Commonwealth is a shore drive staple. They always have great sour beers and the menu is always changing. The space is pretty neat, with long wooden tables, and a large outdoor yard with additional tables. However if it's not warm outside and the outdoor area is closed, it gets packed tight inside during busy hours. They usually have a food truck parked outside as well, which is a nice touch. And dogs are allowed! read more

Came out here for a friend's birthday recently and it was super fun! Lots of seating inside and outside, where you can order your food via QR code which was super easy! We got the pretzel which is our favorite thing to have with a beer, and we enjoyed it! We also got a cider but in general, their selection is expansive and super good! Will be back! read more

Awful beer. All types of beer are the worst artisanal beer in America. I wouldn't feed it to pigs.

We're up from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, thought we'd give this place a try. Went there strictly for beer, they did not disappoint. They've got some really great beers. The service was fast and the ambiance is what's expected for a brewery, it wasn't loud, it was nice. We purchased some beer to take back to our Commonwealth to enjoy after we get back home. Thanks guys! read more

Drinks were okay and food took over an hour to come out that was burnt. Don't recommend coming here

Great food and drinks. You order on your phone, which is nice so you can take your time deciding. Food is quick to come out. Parking is a challenge but worth it if you can find a spot! Open seating and you may have to share with other groups. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I had a great time here as I was celebrating my friend's 40th birthday (this was part two of her birthday celebration; part one was Destruction Room). Commonwealth's setup, to me, resembles Norfolk's Smartmouth - there's a large seating area with a view of the brewery, and at one end is the bar where you can order. Commonwealth has a banquet room, which you can reserve (which the b'day girl's husband reserved for us), and they have a shuffleboard table there. The bar where you order has above it a giant board proudly displaying their beers (complete with descriptions). I like the fact that I don't have to wait long to order and thus where up having more than a few beers. With the parking limited, they have valet, but be ready if you drive stick. The 2 valet drivers working the evening I showed up couldn't drive standard. Commonwealth doesn't serve food, but like many breweries there is usually a good truck parked outside. Vickie Vail's was there that evening, although our birthdays party came correct with plenty of food! Also, Commonwealth is pet-friendly. I saw plenty of customers there with their dogs and many were nice enough to let me pet their canines. Bring at least a friend or two because, combined with Commonwealth's beers, it's fun time! Also, staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Thank you, Commonwealth! JV read more

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All around great brewery-- good vibes, tasty pizza and even better beer! They have a strong social media presence and keep it up to date with all the happenings during the week. They are also doggy friendly! Parking can be a little tricky with just a small gravel lot behind the building-- one row. Especially if there's something going on the day of your visit, expect to park in the nearby neighborhood and walk. The have a ton of beers on tap, but tend to lean more towards IPAs and heavier beers. But, they've been adding more seltzers to the menu if that's your thing! I tend to like lagers and saisons and can usually find something I like on tap. They have seating indoors, as well as a ton of seating outside. During the winter they have a heated tent area. Dogs are allowed inside as well! During our most recent visit we were able to try their new pizzas made in house and they were so good! The El Jefe was our favorite with house made chorizo, pickled jalapeños, pickled onions, crema, and queso fresco. Ordering was super easy through a QR code on the table that also told staff where you were sitting when they brought it out. In the past they usually have food trucks on site, but it looks like they will have them less frequently with the new pizza bar. We love Commonwealth and will continue coming back! read more

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I just moved here but I've been here every single weekend with friends since getting to the area. I've tried almost every beer on their menu and you can't go wrong. Their fries are a crowd favorite but their pepperoni pizza is my favorite ! read more

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I love their wapatooohie & their "the wealth" beers. the best brewery in the area! beers are expensive but they taste great & ambiance is great! looks like a great spot for a private event too read more

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Great brewery & really good food! It can get crowded but the inside/outside seating is a good vibe! read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Pretzel - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Limited food options which is to be expected with a brewery, but everything was phenomenal. Great selection and verity of drinks as well. The vibe is great and they had live music which is a plus. Service was good, no complaints at all would give a 4.5 if I could. read more

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My husband and I visited a bunch of good breweries in the area, but this one has the best beer. They also serve coffee in the early afternoons. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Oktoberfest & key lime gose. - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ambiance was great for the brewery's monthly 5K and $1 beer and great pizza. What an awesome event and food!!

Commonwealth Brewing Company was one of the best breweries we visited in Virginia Beach. Located near a few other breweries, their building is very spacious. There's a massive front room and a back game room. They also have outdoor seating near a food truck and a large open tent with heaters off to the side during the pandemic. Prices were reasonable and they have something for everyone from IPAs to sours. The inside and out are painted with murals. read more

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This is our go-to spot! Pizza never disappoints and the beer menu has one of the better selections and quality. The staff is always friendly and the food comes out quickly. The fries are SO GOOD. Always lots of families with kids around so it lends itself to being a casual and relaxed hangout. read more

I really liked this brewery. They have a nice setting, with plenty of space, inside and out. Although most of their beers were high alcohol IPAs, which are not within my taste, there were some other good options. I REALLY liked the Tranquilo dark mexican lager. It had richly flavored malt, with hop notes and was refreshing and very drinkable. I had more than one of these. It was a little disappointing they didn't serve flights, as that's my ususal way to try a brewery for the first time, to try a variety. They did offer two samples. I also tried the Aurele lager which was also good. I had a pint of the Jugo IPA, which was their lowest alcohol IPA at 6%. It was fine, but a little unbalanced towards hop-dominant for my taste. The pizza we had was outstanding. The Divolo had some really tasty pickled peppers and nice pepperoni. I'd definitely order it again with a couple pints of tranquilo! read more

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Near to Chic's Beach and the Oceanfront, Commonwealth has a variety of beers either on tap or available in the can for your enjoyment! There is always ample seating inside in their tasting room, in the semi-indoor semi-outdoor seating area with the garage door (which happened to be open on the day we were there...with also a HUGE couch that is probably 20 feet long???). There are also seats outside by a rotating food truck, as well as an outdoor white tent. Basically, whatever type of dining or drinking experience you feel comfortable with at this point,t you can find here! The beer I had today was called "Fog Cutter" and was a true delight. Bordering on a sour beer that wasn't too too sour, it was enjoyable and diverse on the palette. I enjoyed the ambiance and really look forward to trying out more of their beers soon! Random notes, too: dog friendly (saw soooo many cute ones!!) and also family friendly. There is a lot of green space all around for the kiddos to play at. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - cute decor! - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Been back a few times now. No more offensive music being played. Parents and don't have to worry about their children being there

I've been a regular at Commonwealth since they opened their doors even before they had food! The beer has always been top notch in the area, by far my favorite VB/Norfolk brewery. It can be loud at times but they have an outside area for when it is nice outside. The bar staff is always super friendly and knowledgeable. The food has been nothing but amazing every time I have gone. I literally dream about their pizza. If you're looking for a spot to try, look no further. read more

I'd say Commonwealth ranks among the best breweries in the state. I don't think I've ever had a beer by them that's been bland or a drain pour. Per Untappd, I've now tried 10 of their beers. A bulk were at the brewery itself a couple weekends ago. While they do have a wide selection of options, their list tends to accommodate the IPA crowd the most. I'm not anti-hops, but it's not my personal favorite flavor profile. However, I do think theirs are well-crafted and drinkable, even for non-IPA consumers. As in, they taste like more than just pine trees. I've had three sours by them (my preferred style) and they were all absolutely incredible. So Pitted tastes like a tart peach, whereas Tinta Rosa, a sangria sour, is like drinking wine in a beer can. Halcyon has subtle apricot and a heavy passion fruit blast. It's not a gateway sour in the slightest! I need to try more sours by them is the moral of this paragraph. The brewery itself is beautiful. It's huge with heavy wood accents. Loads of picnic tables out front for mild days and nights and the interior has such an open and welcoming vibe. The bathrooms were nice as well. It's located a few blocks from the tunnel bridge and is near some other breweries. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely consider a return visit. In the meantime, I'm so glad they distribute to Richmond! read more

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I've been coming here for the last 3 years and have loved it! I have only ever eaten one item, that one item being the smash burger, usually great. However, this last time I ordered it and it was not up to par. The burger patties were very obviously frozen patties and not a smash burger as it usually is. When I asked multiple staff about this change each one decided the best course of action was to tell me nothing about the "smash" burger has changed when it very obviously had. Appearance and taste were completely off and a place and food item that I'd previously loved, are no longer. Darn shame because I'd appreciated this spot, but the ignorance or lies I faced the day I was served a lesser burger have left me to leaving my first EVER review on any single place I've been before in my life. Hope this helps or provides perspective to anyone looking to attempt to enjoy what appears to be an appetizing smash burger from this establishment. read more

Great place to go to enjoy a great beer and other beverages They have food trucks there Friday, and Saturday nights. Service is excellent, ambiance is very nice. You can enjoy inside or outside which ever you decide you will have an enjoyable time. read more

The place was clean and welcoming. Met there with some coworkers and it was great. The food was great even though I just had fries. Service was great and the staff were friendly and nice. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Good food and lovely patio seating outside for groups and making new friends. We had the pizzas and chicken with friends with lots of of different awesome beers read more

We were staying in Virginia Beach from out of town for a couple nights and loved that we found this brewery! Such a welcoming vibe and beer was good. Lots of hazy IPA's and DIPA's, but they had options for everyone. While we didn't have our pup with us on this trip, we instantly knew Commonwealth was a dog friendly brewery. This would 100% be our go to after work/weekend drink spot if we were local! read more

Overall great brewery. Dog-friendly inside and out but also has a pet-free area for those with allergies etc. Have only tried the wood-fired pizzas and their fries, and the pizzas are amazing. If you like cup-n-char pepperoni, you can find it here! The staff has always been awesome too. read more

Went here a few weeks ago and there wasn't a huge variety of beers to pick from, I wasn't impressed. My boyfriend enjoyed his beers IPA's and such, he thought they were OK but not the best in the area. Outdoor seating only. Cute environment and ambiance. There was a huge fly infestation everywhere. I had to cover our drinks with napkins to prevent them from swarming. Also the parking lot was disgusting and had the worst smell I have ever smelt, I think it must have contributed to the fly problem. It smelt like death and actually there were nasty bubbling puddles of filth in the parking lot. I know these things are not specific to the brewery visit but it made us want to get out of there as soon as possible! Yuck! Take care of your property! read more

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We've been here many times and every time, they never disappoint! There's a fantastic selection of brews and the food is stellar. The building can get a little loud when it is busy but there is outside seating as well if you need some space. It is family friendly and their sours are unique and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. read more

I recently attended a morning yoga event here and really enjoyed it. I've heard of Commonwealth Brewing Co. for a while now but I'm not a drinker so a brewery is not really a place I tend to gravitate too but I love that they have yoga and food trucks for community events. The yoga event was really well done and there were a lot of people there - probably at least 50 or more. We easily all squeezed in and they had cleared the main open space and removed all the tables. With their large glass garage doors the yoga event was bright and relaxing and enjoyable. Two food trucks arrived as well as Baked AF to provide some goodies for those of us who worked out an appetite like burritos, coffee and others. I'd come back for a yoga event in a heartbeat. Plenty of parking on the side and around back in the gravel lot. read more

I think I have been here 112 times throughout the years, and I have never had a bad time. This is my favorite brewery in Virginia Beach. If you're a fruity sour beer chaser, the variety and range they have throughout the year is for you. Even if you're not, Commonwealth's got something for everyone with an arsenal of other beer genres like stouts, saisons, and IPAs. Great place for a first date, or even 80th date. Also a great place to get the gang together especially now that Commonwealth's serving pizza. read more

We absolutely loved our pizza once we figured out the self pay situation. There's not really service to speak of since you order and pay for drinks at the counter. They were very adamant about paying food and drink separate. The front counter and food server became annoyed that we asked for a side of dressing. I had to go back to the counter and order another drink to get it and even then they complained. These breweries are nice with open venues, but the view is almost always the parking lot or traffic. I've heard great things about the beer here, however I had mimosas that day and they were lovely. My husband had an iced tea, that was overpriced. He could have had a beer for the same price as an iced tea, so that was annoying as well. Not all patrons are technology inclined and I watched several ppl struggle with the QR self pay system. My husband had to create a new online account in order to pay for our meal. Which he found frustrating, so I ended up doing it on my phone. It took us a good amount of time just to order our food. However, we'll return now that we know the system and it's close to home. Great pizza though! read more

if there was an option for ZERO I would have chosen it. The app for ordering food is poor. my credit card was charged yet it wasn't entered. Server said she'd check on the order for our table but never responded or came back to table. Manager could care less, never made eye contact, said it never happened before despite bartender saying it has. We frequent this place regularly but not again. Don't waste your time, there are many good breweries with excellent customer service. read more

This place is pretty awesome! We came on a holiday afternoon and they were pretty packed. It was hard to find a parking lot but after waiting a bit we were able to find one in the back. They had live music playing that entertained the crowd. They also had a couple pop up companies present: The Coop food truck, which I didn't get a chance to try but am now dying to. (I looked at the menu on the way out.). Smores Amore was also there with their PistachiOMG is a signature blend chocolate brownie leaded with pistachios and covered in chocolate ganache...topped with pistachiosso beer marshmallow. We of course indulged on all 3 they had available today. We went in to check out the scene and it was just "fun!" Live music and plenty of seating makes for a great day! They had a good assortment of house made beers all infused with everything from sea salt, pistachios, cacao, fruits of all kind including kumquats and calamansi. I am not a beer expert by any means, but I will say their Marmalade was delicious (& stout). For those also not much into beer, they do have non alcoholic drinks available such as Kombucha, la Croix, root beer, and sodas. So awesome they allow dogs inside. The inside was a bit loud with the music playing. I like music like the next person, but it was too loud for my little one, my husband had to take him for a walk. I'd definitely come back sometime, without my little one, and try another drink. I'd also be looking for who else they have as a pop up! read more

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Thanks to a collaboration event with S'mores Amore, I was dying to visit this brewery on Labor Day. We got lucky finding parking in the small lot. As soon as we got there, I immediately enjoyed myself in the upbeat atmosphere. Despite the live music being a bit too loud, the inside was communal yet cozy. With a full house it was hard to find seating for all 5 of us, but I loved how it felt natural sitting close to people we didn't know. It was great to see so many dogs hanging out with their humans too! I was tempted to try the Beermosa but there were only two beers available for it, neither of which interested me. Even though it was loud & busy, the bartender took the time to let us try the beers if we wanted before purchasing. I opted for the fruity Side Car which was tart but tasty. Definitely unlike anything I've had before. My first visit here was a pleasant one. I love when breweries team up with local businesses to put on a fun weekend event. I would love to come back on a more casual night to check out the scene. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is my favorite brewery in Va Beach. From the beachy laid-back atmosphere to the interesting beer concoctions and constant new releases, they've got everything I want. I will say the food leaves something to be desired, but the taste and variety of beers make up for where the pizza lacks. This place gets packed very easily, so large groups may want to plan ahead of time! read more

Super friendly Brewery. Great atmosphere with plenty of seating inside and outside. A large beer menu with some tasty ipa's and gose's. We tried the wood fired pizza-Delicious! They also have a couple of salads, apps, and sandwiches. read more

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Fun times! I love the warehouse vibe in this place. The craft beers have fun names. I had the Pumpkin Juiced and B. A. Dysphotic (Black Saison Barrel Sour). The sour was my favorite! The staff was knowledgeable about the beers. They have board games and shuffle board for the gamer type. They also sell their own beard oil "Supernaculum". read more

I don't know who loves this place more, me or my dog ‍ They have great beer, good outdoor area, cornhole and food trucks are almost always there. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Fantastic food. The fries are especially delicious. Not sure what they do to get that perfect crunch but they nailed it. read more

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