I wasn't even in the mood for beer, but came here anyways and was shocked…read more I went with a friend for dinner here as the options are super limited in Lexington VA. I was already not in the mood for anymore drinking after spending a weekend in a major tournament in Lynchburg. Anyways, for a Saturday evening, this place was pretty packed both inside and outside. We both ended up getting a flight of beers each and every one was great. The food surprised me as my fish tacos was super fresh. The chips and queso was also great. Overall, a must see - especially for the view of the mountains if you decided to eat outdoors.

We are from out of town and wanted to take a large group out for celebration dinner. This was a…read moregreat location with a patio that overlooks the valley. Beautiful views and incredible weather made it very comfortable to sit outside on their large patio with well cared for benches with shade. There were about 15 of us so there were a whole bunch of different things ordered and everything was wonderful. Bavarian pretzels, mac and cheese, burgers and tacos. Everyone was very happy with the food. I would absolutely recommend

Very nice brewpub. It's in an old rail station by the museum. Cool vibe to the place. You line up…read morethe ramp and a server helps you at the tablet. Great beers on tap. I liked that I could add some fruit flavoring to the sour. My husband enjoyed the hefe. We were there on a Sunday so had their brunch offerings. Burrito was delicious, big portion, good ingredients. Large side portion of breakfast potatoes. The French toast sammich was great. Had leftovers to take home bc it's just such a big sammich. Again came with a good portion of potatoes. My son had a cheeseburger and oranges. He loved it. We enjoyed that we could bring our son along and they have board games and toys to help entertain him. They also offer a crowler (32oz can) version of beer of your choice. So we grabbed one of each of our beers to go. Really enjoyed being able to have some to go. Really enjoyed our brunch at this place and look forward to going back.

Had a lovely time at this fine establishment while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains for leafing…read more They had great drink selection, live music, cozy outdoor area, and decent food. Service was fast and friendly also. Parking was lacking though .

Brews were great, pizza tasted good, but it was cold, at least the toppings were, and kind of soggy…read morein the middle. I had to go find napkins and ask for red pepper flakes. The decor was cool, ancient doors covered with tempered glass for tables. The bathrooms were clean. Service was okay, but it was kind of a step up to order place, and I guess napkins and such were help yourself. They had lots of board games, and several people were enjoying them.

Beer snobs rejoice! Heliotrope is a true craft brewery serving clean and complex beers. My hubby…read moreand I enjoy trying all sorts of breweries but, it is always a treat to find a place like this. They have a small variety of styles and some of our favorites are their hazy IPA, salted marzen and plum conditioned sour. The service is friendly and helpful as well. As if all this wasn't enough, wood fired pizzas are also available! And their dough is delicious with that little pillowy stretch to it. It makes for a mouthwatering pairing.

We loved the food and our server Lacey! The vibes were awesome and we loved the cabana option to…read morefit our bridal party!

This was a positive experience due to the following: -Bri…read more(server) was really sweet and personable. She did a good job of managing several tables' needs. -Philly cheesesteak was pretty good, I'd give it a 6/10 -truffle fries were DELICIOUS. Very garlic-y in the best way -chili cheese fries were good Only complaint: -my friend wasn't a fan of the brisket grilled cheese bc she said the brisket was a little too fatty and not the 'melt in your mouth' kind of fat, but 'chewy hard to swallow' kind of fat Overall good experience!

There's one side of the area that's more of a dark DJ area which is pretty loud. The brewery side…read morewasn't too loud, we sat at the bar. Very friendly and we got 2 free plastic cups. Beer was pretty good. Overall, a nice casual place for a couple of decent beers, we had stopped here for after dinner drinks. We got a flight and most of them were mild and flavorful. I can't quite recall if I had a favorite but would stop back by if we were ever in the area again.

Came here for a welcome wedding party. We had a whole section to ourselves. This place is so cool…read more I had their sour beer and I am not a big fan of beer but it was so goods it was key like pie sour and must try if you like sours! They have videos games you can play for free and ones you can pay money to play. Definitely recommend if you want to go have a couple of beers in the area!

Believe it or not we saw someone wearing a T Shirt for this brewery! We took a chance and went for…read moreit. It's about 20 minutes outside of Charlottesville. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The homemade potato salad and the mushroom swiss burger was delicious. Be sure to checkout the apparel inside and get yourself a T Shirt to remember your experience! Cheers to a beautiful Blue Mountain view!

We know this place all too well. We went here when this place was just the original small building…read more We come here every time we visit out to Devil's Backbone and its just a staple to always visit. The food and beer are pretty solid and facility is on point. The only issue that keeps this place from being a solid 5 is the customer service. Sometimes the servers are just not all 'there'. Either being super slow, not really attentive, or just not really caring, the training in this area is inconsistent. Overall, we know we'll keep coming out here for the good food and beer as that has always been a winner. Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 3.5 Value of service to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Local vibe. Fits the area with the decor and history of the brewery itself Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: outside

This review is for brunch! We really enjoyed the food we ordered:…read morepork hash, three chopt salad and burgers. Everything seemed fresh and was delicious. There's a variety of great beer options. It's a big place with plenty of seating, inside and out. On Sundays they have a special if you bring your dog to sit on the patio: From 4PM to close you get $2 off draft pours and 50% off appetizers. I'm removing one star because service was a bit slow. When it came time to pay we couldn't find our server to pay, and eventually had to grab someone else to track her down.

This is an amazing location next to an art park (which hosts a farmers market on Saturdays). They…read morehave a lot of indoor seating, which was great for us because we want to sit for a while to eat and read without feeling we were inhibiting them from seating other people. There is also outdoor seating. I had their Trail Blazin Chili while my spouse and one of their salads. Both were delicious! The service was wonderful - attentive without hovering. We're looking forward to being in Charlottesville again and visiting this location!

We really enjoyed the beers here. There are a lot of different styles to choose from. Nice beer…read moregarden out back to enjoy your favorite when the weather is nice. Plenty of board and card games to play. Dog friendly. Nice staff. Great service.

We were rolling down 81 and wanted a better food stop than gas station/fast food. We found Olde…read moreSalem Brewery and Frank's Pizza across the street; you can order to be delivered! Friendly bartender, two good IPAs, comfortable, large room, and it looks like fun stuff on the calendar.

Devil's Backbone, like a good story, doesn't try too hard--and that's exactly why it works…read more We wandered in for an early dinner, the kind of stop you tell yourself will be quick and sensible. But the beer had other ideas. As expected, it was excellent--cold, confident, and clearly in no mood to be rushed. Everything was clean and orderly. The burger arrived and did not disappoint. Honest, well-made, the sort of meal that reminds you why you ordered it in the first place. My wife's brisket sandwich, meanwhile, was everything brisket ought to be--tender, rich, and just indulgent enough to feel like a reward rather than a mistake. Fries came alongside, hot and crisp, doing their job without complaint or ceremony. And then, on the way out--as these things tend to happen--we stopped at the bar. That's where we met Vance. What followed was less a quick cocktail and more a conversation with drinks attached. The cocktails were excellent, but the company made them memorable. Vance makes a great adult beverage. All in all, Devil's Backbone isn't just a place to eat and drink. It's a place where a simple plan quietly turns into a better evening than you expected.

Devils Backbone has more business going on in the warmer weather. We visited at Christmas. The main…read morerestaurant and gift shop was open. There were outside fire pits. During the summer, there are BBQ areas and lots of out door seating. A large outside stage has bands and entertainment. There is a campground and RV area with shared shower houses. The camping area is year round. The gift shop has outdoor colors (forest green, browns) tops and sweatshirts. The long sleeved t-shirts are $29. The short sleeved tye died shirts were my favorite. The restaurant has the "resident" stuffed bear. At the entrance. We were expecting a 15 min wait but were seated earlier. The menu has a beer and beverage menu. The dining menu has burgers, fries and vegetarian items. We enjoyed hot chocolate. Our friends had sandwiches and fries. I enjoyed the vegan chili. It was delicious. Spiral noodles didn't work in the Mac and cheese. The place wasn't crowded. I bet that the grounds would be crowded with guests during the summer.