The food was good Service and environment were amazing. This place is a real hidden gem. And I only say hidden because it's in poquoson, but they do have a central location where they are read more

1631 is an eclectic bar and restaurant. They open for coffee and breakfast sandwiches Monday thru Saturday. They have a more expansive breakfast menu on Sunday that they are planning to expand to Saturday. Overall, the food is very good across the various menus from morning to evening. My table had a variety of food. The burger, burger patty and brisket was very good. Their sauerkraut was wet and very good. 1631 has an eclectic selection of whiskey as well. They have a variety of normal brands, but also have the oddity of Weller style CYPB, of course, for the right price. I recommend 1631 for the expensive. If you like it, you'll be back. read more

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They have decent burgers. It was a cozy, quiet atmosphere, not crowded at all. Service was quick.

Quiet little place in a strip mall so it's easy to miss, but the food was good. The burger was recommended by our server and glad I listened. The Mac n cheese bowls are huge however make sure you read the description the Mac bowl had a little kick to it (I think he had a bbq or Sriracha added to it for flavor. read more

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The service here was amazing! Our server was very nice and made a really good drink when I wasn't sure what I wanted! Food was to die for. Chef Aaron was amazing and even talked to us for a few. I don't think I've ever had a burger that tasted this good! Also definitely get the pork belly and pretzel bites. I got the steakhouse burger and like I said was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere gives very high end but not with the high end prices and the music is pretty good and not to loud to where you can't have a conversation. 10/10 would recommend this place to everyone I know! read more

1631 - Steakhouse burger Mac and cheese pork belly - Burgers Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Sophia and I headed here for lunch. They opened up shop months ago at the former Barking Dog. Lucky for us, there was only one other table occupied so service was easy. Inside, the decor is beautiful. Two flat screens are on the left side of the wall and they had music, both current and past, blasting on the speakers. I didn't get a good look at the bar, but it appeared spotless with drinks on display. Within a few minutes, we were ready to order. No apps for us so we went straight to the main course. I selected the Bourbon Bacon Jam burger which came with smoked gouda cheese, bourbon bacon ham, homemade pickles and garlic aioli with the burger slightly pink (Sophia ordered the Old Fashioned). Both of our burgers came with homemade chips. The burger was good. Each ingredient worked well with every bite. I don't know which was better: the pickles or bacon jam. As far as temp goes, half the burger did look pink (which was on the medium well side), but that's the way I like burgers and steaks. My only negative is their chips weren't seasoned, but other than that, the meal was good. Unfortunately, there is a reason why the rating is at 4 stars. Even though we both liked our meal, the food seemed to be overpriced. At $17/18 per burger, you would expect the food to be mind blowing and the best thing ever put together. Don't get me wrong we both came out satisfied with the product, but the price was a bit steep compared to other places in the area. Maybe because the restaurant has bourbon both in food and drinks, but that could scare a few customers away. Overall, it was a very good stop with top notch service and food, but I do worry if the prices could hurt the business in the long run. Hopefully I'm in the wrong. read more

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I absolutely hate leaving anything less than great reviews, especially for local restaurants. But unfortunately 1631 just didn't meet the mark for us. We came as a party of 4, my kids had pretty basic burgers, my wife had the chicken sandwich and I had the steakhouse burger. Pros: Atmosphere, homemade chips, burger cooked to a perfect medium and the chicken sandwich. Room to grow: Waitress was inattentive and sat at the bar with her head in her hands, burger was pretty bland even with the toppings, soda choices of Sprite, Dr. P, Diet Coke and ginger ale, pretzel bites were rubbery. Maybe it was a slow Sunday? Maybe the staff was tired? I'm not sure, but for $120 for a sub par dinner we won't be back. Hope your experience is great, it really is a cool local spot!! read more

Great spot my friend and I came across by accident! Great drinks, food and service. We didn't know what to order but the bartender knew exactly what we would like since we didn't drink bourbon before. The drink was light and refreshing without being too harsh as we expected. Great choice! Their food was simple but great. They make their own potato chips that were crisp and seasoned! Plenty of parking too. Not large enough to support large groups but definitely a good size for a few detox get together. read more

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Back for my second dinner! The burgers are so tasty -- and specialty! You're not forced into the traditional toppings here. I've had the coffeehouse and the Mediterranean! Both at excellent! Juicy, flavorful and overall so tasty! They have other options beyond bourbon or beer! read more

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Stoped for a quick bite and to try their bourbons. I wasn't too impressed by the steak bites but the sauce was great. The pork belly bites were delicious and used the steak sauce with that! The burger was also okay. The drinks were good but honestly would've been better if I knew exactly what they were serving. They had a food menu but all the drinks are written on little blackboards above the bar. I didn't feel like getting up and leaving my table to read the whole drinks menu. They should just provide another menu. Decor is interesting - it's supposed to give off a dark cozy vibe with black walls and fire on the tv screens. But it's a pretty open space concept with large windows for light. So it's cozy to your right, sunshine to your left. read more

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My husband and I had just relocated from Texas, and 1631 Burger, Bourbon and Brew was our first stop in town on a complete whim. We're big fans of craft burgers, and this place absolutely nailed it. The flavors were bold and delicious. The pork belly bites were a great starter - savory, and full of flavor. The drinks were also spot-on. The service was quick and attentive. After a long drive and move-in day, we were not disappointed with this meal. Will definitely be going back. read more

Here for a second visit, and happy to be here! Nice set up. A tad dark, and awkward walking in since everyone looks at you when you walk in. But, nothing to their fault. The darkness is a vibe for them. Some would say an aesthetic. I'm obsessed with the quesadilla!!! The funnel fries are delish as well. All the burgers we have had were delicious! Good ingredients and great buns! The support for local staff and teachers at Poquoson School district is very much appreciated! Thank you!!! read more

Absolutely phenomenal! You walk in and think this is just gonna be a bar with ok food, but that is not the case here! I got the queso dip burger and it was the best burger I've ever had! The meat is seasoned so well, which is so rare at a restaurant. The queso was delicious. Their homemade chips, amazing! Even the kids burger was delicious!! My ONLY critique would be the steak bites. They were good, but I wish the seasoning was more impactful. Service was also great! Highly recommend this place! Also if you like bourbon, they have flights and special cocktails. Very unique. read more

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We've been here a few times for lunch. In the mornings they run a coffee bar! Location (4/5): location is inside a plaza, so there's always plenty of parking. The only down side is the restaurant space is on the smaller side, so if you're waiting for an order it's a little awkward because you basically have to stand right next to seated patrons. Also if they've got a lot of diners and you want to eat there, it could be a wait. Service (5/5): the staff are always friendly and attentive. You're usually greeted as soon as you walk in the door. When I was waiting around for a takeaway, the manager or owner asked me how long I was waiting and went back to talk to the kitchen staff. He walked back out and gave me an update and my food was out quickly. I was impressed by that quick service! Ambience (5/5): super cool detail everywhere, from the ceiling to the shelves to the signs. To me it reads steampunk speakeasy, but that's me. It's definitely a fun place to dine. Food (5/5): the burgers here are excellent! Everything was hot to the table and also hot for takeaways, well seasoned and cooked well. We definitely will be back to try more of the menu. read more

Great food, drink, and ambience! We have selected this location on multiple special occasions. Always a home run!

After the server missing our burger out of our order, the manager was very apologetic and gave my husband a $20 gift card after he had to go back for my Top Shelf burger. Thank you for making it right! read more

1631 - Burgers Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

food was the best and coked perfectly the way i ordered. our server was cute and the best. loved the place.

Quite good! Very satisfying. Grabbed lunch here on a Saturday afternoon so didn't get any alcohol, but didn't miss it. The food was that good. I had the pork belly tacos. My boy had the Top Shelf burger. Lots of flavor in both! Perfectly cooked. His came with a kind a twisted potato wedge- delish! Mine had homemade nachos and pico. All of it was a cut above. I agree that there's a kind of cool retro speakeasy vibe here- perfect for a Saturday lunch. I'd like to bring my wife back for a casual date night. read more

A burger with bourbon is always a winning combination - this hidden little tavern in the "Poquoson Farm Fresh Shopping Center" offers a good variety of both. I tried a Barrel Proof Burger with their home made chips, both were deliciously fresh and flavorful. The service was great... both fast and friendly. I did not try a bourbon although their selection was quite large and other options were also available. The atmosphere was pleasant, dark and moody. It's very small and I imagine it fills up fast at times, the website states they're not taking reservations at this time. I was there for dinner on a Monday night, the bar was full but a couple tables still available. They're closed Tuesday and Wednesday for dining but open 7 days a week in the mornings for coffee. In summary, the burger was extremely good although a little pricey in my opinion... the bourbon selection was extensive and worth a trip in for a try. read more

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The best burger I've had! Please, do yourself a favor and order the "Bourbon Bacon Jam" burger. When you're done - order the funnel cake fries and a side of chocolate sauce - Just trust me here. You'll need to call Lockwood for a crane to hoist your a** out of there when you're done but you'll dang sure be satisfied. Beer and Bourbon selection is spot on. Super clean establishment, friendly staff, prompt service. You can't go wrong. Ambiance is relaxing - good music! read more

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Wanted to try this place for a while, just took us forever to get here. Inside it's decorated super nice, gives a pub vibe. The restaurant is clean. The waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. I got the kids quesadilla for my son, but it didn't come with chips and salsa so I asked if it could be added but they said they can't sell it a la carte (strange) but my waitress made it happen and I appreciate that. My husband got the barrel proof burger, they forgot his add on's but the burger was good anyhow. They did take them off the bill though. I got the beef nachos and they were pretty good, I enjoyed them. We would probably revisit without my child because he's a picky eater anyhow. Definitely give this place a try especially if you like bourbon, and the food is pretty good! read more

1631 - Burgers Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

My family and I decide to try something new on a Saturday for an early lunch. We arrived and the place was dead but the waitress was nice and welcoming. I order pork belly tacos. My dad ordered chicken tacos. My mom and sister both ordered beef nachos. The pork belly was very underwhelming and tasted like burnt thick bacon. The nachos were okay but tasted pretty much like what I can make at home. I didn't try the chicken tacos but my dad got cucumber salad which we were expecting to be like a light vinegar pickle type of thing. While it was good they tasted like pickles. So while the service was good I didn't think this was anything special and probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back read more

Burgers are an experience!!! Sooo good!! Bar options are phenomenal. Asked for side of Ranch, never got it.

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE WAS SO GOOD! Every aspect about this place was awesome, the ambiance was perfect, they even played one of my favorite songs! The service was stunningly good, our server emma was very kind, got our food to us fast and gave us awesome recommendations. The food I got (the old fashioned burger) was so good. The sauce was so good I got a side of it, and the chips were awesome. If your in poquoson this is a must. Totally recommend. read more

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10/10 recommend!!!! The Old Fashioned burger was absolutely delicious, get it with bacon! The BBQ sauce was delicately spicy and complimented the onion straws so well! This is a quality spot with lots of ambiance, cozy and super friendly staff and service! read more

1631 - Old Fashioned Burger with Bacon - Burgers Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Service was horrible. Or lack there of. Got there, was greeted with menus and sat down, over half the tables were empty. We sat there for 30 minutes and nobody came to take our order. Kept making the contact and had made it obvious menus were down but continually was ignored. read more

Awesome place. Had literally the best chili dog I've ever had in my life. Such a great find. Nice people. Took a genuine interest in hospitality. Great atmosphere. Extremely good value. Highly recommend! read more

Terrific restaurant serving outstanding burgers and homemade chips w/ a robust bourbon selection. A large selection of specialty burgers (you can also make your own), tasty sounding appetizers, and taco options which sounded great (we went specifically for burgers so didn't order); provide plenty of options to choose. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Outside is pretty unassuming, but inside is clean w/ a speakeasy/hipster vibe. Interior isn't huge, w/ a handful of high tops, regular tables, and a small couch sitting area if you just want to go for drinks...obviously bar seating too. I like finding great local eateries, and being fairly new to the area, it's nice to have a local burger spot close by. I'll definitely be going back! read more

My friend and I were excited to try this new place as we had seen it mentioned in some of the local articles and seen it being built in the center of town. As we walked in, we were both excited and happy to see that the interior, former a hot dog joint, had been entirely revamped and modernized. At 4:50pm, the place was empty, excluding one middle-aged man and his son. The rest of the people in the restaurant were either the owners or the employees. After taking a seat by the window, the waitress walked over to the table and asked what we would like to drink. Both my friend and I ordered waters to start, as we began to scour over the menu to see all that this place had to offer. Immediately I was shocked when I turned over the paper menu to see that the burgers, quoted as "premium", started at $16. There was a build-your-own option that started at $14, but each topping was an additional charge. While the burger options seemed nice and well-crafted, I have to admit that these options were not something completely new or unheard of in the industry. At the same time, I spoke to the waitress and told her that I thought the prices were a tad too high for the options they had as well as the primary customers they were targeting in Poquoson.The waitress argued a bit with me, but she left it alone with the mindset of "to each their own" and went to fix our drinks. In the process, the waitress called the owner over to our table to speak with me about my concerns. He walked over to our table and greeted me with a smile and a firm handshake before sitting down at the table next to ours. I proceeded to tell him my thoughts on the pricing and offering my perspective on why the pricing was too high for the area and clientele.With each of my criticisms, he became more and more disgruntled and displeased with me. When I asked him questions, he tried to divert the conversation to questions like these: - "Why should you care? You don't even live here!" - "What do you know? Have you ever owned or managed a restaurant?" - "What are you trying to sell me?" (Honestly, I'm not sure why he made this comment. It still baffles me) I responded to him with cold hard facts. What was his response? "You can go across the street and get a $5 burger! You can go down to TJ's and get $13 burger! I'm not competing with them, because I'm selling gourmet burgers! I'd put my workers and burgers up against theirs any day!" I again responded with more facts about the common consumer in Poquoson and he became more and more belligerent. He even made a hurtful comment about the fact that I was "just a teacher", as if I knew nothing about restaurants or management. However, he crossed the line when he decided to say the following phrase: "I don't need your fucking business. Take your stupid bullshit somewhere else!" All in all, I will NEVER go back to this place as long as it is open, which I suspect will not be long. I truly urge all of my friends in Poquoson and Hampton Roads to stay away from this place and avoid its unruly owner at all costs. What he did was tasteless, rude, and unprofessional from an owner to a potential customer who was simply providing feedback based on my knowledge and experience as an avid restaurant-goer and Yelper. I would advise you to avoid this place, and especially it's owner at all costs. Save your money and get a better burger at one of the other local options. ------------------------------------------------ Below, you can see a breakdown of my major concerns: 1) Claimed to be "gourmet" and "premium" but served drinks in plastic cups. 2) Prices were high for products and options. Burgers ranged from $16-22 and only came with POTATO CHIPS! If you wanted another side option, you had to pay an up-charge (ranged from $3-6) 3) Offered no specials or incentives to come in on off nights (I.e. Monday) 4) Unprofessional, disrespectful, and rude owner 5) Small portion burgers -- 6oz patty 6) Serving expensive burgers without high-quality, included side options. 7) Seating people without tableware or napkins 8 ) No printed drink menu or list of available bourbon choices 9) Overcrowded, tight table spaces. 10) Lack of vision, direction, and cohesion in concept of the restaurant. (I.e. No published history about name or theming) read more

Wife and I decided to try 1631 out, seemed relatively busy from the outside. Greeted at door, was sat and promptly met Brittany, waitress. She asked if we had been here before, and when we told her we hadn't she went over the menu with us. Of note, she clarified that all burgers are cooked medium, or as they say on the menu, "with pink." Brittany gave us a few minutes to deliberate, and we decided on our order- onion tanglers as an app, the bourbon proof burger, and the chili cheese burger. Each burger comes with handmade potato chips. We asked for the garlic parm chips as a replacement with one of the burgers, but were told that they are appetizer only. Would have happily paid an up-charge, don't know why this wasn't an option. The onion tanglers came out first, and I have mixed feelings on them. The portion size is very meager- the serving plate, a "hot plate," was more than half empty space. With that said- they are seasoned well and the sauce they come with smoky and creamy. It's a good paring. Only real complaint here is the size. The burgers came out after a short wait- same plating as the app. We tried the handmade chips first. They are severely inconsistently cooked- they are crunchy in some spots and soft and undercooked in others. The seasoning is a wild ride. Some of the chips are loaded in salt, some are completely void. Pepper was slightly more consistent, but not by much. The burgers were a disappointment. Clearly overcooked and lacking seasoning (ironic considering the chips). The chili cheese burger was salvageable due to the chili, which has a nice heat and consistency. The Bourbon Barrel Proof didn't really have a saving grace. Onions were bland, Smoky Gouda was basically cooked off it, and without something to save it, it really felt flat. Without Brittany clarifying about the cooking style, or without it being stated on the menu, we would just assume they cook all burgers well done. Definitely a down note. As for the ambiance- place is designed very well. The ceiling tiles are a very nice touch, the low lighting gives off speakeasy/ dive vibes. This is in stark contrast to the pricing, which seems to go for something much more upscale- and clearly misses that mark. Once 5:30 hit, people started piling in, and the close, comfy vibe gave in to a cluster of loud noise, bumping elbows and little to no personal space. Personally I found the high-top seating with low back chairs to be uncomfortable, but I can get over that. As for a TL;DR: Atmosphere (before 530): 7/10 Atmosphere (post 5:30): 2/10 Service: 8.5/10 (Brittany was great!) Apps: 5/10 Burgers: 2/10 Price for value: 2/10 read more

Truly confused how people have had good food or customer service here? I've came here twice once with undercooked food and a mannerless waitress, the second time with undercooked meal and a mouthy cook who comes up front cursing and discussing inappropriate topics. read more

Got to check out this place out tonight in Poqouson. The menu has lots of light fare and plenty of burgers. I went with the quesadilla and if you do this option get the pork belly ones. I saw the pork belly bites- those looked good too. My friend got a burger and she said it was super good. One criticism I would say is that there's no actual menu for drinks and bourbons. They had a good selection of the bourbon there and the staff was super friendly and attentive. it is very quaint and we found seats right away at the bar. It did get busier later in the evening but it was cozy and had a good vibe. I do recommend and look forward to coming back. read more

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Met the owner and he told me about this place. My husband and I went there for lunch. Admittedly hands down the best chili cheese burger that I have ever had. The burger was served with fresh made potato chips. Also tried the cucumber salad just like the cucumber salad in Germany. Tasty as hell. My husband ordered the steak nachos delicious!!! Also order a whiskey sour DELICIOUS!!!!! The place inside was simply beautiful. Have told everyone I know to try this place look forward to going back and trying something new on the menu! read more

Food and service were both excellent. Great burgers and fun atmosphere. A diamond in the rough for Poquoson.

We were looking for a place we hadn't been to before and the Yelp ratings for 1631 were very good so we tried it on a Friday night. It's a small place in a strip shopping center with ample parking. It was busy when we arrived around 8:00. The only seats were at the bar which was fine. Good people-watching. It took awhile to get menus and even longer to order drinks but the bartenders were clearly working hard. This is a bourbon place with every brand you can imagine. We're not bourbon drinkers and ordered a glass of Chardonnay and a Tito's and tonic. They don't carry either but whatever red wine they poured was fine. They had only one vodka brand which we weren't familiar with but what they served was fine. The food was great. We shared fried onions served with a great tangy sauce. They were out of the pork belly appetizer so I had the sirloin bites instead and they were tender, juicy and cooked medium perfectly. The build-your-own-burger was excellent too. read more

An amazing experience! their focus on craft burgers shows how dedicated they are to their craft. Burgers to the extreme is what you get!

Great Burgers! By far the best in town! I just worry they may have overpriced themselves for Poquoson. We see a lot of places pop up and everyone goes when it's new and then they stop because the price is too high and then a year later we lose a good place to eat at. That said I will definitely be back read more

Went back to this spot. Everything was really good. Pushed you guys up a star. Looking forward to another burger

The food was good as always however, we came at 515pm on a Sunday and it was pretty empty inside. Upon arrival all of the staff were around the hostess station clearly indicated that it wasn't busy at all. After ordering our first round of "shareables" we waited a few minutes and the ordered the main entree while also adding an order of steak bites(shareables). The waitress asked if I wanted them before the food and I said sure that's fine. Upon entering the order we can clearly hear from the cook "they need to get their shit together and order all of their f***ing apps together". This kind of behavior is not okay and not to mention there was no music playing currently. Furthermore, before putting in our orders we could clearly hear the cooks in the back excessively using the word "fuck" as every other word in a sentence. I do not know what happened to this place. The service use to be amazing. read more

My wife and I went. It's small inside but the ambiance is nice. It was PACKED but not uncomfortable by any means. It's was a little slower than we expected it to be but we were there during dinner rush. I didn't have any drinks but it looked like they had a good bourbon selection. My wife and I each ordered a burger. Mine was a little over cooked considering I had asked for it pink but it was still good. I got the cucumber salad instead of the fries. It was good and it's nice they let you sub for that. My wife's burger came out with onions when she hadn't ordered them. The owner came over and apologized about the onions. Over all I would say it was decent. We will definitely be giving it another try. read more