Went for the first time and I will DEFINITELY be going back. Love the atmosphere. Everyone, staff and customers alike, were very friendly. I ended up getting a flight and enjoyed every single one of the beers I tried. That rarely happens. It is a small space, so if u see a vacant seat or table you gotta grab it while you can. I assume it gets packed in there. It was busy when I went which was around 430-5 on a Saturday. You are also allowed to reserve the back space for events. I know this because someone had a birthday party the evening I was there. read more

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Went to the grand opening and enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the sampler plus they had a food truck (for the night). They have a VW bus they redid to accommodate seating, a table and tv, so we sat there. I think this place is pretty unique and although I'm picky, I liked at least two of the brews. read more

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I think the Gose here is phenomenal (my favorite thing to order at this Brewery) and I do enjoy the selection of drinks that they have. I also enjoy the fact that there's plenty of indoor seating which makes this place very accessible even when the weather isn't so good. Lots of kiddos and lots of dogs too so I can tell that this place is quite kid and dog friendly. Makes for a good place to go on a sunny Sunday afternoon ! read more

Not going to lie, this is going to be the WORST review for Big Ugly Brewing you've ever read. I'm that guy, that walked into a Brewery and didn't order a beer. So if you love beer and want to know about all the flavor notes, and hints of wonderfulness... then move along. I finished a bike ride and smelled some WONDERFUL smells coming from inside and I was like, aw yea, let me get some of that. Next to the VW bus (seriously) was a little grill, manned by a husband/wife looking duo. Turns out that on some days of the week, Tap IT local comes out and has a cook out. Well, it was delicious. I had a pulled pork sandwhich that hits the spot after a 40 mile bike ride. For their part, the staff at the bar was far more attentive and charismatic than your normal tenders, and they didn't scowl at me when I ordered a diet coke. The place looks and feels like a brewery set up by friends. Big, glorious, silver vats line one full wall. There are some tables along the floor and some odd nick-knacks here and there. What this brewery is missing, in my most humble of opinions, is some simple bar fare. Beer is all well and good, but tossing in a cheese/charcuterie/fruits/bread or even wings would really make this a home run. I feel like alcohol is best appreciated with food, and that goes for beer too, a bag of chips doesn't bring out the best. Ultimately, this is a beer snob paradise, that isn't looking to impress your typical foodie like me and that's cool read more

A newer spot long overdue in Chesapeake. Big Ugly is anything but. The hip decor and tasty home brewed beers make this place a must stop for locals looking to escape the typical chain and bland restaurants that are found along route 168 and Hanbury AO. Beers: Like any microbrewery the choices are limited but the quality is what's you're there for. Big Ugly has some strong stouts with great flavor but it's a little limited on its lighter brews in quantity and taste but they'll get there...and hey who goes to a microbrew for a blonde brew...not many so they're focusing fire on target. Food: Biggest disappointment. This place needs to pair with a solid food truck or develop a few key signature dishes and a few good typical beer meals to complete this as being more than a short stop to share a drink and run. Service: Friendly, genuine and welcoming. Perhaps the best part. Definitely the reason we're going back. Cleanliness: The bar area was kept neat and clean despite a good deal of activity. Floors swept. Didn't even stick to them from the bar and bathrooms they were clean. The bathrooms sink and toilet were just as tidy. Overall: A great place to go and relax with friends or meet folks and make new friends. Beers are worth the trip, especially for Chesapeake, but without chow I can't go much more than 3 Stars. read more

Great atmosphere, great beer, great staff! The food truck that night was tacos and was to die for. I can't remember the name but it was on 2/2 so I'm sure you could look it up. The prices were reasonable. We had a great time! read more

Too bad. They have good beer but anti family. Working dads with families are not welcome during the weekends. And especially their kids.

Hmm.. what an experience. I'm a huge fan of breweries.. but this one did not really excite me First off, the payment system was really awkward. You prepay for tickets at the door, then bring your ticket to the bar to purchase your drink...what?..... The place had just opened so it was pretty busy with curious beer fanatics like myself. The vibe was pretty cool with random motorcycles, and a full-sized VW van that had been converted into a booth. They were obviously still working out the kinks, since the television kept overheating and turning off, along with the music stopping every time the person whose phone it was got a phone call. The beer itself was just.. meh... the flight was unimpressive to me. The only thing that I was okay with was the stout that they had. Unfortunately, they were already tapped out of the IPA so I didn't get to give that a try. To say the least, we left with an extra ticket, that we couldn't get our money back for :-/ Considering the drive it takes to get out there, I will likely not be returning. read more

Great place to enjoy some food and good beer! Employees were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of room for large parties.

I wanted to enjoy this place. Location wise it's kinda out of the Way. The beer selection was decent however the flavors were kinda off to me. I tried the blonde and found it to be a rather strange flavor profile , and a dark Belgian style beer that was ok. No actual food menu from what I can't tell was also rather off putting. Seems like you isolate your audience that way by out sourcing your food to other vendors. Not to sure how they are meeting ABC laws that way either. The inside was a mix of clutter and tables. The van inside is cool and different. A broken bench outside with no markings or it being there at all was rather strange and not inviting. I think it has potential but won't be going out of my way to go here for a while. read more

Great place to visit and grab a few craft beers! They have a good selection of every type of beer and it's nearby a lot of food options. They do not serve food there but a lot of places deliver and you can eat it there. We stopped by on a Friday evening and they were packed! Great atmosphere and we had a lot of fun. Def be back! Thanks. read more

The service was amazing, the man that helped us at the bar was very friendly & offered up suggestions since it was our first time. The atmosphere was also very chill & cute. There was not as much seating inside as I expected and there appeared to be only one side of the bar, two registers to place orders which caused for a bit of a line. My husband & I each got a flight for a total of 8 different drafts, & to be honest, we weren't thoroughly impressed with any of them. read more

Last weekend, I went from PA to VA for a week to visit a friend of 20 years and one of the many places we explored was Big Ugly Brewing. The beer is absolutely fantastic and definitely one of the better crafts I've tried however all of that was lost with the customer service part of things. I was helped by a woman with a tattoo on her forearm and what I mean by "helped" was that she was incredibly rude to me. I was not greeted and she seemed too preoccupied with her friends. Not even a smile. I got a total of only two beers and both times I was treated the same way. Probably won't ever come here again. read more

it's a little tight in here on the weekends. I just come in to fill growlers. Great fresh beer. If you've never had a truly fresh beer you are missing out on what beer is supposed to be. read more

The bigger location is great, alot of seating (outdoors, indoor tables, benches, couches, and even an old van!). Very family friendly- kids, dogs..doesnt matter enough space in the afternoons where everyone is comfortable. All pints are $6, small flight of 4 also $6. Friendly customer service with rotating food trucks. Only knock would be that a little more description on the beer menu may be nice, most are labeled simply "ipa, porter, gose, etc". read more

Very Cool Place. I tried the sampler and the IPA was my favorite. While there they brought out a special brew. Chocolate and Cherry Stout, very smooth. I love seeing these small breweries open up. read more

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Solid brewery experience! Big open concept so good energy throughout the 'dinning room'. Beers I tried were good, they have enough of a selection that everyone should be able to find something they enjoy. Some traditional microbrewery beers and some unique options if you just like trying new things. Wish there was a kitchen vs. a food truck for food options but it's good they at least have that. read more

Big Ugly Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I never thought you could get good craft beer in Chesapeake. In a more metropolitan area, I would give this 4 stars, but the fact that Big Ugly is a pioneer in this town gives it the extra star. The environment was on point - great atmosphere that felt like a brewery and not a bar. The focus is the beer and that makes this place special. We tried the blonde, saison, stout, wit, sour berliner, and great bridge special in my group. I would recommend the saison, stout, or sour. All the beers we tried were pretty tame, but good nonetheless. read more

Big Ugly Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Wonderful people work here, and everyone who comes is friendly. You can order in food or bring your own. They have some chips at the bar you can buy as well. They hold different events such as trivia and running club that brings Chesapeake together. read more

Big Ugly Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Nice place. Good selection of beers. Place just opened early this year. Unique seating features and pretty decent beers. Location is nice and they even have a phone booth that actually works! You can even get a growler to go. People are friendly and normally they have a food truck make an appearance. Not too crowded now but guess once as the weather gets better this place will fill up quick! read more

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This place has a really cool atmosphere. They do not have food, but usually have a different food truck there each night. I'm giving it three stars for their lack of variety. Do not offer any cider and very limited light beer choice. If you like craft beers then definitely hit this place up. read more

While on a trip to Virginia, the guys stopped in here while the women had a baby shower. They have awesome beer choices here and the owners are fantastic. Especially after I learned that they are originally from the Cincinnati area. The beers here run the gamut from a Hefe to an Imperial Stout. My only disappointment was that they did not have their DIPA on at the time I was there. Guess I will have to make another trip. The decor is very interesting...from the motor cycle seat to the VW Bus with seating in it...this place was cool. It was pretty packed out on Saturday afternoon before Easter. Lots of locals and possibly some tourists. I know some complain about not having a food menu, but this is a brewery...not a restaurant. Go to Buffalo Wild Wings if you are looking for food with your beer...light weights. Anyone in the area should stop by and enjoy some brews. read more

Loved this place! Friendly, nice funky atmosphere and really good beer. A winner in my book. Give it a try.

Stopped in for a couple beers. Grabbed the only table that didn't have a "reserved" sign on it, which seemed odd. Brought our lunch in with us. Minus one star for servers being too chatty with others. read more

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I'm giving Big Ugly Brewery 5 stars but if I could I would have an asterik next to it. Awesome environment, and it seems very popular with the locals who attend frequently. The beer is amazing and everything from the beer menu to the decor is pleasantly simple. My asterik would be the fact that they are open for a very limited set of hours. Just like some of their T-shirts say "Go Ugly Early" it is not the establishment you will end up at the end of night, but rather the one you start out at... read more

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Fun place and good service. Honestly, just not a huge fan of the beer they produce. I wish they would keep a wheat beer on tap.

Big ugly is very close to my house so it is very convenient. I do not like beer, but they have this bims beer that is pretty good there that you can add some flavored syrup to. I usually go with that. I have noticed it is more of an older crowd, but yes there are a few younger people in there. I like how it is decorated and the vibes it gives but it always smells weird in there. I'm guessing from all the beer and maybe people spilling beer who knows. Definitely recommend giving this place a try I don't even like beer and like one of theirs, so that is saying something. read more

The ghost rider porter is absolutely phenomenal. Sitting all by myself I take my first sip actually said out loud "oh wow". read more

Big Ugly Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

There were a decent selection of beers and the staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. There must have been an issue with the CO2 because their taps left a lot of head that needed extra attention. read more

I've been in here for 5 mins and I'm already overwhelmed with the amazing service. The staff here are so nice and the beers are great. I plan on coming back here. read more

Big Ugly Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Finally got here after enjoying their brews at various brewfests and I was not disappointed. Tried a sampler and all were obviously made by a master craftsman - complex, interesting and well-balanced. Liked the funky vibe and everyone was very friendly. I've found a new favorite watering hole! They don't serve food but I was told that a nearby Italian restaurant will deliver. Pretty good all around. read more

OK...so I've never been to a brewery before. My babycakes drinks beer, however, I'm more of a wine drinker myself. We went to celebrate a birthday and everyone had a blast. I loved their "homemade" root beer (since I don't drink beer...I was the designated driver). It's a really casual place (you can even play cornhole in the back driveway of the establishment). My only gripe with "Big Ugly Brewing" is that they don't serve food. I hear they have food trucks that park nearby, but the trucks weren't available on this day. Luckily, there is a small pizza place in walking distance where you can order food and bring it back. They stay pretty busy, which surprised me, because they are almost out in the middle of no where. read more

Wall in on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a deck full of customers. It was 6:02. That stop serving at 6pm. What a waste of a trip.

Well I have to say Chesapeake is somewhat lucky to have this place... the beer is amazing for sure. But you must be ready to also enjoy many crying babies with strollers cutting through the aisles constantly and dog fights breaking out in the middle of the restaurant in order to consume their beer onsite. We have decided to only enjoy filling our mini keg and leaving immediately as the chaos is just too much to bear! read more

Let me start off by saying I don't like beer. I'll do a Corona with lime when forced, but otherwise I'm a wine and liquor chick all the way. Which made big ugly even better for me. They had not one, not two, but THREE (yes, 3!) beers that I liked. The atmosphere was fun and quirky with a decor that had its own personal touch. The owner was informative and laid back, perfect for our big yelp event crowd that swarmed upon the place and took over. They brew their own beer, which is pretty sweet, and even have a house root beer for all the non-alcoholies out there. I would definitely go there to hang out again and highly recommend the brown ale! read more

Grand opening was tonight and everything was great. My wife enjoyed a Sunbeam Blonde and I enjoyed a Split Window Saison. Quality craft beer. read more

Great variety for a fairly new brewery. The tasting room has a cool vibe to it and the staff is friendly. Their magic berlinerbus was one of my favorites even with the optional homemade raspberry syrup. I would recommend if in the area. read more

This place is awesome. My husband loves his beer and he loves this place. It is great to have a place like this in Great Bridge and the owners are incredible. If you love beer, a great atmosphere and awesome owners, this is the place for you! read more

Out of all the breweries in the area this is by far my favorite. I don't always have time to go out but when I do this place is my first choice. They've gotten a lot busier lately and I couldn't be happier for them! This place is just awesome!!! read more

Great atmosphere and solid beer. Food is available from restaurants surrounding the area. A must visit! If you like a good solid IPA, this place is for you. read more