My favorite out of 3 we visited during a week at Virginia Beach. Quite a few choices of craft beer in an open concept type of brewery. Many people had their children and/or dogs with them. We ordered a wood fire mushroom pizza which was crispy and delicious. Young man playing music was very talented. Loved his voice! We had a very enjoyable afternoon there. Would definitely come back! read more

The brewery has a cool atmosphere, their beer is very tasty, they have plenty of options to please you, we tried their pizza and it was amazing. read more

What a fun place to visit in the evening! When we visited, there were several food trucks out front and plenty of benches available to sit and sip and eat. We got the Paper Umbrellas berliner, which tasted mostly of pineapple, and the Strawberry Bourbon Whip, which was very strong and flavorful. It's a bit sad that they don't have a traditional bar to sit at in the building, but given the great ambience outside, it's not a huge loss. They have a good selection of beers, food available with the trucks, and even a selection of games scattered around the tables inside for the guests - what more could you want? read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Paper Umbrellas and Strawberry Bourbon Whip - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm very surprised this place doesn't have a higher star rating, as it's been one of the better breweries I've been to (and we travel all over for breweries specifically). The environment itself gives off a laid back, beachy vibe. Has a large outdoor seating area and plenty of indoor space as well - has an entire room in the back by the restrooms with additional seating. Kid and dog friendly for the most part. There was a food truck, the flying pig, which had pretty good BBQ food. The beer itself, in my opinion, is REALLY good. You can taste all of the flavors that is in description of the beer. I am a sour/gose drinker and the Tiki Vibez is one of the best I've ever had. My husband prefers Hazy IPAs and got the Intergalactic and again, one of the best he's ever had. Only complaint would be that they were out of a lot of the beers, however that's common at these smaller breweries. I would agree with the reviews saying that the bartenders aren't very friendly, which is uncommon in this industry as usually they are very personable individuals. The valet guys were much more friendly (and speedy service) and work off of tips. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Good vibes, great beer and delicious pizza! If I wasn't just visiting, I'd be a regular here. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Good pizza. Wood fired stove, they advertised pet friendly. Pet friendly is an understatement, the couple at the next table had a dog ON THE TABLE! I like dogs, I don't mind a well trained dog on the floor of a restaurant, but honestly ON THE TABLE? That can't be within the health code. A dog should not be on the table. No one from the restaurant asked that a dog's ass be removed from direct contact from the surface that people eat from. Made me question that sanitary standards of the kitchen. read more

Reggae Brunch was fun! Beer lines were long. Better to eat before you come, kitchen can't keep up with the demand. There was an hour and a half wait to get your pizza. (which was really good when it came) They use to have food trucks there, that would've been nice. Other than that it was a good time. Good music. read more

I have lived over 20 years in chicks beach and have always welcomed new business and supported Commonwealth Brewing as a addition to the neighborhood when others did not. I enjoyed the local food trucks from time to time. My recent experience was more than awful , myself and my out of town client stopped in to order a to go pizza which I heard was good. When we tried to order from the bartender she acted as if we were bothering her. She was VERY Rude the entire time. Very disappointed in the staff ,food and service. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday in December. Nice day, and the had a craft fair going on. We had pizza-delicious and my family enjoyed the beers that they had. I liked the cider. They also have wine options.Overall we had a good time! I'd definitely go back. read more

This was the first brewery I've been to. I'm not much of a beer drinker, we were there celebrating a friend's birthday. The vibe is nice and chill, with indoor seating, and a large outdoor with cornhole boards. Parking, however was a little tight. I also noticed a food truck outside the brewery. I would've definitely checked that out if our party didn't have any food. Once our party got situated we decided to order a few drinks from the bar. I had no idea what to get. If I'm drinking beer it's usually a cider. I wish I knew the name of our bartender because she was super helpful going over the different types and letting us sample anything we asked about. I went with the Cheval au Soleil, which had a light citrus taste to it. I ended up having two of them. Our party was held in their private party room and the staff took care of us, making sure empty glasses were taken away when needed. This was a cool place, if you're a beer drinker ya gotta check this place out. read more

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I'm not a beer drinker. Their Pineapple Cider was really good. The atmosphere was awesome. Very relaxing and fun. Highly recommended.

We love this brewery and were very excited to try their themed brunch. We quickly realized that it's not a brunch but a breakfast only until 11 or 11:30am so they came change the kitchen back for their regular menu. We go there at 1pm so we missed the brunch. The pizza and music was great but wished they wouldn't advertise a brunch until 2pm. That was disappointing. read more

Stopped at Commonwealth Brewing. Loved the open-air taproom with lots of tables and seating both inside and outside. The staff was friendly and offered suggestions. I ended up having the Orange Russian which was really crisp. I sat outside and enjoyed the decor. The furniture was interesting and there was a mural on the wall to the north. Just the sights and atmosphere was with the stop. They had high gravity stouts, I got one to go, definitely would like to return when I am in town again. So far its the best brewery that I have visited in Virginia Beach. read more

Spacious local brewery that we've heard so many good things about. So, we finally got to try it and with family! We came for post wedding festivities with immediate and new extended family members. The bar tender suggested the Pastiche which was a winner for me! I could've gotten another after I finished it but I wanted to try other things. I was told to get the Marshmallow Eyes. I didn't like it much. It was too bitter for me. I should've known better since I don't usually get IPAs. We all had a good time talking and trying to play some of the games they had there. The projection TV was playing a football game that night. There's great seating outside, in the main area and then a back room. They had about 26 beers on tap and a handful were tapped out. We all had at least 2 each that we tried. It's definitely a good place to hangout. Can't wait to come back again and try something new. read more

Awesome!! Dogs everywhere! Live music on Sunday. Fantastic and creative beer. Pizza was really, really good. Don't miss this if you are in the area. read more

This is a great place to hang out after a day at the beach. The picnic tables outside are old and need repair or replacement. The orders are made online using the scan code on the table. The orders are delivered to the table. The pizzas are good but over cooked for some of my party. One was nearly burnt. I do not recommend the mushroom forest floor pizza. I like mushroom pizza but this one had too much cheese balls on it. One order took forever. read more

Listen up Norfolkians. You're stealing our Beer-Crown. I don't know what happened, but 5 years ago there wasn't squat in Virginia. Now, this place? San Diego is craft beer capital of the world. We've got more Craft Breweries than Anthony Weiner has side chicks. And we do it GOOD. But, Commonwealth.... severe competition, uber cool and kick @$$. Great Selection - check. Great Prices - check. Great Food Trucks - check. Cool old building - check. Good Crew serving - check. Chill atmosphere - check. Next to the beach - check. If you're a local, let them know they're doing good. If you're not, stop by - it's worth the visit by far! read more

Man. This was a disappointment. There were a ton of mosquitos - so I got bit up pretty good. But that's not their fault. However, the fact the bartender was kind of rude, is. She seemed like we were bothering her....by being customers. I get having a bad day, but your attitude can ruin someone's experience. Unfortunatly the beer was as bad as her attitude. $20 for a flight of 6. Pretty pricy. Granted, they are larger pours...but I prefer the smaller samples. On top of that, all the beers feel flat. Sophrosyne - was my favorite. It is a tart saison. Nothing special, but it was cool. Taonga - imperial hefe - my second favorite. Cloudy color makes it look like juice. It was ok. Wapatoolie - tropical IPA. Wasn't digging it at all. Marvolo - Irish oatmeal stout. Nutty nose, good mouth feel. But super strong "burnt" flavor that I'm not a fan of. Toooo roasty. Trishana - gose. It was nice and sour, less salty than other gose I've tasted. My bud liked it, he finished it off while I struggled through the rest of the flight. I visited about 5 breweries while in town and this was my least favorite - I thought with the good reviews, it would be the best one, but unfortunatly on this evening it was the worst of the bunch. read more

Fantastic brewery. They always have something new to try. I love their stouts and most IPAs. Even if something isn't quite my cup of tea I appreciate the experimentation and variety. My wife loves their sours and goses. We really like their pizzas too. Casual dog friendly seating inside and outside. The staff are all friendly and professional. It's become a staple for us and our dog. read more

Great pizza and beverages! We had the gauva seltzer (in May) and loved it. Was a little hard to find a spot to hangout since there were many large groups and parties. read more

Amazing beer and staff. Didn't order food but next time! Great ambience and so dog friendly. My pup could even hang in the A/C :)

I love how open to the outside this place is. On a nice day it's great to come here and relax with the family and drink a cold craft beer. They also have food trucks come if you are hungry. They have flights if you want to try several of their beers. I do wish that the Peking lot was bigger and it wasn't so close to the street. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This brewery has the best tasting beer selections that I've ever had. I crave their beers all the time and have to resist stopping by on a week day. I try to recommend this place every chance I get. Layer cake, 2 up 2 down, obscurial, and hemmingway are some of my personal favs. Would drive 2 hours to get a commonwealth beer! Enjoy. read more

If you're into the "hipster" scene... this might be the place for you. Service was slow and bartender's were not so friendly, happy go lucky people. More mono toned - and seemed unwilling to answer too many questions about craft selections, they seemed annoyed the more i asked for clarification on options. I am not a huge beer drinker and was only accompanying a friend and simply asked the bartender for some suggestions and had a few questions. I didn't feel welcomed at all and more like i was being scoffed at for not knowing the ins and outs of craft beer. I literally will never come here again. Not to mention the trash talk of other local establishments among employee's while i was retrieving my second beer... right in front of the customer. It was very classless and left a bad taste in my mouth. I would suggest trying out Young Veterans Brewery or O'Connors. Much more friendly, relaxed environments. read more

I'm not a huge beer guy, but this local microbrewery has tasty beer and inviting atmosphere and great food trucks outside. The brewery is in a converted fire station and offers some wide spaces for groups and individuals. The doors open to provide an inside-outside feel. The beer is good! I normally can't drink beer because of an allergic reaction, but I can drink the beer here. Try Commonwealth the place is great. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Good Bier - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I honestly had a horrible time here. The women working here were great and friendly- but one of the male staff kept overlooking my friend to serve other female customers who were more conventionally attractive than my friend and I were (they got there way later than we did, we were waiting for him for a good 30 minutes- and he served the other female customers immediately) It really was that one male staff member who we had a problem with, unfortunately. read more

The Good: I enjoyed my beer. The Bad: Not personable service. Confused as to why I could order my beer at the bar, but had to order food on my phone. Food was sitting out unattended. When I asked for ketchup, I was directed to the back of the dining area to get my own (there was one packet left). The burger was pricey for what I got and had zero taste. read more

We loved several of their beers and both of the pizzas we ordered were amazing! Verde with shaved brussel sprouts and a balsamic drizzle and El Jefe w/chorizo, we cannot wait to return to commonwealth! read more

The brewery is nestled in Shore Drive and is somewhat of a hidden gem. Just like all of the breweries in the area they make their own specialty beers. The space inside is not as as spacious as others but it's still a nice place to go. The outside had tables with lights and is pretty nice. They have occasional food trucks to serve the hungry drinks but not tonight. It's okay as I know it's off season. I got the Taonga which is the Imperial Hopfenweizen which is pretty damn good. My fiancé got the saison which is also good no complaints. Only complaints here is the limited parking and valet service. We have to pay for parking just go to a brewery? That's kind of ridiculous. But we luckily got an open spot since we came a little bit late. There wasn't as much people so we got lucky with a parking spot right on the side. Score! But another great brewery to check out in our area. read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Shuffleboard with beer - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Set up is nice with ample community seating. Great for having a pint and being able to hold a conversation or play a game. Selection is varied and quality overall. A little hazy IPA heavy but that is what is in vogue. Service was excellent and attentive. Bartenders were very welcoming. No real gripes. Plenty of taps and can pours as well which I think is a nice touch. Take away cans and bottles. Growler fills as well. Merchandise selection is varied and well displayed. Would absolutely visit again. read more

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Great IPAs! We loved the Superbaculum West Coast IPA and the Waptoolie Tropical IPA. The atmosphere is laid back, casual and fun. The beer is good. Not amazing but good. Dogs are allowed with their owners and a fun crowd gathers. Some families. Older parents with their middle age kids and even underage drinkers swilling Dr. Pepper. The food trucks outside provide "good" food. There are Games to play and music... what else can a girl ask for? read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Dogs can hang out too!! - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Pros: IPAs and sours are the best you'll find in the area Tons of variety in addition to quality Staff was very friendly Dog friendly Nice taproom Good food truck when we visited on a Thursday Safe area Cons: Parking lot was weird and I can imagine it being awful on a weekend They need to distribute this gold throughout VA! read more

Really loved coming here it was about a 2 minute bike ride from home. Will definitely be coming here again. Enjoyed some beer and Thai food here tonight! Kids and dogs welcomes! I had raspberry milk stout and my husband had the Wapatoolie. The beer was super yummy, I was happy with my pick! I would try something other than pad Thai next time tho, it was as good as I thought it would be. Still tasteful just not as flavorful. The kids had fun running around but it would have been nice to have a couple more games for them to play with. They were amused with the dogs around though. I'll definitely be by again for some beer and good eats! read more

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Very good DIPA!! My favorite is Big Papi. The wings and the jalapenos were also good!

Always good. Enjoy the outdoor area dinning. The food is good. Happy crowd no matter what the time of day.

Nice place, good/unique beer. No food, but often there are food trucks. Garage doors open to the outside. Dog friendly inside and out! Only suggestion: it's very loud, entire taproom is concrete. Could hang some sound absorbing foam or something. Other than that, sweet! read more

I was amazed Commonwealth didn't come in above 4 stars. If you also use Untappd, you'll get the inside joke "2 stars not my style." Commonwealth is easily the best brewery in VB. Their beers are superb. But, if you don't like beer...maybe don't go? I would argue the ambiance, fun food trucks, awesome staff, laid back vibe & community you feel when visiting is enough for any to have a good time... but their main thing is beer and man they are doing it right! Excellent beer in all categories. Creative too. Drink local! read more

Love this place. Just moved nearby and will Be coming back, especially to show visiting friends/family a good time over beers. The staff is nice and helpful. Accommodated us with class for my fiancée's bday party. Even held onto the cake and balloons so we could surprise her. Thanks Brian! (I think his name is Brian). They have food trucks everyday. I've only had the German food truck. It was off the chain. You can also bring your own food and dogs! You playing cornhole and board games was a blast! Most beers I've tried are really good. Always cold and delicious read more

I've never had a beer from Commonwealth that I didn't like. I first discovered their beer at a bottleshop in Raleigh, NC, the city I now call home- and was really excited to discover their operations were in my home town of Virginia Beach! Their brewers excel at creative flavor combinations and fermentation techniques, and there is something for everyone on the menu. A few of my favorite brews are: Patisserie, Papi Chulo, Sun Valley, Paramour and Hemingway. The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful, and the space is a lot of fun and always has good food trucks. Furry friends are welcome and I love bringing my pup along with me. read more

We were out by VA Beach and decided we would check out Commonwealth Brewing and we're glad we did. Great beers with a bunch of different styles on tap. We thought the quality was excellent and hope to stop in again next time we are out this way. We had BBQ for dinner from a vendor that was outstanding while we were there. Great visit, great atmosphere and outstanding beers. Try it; if you're a craft brewing type of person - I think you'll love it...I sure did! read more

Commonwealth Brewing - Remodeled Fire House - Breweries Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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