout. All were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a really fun band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a lot of seating. Outdoors as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can bring in your own snacks or order from the food truck parked outside. Beers for sale in their cooler. Conveniently located right off the interstate. It was easy to find being an out-of-towner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loud with the band but once they opened the garage door to the outside it was tolerable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartender friendly and funny. Come here for a fun night.

    Sarah S.

    We visit Virginia Beer Co. frequently since the inlaws live in Williamsburg. This spot offers lots of out door seating with fire pits for colder days. Indoor seating can get a little tight on busy days Dogs are allowed indoors and outdoors! They offer a wide variety of beers and all of the bartenders are super nice! The sell some chips but also have food trucks which they post the schedule to their instagram page. There is plenty of parking here! Great brewery in Williamsburg!

    Guitarist/singer. He played a diverse set of songs. I did not catch his name.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was awesome: apparently both single folks and young families hanging out. Busy, with kids drawing on the pavement, lots of happy dogs, live music, and a few corn hole players.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting outside in decent weather, soaking it all in with one of my brothers and my two nieces - one of which I have never shared a drink with until now![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd give the ambience 8 out of 10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a coupe of flights, selecting 8 different beer samples. The beers were cold and the flavors distinctive. Overall, I'd give the 8 brews between 6-8 out of 10. Ordering brews was fairly quick and painless. The bartender patiently explained the ordering process, and got the orders right. I'd give the service 10 out of 10. It was a great time.

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    Kristine L.

    A small, brewery in Williamsburg with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a mix of beers available on tap and in can. Most of their experimental beers are in a can, so you do need to buy one to taste it. My husband, brother and I decided to share a flight and a smoothie sour. The beer is pretty darn good. I loved the kolch and California common. It was clean, crisp, and had great flavor. The smoothie sour was more sour than smoothie in my opinion. They also have snacks and sometimes a hotdog stand outside.

    Jesse P.

    Visited this brewery while in town. I liked the darker lighting vibe. The beer was decent and the bartender very nice and responsive. I got some beer to go and plenty of apparel options to choose from.

    Quawnishia M.

    Great brewery with outdoor fire pit seating area. Went here for my birthday as a surprise. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but they manage to have some cider selection. Not much of a food menu, but service was great, the staff was nice here. I will return.

    Cecilia T.

    I really wish I was a local so I could come here all the time. The sour beer was truly excellent, the space is large and conducive to talking to your neighbors, and the huge outdoor patio has multiple fire pits. They also had a bbq taco truck the night we were there. Oh - and it's dog friendly. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

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    Arleen T.

    Fast service. Happy employees as it appears! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambience for a beer place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And of course you gotta do a flight to test all those funky name beers!

    Root beer! Very good
    Caroline J.

    Solid brewery with a beautiful indoor/outdoor space! I can't attest too much to the brews as I am a non beer-drinker but my husband thoroughly enjoyed his flight and then had about three more of his favorite from the flight! Large craft beer selection. The root beer was good and they have a few other craft sodas for the non-drinkers. Came on a nice Thursday evening in February and they had the doors open to easily go from the inside to the outside which was nice. Thursday nights they also have trivia and it's 20% off for William & Mary students and faculty! Lots of seating outside with fire pits on a nice large patio and lots of seating inside as well. It seems that most nights they are open they have a food truck and we were lucky to be there the the night that Nosh food truck was there. We grabbed an order of their garlic truffle fries and man, they were on point! Fresh thin cut fries with just the right amount of garlic! So good! Fun place and we will be back for more trivia nights and to check out when they have bands!

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    Mary R.

    Cheers!!!! Love stopping by here. If we're in the area...We're here! Live music, food trucks and a variety of beers. Flights on flights and to go beers area must! Staff are knowledgeable and will give you the perfect advice on beer choices. Plenty of outdoor seating! Plenty of parking. They also have indoor sitting as well. But the warm weather...why not enjoy some fresh air They have plenty of merch available! Tanks, shirts, stickers, hats, beanies and Christmas ornaments during the winter season! Water is available. They have a a changing table in the bathrooms.

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    Kelly K.

    Friendly! It's a nice big space inside and out. Great beer. Dog friendly and outside has gas fire features. Food truck was available.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice place/atmosphere with abundant beer, food trucks, music and fire pits![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hope to get back there soon!

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    Yes! Always lots of little tykes. Staff is great with kids when needed.

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    Our favorites were Free Verse and Wrenish Rye, but I also really enjoyed the Norwegian pale ale.

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