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Ardent Craft Ales

4.3 (253 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Jed R.

This was our first stop after getting BBQ in Richmond. I got a flight and there were plenty of options to choose from, including non alcoholic options. Sit outside if the weather is nice. Decent brews, good patio, great spot to just hangout.

Barrel room front
Anthony F.

Ardent is my favorite brewery in Virginia. I love Pilsners and lagers and Ardent brews some of the best. I feel like most breweries concentrate on IPAs but Ardent provides a nice mix of all, so all types of beer drinkers should be satisfied. It's a great space to hangout whether you are inside or outside, there's plenty of seating options. All the staff is friendly and attentive, it must be a great working environment as a lot of the staff have been there for many years. There's plenty of food options as well as Ardent has a nice menu of sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Also within the same parking lot you have Eazzy Burger and ZZQ BBQ which are top notch! You can pickup beer to go and they also provide delivery options as well. Visit the Barrel Room around the corner for some of their beers while watching comedy or singing along with karaoke night. Fun, food and great beers. What more can you ask for?

Pam W.

One of my favorite Richmond breweries, and now definitely high on my list because I'm not drinking at the moment and they had a really tasty kolsch nonalcoholic beer! It tasted just like their regular beer with all the depth and character a good beer has. To be honest, most nonalcoholic beer I buy from the grocery store is meh. I hope to find this one at Whole Foods or Total Wine. Thanks to the owner for offering a high-quality nonalcoholic beer for patrons who enjoy beer but don't want the alcohol. So yummy!

Outdoor Area - probably really nice in the summer!
Gregory F.

Overall pretty solid and cute interior - still decorated for the holidays when we went! Tables were a tad small for games - but plenty good enough if you're just enjoying some beers. Bartender wasn't really sure what they were known for - so we just winged it on the beers we got. My partner liked her Earl Gray Brown Ale - I'd say the milk stout was nothing too special. Wish I had ordered something else but... you can't win 'em all!

Cucumber salad and Gouda toast
Lexi J.

This was my first visit to a brewery being that I'm not a beer drinker. This spot did have cider which most usually don't. Although, they only offered one, I was happy with that! They had a blueberry blackberry cider from Blue Bee that was very good. Not too sweet and refreshing for a warm evening. The patio was pretty packed and seating was limited, but we managed to get a table rather quickly. There's construction going on behind the building which took away some of the outdoor seating. I ordered the Pressed Avocado sandwich with a Caesar salad. It was really good! The Brie and fig spread blended together perfectly! The portion size was perfect too! The staff was super friendly, attentive, and helpful! You have the option of ordering from your table using a QR code or at the bar. I really enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend giving them a try if you haven't!

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Ron C.

I came by here yesterday and enjoyed the experience. The service was great and the outdoor seating was nice. I got a nice whiff of the ZZQ barbecue cooking next door. The IPA's and DIPA I had were alright. The 8% Cider I had from a cidery partner was pretty solid. I truly just enjoyed the experience of sitting outside and chilling on a nice day.

Toast
Cassie M.

Such a chill place to hangout outside especially on a sunny day! They have a good variety of drinks, if you're feeling something NA they have unique canned kombucha flavors, that are tasty! You can get food from Eazzy but they also have food at Ardent! I got this delicious toast with goat cheese & peach jam. Delicious! The service is good & they have plenty of options either if you want to use Apple Pay, cash, or credit, you can order online or in person, or have it delivered to your table or wait there.

William H.

Good selection of beers, particularly IPAs, open friendly servers and environment in the Scott's Addition area of Richmond

Lemongrass & basil kombucha
Ju L.

Ardent Brewery was all right. I did not realize they took reservations, as I could not find them on any online reservation platforms/apps, but we did not have trouble getting a table on a late Friday afternoon. The menu is easily accessible thru QR code, and food orders can be placed and paid for online. I had the mousse truffee toast, cucumber salad, and a lemongrass/basil kombucha. The food was ok. Can't really comment on the beers, as I didn't have any. My best friend enjoyed her beer flight though. My kombucha tasted like a soda and had barely any hints of lemongrass or basil.

Ordering is done on phone
Dakota M.

Ok this place was great! They have a patio area that is spaced out for social distancing, they use a QR scan for your ordering and their food is dynomite! I am very surprised at this place - mostly cause I get dragged to breweries by my partner, and the food is mostly like food truck or frozen to fried food. This is not! We tried a sandwhich and it left me wanting more! So I ordered from the app again for another item! I almost ordered another sandwich to go! The food was so flavorful and delicious! I'm not a great beer coinsurer so I can't talk much to that side of the house. But from the time we put in a beer order to when it was on the table was prob less than 3 minutes each time. I was super impressed by the staff! If we are in the area again, we will def go out of our way to come back!

Lilly B.

Ardent is one of the many incredible breweries in Richmonds Scott's Addition! They have a huge outside area with picnic tables and a great indoor area! The beer list is nicely displayed and there are plenty of menus for meat, cheese, food, and beer! The beer sampler was only $11 which was an insane bargain considering the pours! The pimento & onion toast was out of this world! Cheesy, a bit sweet, topped with scallions! I will seriously be back for more toast!

Turkey and apple sandwich
Krystal K.

First time back to Ardent since COVID and I was so pleased! Wonderful COVID protocols. QR code at the table to order and very fast service. We ordered a variety of drinks; beer, cider, and kombucha. We were all very happy with our drink choices and definitely kept the drinks coming. We all had dinner as well! Their menu has a little something for everyone. I got the turkey and apple sandwich with a side Caesar salad. The food was very fresh and flavorful. The salad was crisp and dressed nicely. Service was wonderful and everyone was super nice! I love the atmosphere at Ardent. It's so open and relaxing. Beautiful lighting too!

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Ask the Community - Ardent Craft Ales

Is this place really good for Kids?

It's a brewery, so there's nothing for kids to do. But they are welcome to sit on the picnic benches with you. I see parents with children there regularly.

Can we bring in takeout ? Or do you prefer we use the food truck that's onsite

You're always welcome to bring in your own food, or even order deliver to the taproom!

Do they serve alcoholic beverages other than beer? (Looking to host an event & be inclusive)

This is a brewery, and I am sure that due to an ABC license they are only allowed to sell what they brew. The beer is amazing though, so that is enough for me to want to go!

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